Chico Bar | Vermut, tapes i platets — Restaurant in Barcelona

I recently discovered Chico Bar on Carrer de Mandri, 29 in the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district of Barcelona, and it was a delightful first-time experience. This charming spot appears to be relatively new to the neighborhood but has already established itself as a worthy addition to the popular bar scene along Carrer de Mandri. The moment I walked in, I was struck by the cozy, inviting ambiance. Chico Bar has managed to create a space with distinct personality and character – warm lighting, thoughtful décor, and a layout that encourages both intimate conversations and social gatherings. It perfectly balances that fine line between trendy and comfortable, making it feel like a place you'd want to return to regularly. What made this visit particularly special was unexpectedly running into lifelong friends. There's something magical about discovering a new favorite spot and finding that your old friends have already adopted it as their own. The food was excellent – we enjoyed exceptional anchovies with pan con tomate that perfectly balanced the saltiness of the fish with the sweetness of the tomato-rubbed bread. The boquerones en vinagre (white anchovies marinated in vinegar) were fresh and flavorful with just the right amount of acidity. The gildas (Basque pintxos with olives, peppers, and anchovies) were another highlight – simple yet perfectly executed. We washed everything down with eight beers, and the total bill came to just €56.15, which felt like excellent value considering the quality of both food and experience. The service was attentive without being intrusive, adding to the relaxed atmosphere. Chico Bar has successfully carved out its own identity in an area known for its bar culture. Whether you're a local looking for your new regular spot or a visitor wanting to experience authentic Barcelona tapas culture away from the more touristy areas, Chico Bar is definitely worth seeking out. I'm already looking forward to...

I wish I could give 0 stars. Had to raise my hand and call the waitres(ses) for quiet awhile in order to get UTENSILS, sauce, and water.. which should be a basic necessity. We only ordered oysters and ended up spending two—almost three hours there. Can this place hire more employees? I knew that it was busy and I felt awful that the only 3 waitres(ses) were the only ones there scrambling to accommodate everyone. The worst service I have ever had. Btw, the oysters felt like i was biting into rocks. The worst oysters...

Muy bien atendido por los camareros. Pero un incidente y la posterior gestión de este por el gerente, hicieron que finalmente la experiencia fuera mala. Tras pedir el plato estrella de la carta, chuletón que venía con plancha caliente, decidimos pedir otro. Tras recibir el segundo, vimos que no traían la plancha. La carne se enfriaba y tras reclamar al camarero, este nos sorprendió que tras haber quejas de los clientes por el humo de la plancha habían decidido no traerla de nuevo. Se nos ofreció calentarla al horno. Pero no aceptamos por las obvias consecuencias que tendrían en el resultado de la carne. Comentamos que obviamente no se lograba el mismo resultado y que por favor lo tuvieran en cuenta en la cuenta. Lo que más nos molesto fue que no nos avisarán que el segundo chuletón vendría sin la piedra. Sin embargo, llego la cuenta con exactamente 0 modificaciones. Tras reclamar de nuevo, se nos ofrecieron chupitos. Una propuesta muy justita por no decir casi de falta de respeto. Por lo que creímos que está no era la manera de resolverlo y esperábamos que el gerente viniera a hablar con nosotros. Este no apareció y dejó el marrón al camarero. El cual siempre fue muy amable. Nota: acabamos pagando la nota en su totalidad. Nota 2: con tan solo hacernos un detalle en el importe del segundo chuletón, el problema se hubiese resultó de una manera bastante satisfactoria. Nota 3: limpiar el comedor mientras cenábamos no es muy elegante. Tomamos el postre con...