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Reviews - El Chigre 1769

Reviews

9.3/10

Excellent
702 reviews
Food
9.3
Service
9.4
Ambience
9.3
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  • Dev S.4 days ago

    10

    The food was even better than I remembered!! I go to El Chigre 2-3 per year. The food is always excellent, but last night it was phenomenal - likely the best meal I have had this year. Restaurants in El Born, and Ciutat Vella, have sadly given in almost entirely to tourist food - there are only a few good restaurants remaining - and El Chigre is one of the top. The staff and especially the kitchen made our night. Thank you!!

  • Dino R.8 days ago

    9.5

    Incredible menu and food. I come here every time I’m in Barcelona.

  • Piotr S.14 days ago

    10

    Fantastic staff and hospitality :-)

  • isabelle e.18 days ago

    10

    Amazing food and awesome service!

  • Nan W.23 days ago

    10

    Everything wa lovely. Food excellent Service superior Truly an enjoyable experience Reserved with the restaurant that was temporarily closed and this spot was so nice

  • Maritz J.1 month ago

    9.5

    Excellent!

  • Irina L.1 month ago

    10

    My favorite place in Barcelona! I’ve tried the whole menu, it’s fantastic!!!

  • Jeremy C.2 months ago

    10

    Simply perfect. Thanks again

  • Philipp H.2 months ago

    10

    A must visit in Barcelona, 10/10!

  • Alvis Y.
    Alvis Y.2 months ago

    9.0

    Everything was great, but it seems like the staff wasn’t used to customers paying via The Fork. Took a while for him to confirm my payment, though I did ask him in advance if it’d be OK to pay via this app (which he promptly said OK).

  • Alistair B.3 months ago

    10

    Was recommended by a friend and El Chigre didn't disappoint. It has a small number of covers, but it gives an excellent service and the food was interesting and of a very high quality (as was the wine). Will definitely go again when next in Barca.

  • Gasper K.3 months ago

    7.0

    Substantial sea food menue less meat. Food was perfectly seasoned and done!

  • Suren K.3 months ago

    10

    Nice place, tasty food, friendly staff. Definitely I Recommend this place.

  • Fiona H.4 months ago

    10

    Excellent food with a difference. Great service and fabulous wine recommendations from Max. We’ll be back!

  • Stephen U.4 months ago

    10

    Fantastic!

  • Noemie P.4 months ago

    10

    Everything was awesome! Thank you so much :)

  • Nino T.5 months ago

    10

    The food is just amazing! So sophisticated and delicious, I definitely will come again.

  • Mali G.5 months ago

    4.0

    It was So Touristic and They put time limit during dinner . Not a friendly Restaurant . Not to visit anymore .

  • Gregory C.5 months ago

    10

    We’ve been here 5 times over the last 3 years. And it’s always good. Love the fresh fish, octopus, and vermut.

  • tina m.6 months ago

    8.0

    This is a very small restaurant with 1 large table a Bar and 4 small tables. The chairs are all Stools and very uncomfortable. It sucks to pay $80 for dinner and you have to stand up half the meal. The food was good but not incredible. One staff member was running around over welmed until another staff member showed up about a Hr Later.

  • Asli T.6 months ago

    6.0

    meh

  • Xuxa V.
    Xuxa V.6 months ago

    10

    The food is fantastic and service is really great!

  • Lauren G.6 months ago

    10

    The team there is lovely and the food is amazing!

  • Fang Y.
    Fang Y.6 months ago

    10

    Love the food the cider and the service!

  • Shell G.8 months ago

    10

    We loved the relaxed but buzzy atmosphere and the food was so great! Grilled steaks and prawns and a little potato dish with blue cheese I think…. divine!

  • Tania B.6 months ago

    10

    Everything we tried was delicious. I totally recommend to visit . Atmosphere,food,service was incredible! We will be back !

  • Sujean M.7 months ago

    10

    servers very attentive

  • Ashish A.7 months ago

    10

    Everything was good food, service was impeccable.

  • Esteban D.7 months ago

    10

    The service and the food

  • Cedric V.8 months ago

    3.0

    Food was average to poor. Beer was blend and had no bubbles. It tasted like a beer that was standing to long on the table. We gave it back. They didn't ask why we gave it back. I have eaten in many restaurants in Barcelona and this is far from good. White wine Alberino was sour, cheap quality.

  • Christophe C.8 months ago

    10

    The staff are really sweet, pleasant and professional. A real pleasure. The monkfish was to die for. Perfect place, thank you Matteo and the team

  • Takashi N.8 months ago

    6.0

    It’s okey. You could visit there. Sevice is Good but overpriced .

  • Anastasia M.8 months ago

    10

    Both service and meals were perfect. We have been at this place more than 5 times and continue to enjoy it and open up new tastes and dishes

  • Tatiana R.9 months ago

    10

    We have been to El Chigre a few times and truly consider it our happy place. Found coincidentally wandering through the streets of Barcelona almost 10 years ago, El Chigre never stopped delivering great food by a small family-like team. We have our favorites from the menu, though every dish is beautifully thought through and executed. Thank you

  • Lizzie B.9 months ago

    8.5

    Excellent food, inventive dishes and everything tasted so fresh. The service however felt rushed and we were cramped on to the bar, which we didn't expect. Next time we will request a table and reserve earlier so not to be racing against the clock. But we will return, because the food was delicious.

  • Juan S.
    Juan S.10 months ago

    10

    Relaxed environment. Great quality of raw materials and savory cuisine. Attentive service.

  • Verity C.10 months ago

    10

    So good we went twice! The best place for fish, lovely restaurants and fantastic service. You must go!

  • Verity C.10 months ago

    10

    Incredible food especially the octopus - a friend recommended this to us and it didn’t disappoint 😋

  • Jackie T.10 months ago

    10

    Loved the hustle of the place! Food and service were both great

  • Liz P.
    Liz P.10 months ago

    7.5

    I visited twice and can tell that the food and service are in consistent. The first time the black rice was delicious and had crispy edges the way paella should have. The second time the black rice was bland and no crispy edges. The push the daily fish but it’s not prepared in a tasty way. You have to ask to have it cleaned or else they won’t bother to do it.

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