Reviews - Los Caracoles
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William W. • 1 review
November 15, 2024
9/10The food and atmosphere were terrific. We were seated in the kitchen area Our initial waiter was unhappy we didn’t order bottled water …I asked for tap water…and later he reluctantly served it. He brought our wine, poured the first glass, then never served us again. The manager brought our starter and main dish, we had to hunt down someone for the check….food great, service disappointing…
Susan H. • 1 review
October 19, 2024
10/10Los Caracoles is a fantastic restaurant in the heart of Barcelona, close to Las Ramblas. The service and the food was excellent.
Gerard H. • 6 reviews
October 12, 2024
10/10Great food, very traditional and fabulous ambience, a unique place to eat.
Glynis B. • 1 review
October 8, 2024
8/10What an extraordinary restaurant! We were very excited about our adventure to such an old establishment. Walking through the kitchens was a great start! Then through a myriad of intimate, atmospheric rooms until we were shown our table which was in a large room with a main service hatch area and steps to the loos. We were the only guests in there for most of the night. There was no atmosphere at all which was such a shame. Our waiter was delightful and the food came quickly. I would say that we had far far better food in other restaurants in Barcelona at considerably less cost. Here, you pay for quirkyness and old age not amazing food. Personally, I don’t need to go back.
Colleen P. • 2 reviews
October 12, 2024
3.5/10It was too chaotic. The waiter was running around and only spoke to us a few times. My husband spilled water on the table and the waiter wouldn’t get us a dry tablecloth. I asked waiter 3 times for a dry napkin & finally got one from another worker. Bread never came to table. My husband’s beef medallions were terrible but my cod was just okay. We couldn’t get out of there fast enough. The building is beautiful though.
Ragnar Atli G. • 5 reviews
October 7, 2024
5/10Please avoid
Andre G. • 1 review
September 20, 2024
9.5/10fantastic old restaurant setting, in very lively neighborhood. great job jamon iberico and snails (Caracoles), loved the sucking pig. Paella tasty , slightly oversalted. Great wine selection.
Elise J. • 1 review
September 8, 2024
5/10Thé paella mixte was not good for me and my friend. I ate just Little bit and l paid 26 euros by paella. It was a very déception Mael. It sure that i will not recommande your resto.
PAUL O. • 9 reviews
September 13, 2024
5.5/10I’ve been coming here since the early 1980s. Both privately and hosting small business dinners. It has been ‘touristy’ for decades, so that wasn’t the issue. The food was ok. The service polite, but slightly less than ok. And the atmosphere just felt like it had lost something. I think I’m done.
Helge N. • 1 review
August 29, 2024
10/10Exciting facilities. Authentic and high quality
aristeidis t. • 2 reviews
August 19, 2024
10/10Excellent restaurant nice design reminds old memories. The staff was polite,fast. Everything was perfect
Cesar G. • 1 review
July 29, 2024
10/10Personal attention. Service and friendly staff
Shelley A. • 1 review
June 15, 2024
10/10The food was delicious, the service was amazing the restaurant was very clean, We always eat here when we come to Barcelona , it’s an amazing experience in one of the oldest restaurants, We couldn’t complain about anything, it was perfect xx
Paul Rorie S. • 32 reviews
June 14, 2024
9/10+3Of course, I had to try the caracoles, e.g. the snails. I have to say that I am not a big fan. I really didn't like the brown sauce and it was a huge plate for one person. The chicken was quite nice. I would like to go back and have the cochinillo (suckling pig) or the cabrito (kid). The service was very good. I sat right next to the open kitchen.
Antanas L. • 1 review
June 13, 2024
5.5/10All dishes were not delicious. I have been here few years ago - so is very sad to see how the level actually dropped down..
Lynda R. • 1 review
May 22, 2024
10/10Everything about our visit to los Caracoles was memorable and perfect! The food was excellent, the ambience was wonderful the place is so charming and warm and cozy inside with all the different spaces, it's a place that you just want to linger along after you have finished your dinner. We went there on a recommendation from a friend who said it was one of his favorite restaurants and it did not disappoint. We will definitely return on our next visit to Barcelona!
Liz K. • 1 review
April 25, 2024
10/10Excellent food , paella was wonderful ! The ambiance and service was also wonderful, highly recommend to Mae a reservation .
Guido C. • 3 reviews
March 30, 2024
7.5/10The place is well worth a visit because of its history, however the atmosphere is not as welcoming as you would like. Despite having a reservation and being on time, you may have to queue inside to be seated by the lady managing the tables who takes your name without a smile. Your presence upsets the waiters who cannot move around in the narrow space between the bar and the kitchen. Once seated, be prepared to wait a long time before receiving your dishes, that will be served barely warm. Our roast chicken, steak and codfish were good but the French fries were soggy. The overall experience was just average.
Jonathan S. • 6 reviews
March 24, 2024
7.5/10My wife and I have been here before and brought some visiting friends this time. I didn't catch it on the bill last time we were there but the bread they put on the table without asking is not free. It shows up on the bill at almost 2 euro's a bun. So not only is it not cool to put bread on the table without asking. as if it was free, but it is more then twice the cost as our local bakery. Very deceiving! We will not be going back.
Susie C. • 1 review
March 16, 2024
10/10Fabulous restaurant - 3rd visit over numerous years & still the same high quality food & authentic ambience with really friendly staff. Would highly recommend 👍
Erle A. • 1 review
March 6, 2024
10/10Food was phenomenal, everything served, gambas, suckling pig, blackened rice/paella, was delicious. Service was on spot and servers were courteous and fast.
Ethel G. • 1 review
February 14, 2024
8/10Overall, it was a nice experience. The food was nice! Place is authentic.
Mimi B. • 2 reviews
February 2, 2024
4/10This used to be a great restaurant in great rooms, but the food now is awful. Dry chicken no taste, bouillabaisse no taste, paella dry and dark, good ansjovies and padron peppers, snails in a brown sauce not tasty. It took a long time to order and get our food. They did not even ask why we did not eat much of the dishes, so they knew what they were serving. One young servant was nice. We will not be back.
Kaoru O. • 1 review
December 3, 2023
10/10Excellent!! Cozy, yummy and friendly professional staff!! Thank you for thesis wonderful night. Really enjoyed.
MARISA F. • 1 review
November 12, 2023
10/10Best experience dining in Barcelona! Very friendly staff that made us feel right at home. The food was delicious and the ambiance is a visual experience. The history of this place is fantastic too! I will definitely be back.
Doug J. • 1 review
November 8, 2023
10/10My wife and I ate at Los Caracoles, she had cuddlefish with asparagus and an appetizer of gaspacho; and I had snails and and appetizer of anchovies. The anchovies were the best I had ever had. Our server was excellent and when he heard that my last visit to Barcelona and Los Caracoles was 49 years ago, he brought the owner to our table. The owner was most gracious. Our dining experience was a highlght of our trip to Barcelona.
Luis S. • 1 review
October 22, 2023
10/10The food quality was good but not different to other good restaurants in Barcelona. The croquetas were just average but paella was nice.
James A. • 1 review
October 11, 2023
9/10Everything was fine — except that after we finished our first course it took the staff 30 minutes to clear the dishes (while other people were seated and got T their first and second courses).
Nancy U. • 1 review
September 21, 2023
7/10Traditional in style. Food was good. Service was not up to my standards. Enjoyable
Lu Z. • 1 review
July 29, 2023
5/10I had high expectation but the taste of food was disappointing. Have tried better paella and the grilled prawn was raw inside. It was returned to the kitchen and still a bit raw after the second time of grilling…
Ian B. • 1 review
June 19, 2023
8/10A typical Spanish and old restaurant. Don’t expect fancy plates just good freshly cooked down to earth food. A must visit and a must reservation any night.
harold craig m. • 6 reviews
May 15, 2023
9/10The pimientos del padron were excellent, and the goat was extraordinary. I must say that I found the snails somewhat disappointing--too bland for my taste. The Prioat wine was excellent. Service and ambience were first-class. I would return here to try other dishes.
Jim R. • 1 review
May 11, 2023
10/10A great memory relived! Consistent experience over 4 visits! Bravo
George D. • 1 review
April 29, 2023
10/10We discovered this amazing place by accident on our first visit to Barcelona. It was so good that we always come back here when we are in Barcelona (3 times so far). The staff are very friendly and the food is fantastic.
Au W. • 3 reviews
April 30, 2023
10/10+1My husband has been to this restaurant many years ago, he liked it very much and has wanted to return. Well we made it, and it did not disappoint. We enjoyed everything, the ambience, service, food and wine, and most importantly the experience. We ordered drinks and wine. The mixed salad, fried squid, and pedron pepper for starters, all were excellent. We then ordered roasted goat, rabbit and snail paella, fish and seafood paella, mixed paella without shells, all were great. The desserts were just as good,
Stefan F. • 2 reviews
April 19, 2023
9.5/10Traditional Catalan restaurant with domestic food, large variety of wines and a long history since 1835
Monica S. • 1 review
April 13, 2023
10/10My husband and I had an amazing lunch at this beautiful and historic restaurant. The ambiance was nice, warm and inviting. The food was incredibly delicious. The service was great. Very attentive and professional staff. And we even got to meet the 5th generation owner who was very kind and welcoming. This restaurant was wonderful and we would love to return in our future trips!!
Michael H. • 3 reviews
April 2, 2023
6.5/10We were recommend this place from a person who has lived in Barca for more than 4 years for some years ago. The place is crowded with tourist - as ourselves - which affect the atmosphere. The food is below Spanish high standards. The service was however exellent.
Michael F. • 2 reviews
April 2, 2023
10/10This place is a Spanish treasure. The food is excellent. The atmosphere is iconic and the service was just outstanding. You want an authentic experience on the Gothic Quarter; This is the place.
Toby S. • 1 review
March 27, 2023
10/10Incredible food for very good prices. Top 10 restaurants I’ve ever been too.
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