Extra Bar — Restaurant in Barcelona

This place won me over. I tried going to La Pubilla my second night in town, but was told I would need a reservation. They sent me packing for Extra and I was kinda disappointed. That ended when I arrived.

Mark and Ricardo, server/wine enthusiast and cook respectively, were my new best friends by the end of the trip. After my first visit, I came back 2 other times. The food was incredible and the wine kept flowing.

This is a great place for a solo traveler or even a few people. It helps to speak Catalan or Spanish as this truly feels like the neighborhood's kitchen.

Too many recommendations, and their menu changes, but my top picks:

Croqeuettes - easily the best beef croquettes I had in Barcelona Roast beef w egg yolk and cheese - incredible Patatas bravas - perfectly spicy Razor clams - unique prep I found nowhere else in Barcelona Any of their fish...

Does a 6 stars rate exists? It's amazing! Great vibes, creative gourmet quality tapas!

They have a great indipendent local wines choices as well avermouth and draft beers.

We had "pez mantequilla" carpaccio which was a more aromatic style of a chevice, steak tartare on focaccia with black truffle oil, strawberry salad with "mato" and same pinchos of "Gilda's" (anchovies, olives and green peppers)

It's all melt with guys working and seeing they love their work and what they serve.

This creates a great vibes!

It is definitely in my must places to pop by when in Barcelona, from now on.

It's Aperitif, tapas lovers heaven !

Ps. The place is very small and have only high seats but this is what makes it unique! Have a drink while waiting outside and don't bother how long it takes to get...

Food: Their spicy potatoes extra definitely had a kick to them but they were so delicious if you like spicy. They’re probably one of my favorite potatoes I’ve had in Spain! However, their other tapas were average as their flavors were pretty basic although they had unique combinations. Their scallop surf and turf was a bit disappointing as the scallop was overcooked.

Service: Very kind and attentive staff. Service can be a bit slow as it gets pretty busy even though it’s a very small place.

Atmosphere: Very small local tapas bar. I would suggest getting there on the earlier side as it gets...