There's nothing like this place in the states. The restaurant is super nice, waitress' recommendation were on point. We had the special which had several options but went for the squid ink rice. It was delicious! Best rice I've had in a while
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Dawn S.
Yelp
2020-01-06
5.0
This restaurant is beautiful, has an outdoor patio and a comfortable sitting area with fireplace inside near the bar. The service was impeccable and the manager, Angel was very accommodating as we came in just before closing time. We went back again during our stay and enjoyed a similar experience. (And their olives are the best!)
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Leo G.
Yelp
2020-01-06
1.0
the worst service i have ever experienced eating out...no one except three tables...all employees talking to each other and not the customers...sure glad they be no affiliation with the w hotel
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Bassel F.
Yelp
2019-12-29
1.0
Literally the worst paella I had in Spain. Over priced (which is not the problem) and terrible quality. Burnt and the flavor sucked. It's unfortunate since I only had one night in Spain and was looking forward to having the good paella's Spain usually offers me
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Benn M.
Yelp
2019-11-30
1.0
Service is very much lacking, to the point that they make Parisian cafes look customer service focused.
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Nathaniel Hornblöwer X.
Yelp
2019-08-08
2.0
Pez Vela struck us as just another overpriced restaurant on the beach.
We sat at the bar because we didn't have a reservation, and the service was mediocre at best. Long wait times between courses. Their sangria was the worst we've had; the bartender sweetens it with Fanta. The seafood paella was cooked well, but didn't contain much actual seafood, and the serving was small for two people.
The hostess was nice, but other than that there was absolutely nothing remarkable about the experience.
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Craig S.
Yelp
2019-08-07
5.0
There is no need to go anywhere else. This restaurant is muy, muy bien. The service is Excelente! This is a must see/eat in Barcelona.
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Eddie I.
Yelp
2019-06-22
5.0
We came after this came up as a recommendation from multiple friends. Best paella we had during our paella tour of 8 cities throughout Spain, (Though I must admit we did not stop by the origin of paella, Valencia, next time!). So good we had to stop by twice. The paella was cooked thin leaving a deliciously crispy layer of rice that was loaded with flavor. The paella was not as overloaded with shrimp and octopus but that is typical no matter where you go. The biggest difference with this place is that the rice is so full of flavor. No question, best paella. Ambiance was also really nice. Drinks were tasty though a bit on the spendy side. Really nice views of the beach. We didn't book a table either time we stopped by and we had no trouble getting a table within 15 minutes. GO!
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Jennifer G.
Yelp
2019-06-14
5.0
Super great. Traveling as a solo and treated like a queen. Don't always get that when a party of 1 walks up. Attentive but not over the top. Took the recommendation of the server and that didn't disappoint. Octopus and potatoes- can't go wrong. Cava sangria didn't disappoint.
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Marg T.
Yelp
2019-05-31
5.0
Great vibe, great view, mazing red sangria,
an upscale casual place to go for lunch and hang and eat a Paella.
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oscar p.
Yelp
2019-05-26
5.0
Was recommended this place by the owner of 9 Nine restaurant. You need a reservation for sure but we'll worth it. The patio and view is amazing. The waitress was full of energy and so attentive. We had nice seats on the patio til some unexpected rain fell on us. Our waitress quickly went into action and seated us inside til a new table was set up.
We ordered the fresh seafood paella and wow! So fresh and flavorful. My wife enjoyed some white wine and had the sangria. Great combo! Highly recommend this place for fresh paella!
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Regina D.
Yelp
2019-05-01
1.0
This place is horrible and has some thieves working there! We went to this place for lunch, forgot our wallet and called them right away, the manager said they didn't find anything without even checking or asking where i was sitting. We went there after 30 min and same response. We didn't stop anywhere else, we realized it right after we left and called right away, we know for sure we left it there. Couple of hours later i call again and ask if there have cameras, the manager said yes but only the boss can check and that i should call him again the next day. I did so, and his answer was "they don't work", didn't the manager know this the day before, when he told me "ill ask the boss"?? They took the wallet, him or the staff. Such a shame! We had all our documents and lots of money that we had for our vacation. Don't ever step a foot here!!
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Sequena M.
Yelp
2019-04-24
3.0
The food was great but the service was horrible. At first I thought it was because this isn't a tourist friendly restaurant but after looking at the reviews after I ate there, it's actually true what everyone is saying about the customer service. The Paella was amazing!
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Jay K.
Yelp
2018-12-07
4.0
First night in Barcelona, we went to have dinner here since it was on the hotel property, the W hotel. What we ordered: clams in tomato sauce, black ink paella, cod, and mussels. It was pretty good. Certain dishes stood out more than the other:
-The clams were the most delicious- that tomato sauce- scrumptious!
-Black ink paella- ordered for two people(it was three of us)- way too big of a plate that we were only able to finish a quarter of it. Taste? It was decent.
-Cod- decent as well. A bit bland
-Mussels were tasty
Price: almost the same price range at Gallito(next door) but seems more reasonable since the menu seems more interesting and the vibe is nice.
I would definitely recommend this spot if you're in the area and looking for a nice place to eat by the beach. The staff here are very nice, informative, and attentive.
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Saeeda Z.
Yelp
2018-09-30
5.0
It's always a great experience to eat right on the beach! The ambiance of this restaurant is quite sophisticated although you can get away with spending less than €30. We ordered the seafood paella to split between two people. It was absolutely delicious albeit having a heavy fishy smell (unsurprising). It came out in a massive dish and the quantity was so much that we ended up eating until we were in pain and still had leftovers! We made reservations for outdoor seating, but we ended up sitting right next to the indoor portion. A little disappointing, but didn't ruin our experience! The beachside tables seat about 4+ anyways. The service was a bit slow initially but the people were all so nice and friendly, and we even received tickets for a free cava at a bar close to the restaurant. Overall, if you're looking to have paella on the beach, this is the place to do it!
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Reuben N.
Yelp
2018-07-29
3.0
Beautiful location and view, if you're able to get an outdoor table and it isn't too hot.
Staff were _just_ friendly enough but still maintained plenty of "snobriety" as befitting a restaurant just next to The W.
Paella was a good size for two, but toppings / seafood was very measly. Overall, tasted fine, and beautiful location, but given the prices you're certainly not paying for service or generosity.
Only had paella one other time (and admittedly Paz Vela was better) but can't really judge how truly good the paella was here.
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Kevin D.
Yelp
2018-06-16
2.0
A local recommended this place to us. Eh, what a disappointment. 70 euro for a giant dish of rice and barely any amount of clams and shrimp. It did come with drinks and a dessert but the main entree is nothing to write home about.
This is a tourist trap. There are much better paella out there but without the view. Pass it.
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Keshav S.
Yelp
2018-05-26
5.0
Perfect place to enjoy a view of the beach with a great food. We have the octopus, green peppers, and ham appetizers. We also ordered the seafood paella with sangria which was perfect! The food here is slightly overpriced however you're getting very fresh seafood at a great location.
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Eric N.
Yelp
2017-09-22
4.0
The nougat ice cream dessert!!! Wow. So creamy and delicious. 5 stars for that!
Wife and I did the tasting menu they offer for 35 euros/person. It included a nice piece of bread with tomato spread (a staple in Barcelona), a mixed salad, a paella, a glass of wine and a bottle of water.
The salad had green olives, white asparagus, tomatoes and a nice vinaigrette. The salad was a little over salted but overall pretty good.
The paella had a bold seafood flavor but could've definitely came with a more generous serving of seafood. We got the shrimp, octopus and clam one. All in all it was still quite tasty.
The location of the place is great for a romantic evening as it situated right on the beach under the popular W Hotel. A great pre or post dinner drink spot!
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Joanna L.
Yelp
2016-08-20
4.0
Conveniently located below W Hotels, Pez Vela offers a fine selection of Spanish foods.
***Jamon Iberico de Bellota (19 euros)*** Silky and savoury jamon! The jamon was paired with sweet tomato jam bread. The jamon was so smooth and nutty, with fat so soft it melted right in my mouth. I really recommend ordering this!
***Patatas Picantes (6 euros)*** Not bad, I would order this again. Very normal potato wedges with a creamy and savory sauce. I'd save my stomach for the Calamari!
***Calamares a la Andaluza (14 euros)***I really recommend this! Very unique and interesting taste. The calamari was very soft and tender that it immediately melted in my mouth.
**Sangria** I did not enjoy this. It tasted very fresh, but the red wine taste was too strong for my liking.
Service: A bit slow, but hey, you're in Spain. Take your time and enjoy the beach front view on the terrance.
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M P
Google
Hace 3 semanas
4.0
Fantástico restaurante al lado del mar, a pie de playa, con magnifica terraza y decoración. Muy, muy buena comida y excelente servicio. Mejor reservar..muy buena calidad/precio. Eso si, es facil llegar a 50€/persona.
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Javila
Google
Hace 3 meses
5.0
Restaurante muy adecuado para una cena de lujo, platos con buena presentación, cantidad adecuada y sabores deliciosos. El ambiente del lugar da pie a ir en cualquier momento (con pareja, amigos o empresa). Recomiendo muchísimo los entrantes (mariscos) si vas con un grupo de extranjeros, ya que quedarán encantados con los sabores. También recomiendo los arroces, los hacen muy ricos y en abundancia.
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Srta Megias
Google
Hace 2 semanas
4.0
Fantástico.
El arroz hay que pedirlo si o si, es bastante generoso.
Los postres exquisitos.
El.servicio muy atento.
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Ricardo Montes de oca
Google
Hace una semana
5.0
Buena comida y servicio excelente! A nivel de precio es correcto teniendo en cuenta que comes en la base del Hotel W y con el Mar en frente. Recomiendo los arroces, la ensalada de ventresca de atún y la tarta de queso!
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SJR
Google
Hace 2 meses
4.0
La ubicación fantástica, y el interior del restaurante es muy acogedor. Los precios (sobre todo bebidas) son un poco altos, pero entiendo que el contexto los exige.
Pagamos 45€/pp con 2 entrantes, un arroz negro y 2 bebidas pp. Las bravas, muy recomendables. El resto de la comida, muy buena, aunque no ha sido el mejor arroz que hemos comido.
El servicio...un poco lento y poco atento.
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matias morales vidal
Google
Hace 4 semanas
5.0
Nos habían hablado muy bien de este lugar y con razón, la comida estaba muy buena, la Paella de Carabinero excelente de las mejores que he probado en mi vida. Los entrantes la crema y las croquetas de bogavante muy sabroso los dos y. La camarera rubia de ojos claros muy atenta y amable La única pega fue la burrata sabia mucho a sal, el local en verano debe ser el doble de bonito por que fuimos un dia de lluvia. Muy recomendable
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L22
Google
Hace 4 meses
5.0
Muy buen sitio para comer en Barcelona, cerca de la playa y con una terraza chula con vistas al mar. Es bastante caro, pero la comida está muy buena. Las croquetas de carabineros, las bravas y el arroz de marisco estaban muuuuy buenos. La atención fue buena. Aunque tiene un precio elevado, creo que merece la pena.
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francisco El guapo
Google
Hace un mes
4.0
El lugar es acogedor con vistas al mar todo muy bonito la comida es buenísima es Servicio exquisito nos ha atendido la mesa Alejandra que es simpática y muy agradable y es como se tiene que tratar al cliente con esa simpatía que tiene ella volveremos
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LAURA PLAZA ORDONEZ
Google
Hace 3 meses
5.0
Siempre que visitamos Barcelona, vinimos a comer aquí. La verdad que la localización es super agradable y el personal también muy atento y encantador. La comida está muy rica, especialmente los arroces. Esta última vez hemos pedido uno de butifarra, setas y espárragos verdes muy original. Las almejas que pedimos de entrante también estaban espectaculares.
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Adriana García Flandes
Google
Hace 4 meses
5.0
Restaurante muy agradable a pie de playa. Servicio muy rápido y arroz exquisito. Muy buena calidad-precio!
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Mr. Ohlala
Google
Hace 5 meses
5.0
Muy buen sitio de mariscos y paella, la atención muy amable y teniendo en cuenta sobre nuestras restricciones alimentarias nos dieron varias opciones y modificaciones de los platos en carta. Es pet friendly y en la terraza hay buen ambiente y buenas vistas ideal para ir con amigos.
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FONG OW (Viaje con Caro)
Google
Hace 2 meses
5.0
Excelente vista . Todo estaba espectacular y fresco . Fuimos sin reservación y conseguimos mesa sin problema .
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Laura Lloret
Google
Hace 2 meses
5.0
Desde que llegamos el personal fue muy amable, la comida estaba espectacular y el trato hacía nuestro perrito fue muy bueno, son petfriendly.
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Carlo
Google
Hace 2 meses
4.0
Un lugar cerca de la playa, con ambiente playero, buen servicio y buena comida. Importante: hacer reserva antes de ir
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raquel molero
Google
Hace 2 meses
4.0
Buena paella en excelente ubicación a los pies del hotel W. El producto es bueno pero quizás precios un pelín caros. Volveré a probar la terraza.
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Sergio Martínez Llunell
Google
Hace una semana
4.0
Lo mejor la ubicación con una comida correcta . Grupo Tragaluz nunca defrauda pero tampoco sorprende.
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Oscar Gallego
Google
Hace 8 meses
4.0
Restaurante a pie de playa, lugar y ambiente muy agradable. El servicio deja bastante que desear, sacan los platos por parte, se olvidan de parte de los platos e incluso dejamos de comer alguno por la tardanza. Las croquetas y el tartar de atún muy bueno, el arroz en cantidad pero algo duro tanto el grano como los calamarcitos. El precio algo elevado por la comida
