Reviews - Caelis
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Raisa T. • 2 reviews
March 5, 2025
10/10amazing.
David G. • 1 review
April 25, 2025
10/10Very attentive service. We had the vegetarian tasting menu with the wine pairing and everything was delicious and well paired. We were very satisfied and happy when we left.
Volker H. • 4 reviews
April 23, 2025
10/10
Outstanding
Caelis • Owner
Dear Volker, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted that you had such a remarkable experience at Caelis. Our team takes great pride in crafting exquisite culinary creations, and it is wonderful to know that our efforts resonated with you. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon. Best wishes, El equipo Caelis
Кирилл П. • 1 review
April 18, 2025
9/10
+2We have taken celebration menu. Starters were wery delishes and interesting. The main dishes were also interesting and delicious, but a little salty for our taste. Pavlova's dessert was very beautiful with meringue on top and berries inside.
Caelis • Owner
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time time to share your review. We are truly glad to hear that your dining experience with us was enjoyable. We are delighted that the starters and the beautifully presented Pavlova dessert resonated so well with you. Our Chef Romain Fornell and the team take great pride in crafting contemporary and avant-garde culinary creations, and it is rewarding to know that these efforts are appreciated. However, we understand that the seasoning of the main dishes was not to your preference. While we strive to achieve a balance in flavour that pleases most palates, we apologise if we did not meet your taste on this occasion. Nonetheless, we hope that the ambience of our restaurant, including the open kitchen and bar seating, enhanced your overall experience. Being able to witness the magic happen live and interacting with our chefs is something we love to offer our guests. We would greatly value the opportunity to welcome you again. Kind regards, El equipo Caelis
Cathryn T. • 2 reviews
April 5, 2025
5.5/10
The food was good (not excellent). One of my dishes (fish) was not fully cooked. Over all the food was only luke warm by the time it was presented to us. The ambiance is spoilt by being particularly noisy (weren’t able to hear each other talk or the full explanation of the menu). Everyone spoke very loudly in order to be heard making it worse. The waiters were rushing around in a chaotic manner it, along with the noise level, it made the whole experience quite unpleasant. The Somelier was knowledgeable about the wine as you would expect but didn’t really explain why he had paired them with particular courses. The wines weren’t delivered in some cases with the right course (he was too busy with other diners). He was derogatory about other wines particularly rose. He displayed a degree of arrogance which was off putting. The wine portions were very small. In one case probably no more than 50ml. Given we paid over £200 for the paired wines it was disappointing. Took 25 minutes to pay!
Caelis • Owner
Dear Cathryn, Thank you for reviewing your visit. We are very sorry to hear about the aspects of your visit that did not meet your expectations. We understand how the ambience of a restaurant can significantly impact the dining experience, and we apologise that the noise level was not conducive to an enjoyable meal. Additionally, we regret that the temperature of the food did not meet the high standards we set for ourselves, and that certain aspects of service, including the delivery of your wine pairings, did not provide the seamless experience we aim to offer. We are also sorry that you felt our Sommelier's demeanor was not as approachable as it should be, and this will be addressed with our staff accordingly. We appreciate your comments as they are crucial for us to review and improve wherever possible. We hope to have the occasion to welcome you to our restaurant for a more memorable time. Best regards, El equipo Caelis
Elisabeth B. • 1 review
April 4, 2025
9.5/10Delicious, Special and Best Service
Caelis • Owner
Dear Elisabeth, Thank you for this nice review. It is great that our efforts to create a special dining experience, complete with an open kitchen and interaction with our chef, resonated with you. We would love to have you return for another fantastic experience in the future. Best regards, El equipo Caelis
Joanie P. • 1 review
March 19, 2025
10/10
+2Multi course tasting menu was amazing and just what we were hoping for. The sommelier choices for the pairing were spot on.
Caelis • Owner
Dear Joanie, Thank you for this nice review. We are thrilled to hear that your visit to Caelis was such a memorable one. We are delighted that you appreciated the intricacy of our multi-course tasting menus, which showcase the contemporary and avant-garde culinary creations of Chef Romain Fornell and his team. It is wonderful that the expertise of our sommelier and the thoughtful wine pairings added to the enjoyment of your meal. Our goal is to provide a unique dining experience, and it is gratifying to know that we succeeded in delivering this to you. We look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, El equipo Caelis
Alla G. • 1 review
February 27, 2025
10/10Great service and fine dining experience. Lunch is a great and affordable way to experience their menu.
Keith W. • 2 reviews
February 21, 2025
10/10
+4Dining at Caelis in Barcelona was an unforgettable experience. The ambiance was elegant, and the service was impeccable. The highlight was the local wine pairings, expertly selected to complement each dish. Every course was a culinary masterpiece, beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The staff’s attentiveness made the evening even more special. Caelis is a must-visit for anyone seeking top-tier dining in Barcelona. I can’t wait to return!
Ozan Y. • 1 review
February 26, 2025
2/10
We had lunch at Caelis on February 26, 2025, expecting a Michelin-star experience, but it was a huge letdown. My wife’s sea bass was completely raw, she couldn’t even cut it. She sent it back, and while they briefly apologized, they left us waiting nearly 30 minutes for a replacement without checking on us. We felt completely ignored. They didn’t serve our second glass of wine as promised, nor did they refill our water. When the dish finally arrived, the moment was ruined. No gesture was made to recover the experience. The rest of the food was mediocre, lacking the creativity or finesse expected at this level. Service was inattentive and unprofessional, making us feel like an afterthought. A Michelin-starred restaurant should deliver both quality food and exceptional service, Caelis failed at both. We left frustrated and disappointed. Absolutely not worth it, and we won’t be returning.
Caelis • Owner
Dear Ozan, We are grateful for your feedback. While we are known for our diverse menu offerings, including our degustation menus and our weekly lunch menu, it seems we fell short of expectations during your visit. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience with the sea bass and the service was not up to the high standards we strive to uphold. We take pride in the ambiance and cooking experience we offer, and it is disheartening to learn that our service did not reflect the attentiveness and professionalism we are committed to providing. Moreover, we deeply regret that you felt ignored during your wait and that the delay in service disrupted the enjoyment of your meal. Finally, we apologize for the oversight regarding your wine and water service, as every guest deserves a seamless dining experience. We understand that the culinary creations of our Michelin-starred Chef Romain Fornell and his team are expected to deliver creativity and finesse, and we are sorry to hear that on this occasion, we did not
Chris W. • 3 reviews
February 19, 2025
9.5/10
The food IS very tasty!! And also the glutenfree Option was amazing. All the waiters and waitresses we're professionell and freindly.
NIKOS V. • 1 review
February 14, 2025
10/10Nice progression on the menu, excellent presentation and a very wide variety of wines
Caelis • Owner
Dear Nikos, Thank you for sharing your feedback about your experience at Caelis. We are thrilled to read about your wonderful experience with us. We are delighted you appreciated the thoughtful progression of our tasting menus, which reflect Chef Romain Fornell's contemporary reinterpretation of traditional cuisine. Our team takes great pride in crafting visually striking presentations that complement the bold flavors of each dish. The extensive wine selection you mentioned is carefully curated to enhance our guests' culinary journey through thoughtful pairings. We look forward to welcoming you back for new gastronomic discoveries. Warm regards, Kevin, Director de Sala Caelis
Jolsna T. • 2 reviews
February 14, 2025
7.5/10Good meal and efficient service. Missing the touches that other Michelin restaurants provided this week to celebrate my husband’s birthday despite it being noted in the reservation. Maybe because they were focused on Valentine’s Day.
Caelis • Owner
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We are delighted to hear that you found the meal and service at Caelis to be efficient and to your satisfaction. Our team takes great pride in offering an exceptional menu and a unique dining experience, where every dish is crafted with passion and contemporary flair by Chef Romain Fornell and his skilled team. However, we regret that we missed the opportunity to make your husband's birthday celebration even more special. We understand how these personal touches can enhance a celebratory dining experience, and we apologize for any oversight in this regard during the busy Valentine's Day period. We truly value the importance of such occasions and always strive to provide memorable moments for our guests. Nonetheless, we hope the ambience and our open kitchen with the option to interact with the chef added a distinctive charm to your visit. Our weekly lunch menu and Chef's table offer a rotating array of creative dishes and the chance to witnes
Wook L. • 1 review
January 29, 2025
7.5/10I found hair in the main dish, but any one else didn't apologize. It was very disappointed. other things( food, wine, rooftop bar) are so good.
Caelis • Owner
Dear Ms. Wook, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed our food and wine. At Caelis, we take great pride in our culinary creations. However, we are deeply concerned about the issue you encountered with your main dish. We sincerely apologise for this unacceptable lapse in our quality standards. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are reviewing it with our team to ensure such incidents do not recur. We strive to maintain the highest level of service and cleanliness, befitting our Michelin-starred status. Nevertheless, it's wonderful to hear that you appreciated our bar. The Rooftop Ohla Barcelona offers a unique setting for enjoying cocktails in the heart of the city, complementing the gastronomic journey we aim to provide at Caelis. It was our pleasure to welcome you and we hope to see you again on a future occasion. Best regards, Kevin, Director de Sala Caelis
Bill R. • 2 reviews
January 9, 2025
9.5/10
The Celebration Menu was exactly as described. It was a celebration of food for just about all of your senses. It was beautifully presented to the precision timing of a German passenger train. Each course far exceeded the written menu description. What kept me from declaring this a "Perfect 10" was the wine service. I'll go big on wine. We were presented a taste of a Cava early, but for some reason, the young lady was called away from our table by someone out of view as if she was about to make a big mistake. She returned with a Cava that was slightly "older" we think. Then nothing. We went well into 5 dishes and empty glasses when I finally asked. "Do you sell wine? I will buy some." I wanted the wine pairing but was told I didn't pre-order it. Odd, I get we needed to pre-order the meal, but mine bad if I missed I needed to pre-order the wine. Other tables were presented right away with the iPad Wine List. It was never offered, and by time we got going, I was too late.
Caelis • Owner
Dear Bill, Thank you for sharing your feedback. It's fantastic that you enjoyed our Celebration menu. We take great pride in offering a culinary journey that engages multiple senses, and we're pleased that you found it to be a true celebration of food. Our chef, Romain Fornell, and his team are passionate about creating contemporary and avant-garde dishes that reinterpret tradition. However, we sincerely apologise for the issues you encountered with our wine service. We will review these points with our team to ensure our usual high standards are maintained. Our goal is to provide a seamless dining experience, from beginning to end. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for an even better experience in the future. Best regards, El equipo Caelis
Camille C. • 1 review
January 6, 2025
2/10
I ate here on the 6/1/25 to celebrate my partner's birthday. It was honestly the worse experience I've had in a such a restaurant. The food, even though the products were very nice, was not well executed leaving us with totally uncoherent combinations, many of the ingredients you could not feel at all ect... The manager was the worst part of the experience. She would answer to us in a condescending way, not acknowledging our concern and making excuses to justify the price like "hem... do you know how a croissant is made? It is not that easy you know!". We're talking about a Michelin-starred chef, where the question shouldn’t be whether something is hard to make, but whether it’s made well!! The food was so bad we stopped the experience hoping for a commercial gesture as we were just halfway through the meal but no, the manager tried to justify saying that everyone has different taste and that "ok I can understand for the ravioli but you cannot tell me the rest was not well made" wtf?
Caelis • Owner
Dear Camille, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are truly disheartened to read about your recent visit and the disappointment you felt with the dishes served. Our aim is to provide an exceptional dining experience with our carefully crafted menus, and it is with regret that we acknowledge your encounter did not reflect the high standards we strive to maintain. We understand that your meal did not meet your expectations, and we take your comments seriously as we continuously seek to refine our menu offerings. Each dish is intended to be a harmonious combination of flavours, and it seems we did not achieve this for you. Furthermore, we regret if the service you received did not align with the level of care and attention we pride ourselves on. Our team is trained to provide a service that is both attentive and considerate, and it appears we fell short in this regard. We understand that every guest's experience is unique, and we appreciate that you brought these concerns to our attention. We h
Arnaud B. • 2 reviews
January 1, 2025
9.5/10Amazing experience and wonderful place
Caelis • Owner
Dear Arnaud, Thank you for this positive review. We are delighted that you appreciated the unique atmosphere and our culinary offerings. Our team takes great pride in providing an exceptional dining experience with a weekly changing lunch menu and the opportunity to engage with the cooking process at our Chef’s table in the open kitchen. It is wonderful that these aspects contributed to your amazing visit. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great dining experience. Kind regards, Kevin, Director de Sala Caelis
Matheus H. • 1 review
January 2, 2025
10/10
Awesome experience!
Caelis • Owner
Dear Matheus, Thank you for this positive review. We are delighted that you had such an enjoyable experience at Caelis. We are pleased that you appreciated our menu offerings, which include our exquisite tasting menus crafted by Chef Romain Fornell and his team. We hope to have the occasion to welcome you back. Kind regards, Kevin, Director de Sala Caelis
Erika V. • 5 reviews
December 26, 2024
10/10
+2From the sleek atmosphere to the innovative tasting menu, every detail was thoughtfully crafted. The dishes were a stunning blend of modern Catalan flavors, with each bite more memorable than the last. Highlights included a delicate seafood course and a dessert that redefined indulgence. The knowledgeable and attentive staff enhanced the experience by sharing the story behind each wine pairing. It wasn’t just a meal—it was a remarkable journey that will stay with me for a long time.
Marie H. • 1 review
November 29, 2024
10/10Caelis exceeded our expectations! We can't thank the staff enough for a lovely evening. And a special thank you for the wonderful pasta dish the chef prepared for our 7 year old nephew. It was a perfect meal for him while the rest of the group dined on the Celebration Menu. Which was simply divine. There are not enough words to express how much we enjoyed Caelis. It was truly an exceptional meal!
Qianting L. • 28 reviews
November 30, 2024
10/10
The food there is very nice, we tried the lunch menu, but if you can eat more, highly recommend to extend the menu to 4 dish 2 glass of wine with just pay 15 Euro more vs origin lunch menu. We had 3 different snack and 3 flavors of butter, different starters and main course plus the cheese cake as dessert, all very nice dishes!
jan k. • 1 review
November 15, 2024
5/10The food was ok but nothing more than that. The wine parring way overpriced, compaired with the quality.
Guillermo W. • 2 reviews
November 16, 2024
10/10great lunch menu!
Ynhi C. • 7 reviews
November 9, 2024
8.5/10Food was tasty and beautifully plated. Dinner started out at a good pace then slowed down considerably, ~20 minutes gap between some courses. Water was not refilled in a timely manner and wine service is slow at times. It seemed to be a staffing issue once more diners showed up. It took more than 4 hours to finish our meal.
Dan D. • 1 review
November 7, 2024
9.5/10Amazing presentation and very good balance of tastes. Will definitely come again. Can recommend their full dining experience. Great atmosphere - I loved loved loved it was not loud and there was no music that would make you deaf. What we did not like was that the tables were very close and you could hear other people's conversations. Other than that, all was fine.
Søren R. • 6 reviews
November 6, 2024
6/10I recently dined at Caelis with high expectations, but unfortunately, the experience did not live up to its Michelin-star status. While the food was acceptable, it lacked the finesse and innovation typically expected at this level. Dishes were well-presented, but the flavors didn’t match the artistry, falling short of the complex and memorable tastes that Michelin-starred restaurants are known for. The wine pairings were particularly disappointing. Not only was the quality of the wines subpar, but the service timing was noticeably off, with wines often arriving too early or too late in relation to the courses. This disrupted the flow of the meal and detracted from the dining experience rather than enhancing it. The service was polite and professional, yet it lacked the warmth, attentiveness, and seamless coordination one would expect at a Michelin-star establishment. Small but important details that set apart top-tier dining experiences were missing here, leaving the experience feeli
Juo Han C. • 1 review
November 6, 2024
3.5/10
+3I dined at a Michelin one-star restaurant today, and it was a disappointing experience. I requested the wine list early on but had to ask twice before anyone brought it. Service was also painfully slow, with around 20 minutes between each dish, despite asking servers to speed things up. When I asked for my dessert to be packed to go, it still took another 20 minutes. The staff seemed inattentive and repeatedly overlooked my requests, even though I mentioned being in a hurry. For a meal costing around 130, I expected much better service. Overall, it felt like poor value for the price.
Sean M. • 1 review
October 30, 2024
5.5/10Food was good overall. The staff we dealt with were somewhat distant and would often forget to refill our water or check on us. I’m not sure if it’s because we were American’s but they seemed more interested in tending to all the other tables. I would not come back.
Paula S. • 5 reviews
October 16, 2024
6.5/10
+2We were sat at the most hidden table in the restaurant. Just the table itself felt isolated. We chose the 17 course meal. In terms of food we were delight but I am not sure if it was because of the table but the wait in between meals was exhaustingly long. the waiters only came to check on us when the food was served. Again, delicious and beautiful food, but I should've gone home at least an hour and a half earlier. For a high end restaurant the wait and feeling of being forgotten felt like being in "just" another restaurant in Barcelona...
Lionel A. • 29 reviews
October 16, 2024
10/10
We had a wonderful time at your restaurant. We truly enjoyed the delicious dishes as well as the quality of the service. We will definitely come back on our next trip to Barcelona.
John G. • 2 reviews
September 27, 2024
10/10Caelis' Michelin rating is well deserved. Everything from decor to service to presentation and ambiance was designed to delight. We were offered a glass of cava on arrival, and we both elected the Earth and Sea tasting menu with wine pairings. Too much time has passed to recall each course other than to say that everything was interesting, tasty, often unusual and well presented. Despite the large number of courses, the amounts were appropriate, so we were not overly full at the end. While eating in this way is not something we would do every day, it was a wonderful way to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary, and even though it is pricey, I would not hesitate to go back the next time in Barcelona.
Jennifer P. • 1 review
October 2, 2024
10/10Excellent food. It was absolutely delicious. The staff was very service minded and friendly. Will definitely recommend this to others.
Hannes H. • 11 reviews
August 31, 2024
9.5/10The 60 EUR lunch deal even n Saturday is a steal ! Great experience,we will be back
Gabriele p. • 3 reviews
September 18, 2024
10/10
Food is delicious
Caelis • Owner
Dear Gabriele, We are grateful for your feedback. We are delighted that you appreciated the culinary offerings at Caelis. Our team takes great pride in crafting exquisite dishes that reflect contemporary and avant-garde interpretations of tradition. We will be happy to pass on your compliments to the teams. We hope to have the occasion to welcome you back. Kind regards, Kevin, Director de Sala Caelis
Andrew Y. • 14 reviews
September 11, 2024
10/10A truly excellent dining experience! I've been going back with friends for the past six years and have never been disappointed. A very solid one star compared to ÀbaC which can be a hit or miss!
Michael M. • 2 reviews
September 11, 2024
10/10The most amazing, creative, exceptional dining experience have ever had. Words cannot fully describe how spectacular a meal this was tonight. Waite staff was superb, sommelier perfectly paired wine with each course, and everyone was superb This is simply a MUST dining experience if you are ever in Barcelona. You will be talking about it for years to come! Well done and my best to the entire staff at Caelis!
ヒロユキ 藤. • 1 review
August 30, 2024
10/10The food offered a very sophisticated and new taste. The atmosphere of the restaurant was lovely, and I was able to spend a happy time with my family. The staff's service and escort were also excellent
Anthony V. • 1 review
August 29, 2024
9.5/10
+5Excellent food and service. Lunch menu provided good value!
Joseph W. • 3 reviews
August 14, 2024
10/10
+3It was a perfect night to have tasting menu here. We were very happy about the food and service. We will definitely come back again
Kenji H. • 1 review
August 15, 2024
10/10We had dinner course. The cost performance is perfect serving timing was perfect. The staffs’ service was excellent. Really recommended.
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