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Reviews - Caelis

Name: Caelis
Address: Via Laietana, 49 (Hotel Ohla Barcelona), Barcelona, 08003, Spain
Price range: €75 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.3

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9.3
of 10

Excellent

1754 reviews

Ambience

9.2

Food

9.4

Service

9.3

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Jane F. • 2 reviews
August 28, 2025
9.5/10
Amazing food great staff and love that they have a specific vegetarian menu. 10/10 would recommend
Altan G. • 1 review
August 28, 2025
9/10
The food was perfect. Simply perfect.
Y M. • 1 review
August 23, 2025
9/10
+2
The food was good but can’t feel WOW after eating it. The service was way toooooooo polite to feel the warm of people.
Paul S. • 2 reviews
August 22, 2025
8/10
Advise that the sparkling wine on arrival is charged. €14 per glass. Bone in my fish, it happens...but not even acknowledged. No wine by the glass offered.
Tomas T. • 1 review
August 7, 2025
10/10
Great experience, much appreciated the creativity for all allergies and intolerances. Thanks to the staff and chefs🙏🏾
Jonathan H. • 1 review
July 30, 2025
10/10
Criminally underrated! Technique and stye are absolutely 2 star quality. The lunch premier 4 course menu was fantastic, and the beet root gazpacho was a religious experience. 10/10 would recommend without hesitation.
Peter D. • 6 reviews
July 23, 2025
9.5/10
For so many highly rated restaurants today, finding wait staff that can live up to their Michelin star can be challenging. Luckily, the Som and maître d’ more than made up for a young and inexperienced waiter and we ended up having a great meal. The food presentation and preparation were fabulous and the ambiance was sophisticated yet comfortable. The Som did a great job with the wine pairing option and we discovered some very interesting Spanish wines. We will be back!
Caelis • Owner
Dear Peter, We would like to thank you for this positive review of your experience. We are thrilled you enjoyed your time at Caelis. Our team takes pride in crafting memorable dining experiences, and we're particularly pleased the Sommelier's expertise and our elegant atmosphere stood out during your meal. The careful attention our chefs give to each dish's presentation is something we hold dear. While we regret any lapse in service standards, please know we consistently work to ensure seamless coordination between all team members. Lastly, it was our pleasure to introduce you to exceptional Spanish wines through our pairing selection—a passion we love sharing with guests like yourself. We're already looking forward to curating new discoveries for your next visit. We hope to welcome you back for a completely perfect experience. Best wishes, El equipo Caelis
yoshikazu o. • 2 reviews
July 19, 2025
10/10
I had a very nice experience. I even spilled my meal but the staff casually followed up. The food was very tasty and I was very full.
Caelis • Owner
Dear Guest, Thank you for this positive review. We are delighted to hear about your enjoyable experience at Caelis. It's wonderful that our team could promptly assist when your meal was spilled, ensuring your comfort. We're thrilled you appreciated the flavorful dishes and left satisfied, as our culinary team strives to create balanced, memorable tasting menus that showcase contemporary Catalan cuisine. We look forward to welcoming you back. All the best, El equipo Caelis
Lacy B. • 1 review
June 27, 2025
9/10
The service and ambiance was great. The $65 lunch menu was good but it was a little too experimental for my group. I enjoyed it personally but 2/3 in the group did not.
Kaleb M. • 1 review
July 9, 2025
10/10
Food and Service was great!
Caelis • Owner
Dear Kaleb, We are grateful for your feedback. It is a pleasure to read your kind words about our culinary offerings and service team. We hope you had the chance to experience our Chef's table concept during your visit, where guests can observe our kitchen team's passionate work firsthand. We look forward to sharing new culinary creations with you soon. Best wishes, El equipo Caelis
Fan X. • 1 review
July 2, 2025
10/10
+1
Absolutely amazing meal! The best we have ever had! Highly recommend the celebration menu!
Caelis • Owner
Dear Fan, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear about your memorable visit. It brings us great satisfaction to know our culinary team's dedication to crafting exceptional tasting menus resonated with you. Our chefs take particular pride in balancing tradition with innovation, especially in our celebration menu that combines technical precision with seasonal ingredients. We hope to welcome you back for future celebrations. Best regards, El equipo Caelis
Bill S. • 5 reviews
June 13, 2025
10/10
Good.
Caelis • Owner
Dear Bill, We truly appreciate your positive feedback. Your wonderful endorsement means a great deal to us. We hope you had the chance to experience our unique Chef's table setup during your visit, where you can witness our culinary artistry unfold right before your eyes. We look forward to welcoming you back to Caelis soon. Best wishes, El equipo Caelis
Dinc E. • 1 review
May 30, 2025
9/10
Watching kitchen. I like this when I eat Thanks for extra wine catering Deserts might be improved, torrija might be a good finish for my menu
Caelis • Owner
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your visit. We are delighted that you chose to dine with us at Caelis. It brings us great satisfaction that you enjoyed observing our culinary artistry at the Chef's table and appreciated our attentive beverage service. Our open kitchen concept allows guests to witness the passion and precision that goes into each creation, while our dedicated team ensures an exceptional dining experience. We sincerely apologize that the dessert selection did not meet your expectations. Our culinary team continuously strives to maintain the highest standards that earned us our Michelin star. We hope you were able to appreciate our prime location in the heart of Barcelona, nestled within the sophisticated Hotel Ohla Barcelona. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable dining experience. Best regards, El equipo Caelis
Atanas A. • 3 reviews
May 29, 2025
10/10
Amazing vegan menu, with imagination and perfection, the staff was very professional .
Leonardo N. • 1 review
May 28, 2025
9.5/10
the service
Caelis • Owner
Dear Leonardo, We are grateful for your feedback. We hope you were able to appreciate the unique dining experience that Caelis offers in the heart of Barcelona, including our innovative menus and the engaging ambiance with an open kitchen. We are located in the Hotel Ohla Barcelona, where guests can enjoy a contemporary setting that enhances the culinary journey crafted by Chef Romain Fornell and his team. We look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, El equipo Caelis
Raisa T. • 2 reviews
March 5, 2025
10/10
amazing.
David G. • 1 review
April 25, 2025
10/10
Very 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.
Caelis • Owner
Dear David, Thank you for this positive review. We are truly glad that you had a memorable dining experience at Caelis. We are delighted that you appreciated the vegetarian tasting menu with its wine pairing, noting the harmony of flavors and selections. Our team strives to craft exceptional culinary journeys, and it is wonderful to hear that the efforts of our chefs, led by Romain Fornell, resonated with you. It is also great that the attentiveness of our service team contributed to your satisfaction, as we aim to provide a welcoming and refined atmosphere for every guest. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back in the future. Kind regards, El equipo Caelis
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
+2
We 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
9.5/10
Delicious, 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
+2
Multi 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
10/10
Great 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
+4
Dining 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
10/10
Nice 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
7.5/10
Good 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
7.5/10
I 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
9.5/10
Amazing 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
+2
From 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
10/10
Caelis 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. • 33 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
5/10
The food was ok but nothing more than that. The wine parring way overpriced, compaired with the quality.
Guillermo W. • 2 reviews
November 16, 2024
10/10
great lunch menu!
Ynhi C. • 7 reviews
November 9, 2024
8.5/10
Food 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
9.5/10
Amazing 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.