Güell Tapas Restaurant — Restaurant in Barcelona

I do not often write a review.

Overall, pretty disappointing experience unlike high ratings on the review on the website.

We ordered mixed seafood paella (average) and sautéed calamari (average to above average). When we were raising curiosity about the water (bottle or tap, and charged vs. free), male server with tattoo on his right forearm (Joel? Joy?), made a gesture with rolled eye with a well noticeable big sigh, and kept on asking, “one or two bottle”. I do not believe his action is a type of racism as he was raising his voice to another table next to ours (older couple).

Possibly a perk for some, there is a designated dining area for people who would like to smoke while having meal or coffee/drink. When we asked if smoking area door could be closed (wide open door the entire time prior to the request) as smoking smell was overpowering over food one (we were sitting 4 tables away from smoking/dining area), he again made gestures that objectively can be viewed that he is annoyed. Combined with food experience (average), our experience at this restaurant was below average at best.

In summary, at least from our experience, this restaurant does not-at-all live up to the high star rating. Sub par if not terrible service definitely played a part in our overall experience.

If you are planning on visiting, I would recommend you, 1) to order small portion first than just fully diving, 2) to lower your expectation when you are being served by male server with a right forearm tattoo.

Food - Average taste Service - Below...

An Unforgettable Barcelona Gem: Güell Tapes Restaurant

Visiting Barcelona as a non-Spanish speaker, I was a little nervous about finding places where I could feel comfortable, but Güell Tapes Restaurant was an absolute a-ha moment for me. From the moment I walked in, I was captivated by the ambience—it felt so genuinely warm and inviting. I truly mean it from the bottom of my heart when I say this place is a must-visit.

The food was nothing short of a revelation. I ordered the chicken paella and the sirloin cubes with pepper, and they were incredible. My taste buds haven't been this happy in a long time! The flavors were so rich and perfectly balanced, a true culinary delight. To top it off, I had a local Estrella beer that paired perfectly with the meal.

What truly made my experience extraordinary, though, was the service. My waitress was an absolute rockstar. Not only was she genuinely helpful, but she also spoke amazing English, which made everything so much easier. She even saved me from ordering too much food by explaining the generous portion sizes, a small detail that I am so incredibly grateful for. Her honesty and kindness are a testament to what great customer service should be. If I were the owner, I'd make sure to keep her with the business forever!

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