Reviews - Los Caracoles
Los Caracoles
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What diners said about this restaurant:
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 .
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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. • 5 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.
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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. • 1 review
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
10/10My 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,
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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.
Alena K. • 4 reviews
March 24, 2023
10/10Amazing team and tasty good quality food!) Historical place... authentic.. great atmosphere)
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Carlos S. • 1 review
March 22, 2023
9.5/10The staff are very courteous and friendly. The chicken cooked over wood was superb. Try the snails. They were delicious! Great food and great place!
Helen S. • 9 reviews
March 17, 2023
7.5/10Hopefully this will get through to the Fork management, but we were told by the restaurant that the set menu offers shown on the Fork booking system are only available at lunchtime. Food was great, staff rather unfriendly.
Callum S. • 1 review
March 6, 2023
9.5/10I had my doubts after reading some of the negative reviews, however after visiting I have to say they can be quickly disregarded. I ordered the snails to start and 1/2 rotisserie chicken as main course (which is their speciality) and was not disappointed, portions large and quick service. Would definitely recommend.
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Steven H. • 1 review
February 26, 2023
2/10Hi there, I want to report that when we arrived at the resiutraurant at 19:30am 26th （yesterday）， we were told that no booking record for us at all. And this leads to an very awarkward situation since we were there to host our clients. Can you please check why this happened?
Jacquie B. • 1 review
February 23, 2023
6/10Traditional old restaurant tucked away, fantastic setting & the staff were very friendly & helpful, great atmosphere, however disappointed with the meal. We returned for a special occasion but my Husband was disappointed with his main course. It was tasteless & very fatty. For over €44 main course you except to enjoy it! My meal was very nice but it was a shame his meal wasn’t good. We expressed our concern at the end, only wish we had mentioned it sooner but hate making a fuss. Would we return on our next visit to Barcelona, based on this experience for €150 for 2…no.
Peter A. • 4 reviews
February 20, 2023
2/10You let them down there was no booking
Ersi V. • 1 review
February 17, 2023
10/10Excellent food in a very cosy and clean environment. History is going to be the xtra person at your table. Not cheap but worthy.
Lisa S. • 1 review
February 10, 2023
10/10Fabulous great atmosphere a real taste of barcelona
Beryl R. • 1 review
February 9, 2023
4.5/10We were recommended this restaurant by a friend who had been several years ago. We found it dated, not very warm and our table was squeezed into a corner. The staff were friendly enough but I don’t think we would go again. My food wasn’t hot.
Janessa H. • 1 review
February 8, 2023
2.5/10Our server was rude and the food was mediocre. Do not waste your time.
Henk V. • 1 review
February 6, 2023
10/10WOWWWWW. The food is very good and the atmosfeer is really good. If you are in Barcelona you have to go. Make a reservation and enjoy the Spanish food
Maria Louiza K. • 1 review
December 29, 2022
10/10Amazing! Lovely food, place and service I definitely recommend it! The atmosphere is very traditional and beautiful and the food very original and taste.
Yi Wu • 2 reviews
December 27, 2022
7.5/10We reserved table and prebooked set menu on Fork, but the restaurant doesn't recognize the booking- ended up ordering from ala carte menu which was more expensive.
Taghreed C. • 2 reviews
December 25, 2022
10/10This the oldest restaurant in Barcelona .. great food and great service
Javier PD • 1 review
December 23, 2022
10/10Excellent service and food, all the employees are very friendly and give you an excellent service. The quality of the food are one of the best in the world, and the price for this food quality was awesome.
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