Our hotel concierge recommended this Spanish restaurant our first night in Barcelona. It was a terrific introduction to the city. I had jambon to start (proscuitto!) which was wafer thin and oh so fresh and tasty. The paella which followed was really excellent. Not much on the menu if you don't eat any seafood for main course, though our daughter... more

I was wary about the prices and the service after reading some reviews of Botafumeiro, but was very pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent, the waiters very kind and patient, and the prices appropriate for the quality of the food and service. Also for the quantity: we had one appetizer for two and two main dishes, and neither of us... more

We have been at Botafumeiro on several trips to Barcelona. Their seafood is excellent, and their seafood paella is outstanding. Service is always good, and save room for dessert! more

I would like to echo other reviewers. This is a seafood restaurant, vegetarians and carnivores need not apply! My husband ordered the asparagus appetizer--8 stalks of grilled asparagus for about 25 dollars. His steak was mediocre at best. On the other hand, my crab salad and sea bass were superb. Service was attentive, did not feel rushed. If you love... more

We had a wonderful evening at Botafumeiro. It was recommended to us by a taxi driver as the best, and said it was affordable, provided you order simple things and don't go for caviar or lobster. Which is what we did, and we had a delicious meal, from the entries to the desert and coffee. All that for a very... more

busy big good quality restaurant, in Gracia area. Good fish. best seats right at the entrance. a bit expensive but worthed. more

I go to Botafumeiro mostly on special occasions due to it being a pricier establishment than others in town. They specialize in shellfish flown in from Galicia, so don't come here ruminating about red meat - instead, order one of the great plates of food found anywhere in the world - the "grilled shellfish platter," (you can also get it... more

We loved our meal here. I'm surprised by the negative reviews. The paella was the best we had in Spain and the seafood bisque soup was delicious. Wonderful service. It's expensive but worth it. more

I sent in a review of the fabulous Hotel 1898 forgot to put the name of the bad restaurant we were recommended so thought I would post it here. The name was Botafumeiro - Barcelona. Overpriced, poor attitude from staff, food average - not recommended. See full review of trip Hotel 1898 Trip Advisor. more