Reviews - Samantha's
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Pablo R. • 45 reviews
August 28, 2025
8/10You book on Samantha's but they sit you on Hotel Roma. A bit suspicious at the beginning as it seems a tourist trap but it's not (both menus are the same). Food is good and service is great. P.S.: They brought all dishes at the same time when it could be done as soon as they were done (better to not eat some of them in a hurry to not eat them cold).
Joe P. • 3 reviews
August 26, 2025
8.5/10Good food- portions were very generous and tasty. I don’t understand why soft drinks come in 250ml servings - for 5 euros a coke this is expensive. Nice music being played at the end..
frank b. • 2 reviews
August 25, 2025
7.5/10Bring your receipts! This is in the tourist area of Placa Real. All tourist restaurants in the square so be prepared to be treated like one. They did not want to honor the discount claiming that in the last step of the booking process the discount "may not apply". In other words, even though you see the discount when initiating the reservation, if it doesn't show it on the final submit page then it's not a discounted reservation. After rolling my eyes and appearing as we might leave they said they'd give it to us. In the end they would only give us the 30% instead of the 50%. They then did not apply it to the final check when presented. We had to point out that it was omitted. They then left and returned with the check using 30% telling us it was that or nothing. Not worth the extra effort to fight for the promotion. The place is nice inside and the food was good enough but felt like their heart was absolutely not into it when it came to the discount.
Kevin M. • 7 reviews
August 12, 2025
9/10
Good food, the ambiance is really nice and the staff is amazing.
Lewis E. • 1 review
August 2, 2025
10/10Sebastian the waiter was very knowledgeable, the food and drink was first class, the restaurant is a hidden gem... The only thing that made the night a bit rough was large group of English lads just outside the door singing badly OASIS songs all night ... Not the restaurants fault
Pedro B. • 8 reviews
June 13, 2025
10/10the live music was a great addition. food was very good and close to all the night life
Jan B. • 1 review
May 26, 2025
10/10We had a very enjoyable dinner last night,due to our server Michael. Helped us out with our wine selection -with a tasting Our pastas were excellent-bolognese n seafood linguini Bonus was a musician
G T. • 13 reviews
May 15, 2025
9/10Loved the steak and attentive service.
Milaa L. • 2 reviews
May 8, 2025
10/10Service was great, food was good. It looked shady because there were no other customers at the moment but we gave it a chance and it was a lovely lunch. Waiters were very friendly.
Jeannette W. • 196 reviews
April 4, 2025
10/10Booked here with 50% discount on food and it was amazing value. The Mussels Marinara had the most delicious broth and would highly recommend. The seafood pasta was also tasty and the beef burger was great too. The full prices for these dishes are good anyway, excellent quality food. Live duo singing was nice and the service very friendly.
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Jeannette! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Mussels Marinara, seafood pasta, and beef burger. It's great to know you appreciated the live music and the friendly service as well. We hope to welcome you back soon for another amazing experience!
Alan L. • 1 review
April 4, 2025
10/10Service is good, food is decent
Samantha's • Owner
Thanks for your feedback, Alan! We're glad you found the service good and the food decent. If there’s anything we can improve to make your next visit even better, we’d love to hear it.
Roxana R. • 9 reviews
March 25, 2025
10/10Nice atmophere! Good food
David s. • 3 reviews
March 28, 2025
8/10Good service, never asked if we wanted dessert as too busy concentrating on serving a big table of big spending /drinking table next to us. More interested in that table than 2 diners out for a quiet meal.
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you for your feedback, David. We're glad to hear you appreciated the service, but we’re sorry you felt overlooked during your meal. Your experience matters to us, and we’ll definitely take your comments into account to ensure every guest feels equally valued.
corey B. • 20 reviews
March 21, 2025
10/10We were a little worried about getting in such a touristy area but what a surprise. Amazing croquettes😁 have them from the starters and jump straight to the mains, meats were perfect. Place was busy and this didn’t stop good service or good quality. Highlight was a two piece band that was playing classics in both English and Spanish. Fun night out.
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review, Corey! We're thrilled to hear that we exceeded your expectations despite being in a touristy area. Glad you loved the croquettes and our perfectly cooked meats—and that the live music added that special touch to your night. We hope to welcome you back soon for another fun evening!
Karina N. • 4 reviews
March 23, 2025
10/10
Amazing experience with great food, confy and charming ambient! The best place to have my first Paella meal in Barcelona! Nice Service! Fair prices!
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Karina! We're thrilled that your first paella experience in Barcelona was with us and that you enjoyed the food, cozy atmosphere, and friendly service. Hope to see you again soon!
Khai L. • 12 reviews
March 16, 2025
9/10Wonderful service! Perfectly done tomahawk - thank you!
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you for your kind words, Khai! We're thrilled you enjoyed the service and that the tomahawk was cooked to perfection. Hope to see you again soon!
Daniel I. • 45 reviews
March 10, 2025
10/10The food was spectacular and the live music performer was truly amazing.
Ângela P. • 168 reviews
March 4, 2025
9.5/10
very Parisien style! the food was awesome and very good portions! they receved very good! Great experience 😁
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Angela! We're delighted you enjoyed the Parisian-style ambiance, delicious food, and generous portions. Glad to hear you felt welcomed—hope to see you again soon for another great experience!
Mathieu D. • 2 reviews
February 24, 2025
10/10Excellent !
Samantha's • Owner
Merci beaucoup pour votre commentaire, Mathieu ! Nous sommes ravis que votre expérience ait été excellente. À très bientôt !
Peter v. • 2 reviews
January 31, 2025
10/10life music and delicious food
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you for your feedback, Peter! We're glad you enjoyed the live music and delicious food. Hope to see you again soon!
Diana L. • 3 reviews
November 1, 2024
10/10Great place, very friendly staff, nice music, good food. Thank you Baci and everybody for 2 perfect evenings! We were a group of 10 and we really enjoyed the atmosphere!
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you so much, Diana! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your group enjoyed two perfect evenings with us. Your kind words about the staff, music, and atmosphere mean the world to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon! — S
Nora J. • 5 reviews
October 28, 2024
8/10Friendly staff, good food and cozy atmosphere with live music.
Samantha's • Owner
Hi Nora, thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed the friendly staff, good food, and cozy atmosphere with live music. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience!
Ariadna B. • 2 reviews
October 29, 2024
10/10they invited us for a free drink while preparing the table for us :) and actually was delicious that we ordered another one :D
Samantha's • Owner
Hi Ariadna, thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the complimentary drink while we prepared your table—and that it was so delicious you ordered another! We hope to welcome you back soon for more great moments with us!
Karolina S. • 1 review
October 24, 2024
10/10
Really good food, big portion and nice service
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you so much, Karolina! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food, portions, and our service. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience!
Martine G. • 151 reviews
October 19, 2024
8/10The chicken was not that good but I liked the romantic setting.
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you for your feedback, Martine! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the romantic setting. We apologize that the chicken didn’t meet your expectations, and we’ll certainly pass this along to our kitchen team to improve. We hope to have the chance to serve you again and make your next experience even better!
Avik K. • 12 reviews
October 20, 2024
10/10
Great paella
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you so much, Avik! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Paella. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another great experience!
Sandra s. • 5 reviews
October 8, 2024
10/10The food was splendid, we had live music and had a great time
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you so much, Sandra! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and the live music. It’s wonderful to know you had a great time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another memorable experience! Best,
Danielle K. • 5 reviews
August 25, 2024
7/10
Some oddities on the menu. Bruschetta with pineapple and very little tomato, is not bruschetta. The paella was over done and on the dry side. Drinks were excellent enjoyed the live music.
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you for your feedback, Danielle. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the drinks and live music! We apologize if some items on the menu did not meet your expectations, especially the bruschetta and paella. Your comments are valuable, and we’ll use them to keep improving. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide a more satisfying experience. Best,
Chris D. • 2 reviews
August 21, 2024
6.5/10The 50 percent definitely helped but I don’t think this place is worth it for a nice dinner. The live music was good. The food was very average. The location is very privy to tourist and other restaurants around lots of pan handlers came in under my dinner and even tried to sell things. Would recommend if you need to find somewhere to eat last minute and you want some paella. But if you have time I recommend another place
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you for your honest feedback, Chris. We’re glad you enjoyed the live music, and we appreciate your perspective on the dining experience. We strive to create a comfortable atmosphere, and we're sorry that some aspects didn’t meet your expectations. Your insights are valuable as we work to improve. We hope you’ll consider giving us another try in the future for a better experience. Best regards,
Denisa E. • 6 reviews
August 13, 2024
7.5/10it s a very touristic restaurant, the food was mid, we had 50% discount and it s still expensive for what we got
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you for your feedback, Denisa. We’re sorry to hear that the experience didn’t fully meet your expectations. We aim to provide a balance of quality and value, and we appreciate your input as it helps us improve. We hope you might give us another chance in the future to offer a more satisfying experience. Best regards,
Elisabeth D. • 17 reviews
August 7, 2024
7.5/10We reserved for diner because of the 50% discount. The drinks were good and they had a 2 for 1 promo. It is a very expensive place that I would not go to without those discounts. Regarding the food, the croquetas were ok, the bravas kinda tasted and looked like frozen one with only aioli on it. The calamares a la romana were good but not worth the price. You can go to a bar de barrio and get the same thing for so much cheaper. The service was good!
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you for your feedback, Elizabeth. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the drinks and found the service to be good. We appreciate your honest thoughts on the food quality and pricing, as they help us identify areas for improvement. We strive to offer a great experience for all our guests, and we’ll certainly take your comments into consideration. We hope to welcome you back in the future under better circumstances. Best regards,
Dayana E. • 1 review
August 7, 2024
10/10Service was amazing, staff were very attentive and nice. Food was ready relatively quickly and it was so delicious. I had the Arroz negro and it was juicy, super tasty and it was a generous size.
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you so much for your kind words, Dayana! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the attentive service and that the food met your expectations. The arroz negro is one of our favorites, and we’re glad you found it delicious and generously portioned. We look forward to welcoming you back for another wonderful experience! Best,
Stuart G. • 3 reviews
August 6, 2024
9.5/10
Second time to Barcelona this year and had to come back to Samantha’s food is amazing and service was great ..
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you so much for coming back, Stuart! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and service at Samantha’s once again. It’s always a pleasure to welcome returning guests. Looking forward to seeing you on your next visit to Barcelona! Best,
Paola M. • 3 reviews
August 2, 2024
9.5/10We had a really good time listening to live music, the band was incredible! Prices on the drinks were high and found them very expensive, e.g. a bottle of water €5 and a glass of wine €6
Samantha's • Owner
Thank you for your feedback, Paola! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the live music and found the band incredible. We appreciate your input on the drink prices and understand how this might impact the experience. Your comments are valuable as we work to improve. We hope to welcome you back for another great evening with us! Best regards,
christopher t. • 1 review
July 16, 2024
8.5/10it was great
Alessandro F. • 2 reviews
July 8, 2024
9.5/10very good food, great service and pleasent ambience with live music.
Peng Ching S. • 3 reviews
July 11, 2024
10/10
The service was great, the candles on the table were very atmospheric, the staff were very friendly, and the food was delicious. Thank you for giving us a pleasant dining experience!
Anna F. • 4 reviews
July 4, 2024
10/10
Mussels were delicious!!
Anna F. • 4 reviews
July 7, 2024
10/10Mussels were delicious!!!
Giulia N. • 24 reviews
May 8, 2024
7.5/10Good service, but very very expensive even with the discount. Patatas bravas for 9€ is really too much.
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