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Reviews - Contraban (Only adults/Solo adultos)

9.2/10
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Carrer de Riudarenes, 7, 08002 Barcelona
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Average price €45

Contraban (Only adults/Solo adultos)

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Good value for money
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  • Ruth P.2 reviews

    May 12, 2024

    10/10

    All of the dishes were delicious. They were also large portions, so we inadvertently ordered too much food. The dining room was gorgeous, and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend.

  • Joseph M.2 reviews

    May 4, 2024

    10/10

    We had an amazing experience at this restaurant. Everything from the food to the cocktails to the service was fantastic. I recommend a visit when you are in Barcelona.

  • Juan Carlos C.4 reviews

    May 7, 2024

    10/10

    Amazing place with an excellent service and outstanding food.

  • Marko R.1 review

    April 27, 2024

    7.5/10

    Nice restaurant in very relaxing ambient. Food is good but little bit predictable but price is really fair.

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  • Diane T.

    Diane T.10 reviews

    April 29, 2024

    10/10

    The welcome, the service and the departure was excellent. The food was delicious as well as the presentation. The staff was very adaptable to the fact that someone joined our table. The hotel is beautiful and the ambiance just lovely, the music and the feeling of privacy. It was a treat. Definitely worth a repeat visit.

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  • Susan J.1 review

    April 26, 2024

    10/10

    We had a fabulous meal at Contraband. Every course was superb. The vegetable carpaccio was gorgeous, delicious, and perfectly dressed. The Chateaubriand was exceptional and it was chiseled out of its clay encasement at the table - a unique experience. We totally recommend this gem!

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  • Gemma F.2 reviews

    April 6, 2024

    10/10

    We had the most incredible time. The tasting menu was out of this world and the staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for you. I highly recommend this place

  • Karina M.1 review

    April 17, 2024

    10/10

    The food was delicious! I loved both types of croquetas, the fritters, the pasta. Tried 2 different cocktails and they were so good and refreshing

  • glaucia t.1 review

    April 11, 2024

    10/10

    feeling very pleased with the menu, the quality of the meals, the concept and the service. the woman who served me and my girlfriend was very kind and good energy. thank you very much! I intend to go back when I return to Barcelona and I'm definitely gonna recommend the restaurant to Brazilian friends going to Barcelona.

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  • Alexander S.2 reviews

    March 27, 2024

    10/10

    Everything was good: food, service and atmosphere. Good cozy place to have memorable dinner.

  • Maria U.1 review

    March 4, 2024

    6/10

    It was ok, but it wasn’t great or a nice experience. We felt that the waiter was judging us just because we were young and didn’t order a lot of stuff. But why didn’t we order more dishes? The answer is simple. All the dishes we were interested in couldn’t be prepared. Salmon, tuna and something else were not available that day. To be honest, disappointing because these ingredients are essential. So overall, the experience can be described as ok, but nothing more.

  • Jacquelyn C.4 reviews

    March 6, 2024

    10/10

    We had an amazing meal at Contraband; the food was phenomenal. The service was warm and attentive and the ambiance was incredible!

  • Magnus w.29 reviews

    November 19, 2023

    8/10

    Elegant setting and friendly staff. But the food was a real dissapointment. Large portions but very bland food. The Meat was highly overcooked and tough. The canneloni almost tasteless and the codfritters ok but also overfried and bland. Superlovely terrass.

  • Jeff P.1 review

    November 16, 2023

    10/10

    We very much enjoyed Contraban. The food was delicious and perfectly prepared. The presentation was thoughtful and artistic. The service was professional,

  • Jared B.7 reviews

    November 13, 2023

    10/10

    This was a fantastic experience. Loved that it is tucked away on a little side street. Atmosphere and esthetic were on point. Romantic, good music, but would also be a upscale place to have drinks with close friends. The food was stellar...who thought I would rave about baked carrots...but OMG! A definite "top-of-the-list" to go while in Barcelona!

  • Sasha C.

    Sasha C.1 review

    November 4, 2023

    9/10

    Great service and ambience. Portions a bit small

  • Geneviève T.5 reviews

    October 8, 2023

    8.5/10

    Atmosphere was superb, the food was good, and different. Our favourite was the barbecued meat cannelloni with wild mushroom sauce. They had a few things they couldn’t serve off of their menu, which meant we couldn’t try the tasting menu, which was a little disappointing.

  • P. S.15 reviews

    September 27, 2023

    10/10

    A fantastic 10 out of 10. You can safely make a booking at this restaurant. Food was delicious and well balanced, excellent wine choices and sublime service. Add the tranquil and cosy atmosphere you’ve got a gem here. Highly recommended and I will return for sure.

  • Nabil N.

    Nabil N.10 reviews

    August 18, 2023

    9/10

    The restaurant is really beautiful, it is also a hotel I believe. The atmosphere is very cozy, the music is nice. The pricing is super good, you essentially get a gastronomic restaurant at a reasonable price compared to the rest of the city, at least my impression. It’s definitely worth it for a romantic evening, to invite your partner in a very nice place.

  • Anton Z.

    Anton Z.4 reviews

    August 19, 2023

    9/10

    We visited this place for lunch and we were satisfied with the food and atmosphere, but the service was not attentive enough to us. The waiters were friendly and accommodating, but dirty dishes remained on the table for a long time, and when changing dishes, crumbs and drops remained on the table

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  • Thor-Philip H.1 review

    August 8, 2023

    7/10

    Great venue, good food - but poor, absent and stressful service. A restaurant in a Small Luxury Hotel - in such unique surroundings - should put more effort in the entire service experience, not in the food/venue only. When you feel you are burden as a guest, it does not feel too good. For the food/venue: go there. For the total experience: drop it.

  • Leah B.3 reviews

    August 7, 2023

    10/10

    Wonderful dining experience in Barcelona! Croquettes were savory and decadent and enjoyed the pairing of hummus with fresh vegetables and pita crackers. Get the Iberian macaroni!! Can’t sing its praises enough- this was my favorite dish. Also, if you are not a wine drinker, the mixologist bar tender was excellent. I like wine but my husband does not, this was such a nice edition to our meal. Good service and lovely garden space.

  • Camille S.5 reviews

    July 17, 2023

    10/10

    Superb service, extraordinarily creative menu that delivered across the board. Beautiful presentation, wonderful flavours and creative combinations. And the suggested pairings were spot on too. The setting is so lovely as well. This will be one of our favourites to visit again.

  • Alejandro j.1 review

    July 8, 2023

    10/10

    Wonderful! the food is incredibel and such a nice ambient.

  • John G.1 review

    July 10, 2023

    10/10

    We had such a great time tonight, from the incredible range of consistently awesome options. My daughter loved the Burrata and Lamb, while my wife and I were thrilled with the cannelloni and salmon waffle, you can’t go wrong, but our advice: listen to your waiter and let him/her guide you through the evening, You won’t regret it! A+++++

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  • Andrea L.1 review

    July 7, 2023

    10/10

    Basically you can order anything from the menu, coz I’m sure it will surprise you

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  • Laurence K.2 reviews

    May 27, 2023

    7/10

    The restaurant is very themed and modern. However I prefer to be sitting a dining table and in a dinner chair when eating and not in a lounge chair. Food quality was very good and the service was just a bit off the level expect in terms of information and suggestions etc.,

  • C. L.1 review

    June 15, 2023

    5/10

    Service was awful. It was inept and immature given the status of the restaurant. Timing of items coming to the table was off. The very end felt rushed. Wine list was meh at best. Food was very disappointing despite reviews. Left scratching our heads.

  • Cleber Z.3 reviews

    June 4, 2023

    8.5/10

    Really good starters like the humus, with great main dishes, a beautiful atmosphere, this hidden spot really paid the visit, the deserts could be more sweet

  • Alejandro R.14 reviews

    June 6, 2023

    10/10

    A unique experience and special food! Our vegetarian starters were fresh and really tasteful! The canelón is incredible, definitely recommend! Service was really nice, our waiter J was great!

  • Katrina R.5 reviews

    June 1, 2023

    10/10

    Really beautiful setting, INCREDIBLE warm service and delicious food and wine. We were a group of 10 and Fernando and everyone we encountered went out of their way to be accommodating and exceed our expectations. I would highly recommend to anyone!

  • Rob T.1 review

    May 14, 2023

    10/10

    Fantastic. The food was phenomenal and the ambience was stunning. Would highly recommend both the food and the cocktails. Michelin rated to boot.

  • Julie P.2 reviews

    May 13, 2023

    10/10

    Very relaxing, quiet breakfast experience. The staff were very attentive and kind. We sat in the atrium section where canopies could cover if it spotted with rain. Our breakfast was delightful- thank you. A little bit of calm in a busy city!

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  • Alexandra M.1 review

    April 27, 2023

    10/10

    I just dinned at Contraband. Besides the luxurious atmosphere and the orgasmic food, the staff is everything staff should be. I just let myself be carried away and I asked the waiter to create a dinner for me (started, main and desert). Everything was exquisite! The waiter collaborated with the chef in creating the ultimate dinner and I couldn’t be happier!

  • Angela M S.1 review

    April 14, 2023

    10/10

    We are staying at the hotel and are delighted to have had dinner at Contraband. The experience was wonderful. The service too notch and the food was something we’ll remember for years to come.

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  • lars G.1 review

    April 3, 2023

    10/10

    As a new starting restaurant the quality was excellent and the ambience and waiters super. They need to have a winecard and more knowledge of the wines. Really great.

  • Josh H.1 review

    April 7, 2023

    10/10

    Excellent food (perhaps the best we had in Barcelona), excellent and friendly service. Adults only so it was a nice respite from our 3 young kids for the evening. All in all a great experience!

  • Anne J.1 review

    April 3, 2023

    10/10

    Very good restaurant! Excellent tapas and wine !

  • Anthony A.1 review

    April 1, 2023

    8/10

    This is a nice, cool restaurant in terms of style - great to have a cocktail or two. While the food was good, I wouldn't recommend it in terms of price/quality. Overly expensive when other locales offer the same quality of food for a bit of a lower price. Customer service was good.

  • Abel K.7 reviews

    February 28, 2023

    10/10

    Exceptional place in a, very centric hôtel in the old town, beautiful place and cuisine is fantastic. Welcoming staff. Definitely recommended.

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