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Reviews - Ostaia Cucina Italiana

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9.2/10

Excellent
1031 reviews
Ambience
9.0
Food
9.3
Service
9.4
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  • Ana P.
    Ana P.4 months ago

    10

    We went with our friends and ordered panissa, cod with potatoes, and focaccia with onions (which I loooved) as starters, and we also had trofie al pesto that were exceptional, focaccia with cheese that was also very good, ravioli with meat and the only dish that we didn't like as much was brasata. However, all in all it was a great experience, the service was very good and we enjoyed it a lot.

  • STEFANIA C.6 months ago

    10

    I’m Italian from Genova and I loved the ravioli and pesto! The food is delicious, can’t wait to go back to try the focaccia di Recco! The service is great and the ambience cozy, well curated.

  • jiana a.10 months ago

    9.5

    Very good food and good service

  • Oliver M.1 year ago

    8.0

    Good

  • Arianna R.
    Arianna R.1 year ago

    10

    You need to eat there! The waiter we come us, served us and explained the dishes impeccably. The food is delicious!!! Overall, it was a very good dinner, from the food to the service everything was above the expectations.

  • Evelina R.1 year ago

    10

    We had the pleasure of dining at this wonderful Italian restaurant, and it was truly one of the best experiences we've had. The food was exceptional—each dish was prepared with the utmost care and attention to detail. The fried anchovies and focaccia were standout dishes that left a lasting impression on us; they were simply delicious. In addition to the outstanding cuisine, the service was impeccable. The waitstaff was incredibly attentive and took the time to explain each dish and the restaurant's overall concept, which enhanced our dining experience even further. We felt warmly welcomed and well taken care of throughout our entire visit. This restaurant is a gem, and we highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates authentic Italian cuisine and top-notch service. We will definitely be returning!

  • Eric O.1 year ago

    10

    Great Genovan food. Service was friendly and attentive. Everything we tried was delicious and authentic cuisine from Genova.

  • Michael K.2 years ago

    8.5

    Good quick eats.

  • James R.2 years ago

    10

    Homemade pasta. Excellent.

  • Daria D.2 years ago

    8.0

    Great food and super service. really enjoyed this little spot in a great part of Barcelona.

  • Trudi H.2 years ago

    9.5

    Amazing food, booked easily on line which was a bonus when in a foreign country and a large group. Everyone’s food was fresh and delicious. Friendly helpful staff.

  • Georgiana G.2 years ago

    10

    Excellent italian restaurant!

  • Jacques G.more than 2 years

    9.0

    The food feels fresh, with quality ingredients. It is more creative than the standard Italian menus, which is a welcome change. The service is quite pleasant, perhaps a little slow but that may be due to the fact that dishes may be cooked to order. Altogether a very enjoyable lunch.

  • Vasilisa M.more than 2 years

    7.0

    The menus was missing some of the positions. The staff was friendly but forgetful. Overall nothing extraordinary. Decent but pretty average place.

  • Lloyd M.more than 2 years

    9.5

    Food and service were great! Music was a little to loud for conversation is the only complaint. Otherwise very very good.!

  • Danny J.more than 2 years

    10

    The food was really great, and the service good as well, they are very kind and sweet. I have nothing to complain about because everything was excellent, I really recommend this place to have a great dinner.

  • Federico V.more than 2 years

    9.5

    Great Italian food and wine

  • Lloyd M.more than 2 years

    9.5

    We really liked the food and the service and we are coming back in a few days with others in our gang. All very nice.

  • Lindsay D.more than 2 years

    10

    Food was absolutely delicious. Amazing focaccia, gnocchi, burrata with tomatoes…all just a delight. Our server was exceptional—kind, helpful, welcoming. This is at the top of my list next time I’m in Barcelona!

  • Nico s.more than 2 years

    9.5

    Excellent Italian food and service

  • Alessio B.
    Alessio B.more than 2 years

    10

    Very nice food, exceptional 'trofie with pesto' and squid. As italian i truly enjoyed the freshness and the food quality, the cooking and the presentation. Surely i'll go back soon

  • Mark S.more than 2 years

    10

    Great location, modern decor. Wonderful service, extremely accommodating to food allergies and dietary restrictions. Everything fresh!

  • Yeela B.more than 2 years

    10

    Great food great service. Loved it!

  • Dóra S.
    Dóra S.more than 2 years

    9.5

    Delicious!

  • Bipin s.more than 2 years

    8.5

    Brilliant food but the interior/ decor is too cold

  • Bartosz K.more than 2 years

    10

    Very kind and perfectly timed service even though in our group some took a 5 meal menu and others just 2. Food was delicious and with an interesting twist. Would visit again!

  • Dmitrii T.more than 2 years

    9.0

    The meals were delicious but I wish the portions were larger. Otherwise everything was good

  • Mats O.more than 2 years

    9.5

    Great food with excellent service by the Italiens from Genoa. Desserts? Not my top priority normally, but irresistible this time. Magic

  • Charlie V.more than 2 years

    10

    Useless to say more: "Simply the best of an authentic ligurian cuisine"

  • Janelle M.more than 2 years

    10

    Food was delicious, very authentic Italian! Waiter helped us pick a great bottle of wine. Service was great, we would definitely go back. Price was very reasonable!

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    Had a great dinner with my wife. Chose it based on reviews. Was not disappointed

  • Philippe c.more than 2 years

    10

    An authentic Italian restaurant in Barcelona ! The Genoese touch , the Liguria wines. And a chef revisiting his roots. This is a beautiful surprise.

  • Martina C.
    Martina C.more than 2 years

    10

    Creative Genovese cuisine. Kind and attentive service. Very nice calm and cosy atmosphere. Every dish was executed to perfection and delicious. This restaurant is a gem.

  • Karin D.
    Karin D.more than 2 years

    9.0

    Great service, best food ever. Small portions though

  • Kristoffer Lee A.
    Kristoffer Lee A.more than 2 years

    10

    A warm and wonderful service from the staff. The food was a visual treat and had all flavors on point! Well-balanced dishes overall. I highly recommend this place!

  • Sven v.more than 2 years

    9.5

    Welcoming service, interesting and changing menu every 3 months. Small portions but sufficient. Service was attentive and nice but forgot three times things we ordered, but overall very nice place

  • David R.more than 2 years

    10

    Great food, service was very friendly

  • - -.more than 2 years

    10

    This is the top of the top in Barcelona. Everything was superb. We celebrited my Birthday and it was the best chois of restaurant. We had 10 different things too eat, and they tasted lovley. The red wine was also perfect. We will come back.

  • Ron Y.
    Ron Y.more than 2 years

    6.0

    We made reservations because the place had great reviews. Unfortunately, it did not live up to the expectations. My wife is a trained chef and in her words, "they tried too hard." Lots of style but little substance to the food. Gnocci with pesto was uninspired and the pasta needed salt. Duck reduction of soy was just excessively salty and closer to burnt. No vegetable or starch sides served/offered with any of the entrees. A limited menu and yet none of the items were truly mastered. A couple of "cheesy" things: we ordered cheese plate (16 Eur), they offered bread for it then brought out an incredibly salty focacia appetizer and charged us for it. Also, the "bottled" water came in Absolute Vodka bottles that were relabeled with their name but were brought to the table open and with the seals already broken- a pretty good sign that they were filled at the restaurant. There are simply too many excellent restaurants to go to this one. I would definitely advise avoiding.

  • F B.more than 2 years

    9.5

    Excellent food! One of the best Italian restaurants I have ever been to! Especially the desserts are true masterpieces. Very highly recommended!

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