Reviews - Virens
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Venkat R. • 1 review
December 25, 2024
7.5/10Great ambience, suited well for a nice Christmas family dinner. The Gastrobotanica tasting menu we chose had creative and tasteful appetizers, and warm salad but the main course Risotto was average and desert was too creative for us, especially with the overpowering of onion and celery in the gelato. Service was fine but we felt we were upsold on a bread for 24 euro that is unnecessary, especially if you already chose the tasting menu. The waiter could have been more thoughtful about that before giving the idea and implying that appetizers could take time and bread may be a good idea (the appetizers course arrived before the bread was served). There was also too much of wait after the main course with no one attending to our table. Made it good for a nice Christmas family dinner, but the food and service, for the price we paid, did not make it compelling to make this a must-do next time.
DOREL P. • 50 reviews
December 21, 2024
10/10Very good pairing
Lars K. • 1 review
November 3, 2024
9.5/10Suprisingly progressiv and great experince! Good wine pairing with focus on Spanish bio wines. We really enjoyed the focus on vegetable dishes with Catalunia influence. Delightfull! Highly recommended.
Robert Y. • 3 reviews
October 24, 2024
9.5/10exceptional experience
Henriette D. • 11 reviews
October 8, 2024
9.5/10The excellent food, lots of vegetable dishes, healthy food in a top way cooked! Recommend especially the Cream Catalan of Pumpkin....a dream! Very knowledgeable service staff, explaining the food, the wine etc. Top restaurant! We will come back!
Patricia O. • 4 reviews
September 12, 2024
10/10Unbelievable dinner and top notch service from the beginning to the end…a wonderful experience!
Angel I. • 2 reviews
August 24, 2024
9/10Menu and cooking are excellent
Ayten H. • 1 review
August 19, 2024
10/10Great food and service! The staff made our special occasion memorable! Carrot soup and kale croquet is to die for!
Carlos F. • 5 reviews
August 17, 2024
6.5/10The service was attentive and professional. The server was very helpful with some diet restrictions. The food however is very pretentious and lacked flavor.
Jacky P. • 3 reviews
August 16, 2024
5/10the service was very friendly. In addition, they are good at making delicious cocktails. A big disappointment was the quality of the food, the sea bass was raw while the duck we ordered was very overcooked. all in all, especially considering the high price of the restaurant, this is a very disappointing experience. We advise people not to go to this restaurant.
Cedric T. • 1 review
August 16, 2024
10/10Very good food and services !
royce c. • 1 review
August 15, 2024
10/10+3Simply amazing food, the tasting menu was an explosion of flavours, every course was a surprise!
James A. • 3 reviews
August 11, 2024
7.5/10Food was great. Service was great! But it’s TOO HOT in the restaurant. No AC.
Eigil M. • 8 reviews
August 4, 2024
10/10+2How to make vegetables work so well. A genius chef! Awesome place!
Jennifer F. • 1 review
July 26, 2024
9.5/10We absolutely loved the food here. Many vegetarian options but with a special flare. Unique combinations of foods - favorite was spinach and kale croquettes and zucchini ratatouille with light béchamel sauce followed by the pumpkin infused Catalan crème brûlée. Service was super! Will be back!
Gavin W. • 3 reviews
July 21, 2024
10/10+1The gnocchi sauce was phenomenal
Mark P. • 3 reviews
July 18, 2024
10/10Super high standard. The creativity and calibre of the cuisine was more the level of a starred restaurant. Very friendly staff. Great tempo on the service. Very happy we went.
Rob R. • 1 review
July 15, 2024
5.5/10Some distes were excellent, but a few were extreme disappointing, especially the eggplant was tasteless Further the tasting .enus that were offered wer not possible to choose from at the table, as we had to take the same one all of us. Why offer the choice then? The tasting .enus turned out to be all the same with an admisión of one fish dish to the land and water choice. For a restaurant that pretends to offer high quality it was below expectativa.
Kate S. • 3 reviews
July 9, 2024
10/10Excellent food,very innovative and delicious. Service was immaculate.
Olga D. • 15 reviews
June 29, 2024
7/10+5The starters and main course were really good. We didn’t like the desserts for portions and the combination at the end of the meal. The wine pairings was not matching with the courses. Th ambience is very nice and the service attentive. The restaurant has a good potential but needs some works and the bread course and it’s refill is not part of the menu and they are bringing to you as extra but this is not clear until the bills comes.
Gagan P. • 7 reviews
June 17, 2024
10/10The food was amazing. Any good restaurant that can do so much with vegetarian food has my complete respect. Coupled with great service.
Kolja J. • 1 review
May 26, 2024
7.5/10Service was excellent but the dishes in the taster menu were disappointing overall and there is only one mocktail in the menu. Many of the dishes were on the sour side which meant they did not complement each other well. One of the dishes was oversalted.
Ruth S. • 1 review
May 14, 2024
10/10Fabulous service, delicious, inventive recipes. The green tea bread with smoked butter was a highlight, and the sweet potato ice cream. Very kind staff.
Justin v. • 1 review
May 18, 2024
4/10A Bitter disappointment. Based on the reviews, the Menu and the price level we expected a refined dinner experience. The interior of the restaurant is pleasant enough, the staff is trying to be nice and customer oriented but lacks experience. The problem is that the Food is not matching the Quality one is justly expecting. The first four courses of a six course menu were fine, the main course however was a deep disappointment and the Desert less than medioker.
Zachary R. • 1 review
May 15, 2024
7.5/10There was technical excellence and interesting ideas, but I was disappointed in the flavor profiles. We had the 8-course vegetarian tasting menu. Highlights were the carrot soup of the first course and the carrot risotto as the last entree. A low point for me was the red pepper with egg yolk and caviar - a minor point is that we'd have preferred a slightly more cooked yolk to make the texture jammy, but the seasoning and spices were just off, Other courses tasted better but for me they were not delicious, just good. At this level of cuisine, you want to see creativity and technique, but you also want to have to restrain yourself from licking the plate.
Susan Q. • 2 reviews
April 29, 2024
10/10Exquisite menu and service. Really good value for the price I paid. Will definitely come back again. Thanks!
Ubaka O. • 1 review
April 24, 2024
10/10A transcendental food experience. Unique tasty dishes. Not a single miss.
Dennis S. • 2 reviews
April 2, 2024
10/10Fantastic Food, that was very tastefull, fantastic service even tho we had kids they got a hamburger and a pasta that was not on the meny
Mirco T. • 3 reviews
March 23, 2024
6/10This was just disappointing: appetizers were served with huge wait between first and second order; forgot to bring water and had to remind them (sounds silly but don’t expect this from this level of restaurant); cherry on top was asking for a wine recommendation and thinking price would be around 30-35 euro, which is the usual standard unless you inform the customers: they brought a 58 euro bottle! Waiters just seem to be unbothered, even with 5 people walking around our table it was impossible to catch their attention. Not worth for what we paid, way better choices in Barcelona for fine dining.
Daniel W. • 1 review
March 10, 2024
10/10+1This restaurant is an oasis just off the beaten path of La Rambla. Calming atmosphere with excellent food and great variety of vegetarian options. Highly recommend this dining experience.
Joris P. • 18 reviews
March 4, 2024
10/10Awesome service and tasty food
Michael P. • 4 reviews
March 2, 2024
10/10Virens is a Barcelona gem. It’s one of the best vegetarian tasting menus with a nice wow factor in the presentation and taste of each dish. Combined with the wine pairing option, I personally find this to be an outstanding value for a Michelin restaurant. The service was also strong with the team taking the time to explain each dish and the wine.
Ricardo P. • 1 review
March 2, 2024
9/10Food was great, excellent experience with the well prepared and tasty food Only comment is to one waiter which tend to forget our orders for drinks, had to ask another waitress to serve us
Elvire C. • 1 review
February 10, 2024
10/10It was delicious. The food was an incredible experience of fine tastes. The staff and the location wonderful. We'll go there next time we are in Barcelona.
Barbara E. • 4 reviews
January 28, 2024
10/10+3We were pleased 100 percent with Virens. The service, the food, the ambience! All were excellent. If it’s not a Michelin star restaurant, it should be!
Andrew W. • 16 reviews
December 30, 2023
9/10Chef Rodrigo de la Calle is a master of vegetables. You don't have to be vegetarian or vegan to be impressed by his innovative dishes. In fact my wife and I are carnivores but whenever we dine at Virens we always go for the vegetarian dishes as they are so amazing.
George M. • 131 reviews
December 25, 2023
10/10+1“A Culinary Gem in the Heart of Barcelona - Virens Delivers Excellence” From the moment I stepped into Virens, I knew I was in for a unique culinary experience. Nestled in the vibrant heart of Barcelona, this restaurant is a true standout, blending contemporary elegance with a warm, inviting atmosphere. The menu, a masterpiece of innovation, offers a delightful fusion of traditional flavors and modern culinary techniques. Each dish is a testament to the chef’s commitment to quality and creativity. The standout for me was the seasonal vegetable dish, a symphony of taste and texture that celebrated the best of local produce. The attention to detail at Virens extends beyond the menu. The staff provides impeccable service, striking the perfect balance between professionalism and personal touch. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and attentive, ensuring a memorable dining experience. But what truly sets Virens apart is its commitment to sustainability. Their focus on locally sourced ingredients and eco-friendly practices is not only admirable but also enhances the overall dining experience, making you feel part of something meaningful. The wine selection deserves special mention, too, featuring a range of handpicked choices that perfectly complement the dishes. It was Christmas’s evening and we started day with champagne and that why we continued with CHAMPAGNE DOM PERIGNON - VINTAGE 2013. In summary, Virens is not just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of fine cuisine, sustainability, and exceptional service. Whether you’re a local or a visitor to Barcelona, this gem is a must-visit for an unforgettable gastronomic journey.
Berenice C. • 3 reviews
September 30, 2023
10/10Completely speechless. This restaurant was an amazing experience. The food and the presentation was exquisite and the overall ambiance was fantastic!
Stefan A. • 2 reviews
September 11, 2023
5.5/10I had trouble finding a good white wine, but the red was good. Mostly vegetarian dishes (not all of them good), the meat was only mediocre.
Robert G. • 1 review
September 17, 2023
10/10Service was paced well and the food was amazing. We had the Earth and Sea tasting menu so we could get familiar with the chef’s style. Each course was fantastic- the flavor went well with our Albariño wine. We’re going back!
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