Reviews of Barcelona Wine Bar (Restaurant)

François Guay

Good tapas place - good wine selection - amazing bread!

Hessam Dehqani

Wonderful vegetarian food and exquisite collection of wines and cocktails. Incredible Spanish menu and wine selection. I recommend Barcelona to anyone who wants to spend money and have wonderful food.

Leslie Brenan

We were on a restaurant before this place and we went just to get a drink and we were a really big groul. The bartender suprised us with really cool cocktails and good wine. Really easygoing bartender and all of tbe staff was super friendly so thank you for the good time that we had in you spot. See you soon.

Patrick Henning

Always great. Staff is attentive and observant especially the bartenders. A must go.

Cecile Braun-Jones

Great space, good cocktails, good food, nice outdoor space. Why the three stars? It is loud, so loud you can't really have a conversation w anyone in your party beyond someone sitting right next to you.

Hilary Kligerman

Came here for dinner for my birthday last May but was surprisingly let down. Used to be my go-to spot since the food is amazing, but I haven't been inclined to go since. My family and I were seated next to the door leading to the patio and next to the hostess stand, so it was a really busy spot. I don't know if there's new management or something, but the music was much louder than I ever remember, so we couldn't even hold a conversation with each other without yelling. A friend suggested we go here for dinner next week, so I hope this was just an isolated incident.

Xiangyi Meng

Some dishes are my favorites! like Hanger Steak, Eggplants, and Octopus. Atmosphere is great, but a little crowded. I love the music selection!

Mattia Belloni

One of the nicest places to go for dinner with friends. Very high-quality food and great service. I even love their bread, which they refill for free throughout the dinner. If in a group setting, a couple small plates each and a bottle of sangria every 2 people will do the job. Amazing place overall!

Marbelly Davila

Excellent food! Awesome service. Affordable restaurant! You will not regret it!

Angélica Gutiérrez Atehórtua

Barcelona is a great restaurant, the tapas are really good and delicious. It's always busy then I would recommend you make your reservation.

Sheeya Ryan

Tasty food. Great atmosphere. Great prices. Great staff.

Chang I-Ting

The quality of the food is a mix. Some dishes (eggplant, octopus) were really good, but some are quite salty. The services was so so as the waiter didn't quite get our orders correctly. The bathroom wasn't exactly clean, either. I think it's a pretty fun place to go, but it is very pricey to dine there and I can think of many other places to spend my money on for much better food.

Y&M Lee

Great food for brunch and dinner. One of the best tapas restaurants in Boston. (My other choice is Toro) This place is always packed so make your reservations. The Make your own Bloody Mary is a great experience. They also make celebrating birthdays fun and you’ll find out why! Go for girls night or brunch with the family, all is welcome.

Andy Condliffe

Amazing tapas and staff that really go the extra mile to ensure that you are happy. Will return soon!

Nora Thiele

Excellent Tapas; I love the Chicken and the Tortilla

Fabio Reis

Great food and a really special service from Ella which made everything much better. Will be back for sure!

Beth Capotosto

Tapas is excellent and the paella is amazing. Expect a wait every time and there will be lots of noise because the acoustics in the building are horrible. They also tend to place tables way too close together, so private conversation is difficult.

Pedro Correa

What can I say. Good atmosphere, good food. And will always be a special place because that's where I had my first date with my woman

Vivi Mage

Mussels on the special list was definitely the highlight. Both got wine flights that are quite enjoyable. Beautiful setting and awesome staff. Enjoyed all tapas from brunch and regular menu. Really great quality of everything, but definitely stick to seafood. They do it right. Also, I know it's probably a lot to get dessert after all the tapas. But their flan is RIDICULOUS. Our server said it's made with condensed milk instead of cream and holy Jesus it is so damn good.

April Danahy

Amazing staff and service, and excellent food yet again!

Gracie Moses

Adorable tapas bar with wonderful cocktails and good service. Sometimes the wait to eat is a bit long but the host/hostess tries hard to seat you promptly. There is also lovely outdoor seating on the patio.

Bucky Badger

A classy place that has fantastic ambiance!

Ellen McCormack

SUCH good food!! Ask the staff for recommendations, we did not regret it. They made us feel so welcome and special and our dinner was superb

Kim Wurster

Great service, delicious food (the BREAD!!!) and point on wines! The place has a fantastic vibe to it. Can't wait to go again next time in Boston!

Heran Nho

Excellent service. Paella was wonderful

Beau Cote

Brunch was good (food only) but the service was definitely not great. Our server was MIA for most of our meal and we ended up putting orders or requests in with other servers that we had to pull aside. One of our dishes never got put in and came out over 40 minutes late and almost all of our dishes were missing utensils. We will go back but if service is like this again we will find another tapas restaurant.

Mohit mathur

It's a lovely place to hang out with friends or stop by for a drink and people watch , the tapas were brilliant and good choices for vegetarians too. The place is generally full and be prepared to wait before you can find a table or find a spot at the bar

Dalya Kent

Tasty food, great service, casual dining yet upscale feeling

Noah King

Really great place to get Tapas to share, plus excellent cocktails. It's expensive, but the food is of a quality that you feel like you are getting your money's worth.

Eileen Walfish

Absolutely love this restaurant. The food is flavorful and always delicious. Service is usually spot on.And the serving teams are knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. Went there on a Saturday evening with a reservation and had to wait 15 minutes for a table. I requested something to eat while waiting,for a family member we were offered their awesome bread and olive oil. Once seated our order was mixed up, however Chris (the manager) swooped in and went above and beyond to make my families first visit a special one. Chris is phenomenal! Thank you again for making our evening great. Your generosity, charm, and excellence in customer service was greatly appreciated. I'll definitely be in for my monthly Barcelona "fix" soon.

Tricia Smith

Everything was perfect. The staff, the managers, the location, the atmosphere, the drinks, and of course the food.

Bridgett Pride

One of my favorite dining spots! Great for sharing small plates with friends, or a date! Brunch, dinner, drinks, do it all at this intimate location that encourages celebration, and sharing bites of creative cuisine.

Faiez Bellan

This place is the most poorly managed restaurant in the area. They have refused to accept their own gift cards, their wait times even with a reservation are 45+ minutes, and in the end the food isn't anything special at all. I'm not sure what they've done to garner such a good reputation, but the experiences I've had here have been disappointing the two times I've made the mistake of wasting my time here.

Allison Williams

Excellent service, staff, and food!

Adam Pagan

Made a reservation for the first time as to avoid the wait. Arrived early and was told to wait (no big deal). It was not until 20 minutes after our reservation time had passed that we were seated after having to repeatedly ask staff. Service was horrible, our food was brought out very slowly (was told this was due to our small table size). While waiting for the remaining 5 items our table was expecting, our waiter asked us if were were ready to wrap up and get the check. We were then brought 2 of the wrong plates before getting our full order. Staff seemed to be gathered around one spot laughing and cracking jokes instead of refilling drinks and bringing more bread. Was asked how the service was, while I was explaining the situation, the staff member walked off to the next table without listening. It wasnt until we were ready to leave that all hand became on deck to clear our table, get the check and get us out the door. Unfortunate experience, wont be making a reservation again. The food however was delicious as usual.

Grace Young

Really great food, but be prepared to wait for a table. We came on a Saturday night, and the expected wait was an hour, but we ended up waiting almost two hours for a table for two. There is a patio, so you can sit and get drinks while you wait though. All the food was wonderful. We had the albondigas, bikini, cucumber/tomato/mint salad, beets, scallops, and steak. We definitely overordered, and we also had drinks, but the bill came out to $40 per person. Their other location is also great! Would definitely recommend.

Sagar Gandhi

Great food, good drinks. Lots of options for vegetarians. The main area has music. If looking for a quiet evening ask for a table in the section to the right.

Megan Moore

Not only are the food and wine outstanding, the Sommelier and wait staff are amazing

Todor T

Excellent value: amazing food, great service and atmosphere. Finally, a place where you can have exquisite tapas and not break the bank! The food is innovative and of consistent quality. We love having our favorites, such as the Patatas Bravas, the Pulpo, and the lamb meatballs, but we always find new additions to the menu. The whole Branzino was so tasty - with crispy skin and tender meat (see photo). The Chicken Pimentos was very tender, too. Delicious!

Fernando Oliveira

Great new Tapas restaurant with a wonderful wine list. Delicious scallops and lamb dishes. We'll definitely go again.

Asma Lazzouni

We went for a bachelorette party and the service was excellent. The food is also fantastic. Be prepared to wait though, sometimes even if you have a reservation. We waiting for our table with a reservation. But they gave us a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine to celebrate, which was really sweet.

Johanna Gorton

Great small plates selection and incredible sangria!

Andrea D'Ambrosio

Wow this place is amazing. Extraordinary wine list!! The food is cooked to perfection. The bread is freshly made, it's literally served warm. The oil for dipping is the BEST I've ever had in my life! Every one of the tapas you'll order will be flavorful and fulfilling. I can't say enough good things about this place- it's a must try restaurant

Shelly Levy

Great place to meet friends.

Jennifer Nickerson

I have been two times. Make sure you make a reservation or you'll be waiting awhile. Both times my friends and I have ordered tapas, which is great for experiencing new foods.

Razor Blade

First time visitor. Full restaurant on a Friday night. Had a reservation. Very good service (Steve), great food & owner stopped by. A bit pricy though. Other than that a great night. Will go back! My favorites: hanger steak, Shishito peppers, veal

Mike Chambers

Wonderful staff, great ambience and amazing food and wine. Tried a biodynamic wine for the first time and it was impressive. Sit outside to avoid the noisy interior.

Angel Diaz

One of the Best tapas in town

Rachel Laufersweiler

Always good food, service and atmosphere. Great gluten free options. Unfortunately, it tends to be a bit loud.

konstantin amitan

Great place for social wine drinking

Daniel Gindes

Great service and real Spanish Tappis.

Samuel Lincoln

Fantastic service and unbeatable food!

Matt Knapp

Delicious tappas, great wine selection, perfect for a big group ready to celebrate

Belkys Diaz

Super trendy spot with nice tapas and drinks.. can be loud by bar but if u sit in dining rooms u will be ok. service was also great .all the food was well made but steak item is overpriced for 5 slivers of steak

Yoko Nakatani

This place is amazing!! The tapas are all so delicious and the wait staff are so friendly!! Personal favorite is the hanger steak. Also cant go wrong with charcuterie board. For wine, I've heard GREAT things about the pinot noir.

Abby Gustaitis

Unbeatable service. We asked for espresso martinis and the server/bartender went out of their way to get the ingredients. They were on point! We asked for another round but they had run out and comped us 2 baileys coffees

Owen Quilty

Excellent topis wonderful pie and service

Ghary Gappelberg

Great tapas bar. Very popular, so plan ahead or be patient.

Olga Y

I really enjoy this place but it does get crowded! Lucy B. Cocktail is my favorite, if you're a fan of fruity drinks! A great date spot. Service isn't very quick though, even during the slower hours. Be prepared to spend some time here.

khushi rawal

Awesome food, ambience, service... Staff is always smiling, and they are welcoming

Edward McInerny

Amazing food. Great drinks/wine, and amazing service. The manager/sommelier Adrianna was especially great. Can’t recommend this place enough.

Kelley McNeal

Second time I’ve been there, excellent food both times. Today service was a disappointment. Hopefully just a fluke as this is a really cute place with a unique atmosphere and menu.

Deven Siergiey

Amazing food and service. Very loud during peak hours

Taylor Davis

Always an amazing experience at Barcelona, brunch or dinner! I love their tapas selections and slight variation between the two meal times. Brunch does have the always enticing Mimosa and Bloody Mary bar during brunch.

wassimelj

Very tasty food. The service was slow, may be a new server. Will give them a second chance.

Belen Lazaro

One of my favorite restaurants in Boston! Great atmosphere/great food/friendly staff and awesome managers

Emily Eder

The food comes really quickly and everything is delicious. Every time I come there is a bit of a wait but it's worth it. Also delicious drinks. Everything I've ever tried here has been delicious

Sailwa Karahbit

Nice place good small plates and friendly atmosphere.

J P

The place gets real busy and you can’t enjoy your dinner in peace because you get kinda kicked out once you finish your small plate. And still you will end up spending $100+ per person with wine paring.

Magda Mazri

Socrates was our server and he was amazing! Food was awesome. John the manager was great too.

Travis Mann

The food was delicious but the service was meh. Waited a half an hour after arrived to get a seat when we had a reservation. We had to badger the host to get a seat. Servers were nice but we had to check on our orders multiple times. It seemed like the servers had forgotten about things we had ordered after taking our order.

Matthew McCallum

Great food and great service! They were very knowledgeable of my girlfriend's gluten allergy and helped find her something she could eat safely. Adrianna was also a huge help and made our night out special!

Haley Bicknell

Ordered tapas to be delivered to our office for an event and everyone LOVED them. Thanks for making our event great :)

Federico Schuster

Great place to dine spanish tapas and wines. A bit crowded but that is the price to pay for a popular place.

Olenka Aguilar

One of my favorite restaurants in the Boston/Brookline area! The lamb, hanger steak, scallops, and pulpo are absolutely delicious! Definitely recommend! Great selection of drinks. The new manager was very attentive and friendly! He made sure we were satisfied with our meal.

Gwyn Dubel

Great experience! The staff is AMAZING! I went here with a group of 8 coworkers and everything from the reservation process to patio space to food/drinks was amazing! Definitely recommend for a dinner with friends or professional after-work social.

Logan P

Best restaurant in Brooklyn. I always love the new dishes they have to offer especially the broccolini and the hanger steak. The manager is really kind and all the employees and chiefs are amazing. I wish I could just eat this food every day. Thank you for the great experiences Barcelona.

Ian Halter

No matter which Barcelona you go to the food and wine selection is fantastic - this Brookline location delivers. We had a manager check in to see how it’s going, we had great recommendation from waiters on wine and a great server. Tip: Get the tortilla Española and seafood paella.

Jasmine Acevedo

If I could give a billion stars I would! The manager and staff went above and beyond to make our dinner so special! They were kind, generous and thoughtful. The food was marvelous! Everything was spectacular! I have no words to describe how grateful I am to everyone there. I highly recommend this restaurant. It wasy friend's favorite restaurant in Boston.... And now.. IT'S MY FAVORITE RESTAURANT!

Shawn Day

One of my favorite spots for tapas. Fantastic food, friendly staff and great atmosphere.

eria

Loved this place and the tapas ideas is flawlessly executed. Food comes out fast and the staff is amazing!! This comes high on my recommend list.

Vladimir Barash

This place has amazing tapas and wine!

PT How

Food is good. Waiters are friendly and helpful. My friend had a "one free tapa" token and I am surprised that it applied to the most expensive dish on our bill. One star deducted because it is way too noisy to my liking. Can't hold a proper conversation there.

Ido Goldberg

Great food and atmosphere, recommanded I a couple or a group

Robert Swoboda

Food and drinks both good and good prices

Lili Jacome

Best meal I had in Boston....

Vincent Champion

Great food. Amazing service. Best place to go in Brookline

Xinyi Zeng

Great place for tapas. Strongly recommend duck breast.

Juan Falcon

Great tapas and wine. Elegant ambiance.

Yardley Sanchez

This is one of my favorite restaurants. Weekend dinner times they can be very busy and wait times can be long but it is well worth it! I waited 1.5hr but was treated to tapas courtesy of the restaurant and staff. My go to dish is the paella!

William Mendoza

The food is delicious. Great service.

Laila Goodman

Great atmosphere, good drinks, fun vibe

Crystal Flowers

Very fun

Nicolas Bridoux

We had a reservation for 8pm, it's now been 3 days and I'm still waiting outside for my table.

Phlstn

A favorite restaurant for years. Only wish they mix up the menu every once in a while. Already tried everything several times :)

Sam Stevens

Wow! OUTSTANDING!!!! The service =

John O'Connor

Great Spanish wine list with a good representation from other countries too. As the name implies, the food is mostly tapas. Scribbs is very knowledgeable on the wines - highly recommend sitting at the bar.

Robert Ross

A few years back Tasca on Comm Ave would've beaten this spot but not anymore, very suave aettimgs, great tapas plates and speedy service of you avoid the crowds. We'll be back.

Brandy Sprague

What can I say that hasn't been said? Such a fun place to go for a romantic date, or a fun night out with friends. Tapas are always the perfect conversation starter as you can share several small plates and try a variety of dishes without being tied down to one entree. The Brookline location is my favorite (there is one in Back Bay as well), as there is a wonderful patio facing Beacon Street. There are heaters when the temps are a little chilly, and it is perfect for people watching. I'd try and recommend dishes, but seriously, everything is good. The blistered shishito peppers are to die for - I could eat a bucket full. The seared scallops are great, and the short ribs are so tender and flavorful. But as I said, you pretty much can't go wrong with anything.

Nikhil Singh

One of the top places in Brookline.

Jason Wyatt

This place is so amazing. love coming here. The atmosphere is so great here and the wine is even better

Charlene Byrne

Always awesome eats, for all your friends or just yourself..fresh, flavorful Barcelona tapas at it's best! The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable, as is the wait staff..yummmy!

Geoff Bocobo

Been here about 10+ times in the past couple of years. Usually a wait, but never disappointed. The wine is great, the tapas are wonderful (and speedily served), and the bread is some of the best I’ve ever had. Also reasonably priced for the quality of food and service. Highly recommend to anyone for any occasion!

Richard Abbondanza

Great vibe, service and food!

Amir Yosef

Service has been the best and waiters (Alan) were exceptionally nice. venue is also very nice: outdoor, indoor and bar. Desserts are the best thing on the menu. drinks are good. entrees and tapas are ok but I have had better. very busy and loud in evening on weekends.

Linda Sullivan

So good!! Huge selection of tapas to choose from. We tried 8 different tapas and were thrilled with each one, esp the choriesto w/figs and the croquettes. Dessert crepes were filled with nutella, whipped cream and ice cream...delicious!!

Douglas Babcock

Awesome food! Chairs/seating is a nightmare. Sounds strange I know, my girlfriend and love good food but the chairs were so bad we had to bail after only a few tapas. Note: I'm normal sized guy, why Barcelona's why?

David Zhitomirsky

One of the nicer Tapas places I've been to. Portions are good, food is tasty, but somewhat things taste samey. One dish had far too much vinegar (mushrooms). Not every dish is a hit but good overall.