Barcelona, FOOD, Food reviews, Uncategorized EUROTRIP: CERVECERIA CATALANA TAPAS 9 September 2010

This was our favourite tapas restaurant in Barcelona, called Cerveceria Catalana (Mallorca, 23608013 Barcelona). But be warned – it’s everyone else’s favourite too πŸ˜‰ Rock up by 7PM or you’ll be left standing there for yonks waiting for a seat, as it gets totally packed to the rafters! We were lucky to score a seat immediately as we came a few minutes before the mad rush… thankfully. It’s considered one of the best places in the city for tapas, and it’s certainly true. Even more delightful is the fact that their staff are excellent. I found service in Barcelona so-so in general – not rude, but not ultra polite or friendly.. more like they were just there to slog through their job. So we really enjoyed the funny and amiable staff at Cerveceria Catalana.

Their food was delish! Lovely seafood and meats, very well cooked and delivered to you within minutes. It was a fantastic experience – highly recommended as one of the must-visit restaurants in Barcelona!


Chris looking exceedingly pleased at Cerveceria Catalana

Total food eye-candy

Anchovies, stuffed olives, tomatoes, bread. Chris’ dream food.

Patatas Bravas time!!! *salivates*

A simple but tasty pasta salad

ADORED this. Mini fish deep-fried with a squeeze of lemon. You eat the whole thing!
They were soooo tasty and not too salty at all, mmm…..

Wagyu beef πŸ™‚

Cod fish – beautiful texture but too salty

Crema catalana – a custard pudding sealed with a coating of burnt caramel. Better
than a creme caramel.. and it was so creamy and custardy… ohhhhh!!!!

My ultra rich Spanish hot chocolate and Chris’ espresso

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Amazing! I’m so hungry for this kind of food! I’ve tried Spanish here in Beijing but it is not the same. Patatas Bravas were not the same at all. πŸ™
Regarding the service in Spain – my husband actually gets irritated when waiters/waitresses are nice. LOL He is used to surly servers in Spain, as it is that way in most places.

Amazing! I’m so hungry for this kind of food! I’ve tried Spanish here in Beijing but it is not the same. Patatas Bravas were not the same at all. πŸ™
Regarding the service in Spain – my husband actually gets irritated when waiters/waitresses are nice. LOL He is used to surly servers in Spain, as it is that way in most places.

Is it PROPERLY done, just the way it is in Barcelona, though?
I’ve had Spanish here in Shanghai and the food isn’t the same to me.. but I haven’t had Patatas bravas here yet

Is it PROPERLY done, just the way it is in Barcelona, though?
I’ve had Spanish here in Shanghai and the food isn’t the same to me.. but I haven’t had Patatas bravas here yet