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The fine dining restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona hotel is run by Raül Balam, son of the famous chef Carme Ruscalleda. In addition to his o...
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Two MICHELIN Stars: Excellent cooking, worth a detour!
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

The degustacion lunch menu at Moments, Mandarin Oriental. It's impeccable in every way. We were celebrating an occasion, and the restaurant did not disappoint. Food is excellent, the service even more so. The table service is quietly elegant. The dishes cover several regions of Spain,...which is explained in detail before being served. I am told all the produce are from Spain except for the Valrhona chocolate, from France. Like in such Michelin starred restaurants, there is play on flavours and textures, without the drama. The bespoke olive oil that the restaurant uses, given away as a souvenir, is a nice touch. Complete menu cost € 215 per person, drinks apart.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, Director General at Moments, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

Dear Geelnd, Thank you for sharing your comments on TripAdvisor following your experience in our Moments restaurant. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed our incredible themed menu along with the service, ambiance, and wine selection. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

My husband and I took our son for his 21st birthday to dinner at Moments. From start to finish it was an absolutely incredible meal. They periodically change themes and for February it was courses from all over Spain based on the famous bicycle race....Each course was fabulous. My son and I did the petit menu which was still 10 courses and my husband did the full menu which had four additional courses. The service was impeccable with descriptions of each course and the chef coming out at the end. Phenomenal choice if you want a truly special dinner in BarcelonaMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, Director General at Moments, responded to this reviewResponded 4 days ago

Dear Stephie18, Thank you for sharing your comments on TripAdvisor following your experience in our Moments restaurant. We are pleased to hear that your son's 21st birthday celebration was truly special and memorable for your family. It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed our...More

Reviewed 20 September 2023

My brother took me here when we were both in town. I enjoyed the food. I haven't had lots of experience with fancy food. It is like a tour of different regions of Spain. The service was superb. I got the petit menu with 11...dishes. My brother got the full menu with 15 dishes. The potion of each dish was small. There were many of them. We were both full. We got everything from croquettes to fish, pork, pastry and chocolates. A few of the dishes were exquisite. I haven't tasted anything like them before. The meal took over 3 hours. Thank you for a lovely dinner. I hope I can revisit some day.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, Director General at Moments, responded to this reviewResponded 17 January 2024

Dear RoyaltyC, Thank you for sharing your comments on TripAdvisor following your experience in our Moments restaurant. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed our incredible themed menu along with the service. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again to...More

Reviewed 12 August 2023 via mobile

The service in the restaurant was very high-quality, the staff really knew what to do. The appetizers were excellent for my taste. The main dishes were a bit tasteless (splendidly served, but the sea anchovies and pork were not quite perfect). Overall good and above...all the service experience was perfect (a big plus for the Finnish Iittala glasses as well)More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, Director General at Moments, responded to this reviewResponded 17 January 2024

Dear Markku K, Thank you for sharing your comments on TripAdvisor following your experience in our Moments restaurant. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed our incredible themed menu and we will take into consideration your comments regarding the main dishes. We hope to...More

Reviewed 29 July 2023 via mobile

Everything was perfect. Different tastes which were amazing. Professional staff. Great location. Very nice wine selection!More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, Director General at Moments, responded to this reviewResponded 17 January 2024

Dear eri-eros, Thank you for sharing your comments on TripAdvisor following your experience in our Moments restaurant. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed our incredible themed menu along with the service, ambiance and wine selection. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming...More

Reviewed 7 July 2023

The Menu inspired from S. Dalis Book “Les diners de Gala“ was a real perfect experience. Feel catalan taste. Next time in Barcelona I‘be back.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, Director General at Moments, responded to this reviewResponded 13 July 2023

Dear Trek29071613656, Thank you for sharing your comments on TripAdvisor following your experience in our Moments restaurant. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed our incredible themed menu inspired by Salvador Dalí. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again to...More

Reviewed 8 May 2023 via mobile

Absolutely mind blowing dining experience snd worth the 2 awarded Michelin stars. Dishes are highly creative and perfectly prepared. Staff is outstanding. Recommend for a very special occasion.More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, Director General at Moments, responded to this reviewResponded 1 June 2023

Dear YoshiDus, Thank you for sharing your comments on TripAdvisor following your experience in our Moments restaurant. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed our food offering; as well as the exceptional service received by our team. We hope to have the pleasure of...More

Reviewed 24 March 2023

It is food art and theater at its best! Exceptional service, but I couldn’t adequately describe what we ate for dinner.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona, Director General at Moments, responded to this reviewResponded 1 June 2023

Dear marilynmG3952DH, Thank you for sharing your comments on TripAdvisor following your experience in our Moments restaurant. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed our food offering; as well as the service received. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again...More

Reviewed 30 October 2022 via mobile

We visit this restaurant for lunch yesterday. The place is so nice the staff really professional but it’s seems that the packaging and the story were much more important than the food itself ! It is absolutely clear that a Michelin restaurant is not just...about food but still the food must be WOW Unfortunately we didn’t feel that the food was WOW ! They try so hard to create 17 course menu so even the tea and bread were counted as courses on the menu! We even had an accident with a fish bone in the dish which is absolutely not something you expect from a 2 Michelin star restaurant Total experience was disappointing and we don’t recommend this restaurantMore

Date of visit: October 2022
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MandarinOrientalBCN, Marketing at Moments, responded to this reviewResponded 21 November 2022

Dear Cobi-cohen, Thank you for sharing your comments on TripAdvisor following your dinner at Moments Restaurant and the compliments in regards to the staff and service. We are very sorry to learn that your experience did not stand up to your expectation. We do apologize...More

Reviewed 20 May 2022

We expected a lot of it, but it was dissapointing. The food was not bad, but I really was missing the WOW feeling. The wine they served was realy good, but they just served it, without any explanation/information. When I'm going to a 2 Michelin...star Restaurant, I expect more.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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MandarinOrientalBCN, Director General at Moments, responded to this reviewResponded 25 May 2022

Dear Suzy V, Thank you for sharing your comments on TripAdvisor following your dinner at Moments Restaurant. We are very sorry to learn that your experience did not stand up to your expectations. Rest assured we have well noted your constructive comments and we will...More

Reviewed 27 April 2022 via mobile

I don’t understand why they checked with me about allergies and intolerances when we make reservation, and then they have to reconfirm it. I informed that I’m lactose intolerant more than a week in advance, however they even didn’t able to offer me the last...“tren” dish, while rest of my family had it. A two Michelin star restaurant muy be prepared for all occasions, or they could simply inform me that there is no menu adapted to food restricciones. The service was good and also the wine pairing.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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MandarinOrientalBCN, Marketing at Moments, responded to this reviewResponded 2 May 2022

Dear Megan S, Thank you for sharing your comments on TripAdvisor following your dinner at Moments Restaurant. We are delighted to learn that you enjoyed the service our team provided and the wine pairing. We do regret the challenge you experienced regarding your intolerance and...More

Reviewed 2 October 2021 via mobile

Amazing experience. Restaurants we search for on our trips. Amazing from first moment, till last one. Great food with great service. Waiter was very professional, we liked everything.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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MandarinOrientalBCN, Director General at Moments, responded to this reviewResponded 2 November 2021

Dear MihaB_13, Thank you for sharing your comments on TripAdvisor following your experience at Moments Restaurant. We are delighted to learn that you had a pleasant gastronomic experience in our restaurant, and you enjoyed the fantastic "Wonders of the World" tasting menu. We look forward...More

Reviewed 7 April 2021

We were staying at the hotel and they were kind enough to give us the chef's table. Raul was in charge and was meticulously overseeing every course, fascinating to watch. We had the 9 course lunch with accompanying wine flight and were delighted with every...course. It was an exquisite blend of local, Mexican and global influences. We had some wonderful wines, of which the team kindly provided us a list afterwards. Service was wonderful, friendly, efficient and well paced. Honestly I can't fault the meal, it was an unforgettable experience.More

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed 22 December 2019 via mobile

We had a good dinner and the service was impeccable. Half of the dishes though left us unimpressed. Luckily a couple plates and the desserts were amazing. On the other hand, for this price range you expect a consistently more exciting menu.More

Date of visit: December 2019
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MandarinOrientalBCN, Restaurant Moments at Moments, responded to this reviewResponded 22 January 2020

Dear pensierinmusica, Thank you for sharing your comments on TripAdvisor following your experience at Moments Restaurant. We are very sorry to learn that your experience did not stand up to your expectations. We hope to have the opportunity to receive you once again to offer...More

Reviewed 5 December 2019 via mobile

I informed the restaurant, TWICE, that I had a nut allergy - via online booking, and while in the restaurant. STILL they served me nuts. The only reason I left the restaurant without a serious problem was because I knew that Romanesco’s main ingredient is...ALMONDS! No compensation was given by the restaurant and no sincerely felt apology.More

Date of visit: December 2019
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MandarinOrientalBCN, Director of Food and Beverage at Moments, responded to this reviewResponded 9 December 2019

Dear C0rmacC, Thank you for sharing your comments on TripAdvisor following your dinner at Moments Restaurant. We regret to learn about the challenge you experienced in regards to the correct understanding of your nut allergy. While prompt recovery actions were taken during your dinner, we...More

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Response from Suzy V | Reviewed this property |
No, not really, but since it has 2 Michelin stars, we were all dressed up (business casual)
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Response from carolinecfc | Reviewed this property |
Yup! This is to avoid no shows or last minute cancellations..all high end restaurants do this in Europe :)
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Yes. We were asked extensively about food allergies or specific preferences.
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5