Mediamanga — Restaurant in Barcelona

Restaurants with high prices, where expectations are also high, deserve likewise critics, so here it goes:

Restaurant experiences are not all about the food but also about the place and comfort. The restaurant was full when I got there with my partner, but there were two high seats left next to the kitchen. The kitchen is open so you can see how they cook, but the spot was really uncomfortable: small space to put the dishes, we were accidentally hit several times by waiters passing behind us, ... In few words, a restaurant of such category should know when to not accept further customers. If you go there, keep this in mind: be sure to be sat on a normal table. On the other hand, the ambiance was nice.

The food was really good, but dishes were overpriced regarding to the amount. I've been in other "author cook" restaurants and the amount of food served in Mediamanga was clearly small.

We asked for a chocolate coulant for dessert, and its taste was pretty good, but the chocolate core was not warm and melted enough for a 7€ coulant.

In conclusion, the quality of the food would be perfectly aligned with the price if quantities were a bit more generous. On the other hand, all the spots not comfortable enough shouldn't be used for fitting as much customers...

Steak tartare was good, but the list of things I really liked stops there.

The tiradito seemed to be trying to go for a half-ceviche thing without the acidity. The prices in general were in the higher side.

I also had multiple general problems (not a disagreement of interpretation of one dish):

1. The red wine they served me tasted rancid
2. They accidentally (or 'accidentally') added an extra wine to my bill that I didn't order. When I asked for this to be corrective, the attitude I got was very cold.
3. Service was generally not great, but especially bad towards the end of my meal. The lady who seemed to be in charge of things said she would bring me the dessert menu, but then ignored me. I waited a full 15-20 minutes looking around for someone to notice my existence... evidently my existence was somehow forgotten by all the staff, despite me being one of only a couple parties left at the bar.
4. The guy from the party next to me as stuck his nose in the bottle of 1856 (I think) he was allowed to hold when he ordered whiskey & Coke, before returning it to the bartender to put back on the shelf. Yes, alcohol does kill a lot of things, and this is probably not a significant COVID-19 vector in the grand scheme of things. Still, it was...

I recently had the pleasure of dining at MEDIAMANGA, and it was an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. The evening was a delightful journey of flavors that left us completely satisfied.

We indulged in a variety of dishes, starting with oysters that were fresh and brimming with the taste of the sea. The original pizza and clams roll were unforgettable, each bite bursting with flavor. Although I can't recall the exact name of the tuna dish, I do remember it being simply outstanding. Every dish was a testament to the chef's skill and creativity.

The wine selection was equally impressive, perfectly complementing the rich flavors of our meal. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, adding to the overall warmth and charm of the evening.

We spent three blissful hours savoring each course, enjoying Catalonian Jamón, and simply basking in the joy of a stunning culinary experience. MEDIAMANGA truly deserves five stars all the way—it's a place where every moment feels special, and every bite is a delight.

The human touch was awesome. I can't...