El Pati de poblenou — Restaurant in Barcelona

If you are gluten intolerant, run away from this place. I went for a work lunch with my colleagues and explained to the waiter that I couldn’t eat gluten. He had no clue about which dishes did not have gluten (he didn’t know that couscous has gluten and he thought I could eat salsa romesco which is made with bread crumbles). I didn’t feel reassured from his answers so I asked him to check with the chef and he couldn’t be bothered. I ended up asking for a salad without croutons and without sauce.

He brought me a salad and the salad came with croutons - he insisted that salad did not have croutons so I had to literally take out each croutons out of the dish to show him that it actually contained bread. Very bad experience and 0 knowledge...

El Pati de Poblenou deserves nothing less than a stellar five-star rating. The standout feature is the lightning-fast service, ensuring that our dining experience was smooth and enjoyable. The tapas, showcasing authentic Spanish tradition, were a delightful gastronomic adventure. What truly set this restaurant apart was the friendly and accommodating service, especially noteworthy given our sizable group of 11 people. The staff went above and beyond to make our visit memorable, proving El Pati de Poblenou to be a top-notch destination for those seeking a blend of delicious tapas, swift service, and welcoming...

I have no words to explain the culinary experience we had. This was the absolute best lunch I ever had. The place is cozy, has a very beautiful secret garden, little tables in shade, and nice ambient music. The menu is diverse, very fresh and at the level of a super expensive restaurant. We had a salad, ravioli, tataki and a lamb. The lamb was the best one I ever had, every bite was an explosion of flavour. Very quick and pleasant service, prices are not giving justice to the quality. I strongly...