Reviews - Contraban (Only adults/Solo adultos)
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Reggie T. • 3 reviews
June 13, 2025
9.5/10Ambiance is grown and sexy. Food was good, especially the duck. Croquettes were tasty, though not extraordinary. Vibe was really cool on a Friday evening with a DJ.
Maria S. • 3 reviews
May 31, 2025
8/10The food and drinks were 10/10. The service was terrible. We spent 8 days in Barcelona and were accustomed to the different level of service that you can typically get in Spain but this restaurant was the lowest of the low. We were the only table in the restaurant for almost 2 hours. The staff of 4 hung around talking 10 feet from our table and never came around to see how we were doing. Our drinks were empty and no one came to see if we wanted to order more. I’m not one to write bad reviews but we almost felt awkward being there, like we were an inconvenience even though it was only 8:30 when we left. At one point they even starting taking photos together. I was waving my arms around (and I hate gesturing servers over) trying to get someone’s attention to get another drink, after it taking 4 tries we ended up just asking for our bill. We ended up going to Paradiso for more drinks, but would have been happy to stay at Contraban and try more from their cocktail menu.
Charles P. • 10 reviews
May 29, 2025
10/10Very good food and service - and the ambiance of the restaurant
Eugene Karl M. • 7 reviews
May 18, 2025
10/10
+3Stunning and sleek yet cosy ambiance! Superbly chill and professional service. The food was exquisite!
Chris M. • 2 reviews
May 23, 2025
8/10The food and ambiance was fantastic. The service is unatentive, slow and uncaring. Too bad.
Yassine G. • 2 reviews
May 24, 2025
10/10Perfect service, nice location and great food!
Howard E. • 1 review
May 11, 2025
10/10Court yard tables were amazing.
Tatiana A. • 1 review
April 25, 2025
6.5/10The dish we tried was good but overall the restaurant is quite expensive. Service is a bit too cold. Reception not welcoming. We had lunch in the patio, which is nice but you still need to have the shadow open because of pigeons or falling plants from the planted wall…
Marianne k. • 4 reviews
April 5, 2025
10/10
Amazing dinner for my birthday! Delicious food and lovely staff!
Arthur B. • 1 review
April 3, 2025
5/10Room was very elegant, although my request to sit at the bar was not accommodated. The food presentation was very good, but textures and flavors were off. The DJ was playing music that was dated and sleep inducing. Everything was overly salty, (and I really like salt.) Nothing was of a level of a fine dining hotel restaurant. The gnocchi were mushy, not airy. The thick saffron sauce clashed the the squid ink sauce. The was no moistness to the bone marrow osso buco. the potato and cheese pastry was a salty pub grub mess that could have been frozen. it all was quite bad. The table next to us were very underwhelmed by the food as well.
Kostis S. • 12 reviews
March 10, 2025
9.5/10Great environment, super service, excellent food!
Contraban (Only adults/Solo adultos) • Owner
Thank you so much, Kostis! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and food. We hope to welcome you back to Contraban soon for another great experience!
Adi M. • 1 review
March 8, 2025
10/10Great food and service. Location is hard to find, so out of towners be aware; GPS is not reliable.
Contraban (Only adults/Solo adultos) • Owner
Thank you so much, Adi! We're delighted that you loved the food and service. We understand that finding us can be tricky, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We'll look into ways to improve directions for our guests. Hope to see you again soon at Contraban!
Sofie V. • 1 review
February 23, 2025
10/10Staff so friendly and professionnal, very nice mood in the restaurant with nice music, food was delicious
Andrea N. • 5 reviews
February 17, 2025
5.5/10We came here because of the great reviews. It was a Monday evening, so unfortunately quite. Little ambience. Food was ok not outstanding. We encountered an incident, and got reseated. With good customer service you may expect a word about it or some kind of “goodie” such as a coffee or a drink on the house but there was no acknowledgment. We left disappointed due to high expectations.
Caitlyn E. • 1 review
February 14, 2025
10/10
+1What a great evening! My partner and I had dinner at this restaurant for Valentine's Day. We were in a good place, good chairs. The staff is very friendly and it is very pleasant, good atmosphere, quiet and very tasty food. Definitely worth repeating! Thank you!
Gilles V. • 6 reviews
February 6, 2025
9.5/10N/A
Ryan T. • 1 review
February 2, 2025
10/10Contraban was 10/10 across the board. The service was personal and professional (staff spoke English but was congenial when I tried to practice my Spanish). The food was excellent, including the marinated salmon, vegetable croquettes, grilled squid, and sea bass. The atmosphere was sleek and elegant. if I am ever in Barcelona again, I would absolutely revisit Contraban.
Bettina T. • 2 reviews
December 30, 2024
9/10We had a nice and quiet dinner.
Melanie J. • 3 reviews
January 1, 2025
6.5/10Way overpriced for very small plates
Sirjirick-Felipe G. • 1 review
December 31, 2024
10/10
December 24, 2024, to January 3, 2025 was my year to spend in Barcelona for the holidays. When celebrating my world travels I would like to mark it with my tradition of eating in a Michelin style restaurant in different countries around the world. This year I chose your restaurant to celebrate the end of 2024 at the beginning of 2025. Your ambiance your atmosphere your choice of menu selection and your service was truly top match and I can understand and appreciate fine dining at one of these exclusive Michelin style restaurants. I wanna thank you for that experience and I look forward to having another moment with you one day again. Sirjirick-Felipe Gibson, From Montreal, Quebec Canada..
Philip M. • 3 reviews
December 29, 2024
6.5/10
+1Marina manager was wonderful. Good enthusiasm and knowledgeable. First three courses outstanding crab , pork , gratin. Followed by well cooked but below the standard of previous courses and unremarkable. Ordered venison and a bottle of red but not available. Plates not changed between course of raw fish. Food arrived drinks did not. Poorly trained staff or disinterested maybe? A good dining experience albeit flawed. As a result of not having the venison or wine we were offered dessert. However 1 was charged to the bill and had to be rectified. Needs refining! Mixed emotions were had.
Chris G. • 1 review
December 17, 2024
10/10The staff and the warm, relaxed but elegant surroundings were excellent.
Marisa C. • 4 reviews
December 14, 2024
10/10Fantastic experience! amazing food and service. Cosy and calm environment.
Christos T. • 1 review
November 28, 2024
7.5/10Everything was OK.. Food could be a little bit more elegant.. thanks in advance
Brett W. • 4 reviews
November 29, 2024
10/10Very chic and beautiful place on a quiet little lane. Service courteous and professional. Outstanding dishes, especially macaroni with pork fillet and lamb shank. Perfect 10/10!!
Kotryna D. • 1 review
November 15, 2024
10/10The food was amazing.
Marce R. • 2 reviews
November 3, 2024
10/10
+2Delicious experience
Prem K. • 1 review
October 22, 2024
10/10The food, service, hotel location, hotel environment all make it a unique place to be in, at least once. I enjoyed a lot . Thank you all🙏
Torben H. • 1 review
October 28, 2024
10/10Excellent Food and atmosphere
DARREN G. • 1 review
October 13, 2024
10/10Great food and wine
Isha A. • 1 review
October 12, 2024
6.5/10We are vegetarian and we ordered two dishes to begin with. The food looked beautiful however the taste was extremely bland. it did not feel comparable to other Michelin restaurants I have been to. therefore we were disappointed and did not order any further dishes.
Ginette S. • 1 review
October 11, 2024
10/10
All the dishes were executed nicely, beautiful presentation. The only negative was the service was a bit fast between courses.
Leslie P. • 1 review
September 23, 2024
8/10Great little restaurant with an interesting philosophy about food as art. Ambience is lovely. Menu is very interesting. We tried the langoustine carpaccio, the cod croquettes, the roasted carrots, steamed fish, and cannelloni. We were there the day before a holiday, so they were out of some dishes and there was only one waitress and one food runner who doubled as the bartender. Still, the service was pretty good given the small number of staff. My only criticism is that the outdoor chairs were a little uncomfortable. Would go again!
Carolina A. • 1 review
October 3, 2024
10/10
Contraban was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The moment we walked in, the warm and inviting ambiance set the stage for what turned out to be an extraordinary creativity meal. Beautiful, quiet, warm place with the lights and a really nice dj with ambient house music. The menu offers a perfect blend of creativity and comfort, with dishes that are both visually stunning and packed with flavor. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just looking for a fantastic meal, is a must-visit. It exceeded every expectation, and I can’t wait to return!
Jeffrey B. • 3 reviews
October 1, 2024
9.5/10Creative menu, excellent food and service. Unfortunately, our table was next to a rather noisy group of ten.
Kristen h. • 3 reviews
September 3, 2024
10/10Wonderful food, ambiance and service!
Emilia C. • 2 reviews
September 26, 2024
10/10
+1We found this restaurant in the Michelin guide and decided to try it. We did not order the tasting menu. We ordered bread with butter. Butter comes in Smoked, Peppered and Seaweed, three flavours, every one has its uniqueness. Grilled carrots with crispy rice was exceptional and innovative! Grilled squid with gnocchi was so tender and cooked to perfection. Chateaubriandt was cooked in banana leaf encased in clay. It was definitely the highlight of our meal! Don’t forget to try the tiramisu which was the best one we have tasted! The meal is excellent and we will recommend to anyone who comes to Barcelona! Mucho Gracias for such good recommendations on the dishes!
Agnieszka M. • 1 review
September 23, 2024
9.5/10slightly refined cuisine, but at the same time simple, delicious flavor compositions. Service is a combination of professionalism and naturalness, I recommend!
Carol H. • 1 review
September 22, 2024
10/10We had a very exceptional lunch in a lovely designed restaurant with perfect service! We are really happy, that we found this place for our company offsite. Thanks again for everything!
sharon h. • 2 reviews
September 16, 2024
10/10
Beautiful setting with wonderful staff who were very attentive and helpful. The food was amazing Inventive and comfort food at same time Only drawback was man at next table who did not seem to understand that patience is a virtue and thus, was loud and demanding The lemon cake with pistachio ice cream dessert was perfect ending
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