Petit Tapas — Restaurant in Barcelona

Nestled in the heart of Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter, Petit Tapas offers an intimate and cozy dining experience that seamlessly blends traditional Spanish flavors with global culinary influences. The restaurant’s ambiance is reminiscent of a rustic wine cellar, featuring bare brick walls, wooden beams, and shelves adorned with an impressive selection of Spanish wines, including organic options from the nearby Penedès and Priorat regions. 

The menu at Petit Tapas is thoughtfully curated, presenting a delightful array of tapas and ‘platillos’ (small plates) designed for sharing. Diners can enjoy a mix of classic dishes, such as stewed meat croquettes, and innovative fusion creations like Thai-style monkfish soufflé with coconut curry sauce. Vegetarian options are also well-represented, with offerings like grilled cauliflower accompanied by Romesco sauce. 

The atmosphere is convivial and relaxed, making it an ideal spot for both casual meals and special occasions. For those unable to secure a reservation, the bar area provides a welcoming alternative, where patrons can enjoy expertly crafted cocktails, such as the passion fruit mojito, prepared by skilled bartenders. 

Petit Tapas has garnered high praise from visitors, with many highlighting the exceptional quality of the food, attentive service, and inviting ambiance. One reviewer noted, “Fantastic staff looking after you so well, and a combination of traditional and new takes on tapas plates, make for a very nice relaxed meal. Top quality food and a good selection of drinks.” 

Given its popularity and limited seating, it’s advisable to make a reservation in advance to ensure a table. However, even without a reservation, the bar area offers a delightful experience, allowing guests to savor the rich flavors and warm hospitality that Petit Tapas is known for.

In summary, Petit Tapas stands out as a must-visit destination in Barcelona for those seeking a memorable tapas experience that harmoniously combines the best of traditional and contemporary...

This was a lovely spot!

Initially when confirming my reservation, I received a text from Sensi asking if I minded moving my table 15 minutes which was no problem. I was therefore confused when arriving and went into Sensi thinking maybe the restaurant had had a change of name. We waited in Sensi and we were completely ignored in a very small space despite me asking the girl at the bar about our reservation as it didn’t seem they had space she told me to wait by the door. Another awkward 10 minutes later a waitress came and stated we had actually booked next door part of the same group of restaurants . This meant we were 15 minutes late for our reservation despite being initially early and the kitchen was almost closing. Just a word of warning they may message from Sensi but petit tapas is next door !

Once we were in petit tapas the vibe was great ! The waiters were friendly and helpful.

For food we had

The oxtail croquettes (you have to ! ) these had delicious crunch on the outside and great filling

The catch of the day which was a bream with purreed veg . I think this was my favourite and if you like fish it was light and delicate with some depth from the puree

The lamb was melt in the mouth and lovely and for meat eaters would recommend

The pork loin was good with a heavy rich gravy and sweet potato ( quite big for a tapas portion )

Pasta in a white sauce which is unusual for tapas and I would say was the weakest dish but still very nice.

The ambience is good and the food was priced well for the quality. I...

Starting with the greats: Food was amazing. 5/5. Not sure who came up with the combinations for the prawn and seabass tapas, but they were perfection.

The not so greats? Service left much to be desired. The first night, we had stumbled upon the restaurant, quickly looked at reviews, and decided to try it. We stood outside, looked in - showing interest, but no, refused to serve us. Okay, fine. We step in, ask for a table, and was succinctly greeted with "reservation only". Fair. We come a few days after with a reservation, but was greeted similarly - left us standing outside, and only entertained when we went in ourselves to inform them of the reservation.

A tall man led us to our table, and he's the only one deserving of 5 stars for service. The young woman who served us throughout the night was rather frazzled, yet still came off as arrogant. My mom doesn't speak English as her first language - she struggles with accents, and people struggle with hers. At one point, she asks for a white wine, but was cut off with "I'll give you the menu and you choose". My mom doesn't catch what she says, and when giving her a confused look, got a very frustrated repetition of the statement.

Now, this must've been the third or fourth interaction with the waitress that night, and each time she showed equal parts distaste and impatience towards my mom.

Overall, tad disappointed with the place. I believe restaurants have equal duty towards food and service - and though the food was an experience, the...