Barcelona Restaurant & BarEngagementI took my future fiancé here before I asked her to marry me. The place is classy and the food is fantastic. Excellent wine and drink selection as well!5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMAs always, the atmosphereAs always, the atmosphere is energetic and has a great vibe. The food is always delicious but this time, the hummus appetizer was so spicy with raw garlic it was difficult to eat and we are garlic lovers! We left quite a bit. Some of the crackers that were paired with it were very hard. The chickpea appetizer was delish! Our entrée was delicious...the salmon special and the halibut.
I felt the service was a bit slow but everyone was very nice.5/18/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food and service!Our evening was excellent overall. Service great and good perfect.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat night out.The server was very nice attentive but not hovering. The food was so tasty good. We had 3 appetizers and two steaks which were prepared exactly how we ordered them medium rare and medium well and a paella which our daughter loved.. We got dessert comped; it was our daughter's birthday. Delicious chocolate lava cake. My gin martini was made just right. I am always surprised because so many places get it wrong. The patio always puts us in such a wonder place.5/17/2013 12:00:00 AMOutside is the bestDining on the Barcelona patio remains one if the gems of Columbus. Of course, the patio comes second to the always professional service, amazing food (and selection) and just right cocktails and wine list.5/15/2013 12:00:00 AMSpanish fusion in a great setting!Delightful tapas, wines, desserts and service - if I lived in Columbus, I would make this a regular haunt! The goat cheese stuffed avocado and pan roasted crab cakes were my favorites among the nine dishes we got. The special pastry was a chocolate lavender cake with what seemed like less cake than decadent butter cream icing layers, a spectacular dessert.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMgreat time!It was my first time experiencing Barcelona and I truly enjoyed it. I had the Spanish Onion Soup and the Credo (Pork) and both were equally delicious. I also enjoyed the guitarist (I was there on a Sunday night). At first I thought it would be authentic Spanish music but I was pleasantly surprised when I heard the melody of 'Come Together' by the Beatles and 'Dream On'! I definitely would love to come back and have already suggested it to friends. If I could give one note, I would say that the restaurant is not fit for young children. Working in the restaurant industry I realize you cannot exclude children but If suggesting it to someone, I would say that it isn’t kid friendly.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMBarcelona does it again!Our Mother's Day luncheon was a delight! The Tapas as appetizers and the main courses were perfect. We were particularly pleased that we were not rushed, nor did we feel neglected. Time between courses was appropriate and relaxing. My wife's dessert, when she tried it, was not to her liking. It was graciously exchanged for another that she really enjoyed. The Orange-Pistachio Cheesecake was out of this world!5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMI enjoy your hour invitesI enjoy your hour invites for wine and tapas. Keep those coming and the prices fairly prices at $15 is a perfect week night out.5/12/2013 12:00:00 AMReally greatIt was very nice, best food so far at Barcelona, and it's always very good.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMTwo words: Incredible evening!Food, service, wine, etc. was top notch. Everyone should eat here. Period.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways great!As always, Barcelona was great. We enjoyed chowder and small plates and a really nice bottle of wine. Service was wonderful, just right. The Sunday night jazz featuring Richard Lopez and Roger Hines was a perfect compliment to the evening.5/5/2013 12:00:00 AMWonderful ExperienceMy husband and I made reservations to celebrate our 5th year anniversary. Our dining experience was very pleasant. Our waiter, John was knowledgeable and extremely professional. The restaurant has a very romantic feel. Our meals, chicken and crab cakes were delicious. We definately will come back for another fabulous dining experience and will probably request seating outside.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent foodAlthough we were longing to sit on the patio for our anniversary, we still had a great time. Our server, John, was very attentive and friendly. I loved every piece of food that came to our table from the bread, to the avocado with goat cheese, my husbands paella was amazing and I had a scallop dish that had a great flavor. Next time we hope to dine on the patio but we hope to go back at least once more before the summer is over.5/4/2013 12:00:00 AMOne word AWESOMEThis was my first visit to Barcelona. I was blown away with the taste of the food, the quality of service, and the overall dining experience. I have to say it was one of my most favorite restaurant visits and leads the top of my list of places to visit again. My girlfriend and I loved every minute we were there and look forward to another dining experience at Barcelona Restaurant and Bar.5/1/2013 12:00:00 AMA delightfull evening withA delightfull evening with my family eating excellent food in a warm and beautiful place.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMA wonderful place to takeA wonderful place to take our daughter for a special celebration. Our waiter was especially gracious.4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMOur group, once again, hadOur group, once again, had a wonderful experience at Barcelona. The food was well prepared and the presentation was inviting.
We had outstanding attention from our waiter who kept the meal moving forward being sensitive to our pace and needs. He was
knowledgeable about the food and was able to answer any questions we had. We look forward to dining here again.4/24/2013 12:00:00 AMFood and service impeccableFood and service impeccable to celebrate our first year of marriage.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMWe had a large group and allWe had a large group and all enjoyed our dining experience - from the friendly, helpful service to creative, tasty dishes and great sangria and wine list.4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMFine dining at its best. QuiteFine dining at its best. Quite expensive, but totally worth the experience and the food4/20/2013 12:00:00 AMFood was delicious! LovedFood was delicious! Loved the selection of tapas and the service was excellent. We will definitely be back!4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMAlmost the perfect lunch.Always reliable. Good food, great ambiance but we could have been seated at a better table for lunch. Ate on the patio which was nice but they seated us in the corner when better tables were available. Always uncertain if they have certain tables set aside for open table guests. Felt rushed by server.4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent food and service. A gemThis is our first time to Barcelona Restaurant. The food is excellent, especially the scallop dishes, one on the appetizer menu, and the other on the entree. The chef really knows how to cook scallop the right way. Texture, taste and freshness were perfect. Our server, John provided excellent and attentive service. His recommendation on wine on the glass and the food on the menu all turned out to be excellent. He is knowledgable, professional, friendly and attentive without imposing. He has a great attitude, someone that knows and love wine and food, and really enjoy being there.4/18/2013 12:00:00 AMWe sat on their lovely patio.We sat on their lovely patio. The food was fab and we had amazing service.4/17/2013 12:00:00 AMOur third time there in theOur third time there in the last three months. Perfect every time!4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMEasily one of the TOP TENEasily one of the TOP TEN restaurants in Columbus. Authentic Spanish Catalan cuisine expertly prepared and presented by a top notch serving staff. We think of Barcelona as our downtown home for dining out. Beyond the terrific menu, watch for special tastings and dining events.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMI would recommend BarcelonaI would recommend Barcelona to all of the foodies, great atmosphere and excellent service! There was an extensive and gratifying tapas menu as well as mouth-watering entrées and the wine list was definitely for the wine enthusiast!
My husband and I started off with Calamares Fritos - flash fried calamari. Although a little seasoning was needed, they were very fresh and fried to perfection!
For our entrees, I had the Paella de Costillas y Vieras – braised beef short ribs/pan roasted scallops soaked in herbs/spices over calasparra rice! It was amazing!! I could taste every flavor and if I had not eaten the fresh bread brought to us, I would have devoured every bite! My husband ordered the Filete – grilled beef filet wrapped in bacon, cur4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMWorth the DriveBarcelona has always been a go-to place for special occasions, but on our recent visit,we were reminded of what a wonderful restaurant it really is. Barcelona has something for everyone-a delicious selection of cocktails and wine at the bar, small plates (tapas) for the budget minded who want outstanding food and many choices,entrees that are hard to match anywhere, and desserts that you can't pass up. The specials are always worth trying, and the staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Barcelona may have changed chefs, but they haven't missed a beat. This restaurant is worth a drive from Circleville; what are you waiting for if you live in Franklin county? (And it will patio time soon! Beautiful!)4/12/2013 12:00:00 AMEvery time I'm in ColumbusEvery time I'm in Columbus I try to have dinner at Barcelona and I am never disapponited. It's a great way to impress business companions. This time I had the pork shank and it was fantastic, especially with the potato puree and the mushroom rosemary sauce. To top it off I had the dessert special of goat cheese and rosemary ice cream. OMG!!! I think the waiter said it is homemade and if it is, you need to sell it in stores because I would eat it by the bucket full.
It seems my dinners always stretch to 3 plus hours because the food and ambience is so conducive to long leisurely chats. When weather permits I always ask for the patio.
I look forward to my next trip to Columbus.4/10/2013 12:00:00 AMExcellent experience. WonderfulExcellent experience. Wonderful food and fabulous service. Highly recommended.4/6/2013 12:00:00 AMOne of Columbus's finest!I love the feel, food and service. The wine selection and small plate options have expanded. The choices are awesome and tasty! It is always a winner for me and whoever we have join us.4/4/2013 12:00:00 AMThe prix fixe tapas samplerThe prix fixe tapas sampler was creative and delicious, and just the right size. We also shared the salmon special, also very good. The keylime dessert topped off a very nice birthday celebration for my girlfriend.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food was outstanding -The food was outstanding - very fresh, perfectly prepared. We tried lots of tapas - each was a gem. The paellas were very filling.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMTerrific in all respects.Terrific in all respects. It had been too long since we had been there.3/23/2013 12:00:00 AMThe food at Barcelona is veryThe food at Barcelona is very well flavored. Even if I am not sure of my choice I have never been disappointed. I am not that adventureus of an eater, so for me trying new foods is a challenge. I have so far never disliked any of the foods I have eaten. Their richness for flavor is wonderful and I have never had that bloated or uncomfortable feeling after dinner.3/22/2013 12:00:00 AMAmazing evening! The foodAmazing evening! The food and the service are top notch! The support for a great cause was just another reason this notable gem is a must visit on everyone's list! The cocktails were hand crafted, the filet was cooked to perfection. Everyone at my table was trying their best to not attack each others meals. Hats off to another job well done!3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat ExperienceGreat meal and experience! Good server who could match Spanish wines with the food!3/21/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat food, excellent service,Great food, excellent service, sweet atmosphere!!!! This is a place to brag about!3/19/2013 12:00:00 AMVery good food with a warmVery good food with a warm cozy ambiance and great service!3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMWe love this place. Food isWe love this place. Food is always good and place is beautiful.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat lunch, went back for dinner!I had such a nice lunch with coworkers that I took my husband back on the weekend. I knew he'd love the orange pistachio cheesecake which was amazing! For lunch this week, they had a nice array of special tapas plus a pick 3 lunch special. All was very yummy, but the scallops with mushroom sauce and baby lima beans was the best! It's been awhile since I had been to Barcelona, but we were all pleased with the new menu!3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways a perfect experienceAlways a perfect experience and wonderful for lunch. Shared a birthday lunch with a friend and we were treated to a fine time. Choices galore and a few special items. For Restaurant Week the restaurant had set up a traditional tapas bar where one could choose from a variety of delicious plates like sweet potato chips and freshly made crab cakes! Wonderful.3/15/2013 12:00:00 AMGO. HERE. Tapas is excellent,GO. HERE. Tapas is excellent, great wine list, and the food, OMG the food. DEFINITELY worth the trip3/12/2013 12:00:00 AMThis was the first time IThis was the first time I had ever gone for lunch and found it as enjoyable as when I'm there for dinner!2/21/2013 12:00:00 AMBarcelona is one of the firstBarcelona is one of the first places we think of when planning a romantic night out to have a great dining experience!2/14/2013 12:00:00 AMAlways fantastic food, serviceAlways fantastic food, service and atmosphere! Highly recommend!12/24/2012 12:00:00 AM