Dos Palillos — Restaurant in Barcelona

If you're a food enthusiast seeking a truly extraordinary dining experience in Barcelona, look no further than Dos Palillos. Nestled in the vibrant heart of the city, this renowned restaurant has elevated its gastronomic prowess to an extraordinary level, earning it a well-deserved Michelin star. From the moment you step foot into Dos Palillos, you are enveloped in an atmosphere of sophistication and warmth, setting the stage for an unforgettable culinary journey.

One of the most remarkable aspects of Dos Palillos is their unwavering commitment to exceeding the expectations of their guests. From the outset, the staff demonstrated an exceptional level of attentiveness and hospitality, ensuring our every need was catered to. Their dedication to creating a personalized experience was evident as they graciously accommodated our request for a private room. This added touch made us feel truly special, allowing us to immerse ourselves in the flavors and aromas of the chef's creations while enjoying an intimate setting.

Our exceptional evening at Dos Palillos would not have been complete without the impeccable service provided by Eduardo, a true maestro in his craft. Eduardo not only showcased his expertise in the culinary arts but also went above and beyond to curate an enchanting ambience throughout our dining experience. He delighted us with his tasteful selection of background music, effortlessly enhancing the overall atmosphere and contributing to the restaurant's unique charm.

Beyond his role as a server, Eduardo showcased his genuine passion for Barcelona's vibrant nightlife scene. He graciously shared his insider knowledge, providing us with invaluable recommendations for clubs in Barcelona and even parties to attend in Ibiza. It was truly remarkable to witness the passion and enthusiasm with which Eduardo engaged with guests, turning our visit into an unforgettable adventure that extended far beyond the dining table.

Now, let's delve into the star of the show – the multi-course culinary extravaganza. Dos Palillos masterfully crafts a menu that seamlessly blends the best of Asian and Mediterranean cuisines, resulting in a symphony of flavors that is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Each dish is a work of art, meticulously plated and bursting with creativity and innovation.

The chef's expertise is showcased in every bite, as the ingredients harmoniously come together to create a remarkable dining experience. From delicate sushi rolls to succulent tapas-inspired bites, every dish showcases a perfect balance of textures, flavors, and culinary techniques. The menu surprises and delights with its dynamic range, offering something to satisfy every palate.

Dos Palillos offers a multi-course experience that takes you on a culinary journey, revealing new dimensions of taste and texture at every turn. The thoughtfully designed tasting menu presents an opportunity to savor a diverse array of dishes, each carefully curated to showcase the restaurant's culinary prowess. Be prepared to be whisked away on a gastronomic adventure like no other.

In conclusion, Dos Palillos stands as a shining beacon of excellence in Barcelona's culinary landscape. Its well-deserved Michelin star is a testament to the dedication and passion of the entire team. From the moment you step through the doors, you are transported to a world where culinary artistry and genuine hospitality reign supreme. Dos Palillos is not merely a restaurant; it is an unforgettable experience that will leave an indelible mark on your palate...

Rude, unaccommodating and condescending service. Unworthy of its Michelin star. Too bad because their food is great.

To the Dos Palillos team,

I wanted to share feedback on our dinner experience last night. Although our actual food was great, we were frustrated by the RUDE, unaccommodating and condescending service we received from most of your staff (except our actual server, who tried his best after our initial feedback). We were about to walk out, but we’re hungry and didn’t want to deal with finding another place to eat. Frankly it’s embarrassingly bad and bad for any level restaurant, let alone one bearing a Michelin star. Here are five specific ways that your service is was terrible:

When we made a reservation online, it was unclear that we would not be able order a la carte instead of just a la carte (since both options are on your web site). The pricing and menu should have been included in your email. If we knew this we wouldn’t have come to your restaurant in the first place to meet your rude staff. When we walked in and asked about a la carte or sitting at the bar instead, multiple people on your staff (especially a taller, dark haired gentleman) scoffed at us and told us there was no way to change this, zero attempts to accommodate and frankly told us if we didn’t like this we should give up our deposit and leave. This guy also told us there was no menu when clearly there was because we received one 2 min later. You should consider asking this gentlemen and anyone involved to reconsider their line of work in SERVICE. We were not told that we all had to order the same tasting menu, when we wanted to do two 90e menus and two 110e menus. Clearly this is physically possible given there’s two menus, but I had to ask our waiter 3 times to see if this would be ok and he refused to even check. Once again, rude and subpar service. The tasting menus we were shown differed from what we received. There was a different, printed menu we were given later — why show a different menu and serve different food? Once again, poor experience. We specified one guest had a bi-valve shellfish (ie. clams, mussels, etc) allergy, and this wasn’t properly communicated to the kitchen. The waiter did resolve this quickly but this could have been dangerous if a different allergy mixup occurred.

I hope that you can retrain or hire new service staff that can represent your restaurant and delicious...

This was one of the worst meals I’ve ever paid for, especially considering the wait, temperature (we were outside and it was 50 f or 12 c for 3 hours), price, and they forgot my partner’s birthday after I and they texted the day before about them doing something at the end for her and they said / suggested they would!

First, the temperature outside: I am NEVER cold. I wear shorts all year round even in January. It was freezing cold and we were outside three hours. We spent 2.5 hours of the three hours just sitting around waiting for plates to arrive. It was way too cold to serve people on the patio tonight. I was miserable cold and did not enjoy it at all. In the website it said it would be “winterized” and comfortable, it was not at all and I had the heater right behind my back with pants and a long sleeve shirt and my partner had a huge coat and was still cold.

The time: it was 3 hours of dinner but they did not serve the amount of food or # of courses necessary for it to take that long. I felt like I had very little food and sat around waiting in the cold for three hours. The server was very nice and great but it was all way too slow, probably not his fault!

The food: it was not enough food and most of it was not good. The costilla and bao was great; so was the temperature tomato and matching cocktail but that was just a fried cherry tomato..; they had a nice fried artichoke as well. Most of the rest, not so much. I left several things un eaten and my partner ate some items she did not want to not waste it. I eat food from all over, it just wasn’t very good. Smoked cheesecake was gross Bc the smoke; mochi was very bitter and not good. Croquettes were ruined because that thickener you used to replace the flour to make it “Japanese” made it have a terrible texture.

THEY FORGOT MY PARTNERS BIRTHDAY SURPRISE! They said they would do something for her but they didn’t. Ruined her birthday dinner.

I’ve been to multiple Michelin restaurants in multiple countries; I still have a headache because we didn’t have hardly any protein in the meal and I was still hungry after 2 hours being there until they finally brought a small fatty rib with a piece of steamed bread before bringing four terrible desserts: bitter mochi, smoked cheesecake that taste like burned wood, a hard piece of frozen chocolate, and some...