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Arcano Restaurant

Restaurant Lunch restaurant Mediterranean restaurant Spanish restaurant Tapas restaurant

Artful Mediterranean meat & fish dishes, in a stone-walled 17th-century space. People often mention good, restaurant, service, menu, great, Barcelona, recommend, delicious, nice, wine,


Address

Carrer dels Mercaders, 10, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Website

arcanobarcelona.com

Contact

+34 932 95 64 67

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (3.6K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 6:30 to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 1 to 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 1 to 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 1 to 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 1 to 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 1 to 5:30 PM, 6:30 to 11:30 PM
  • Monday: 6:30 to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Bryan N. 1 year ago on Google
    This place was absolutely incredible! We had a several week trip in Europe, and this was hands down my favorite restaurant. The food was superb, and the plating was beautiful. The service was also amazing. We ended our dinner with truffles, which came in a little box. They were decadent. I'd highly recommend getting a reservation to try this place. You won't be disappointed.
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  • 3/5 Flo Go with t. 1 year ago on Google
    We had high expectations of this restaurant because of the good reviews and the beautiful pictures of the food in some of the reviews. The atmosphere is nice. We were welcomed by a host that told us they have 2 hour time slots. So after two hours you have to leave. We did not expect that given the high prices, but went along with it. The food itself was okay-ish. The tuna tartar was nicely garnished but way too salty. The desert had a spongue cake that was too dry. The cheesecake was delicious. It wasn’t a bad experience, but we expected more given their prices and good reputation here on Google.
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  • 5/5 Tiffany S. 9 months ago on Google
    We loved our lunch here today. So rustic and delicious! There were plenty of gluten free options on the menu and the service was super helpful. The Iberian pork with peanut sauce and sweet potato and the burrata infused with arugula pesto with grilled tomatoes were exceptional dishes. We also enjoyed the side of grilled vegetables that we ordered with our meal. We also had the best service and atmosphere to enjoy our dining experience. We’ll definitely go back.
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  • 5/5 John J. 4 years ago on Google
    Arcano was highly recommended by friends ... and they were right. We had Halloween dinner at Arcano and were fortunate to get in without a reservation that evening. The food was exceptional, in particular the grilled tuna and skirt steak. The staff were exceptional, providing spot-on recommendations from and descriptions of the menu.
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  • 5/5 Ted O. 4 years ago on Google
    I really enjoyed this place. Great atmosphere, great food and good wine selection. Easy walk too. I would recommend trying this place when you next visit Barcelona
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  • 5/5 August C. 4 years ago on Google
    Arcano is our new favorite restaurant! This is our second trip to Barcelona and so glad we found it. It is off the beaten path and not a tourist-heavy location. Beautiful inside with the old stone exposed all throughout and a bit dimly lit. Service was fantastic and food even better. Lots of great options on the menu. We had the octopus leg and skirt steak. Easily the best meal we have had in Barcelona so far. Would recommend stopping by to anyone.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Yahya M. 4 years ago on Google
    Quaint and eclectic restaurant with an elegant setting accented by castle style bricks and arches. The food was tasty and flavorful. The flank steak well marinated and cooked to perfection. The Tuna tar tar was basted In sauces camouflaging the fish taste and the saffron flavored Salmon was mouth watering. Overall an enjoyable dinner.
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  • 2/5 Adriana Jiménez A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This place has a peculiar atmosphere, with very low light and an aspect of a category restaurant that was not reflected in its dishes, but in its prices. With the € 16.5 menu, which has a supplement of between € 2-3 in half of the dishes, we did not leave anything satisfied. The dishes lacked flavor and complexity while the ingredients also stood out for their quality. We left quite disappointed because not even the dessert was worth it. We will not return. (Original) Este lugar cuenta con un ambiente peculiar, con muy baja luz y un aspecto de restaurante de categoría que no se vío reflejado en sus platos, pero sí en sus precios. Con el menú de 16'5€, el cual tiene suplemento de entre 2-3€ en la mitad de los platos, no salimos nada satisfechos. Los platos carecían de sabor y complejidad mientras que los ingredientes tampoco destacaban por su calidad. Nos fuimos bastante decepcionados pues ni tan siquiera el postre valió la pena. No volveremos.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caleb J. 2 years ago on Google
    I ate here for my birthday. Great service and amazing staff. The Grilled Octopus was cooked perfectly and served beautifully. I definitely reccomend. Also, have the Cava. :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex F. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic restaurant in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. Best food we had all week and we eat like Kings in Barcelona. Wasn't horrendously expensive considering the quality. Good service too. Good wine.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Racheal M. 2 years ago on Google
    We were staying near the Santa Caterina market and tried this place on a whim. So glad we did it was our favorite restaurant we went to while in Barcelona. The food was innovative and delicious. Cannot recommend this place enough.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JCX -. 1 year ago on Google
    A truly excellent experience with my friends and we got very lucky with a reservation slot. I'd advise anyone to book ahead of time to ensure you're not disappointment because this place is exceptional and made our holiday so much better for how good the food and service was. If I come back to Barcelona, I'll be coming back to Arcano.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ivana T. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food! Best salmon we ever had - a bit raw inside, crispy on the outside, with delicious foam-sauce. Sausages with mushrooms are also great, and pork iberico ultra delicios!
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  • 5/5 Bonzetta W. 1 year ago on Google
    Had dinner here during my girlfriends' trip to Barcelona. The food was great and our waiter Marcello was fantastic!
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  • 4/5 Abs 1 year ago on Google
    Great location, interior, temperature, service and amazing food. The standout for me is their take on the humble patatas bravas, their sauce is something else, you just want a bowl of it! The only let down was their octopus, not sure if I just got a bad batch, but it was very tough and rubbery, other than that everything else was on point.
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  • 5/5 Gemma a. 1 month ago on Google • 45 reviews New
    everything perfect, very friendly staff delicious food I recommend it

  • 5/5 Jose G. 1 month ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Feris was an incredible waiter, he made us have a very pleasant time

  • 5/5 Juana Miras N. 1 month ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Cozy walled place with a very good atmosphere. They treated us wonderfully and the food was delicious. Extensive wine list for all budgets. Recommendable!!

  • 5/5 Minju L. 1 month ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    It was a suitable restaurant to spend our last evening in Barcelona. The food, wine and atmosphere were all good. And he was kind. Also, being able to have dinner starting at 6:30 was an advantage for tourists.

  • 5/5 Ari 4 years ago on Google
    I had the Sirloin steak (excellent) and some dessert, I have to say the food was great and really good quality ! The atmosphere and the place are very nice and cosy! staff is welcoming, helpful and friendly especially Marcelo great personality! Overall delightful experience definitely will be back!

  • 5/5 Gorun I. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best beef and fish I ever had. Service is great, congratulations to the cooks, waiters and everybody involved in the activity of the restaurant. It's a place I will surely come back to.

  • 5/5 Jason R. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is amazing, I had Javier as my waiter and he was very attentive and friendly. You should definitely make a reservation as there were countless people turned away because it was so busy. I had the lamb for dinner and tiramisu for dessert. Both were incredible. Highly recommend!

  • 5/5 Alexandar G. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice place for food lovers. It's romantic and the service is perfect! You can try different kind of taste!

  • 5/5 Debbie H. 4 years ago on Google
    This place was recommended to us by the front desk folks at the H10 Hotel MonteCada. We walked there and had our last meal in Barcelona there! Thank you- C. It was great food, food at a very high value level with retention of local flavors and specialties. Wait staff that was informed, prompt, unobtrusive, and talented.

  • 5/5 Leo M. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing Ambiente, Service and Food. One of the best entrecôte steaks I have ever ordered. We entirely followed the recommendations of the waiter regardless of whether it was the starter, the wine, the main or dessert.Thank you so much! We will come back, that’s for sure.

  • 1/5 Laura M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Restaurant for foreigners. (Original) Restaurant per extrangers.

  • 5/5 David V. 3 years ago on Google
    Arcano fitted our group of 6 in on a Saturday night, we only waited an hour, which was so good of the team. We had the tasting menu and wine pairing, William looked after us very well, the food was some of the best we have ever had and such good value. The chefs even catered for a nut allergy. Well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Iskie I. 4 years ago on Google
    We went to this restaurant for my partners birthday. Every morsel was subtlety delicious. We started with a green peas puree, then progressed to Ibirico had with bread. Goat cheese before the mains. I had the cod over spinach with black garlic. The cod was wonderful, falling apart in huge flakes. There was a buttery consistency to the fish. The spinach was cooked lightly so that it wasn't soggy. We finished with a delightful crumble and cream dessert. It was light to the taste with the individual layers all adding to the complexity of the desert. A complimentary fridge magnet was presented at the conclusion of the meal. Ir was a delightful end to a wonderful meal. I would highly recommend this restaurant for the food and service. If you go for dinner at 7 you should be able to walk in without reservations being made.

  • 5/5 Georgia Metcalfe T. 5 years ago on Google
    This place was our last evening meal in Barcelona and we’d wish we went sooner! We split the grilled octopus and I have chicken and my partner had steak PLUS we had a bottle of wine — WOW! Not only was it one of the best meals we had on the trip, it wasn’t even as expensive as some of the others we’d had where we didn’t order wine and didn’t enjoy ourselves nearly as much! It’s fine dining meets casual / laid back, which sounds like an odd combination but it’s true! Very earthly and chill but elevated and they did things beautifully here! Even bring you new glasses and cutlery for new courses!

  • 5/5 denaux c. 4 years ago on Google
    Service was awesome as the food. I managed to take before eating it all. Degustation menu from 35 ( great !!) From 85 ( excellent) Would recommand anytime. Best octopus in my life

  • 4/5 Peter C. 5 years ago on Google
    Reasonably priced menú del día. The restaurant is wonderful, especially for an intimate meal. I would recommend it for those who want an enjoyable meal close to the centre of Barcelona but in a calm spot free of the usual riff raff.

  • 4/5 Marcin 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice inside and gets very busy so you need to make a reservation. Very good service and exceptional rack of lamb.

  • 5/5 Mike F. 5 years ago on Google
    Wow! Amazing food. Goat cheese salad was incredible, wine was excellent can’t wait for the main course

  • 5/5 Dustin O. 5 years ago on Google
    This restaurant was our favorite meal in Barcelona. From the ambiance to the food presentation and taste, everything hit the mark. I really enjoyed the rack of lamb with chimichurri salsa. Also the tiramisu for dessert was particularly delicious. Would recommend to make a reservation as it seems to be pretty popular.

  • 4/5 Juvencio S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very elegant this site👌🏿 (Original) Muy elegante este sitio👌🏿

  • 5/5 윤성민 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) While staying at Grand Hotel Central, I accidentally went to a nearby restaurant and went twice while staying at the hotel. In a lively and romantic atmosphere, great taste and kindness. If you visit Barcelona, ​​this is a restaurant you definitely want to stop by. It is highly recommended ㅎㅎㅎ The price is about the price of a regular restaurant?! I think the average was 50,000 won for 2 people, including 2-3 glasses of wine ㅎㅎ (Original) 그랜드호텔 센트럴에 머물면서 근처 식당에 우연히 들어갔다가 반해서 호텔에 머무르는 동안 두 번이나 갔어요. 활기차고 로맨틱한 분위기에 엄청난 맛과 친절함. 바르셀로나에 방문한다면 꼭 다시 들르고 싶은 식당이에요. 강추합니다 ㅎㅎㅎ 금액대는 일반 레스토랑 가격 정도 ?! 2인 기준 평균 5만원대 나온 거 같아요, 와인 2~3잔 포함해서요 ㅎㅎ

  • 2/5 Andreu P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is the typical place where you pay for the place. The food is very expensive. And if you leave the menu is already "armed robbery". But it is full .. (of disoriented tourists, obviously ...) (Original) Es el tipic lloc en el que pagues pel local. El menjar es molt car relació qualitat preu. I si et surts del menu ja es "atraco a mano armada". Pero esta ple..(de turistes desorientats, obviament...)

  • 5/5 Emi d. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good gourmet (Original) Καλό γκουρμέ

  • 4/5 Santiago M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quality food, careful environment and careful service. (Original) Comida de calidad, ambiente cuidado y servicio esmerado.

  • 5/5 Cristina monica R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Awesome bufff !!! Waiters a blast !! The glasses guy, very professional, very attentive to us, is that you can not ask for more! Venismo de Bilbao, and we found the restaurant by chance a 100% success !!! We will return, with family or girls !!! P.S guys we are waiting for you in Bilbao !!! (Original) Bufff impresionante!!! Los camareros una pasada!! El chico de gafas, muy profesional, muy atento con nosotras, es que no se puede puede pedir mas!! Venismo de Bilbao, y encotramos el restaurante por casualidad un acierto 100%!!! Volveremos , en familia o de chicas!!! P.S chicos os esperamos en Bilbao!!!

  • 4/5 이쿠죠 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's too much (Original) 마시넘무엄서요

  • 5/5 Anna K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great restaurant, there is a menu in Russian. Perfect steak (Original) Прекрасный ресторан, есть меню на русском. Идеальный стейк

  • 5/5 mauro m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good attention, the food cooked to suit the client, pleasant atmosphere ... 5 stars with distinction. (Original) Muy buena atención, la comida cocinada a gusto del cliente, ambiente grato... 5 estrellas con distinción.

  • 5/5 Pedro Honório S. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent decoration, great environment, very attentive staff and obviously amazing food.

  • 5/5 dudi s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very high level restaurant In the distant past, horse stables and the interior design were beautiful and authentic One great dish, from the opening to the dessert, simply savor. warmly recommended (Original) מסעדה ברמה גבוהה מאוד בעבר הרחוק היתה אורוות סוסים והעיצוב בפנים יפה ואוטנטי מנות מעולת אחת אחת, ממנת הפתיחה ועד לקינוח פשוט להתענג . מומלץ בחום

  • 5/5 Need some Silica g. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Yes, you can just eat here menu del dia. It tastes great ... and batters ... eats trout and becomes Schubert ;;; (Original) 응 그냥 여기 menu del dia 먹으시면 됩니다. 왕맛...게다가 배터짐... 송어 먹고 슈베르트가 되어버림 ;;;

  • 5/5 yehudit s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) High-class food! we had a lot of fun (Original) אוכל ברמה גבוהה! מאוד נהננו

  • 5/5 Sujittra R. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is fresh, the taste is fantastic and very good service

  • 5/5 Andrew D. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good service, and an excellent tuna in sesame - had a nice evening!

  • 2/5 Revor L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lack of very dark local cleaning (Original) Falta de limpieza local muy oscuro

  • 3/5 Brian B. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was pretty good but expensive for what it was. They do have a nice mix of Spanish and other menu options if you are looking for a change. My main complaint was the wine. I took a guess and ordered a 16€ bottle of wine. After finding that it tasted bad (not spoiled, just not good), I looked it up and found it retails for about 3€. The markup seemed excessive so I would not recommend ordering wine by the bottle here.

  • 5/5 Maryna B. 4 years ago on Google
    Service, food and wine are great. We didn’t like Desserts though. At the end the waiters give you tiny little bottles of oil which are also fridge magnets. Very cute:)

  • 5/5 JP C. 4 years ago on Google
    Pleasant and attentive staff. Very good food. Everything was fresh. Dessert was really good. Highly recommend the cheese cake. Picture take of the butifarra dish.

  • 5/5 Connor M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and excellent for a traditional spanish cusine. The entres were great as well as the Sangria. Highly recommend for tourists to visit!

  • 5/5 Sarah L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very pleasant place, the staff with the small care I recommend really very good and not expensive (Original) Endroit très agréable ,le personnel au petit soin je conseille vraiment tres bon et pas cher

  • 5/5 Pol A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great experience. I really liked everything! The grilled octopus and the tuna tartar with pistachios were incredible. The service and atmosphere are also great. The price is not cheap, but it is worth it. Bravo! (Original) Una experiència fantàstica. M'ha agradat tot molt! El pop a la brasa i el tartar de tonyina amb festucs estaven increïbles. El servei i l'atmosfera també genials. El preu no és barat, però tot-hi així s'ho val. Bravo!

  • 1/5 Carlos Egea V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Common food at Michelin star price Not to repeat and uncrop (Original) Comida vulgar a precio estrella michelin Para no repetir y desancosejar

  • 3/5 maria s. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good! (Original) Molt bo!

  • 5/5 María Rosa Calderón J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cozy and romantic place, attentive, friendly and friendly service, a charming place highly recommended (Original) Sitio acogedor y romántico, servicio atento, amable y simpático , un sitio con encanto muy recomendable

  • 2/5 Toni Alysar C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good menu Very slow service despite having few tables to serve. (Original) Buen menú. Servicio muuuuy lento a pesar de haber pocas mesas a servir.

  • 3/5 Sandra M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The service deserves a 10 The waiters very friendly and fast. The place very handsome and charming. The food very design. A little expensive. But what they serve is quality. (Original) El servicio merece un 10 Los camareros muy amables y rápidos.el local muy guapo y encantador .la comida muy de diseño.un poco caro .pero lo que sirven es de calidad.

  • 5/5 Xavi G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was full for what good food (meats) do. The attention could have improved a lot since it was for a relative's birthday, and I couldn't offer them the kind of restaurant-service I wanted. There is more and more competition for what I will not repeat, the food but it was good. (Original) Estaba lleno por lo que buena comida (carnes) hacen. La atención podía haber mejorado bastante ya que era para el cumple de un familiar, y no pude ofrecerles el tipo de restaurante-atención que quería. Cada vez hay mas competencia por lo que no repetiré, la comida pero estaba bien.

  • 5/5 Philippe B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Years ago I had not taken advantage of such a delicious dinner! Quality products cooked to value them. I have eaten at several Michelin stars in Barcelona, ​​and every time I was disappointed, the chefs want to overcome the product, big mistake! I recommend everyone to try it !!! (Original) Hace años que no había aprovechado de una cena tan rica! Productos de calidad cocinados para valoralos. He comido en varios estrellados Michelin en Barcelona, y cada vez fue decepcionado, los chef quieren superar el producto, gran error! Recomiendo a todos de probar lo!!!

  • 5/5 estelle g. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very welcoming staff (Original) Personnels très avenant

  • 5/5 eva h. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food and service !!! (Original) Buena comida y servicio!!!

  • 5/5 Isabel H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exquisite food (Original) Comida exquisita

  • 5/5 Francisco G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very well cooked meats, very elaborate octopus and good presentation. Excellent treatment, very authentic local. What, in the street where it is, goes very unnoticed, the local. Highly recommended for couples as me as families. (Original) Carnes muy bien cocinadas, pulpo muy elaborado y buen presentado. Trato excelente,local muy auténtico. Lo que, en la calle donde está, pasa muy desapercibido, el local. Muy recomendable para parejas tan yo como familias.

  • 5/5 Anja P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food, nice courteous service. (Original) Sehr gutes Essen, netter zuvorkommender Service.

  • 5/5 katrina f. 4 years ago on Google
    They cook a great steak,was very tender.waiter lovely.

  • 4/5 elisenda a. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent menu and treatment! (Original) Magnifico menu y trato!!

  • 5/5 Jeffrey Z. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best restaurants in Barcelona by far...Arcano never disappoints. They started tonight with a shot glass appetizer of green onion soup. How did they know I love onions? (I could eat an onion like most normal people eat an apple... Really!). I did my best to try and eat 'healthy' so next came the grilled veggie plate with a wonderful romesco sauce. Of course the grilled purple b onion was my favorite! The main course was lightly grilled tuna with a soy reduction. I have NO words for this, just come and try it. No meal is complete without liquid dessert. If you like anise, then give sambuca a try. It's a licorice flavored liquer. The Italians say that you must have exactly 3 coffee beans in the sambuca, not one more, not one less. It's for good luck. There's a million restaurants in Barcelona, most of which you'd never remember. Arcano is the plane you go for a meal you'll never forget.

  • 5/5 Cat E. 2 years ago on Google
    Fantastic find! We had dinner here on Saturday night - fabulous staff and the food and wine were divine! We had a lovely bottle of pinot noir and 3 courses each. I had tuna tartare to start and lamb rack for main - both stunning dishes. I will be back for sure. Such a lovely ambience in this restaurant.

  • 5/5 Houston H. 4 years ago on Google
    The ambiance is very romantic, the service was top notch, and the food was delicious as I don't order fish very often. The wait staff was very attentive and helpful with helping me decide what to order. I will be going back for sure.

  • 5/5 Bruna B. 4 years ago on Google
    The best restaurant in Barcelona! Great food, staff and location.

  • 3/5 AnITaDaY 2 years ago on Google
    Nicely decorated restaurant with good service and average, overpriced food

  • 5/5 Aris K. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, cozy place. I would go there again.

  • 5/5 Teodora G. 2 years ago on Google
    The experience here was amazing - the staff was very friendly, the food and sangria were very good. They offer menu for 27 euro that contains starters, main course and dessert. The starters were tasty and interesting, but quite big portions, we were almost full after them. We had pork and beef meet which were delicious. You should make a reservation as it was a queue for entering.

  • 5/5 Sergey O. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent! Sangria is the best. Food is delicious! Recommend

  • 5/5 Jenna R. 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely worth the reservation! This restaurant has a beautiful ambiance, and every item of food was absolutely delightful. Plus, our server Marcelo made the experience even better with his attentive service and amazing personality. If you’re visiting Barcelona, you NEED to come here

  • 5/5 Emily P. 2 years ago on Google
    The food here was divine and our waiter was attentive and prompt. Excellent service and food! Also, when the waiter messed up my order, he was quick to apologize and fixed the mistake. I will definitely be back here if I’m ever in Barcelona again.

  • 5/5 Jeannette W. 2 years ago on Google
    If it wasn't for The Fork we would never have found this place. We celebrated 20 years married on 10th and had a lovely dining experience from the set menus. The food was lovely and the service great. Would go back for another celebration or with visitors.

  • 5/5 AuCo L. 2 years ago on Google
    We had an excellent server and the kitchen was very kind about all my questions. The food was thoughtful and very well executed. It's a beautiful space and a very enjoyable experience. All together, for 5 courses and 3 drinks, I paid about 1/3 less than I thought I would. Which I was happy to leave as an additional gratuity.

  • 5/5 Nick 2 years ago on Google
    We were a big group of 14 and they handled it quite well! The food was excellent as well. Would go there again 100%!

  • 3/5 Yaser A. 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice ambiance and great service. The appetizers were great but the mains were underwhelming - we had the steaks and they fell short of my expectations. Full disclosure I have quite high taste for good meat 1 star taken off for meat quality the other for poor execution. I asked for the tenderloin to be cooked medium I got it to be medium rare on the sides and blue rare in the center, the waiter did ask if I’d like it to be cooked more toward the end of the meal but the meat quality wasn’t worth wasting more time. The rib eye was cooked medium when medium well was asked and it tasted good.

  • 5/5 Светлана �. 2 years ago on Google
    It was perfect. The sangria was the best that I have ever had. Delicious! I recommend. But first you need to book the table)

  • 5/5 Tisa S. 2 years ago on Google
    Came with my boyfriend and we both loved the experience. We got one of the menus - they’re very well priced for the quality of food you get - and we left full and happy. Try the Argentinian steak if you get the chance to go. The waiters were professional, the food was elaborate and the place was charming. Will come again!

  • 5/5 Katherine R. 2 years ago on Google
    Did the tasting menu with friends and every bite was excellent. Really great variety of options and high quality ingredients. High level of service and very chic atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Robert J. 1 year ago on Google
    A really nice restaurant in El Born! Service was excellent and the presentation of the food was nice. A good selection of red wines with a small selection of white. But the white we selected was very good!

  • 5/5 Anna B. 1 year ago on Google
    Found this place on Google after a long day of site seeing. We just picked a place at random. And we are glad we ended up here. They are busy and we had no reservations. The food was delicious and service was excellent.

  • 5/5 Maria C. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely exceptional place, staff, and food. We enjoyed the set menu and absolutely loved every course.

  • 5/5 christa n. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff was super personable and friendly. Food was AMAZING! We ordered from the set menu and got to sample 4 starters plus we had an entree and dessert. Would absolutely go back

  • 5/5 mk 1 year ago on Google
    Second visit confirms that this is definitely a wonderful restaurant. The atmosphere is definitely unique and fun. Service was prompt and friendly. We all went with the same tasting menu with different entrees. Food was simple & delicious. Let the pics speaks for themselves.

  • 5/5 Patty E. 1 year ago on Google
    Fabulous dining experience. We did the 35 euro per person tasting menu and including a bottle of wine paid less than 100 euros total. Every dish, from the appetizers to dessert was perfect. We had the Iberian pork feather and the cod, and both were perfect. Service was top notch. We recommended to other travelers we met. You must make a reservation a couple of days in advance, but it is well worth it.

  • 5/5 Phil J. 7 months ago on Google
    Lived up to expectations, glad we found and booked this place in advance! Flew over from the UK for 3 nights. I always look at a combination of trip advisor reviews and google maps locations/reviews ahead of a trip and like to have the evenings booked in advance. We'd booked Arcano for our last night and glad we did as it was by far the best meal of our holiday! The staff were attentive, little touches like cutlery, crockery, and napkins were all nice and classy. Easy to read menu and really detailed pages on dietary specifics/allergies for those who need it. The restaurant felt warm and rustic, yet clean and modern too. Seemed very busy but still felt calm and relaxed. The food was presented beautifully and we had ordered a few dishes which require a finishing touch at the table which adds to the theater of it all and made the experience more memorable. The look of the dishes was backed up by their taste and we all finished every plate with a smile. The restaurant is not in an obvious location you would just pass without knowing it was there so we felt lucky to have found it in advance and it finished our trip off nicely. Next time we visit Barcelona we will certainly be booking again!

  • 5/5 Luigi di M. 6 months ago on Google
    Me and my wife have been in this place to celebrate her birthday few days ago. We had a reservation since multiple weeks and we had a great experience. I have got an entrecote between rare and medium rare and it was perfect. The starters amazing as well ! The food was great and the stuff as well, in particular Carlos that helped us being nice and transparent with his suggestions. We had also a nice gift from the restaurant due to my wife birthday which made everything even more special! Very nice I do recommend !

  • 5/5 Sebastian W. 6 months ago on Google
    The Atmosphere was amazing: old stone walls, warm lighting, wooden tables and chairs. The waiter was the best I've ever had. He was in a great mood, super nice, and always explained what was being served. The food was also the best I've ever had. We had one of the menus, which offers a great variety in taste while all being put together well. Everything was either cooked, grilled, or cooled to perfection. The fries were also perfectly seasoned. It is pretty expensive but definitely worth it, and if you can afford it, I would definitely recommend going.

  • 5/5 Giovanna B. 6 months ago on Google
    A.M.A.Z.I.N.G! We read in a traveling blog that this restaurant was very good. It exceeded our expectations. Best food we had during our trip. Would love to go back to Barcelona just to eat here again! Everything was delicious! Hands down best dishes ever eaten!

  • 5/5 Roxene G. 5 months ago on Google
    Arcano was simply the best. A neighborhood gem. Fine dining at its best without the stuffiness of being too formal. Food was just great. Carmelo was the absolute best waiter. He was attentive, upbeat and friendly. He made our night.

  • 5/5 Barry W. 5 months ago on Google
    Got lucky and landed a booking. Environment was lovely. Set in a cave-like environment with heavy stone walls Food here is creative. Loved the burrata with arugula oil injected table-side. Steak was tender and flavorful. Bacalao with burnt garlic and spinach was divine. Seasonal local-farmed sausages were super tasty. Chocolate and orange truffles were to die for and a superb close to the meal. Ingredients top notch! Service was very good. Thoroughly enjoyable meal. Absolutely no complaints and will highly recommend.

  • 5/5 jeff s. 5 months ago on Google
    Can't say enough good about this place- very good tasting menu. Everything was delicious, service was incredible, atmosphere was fun. Highly recommend this place.

  • 5/5 Dallascious T. 4 months ago on Google
    While walking on the streets of Barcelona, we came across this fantastic restaurant. We decided to walk and we were greeted by a friendly member of the staff. They were quite full but we were lucky to get a table within about 10 minutes of waiting. Our server was fantastic. Unfortunately, we have misplaced his name but he was a young gentleman from Egypt full of energy and passion for his work. He took the time to explain the menu and constantly checked on us. He was always smiling and very eager to assist with any questions you had. The food was delicious and made the whole experience worthwhile. The restaurant has a very cosy atmosphere, along with great dishes and a selection of wines and fantastic service. The steak was cooked to the perfect temperature with lots of flavor. The fish dish and the starters were definitely mouthwatering. Recommend this restaurant to anyone either living or visiting Barcelona. Thanks for the fabulous experience we had.

  • 5/5 Stijn R. 4 months ago on Google
    For starters we had the cheese platter and the burrata. Wasn't blown away with that to be honest. But then came my tuna Loin. The best i ever eaten. In combination with excellent wines, made my evening. To end i took the cheesecake. Again really amazing. Never had such a good one. Also i want to thank the Brazilian Waiter who really did an excellent job. For sure i would recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Richard S. 4 months ago on Google
    Just incredibly good even for Barcelona and we had excellent service from Marcello - did the tasting menu in the middle and so much food. Hard to pick a favorite but the pork in a peanut sauce was incredible same with the tuna tartare and the salmon was extremely fresh. Terrific wines by the glass were provided. Beautiful place!

  • 5/5 Rainer K. 4 months ago on Google
    At first we were a bit skeptical about the menu with the choice of 3 starters, which one can get with this type of menu, but after the extensive advice of the waitress we decided to go for it. Our waitress (Jimena) was very nice and helpful: she explained each starter to us again when she brought it to the table: it's amazing and is really recommended (for adults). The main courses (again explained in more detail by Jimena) were also delicious - yes, we 'only' had two from the menu - but they were really recommended - a big thank you to the chef! The desserts rounded off the whole meal - perfect. The only change I could imagine would be different glasses for the (good) freshly tapped beer - Germans are a bit particular about that, we probably have a separate glass for each type of beer ;-) All in all, we thought that both the restaurant and the food seemed to be a little 'insider tip' so far - I had only found it by chance - I would recommend it to anyone and visit it again myself. Thank you very much and above all: keep up the good work!

  • 5/5 Joy A. 4 months ago on Google
    We had one of the most memorable lunches in our trip to Barcelona at this restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious and I just wish that we had a chance to come back here again before we left. The sangria was very good. Service and ambience was fantastic

  • 5/5 Killian Le F. 1 month ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    What to decide?! Todo bien muchas gracias a usted Very beautiful place, very nice atmosphere and above all the cuisine was perfect, the meats and the wine were delicious. I recommend


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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