Good Paella in Barcelona

[BostonGirl88]

Hello,

Please suggest a place to have Paella in Barcelona. We like to experience some tapas too, Thanks for the suggestion.

[D4]

This is the Italy board.

[mskaufman]

From the Placa Catalunya walk along the Paseo De Gracia for several blocks and you will many places that serve good tapas and paella.

 

See you on the Spain board.

[Can'tstopcruising]

We had our paella at 7 portes. It is a huge restaurant and very popular with locals and tourists. We had an early dinner (sixish) and got right in. When we left, there was a long line.

 

They have a nice variety of paellas. The portions are huge, so don't be shy to share. Enjoy!

[dkrom96]

I have had Paella at 7 Portes and it was good. Will be going back to 7 Portes but am also going to try Can Majo for Paella. Restaurant is on the beach and according to research serves a very good Paella. Also known for some of best seafood in Barcelona. If you decide on CM it's wide to make a reservation and ask to be seated on the terrace.

 

Tapas. As we're traveling in August that's going to be difficult as most of the places I want to try are closed during that month. Pretty good reviews of Tapas 24 and might try it. And most reviews recommend Pinotxo in the Boqueria (to the right as one enters the market).

Cal Pep and El Xampanyet (Champagne bar) get good reviews but are closed in August.

 

And another Trip Advisor reviewer suggested googling "Best Tapas Bars in Barcelona" and you'll find among entries "The Guardian" suggestions.

 

Enjoy your trip.

[Can'tstopcruising]

Our favourite tapa place was Ciudad Condal. Here, too, go early (before 7) or there is a long line. Mostly locals.

[TLCOhio]

Before our cruise near our first hotel we did the Barcelona Tapas place named Neyras that we enjoyed so much. They are in the neighborhood of Sant Pere Santa Caterina i la Ribera with an address of Laietana, 41, 08003 Barcelona, Spain and their phone is +34 933024647. You can see more detailed reviews at:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g187497-d751585-Reviews-Neyras-Barcelona_Catalonia.html

 

After our cruise in Barcelona on a Sunday night we did dining out at Les Quinze Nity in the La Place Reial just off of the La Rambla. Great meal and value at this place. This location is a popular square that is a social focal point especially at night. It was filled, even on a Sunday night, with Barcelonian's and tourists soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying some food or drinks at one of the many restaurants or bars that surround this interesting square.

 

There is also the famed Mercat La Boqueria. We had breakfast there before starting our cruise. WOW!!! It is easy to see why this popular Boqueria Market is not to be missed. It has a wide range of fresh meats, cheeses, produce and delicious food options to enjoy. They had beautifully-stocked fruit stands, busy breakfast stands and other places to sit down and eat.

 

Below are a few visuals as relates to these wonderful places. More Barcelona and Med visuals, tips and details can be seen by connecting with the below full live/blog.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

Did a June 7-19, 2011, Solstice cruise from Barcelona that had stops in Villefranche, ports near Pisa and Rome, Naples, Kotor, Venice and Dubrovnik. Enjoyed great weather and a wonderful trip. Dozens of wonderful visuals with key highlights, tips, comments, etc., on these postings. We are now at 95,632 views for this live/blog re-cap on our first sailing with Celebrity and much on wonderful Barcelona. Check these postings and added info at:

http://www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1426474

 

 

Our first night in Barcelona, included wonderful tapas and a spectacular paella in a small dining place near our hotel. It is named Neyras in the neighborhood of Sant Pere Santa Caterina i la Ribera with an address of Laietana, 41. Here is the lady preparing some of the food.:

 

 

 

On the Tuesday before boarding the Solstice, we visited the famed Mercat La Boqueria and had breakfast here. WOW!!! It is easy to see why this popular Boqueria Market is not to be missed. It has a wide range of fresh meats, cheeses, produce and delicious food options to enjoy. Here is one of the beautifully stock fruit stands and a busy breakfast stand in the market.:

 

 

 

 

 

Here are a few more visuals from the wonderful and charming Mercat La Boqueria in Barcelona right off of the La Ramblas. This includes the “egg lady” at this market, a visitor capturing a picture of the various nuts offered at one stand and many various meat items hanging at one of the locations.:

 

 

 

 

 

 

[BostonGirl88]

Hi all,

Thank you very much for all the suggestion, beside the 7 Portes, is there any good Paella restaurant near Columbus monument? Thank you