🇪🇸 A treasure restaurant found by accident in Barcelona!!

🍴 Olivia Bistro, Barcelona: A Gem with Easy Ordering (and Incredible Beef Cheeks) Stumbled upon Olivia Bistro and left totally impressed—here’s why it’s worth adding to your Barcelona list, with all the deets that made our meal shine… 📱 Ordering Made So Easy (No Language Fumbles!) First off, huge win: They have QR code menus that translate directly to Chinese 📱. No squinting at Spanish descriptions or guessing ingredients—total game-changer for travelers (or anyone who just wants to order stress-free). 📅 Booking Lowdown (No Panic Needed… Mostly) We rolled up at 9 PM, booked a table for 30 minutes later, and scored a spot—nice! But heads up: peak times get busy, so reserve via Fork to avoid waiting. The space is cozy (read: small), so better safe than sorry. 🍽️ The Dishes That Wowed Us (With Price Tags!) We split 3 dishes + a beer, and the bill? €43 after discount—no service fee, no cover charge 💸. Total steal. Seafood Paella (Shrimp, Squid, Mussels) 🦐: €23 (for 1 person—2-person option is €46). Made with squid ink, tomato, onion, plump shrimp, and half-shell mussels. The rice? Perfect if you hate overly al dente paella—slightly tender, not crunchy, and soaked in rich seafood broth. Every grain was flavorful, and the seafood? Super fresh. Just a tiny bit salty, but nothing a sip of beer couldn’t fix. Canarian-Style Octopus 🐙: €23. Grilled octopus legs with tangy red mojo cream, roasted potatoes, and spicy pepper slices. The octopus? Buttery tender—no rubbery texture here, and zero fishiness. That zesty sauce? So bright and refreshing, it had us mopping it up with bread. Beef Cheeks 🐮: €22. Our favorite—hands down. Slow-cooked in Espinaler absinthe sauce, served with truffle mashed potatoes, plums, and apricots. The meat? Falls apart with a fork, melt-in-your-mouth tender. The potatoes? Creamy, rich, with a hint of truffle that ties everything together. We were scraping the plate—so satisfying. Random Beer 🍻: €3. Nothing fancy, but cold and crisp—perfect with the food. ✨ Final Verdict Olivia Bistro nails it: easy ordering, great prices, and dishes that hit the spot (especially that beef cheek). Whether you’re a local or a traveler, it’s a solid pick for a relaxed, delicious meal. 📍 Olivia Bistro: Carrer de Viladomat, 80, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona #BarcelonaEats #PaellaLovers #TapasTime #SpainFoodie #TravelDining