Barcelona Restaurant and Bar

Barcelona Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant Cuisine: Tapas, Spanish
263 E Whittier St
Columbus, OH 43206-2323
#7
of 1040 restaurants in Columbus
TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
167% Recommend
8.5Overall9Food
9Food
Activities: Health club, Hot tub, Pool (outdoors)
Check-in / Check-out time: 11am / 3pm
Description:Barcelona was designed to be one of the premier restaurants in Columbus offering a warm, inviting atmosphere, quality service & exciting cuisine. Barcelona’s goal is to be a driving force in the culinary landscape of Columbus. We work hard to present great atmosphere, incredible service, a warm environment & above ...Read more
A breakfast nook.
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Traveler Reviews

TripZen Score
8.5 / 10 Overall
167% Recommend
8.5Overall9Food
9Food
Overall
  • Barcelona is a lovely, relaxing place for Sunday evening dinner.
  • Dining experience was excellent.
  • A thoroughly bland experience for a premium price.
  • Tapas is the way to go since everything is delicious.
  • Our dining experience was great....Overall it was a good experience.
  • I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for a peaceful, romantic and enjoyable place to dine.
  • The resturant is unique
  • Great place -
  • Patio is a great place to dine with your significant other.
  • Anyone looking for a romantic atmosphere and a excellant dining experience should put Barcelona on the list of "Must Try" dining establishments.
  • Otherwise a great restaurant.
  • the restaurant was very cool/funky in decor.
  • There were just too many people in there for a great dining experience.
  • Barcelona is a wonderful restaurant which we love to go to.
  • Patio is a great place for dinner -
  • it was recommended as a great tapas restaurant in Columbus.
  • Highly recommend this place!
  • My steak was as good as I've had anywhere, better than the high-end steak houses.
Food
  • A fabulous dining experience.
  • The gaspacho and avocado tapas are highly recommended....The scallop dish was especially unique and delicious -
  • the food was delicious.
  • The quality of service and food are always spectacular.
  • my lamb leg was excellent and fell off the bone.
  • The Tapas tasting menu was amazing.
  • Wonderful food.
  • tiny dishes (yes, I know tapas are supposed to be small....but was awash in a bland mayonaisse-y sauce.
  • the food, as always, was superb!
  • have not enjoyed the food.
  • We had a wonderful dinner out....The food was excellent.
  • The food was great as usual.
  • Well trained servers and great food.
  • We tried to the summer tasting menu and enjoyed the variety.
  • To sum it up, the Food gets a 10, creative and delicious with ample portions.
  • Service was friendly but we had planned to have a nice casual meal
  • great food -
  • As always, the food at Barcelona was excellent
  • Amazing rotating menu, overwhelming wine list and really friendly staff.
  • Great food and service.
  • the mushroom sauce they were served was excellant.
  • This particualar night the food was incredibly bland.
  • Barcelona is the best Columbus has to offer in fine dining.
  • Great food, great service, perfect atmosphere.
  • The tapas tasting menu was good this evening.
  • There were just too many people in there for a great dining experience.
  • Excellent food but a bit high energy.
  • i particularly enjoyed the goat cheese-stuffed avocado and the langosta.
  • we really enjoyed the surroundings, let alone the delicious food!
  • Great food, wonderful ambiance and atmosphere.
  • Good beer/wine/martini selections.
  • The food prices were ridiculous, absolutely indulgent.
  • Had a wonderful lunch on the great patio....The scallop dish was superb!
  • The food was excellent, but not really "tapas"....My dining partner LOVED the peach sangria.
  • Food and service were excellent as usual.
  • Service was excellent and the food was perfect....The cheese plate was also excellent.
  • We had a great meal and great service.
  • Great food, Great service and location.
Service
  • Our server, Mara, was attentive and efficient.
  • The quality of service and food are always spectacular.
  • The waiter was quick to put in another order and within minutes I had a fabulous scallop dinner to enjoy.
  • Attentive Staff.
  • The staff was attentive and friendly.
  • Service is great, ambiance is super.
  • Well trained servers and great food.
  • Our server was helpful and very nice.
  • And the service was exceptional.
  • Service was great.
  • Other servers around us seemed more relaxed and professional.
  • The patio is awesome and the service is always top notch.
  • Amazing rotating menu, overwhelming wine list and really friendly staff.
  • Great food and service.
  • Great food, great service, perfect atmosphere.
  • the waitress was knowledgable about the cheese selection
  • Jade was a very attentive server.
  • The service was very good -
  • Food and service were excellent as usual.
  • Service was excellent and the food was perfect.
  • We had a great meal and great service.
  • Great food, Great service and location.
Ambience
  • The live jazz music was very enjoyable
  • Our server was fabulous with great menu suggestions, just the right amount of attentiveness without hovering, and a great setting.
  • The space was fantastic, with a local artist's work on display.
  • Service is great, ambiance is super.
  • The atmosphere is also great.
  • the patio was beautiful.
  • Other servers around us seemed more relaxed and professional.
  • The patio is awesome and the service is always top notch.
  • Patio is a great place to dine with your significant other.
  • The patio had the ambiance of a lush garden.
  • Great food, great service, perfect atmosphere.
  • The decor was very interesting, the food tasted great
  • we really enjoyed the surroundings, let alone the delicious food!
  • Great food, wonderful ambiance and atmosphere.
  • Barcelona has a gorgeous patio
  • Patio is a great place for dinner -
  • Overall, the atmosphere was great and the food was good.
  • Had a wonderful lunch on the great patio.
  • The patio outdoor seating is the best in the city.
  • Great food, Great service and location.
Value
  • A thoroughly bland experience for a premium price.
  • The food prices were ridiculous, absolutely indulgent.

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