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Catalunya Restaurant

Restaurant Mediterranean restaurant Spanish restaurant

👍 Chef Martínez still working there? People often mention paella, good, service, staff, tapas, nice, great, comida, recommend, chicken,


Address

Carrer d'Avinyó, 42, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

Website

www.catalunya42.com

Contact

+34 933 01 01 02

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.90 (2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Thursday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 11 AM to 12 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: paella (25) good (18) service (14) staff (12) tapas (11) nice (11) great (10) comida (10) recommend (10) chicken (8)
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  • 4/5 Diego Marín S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Chef Martínez still working there? (Original) Sigue trabajando ahí el chef Martínez?
    20 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marcos G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I have never been, but I have seen his Nightmare in the Kitchen show on La Sexta. And what characters! Haha! (Original) No he ido nunca, pero he visto su programa de Pesadilla en la Cocina de La Sexta. Y vaya personajes! Jaja!
    14 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 _ALEKS_YT_ 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ideal for playing call of duty (Original) Ideal para jugar call of duty
    12 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 RaiMachine y. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Please remove the photo of Valencian paella from your advertising. In any case, better said, change the name to seafood paella. The Valencian paella is made of chicken, rabbit, garrofon, baxoqueta, etc. Thank you (Original) Porfavor,quitad de vuestra publicidad la foto de paella Valenciana. En todo caso mejor dicho,cambiad el nombre a paella de marisco. La paella Valenciana es de pollo conejo garrofon baxoqueta etc.. Gracias
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 SEÑOR X. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) CATALONIA RESTAURANT, IS THE TYPICAL, TRAP HUNTING TOURISTS IN DRACULIAN STYLE. EVEN FOR THE PEOPLE OF THE AREA, IT IS AN AUTHENTIC ABUSE, IN ALL ITS SPLENDOR, THE DISHES DO NOT OFFER, NOTHING OUT OF THE COMMON, THE RATIONS ARE EXCEPTIONALLY LITTLE, FOR ITS RELATION QUALITY PRICE. DO NOT REPEAT IS YOUR BEST DISH OF THE LETTER AND DESSERT DO NOT RETURN. (Original) CATALONIA RESTAURANT, ES LA TÍPICA, TRAMPA CAZA TURISTAS AL ESTILO DRACULIANO. INCLUSO PARA LAS PERSONAS DE LA ZONA, ES UN AUTÉNTICO ABUSO, EN TODO SU ESPLENDOR, LOS PLATOS NO OFRECEN, NADA FUERA DE LO COMÚN, SIENDO LAS RACIONES EXCEPCIONALMENTE ESCASAS, PARA SU RELACIÓN CALIDAD PRECIO. NO REPETIR ES SU MEJOR PLATO DE LA CARTA Y DE POSTRE NO VOLVER.
    8 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ALGUIEN 7. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) José Luis a great was showing me the kitchen, very clean and with great quality of electrical appliances. (Original) José Luis un grande me estuvo enseñando la cocina ,muy limpia y con gran calidad de electrodomésticos.Eelectrodomésticos.En cuanto la comida un poco carete pero deliciosa.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Roberto R. 4 years ago on Google
    Tourist trap, beware! Will advertise the €15 set menu. When sitting down, you’ll need to ask for the €15 euro menu which they won’t give you. They’ll take your drink order, offer you a large drink instead of what’s included in your menu and then charge €12.95 for that drink. Then the 5 tapas is actually 2 individual of each item, one small cube of potato, 2 small peppers, 2 calamari and 2 chicken wings. Also beware most of the positive feedbacks are from Indian sounding surnames. Would never recommend, even if your starving. Avoid at all costs. Should be closed down!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 iker g. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Is Jose Luis still ??? (Martinez) ??? (Original) Sigue Jose luis??? (Martinez)???
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Vika R. 4 years ago on Google
    I wouldn't even give a 1*. Overpriced freezer food at 5* Resturant prices, Beware!! €15 for 5 tapas and paella (drink included)= 2 small cubes "patatas bravas", 2 dry and rubbery chicken wings and calamri rings, small petri dish of mushrooms and one small dish of dry unflavoured rice with one prawn on top. Better to spend your €€ in McDonalds for a better eat. Another trick, is to offer a large beer and charge extra 13 euros each, which is not explained in any shape of words. Staff additude is terrible, not talking about manager, who is ignorant and rude, not listening to the client in any way. Basically AVOID if you can.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Vincent H. 4 years ago on Google
    The 15 euro deal at the front door is not mentioned in the menu. I would consider this a tourist trap. We wished to share the meal between two and we ordered one meal. However they brought out two sets of tapas, when I explained we wanted to share one deal between two they wanted us then to pay 13 euro each to share one meal. We did not try the food however I was not happy with the service. The tapas themselves were just one plate each of about 2 pieces of each item (i.e 2 potato cubes). Would not recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Karolina Z. 4 years ago on Google
    Really awful place. Slow and not focused on customer service staff and truly disappointing food. If you want to try local food, I would recommend you to find different place, cause I can ensure you that you won't find proper food in this restaurant
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Izabela K. 4 years ago on Google
    Despite bad reviews about Groupon experience we gave them a chance. I am so glad we did . 4 tapas per person, paella for 2, bottle of wine and 2 deserts for 25 euros you can’t go wrong. Food was very good and fresh, service was nice. Restaurant clean and nice and cool inside after walking outside half a day. Thank you for nice dinner.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Notreal D. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely wonderful experience. Helpful staff, nice atmosphere and even though in the centre of Barcelona, normal prices. Delicious food and wine. Spent around 25€ per person (full-scale dinner and 2 glasses of wine). Gracias por una cena magnífica. :)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karina B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was the first paella we ate in Spain .... we arrived by recommendation ... the incredible truth! It was excellent both the food and the attention! The abundant and very tasty dish. They also invited us a drink and a dessert! If I return to Barcelona I would definitely return! (Original) Fue la primer paella que comimos en españa.... llegamos por recomendación... la verdad increible! Fue excelente tanto la comida como la atención ! El plato abundante y muy sabroso. Ademas nos invitaron una copa y un postre ! Si vuelvo a Barcelona definitivamente volveria !
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Silvia M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very little food for a too high price, definitely not worth it (33.5€ for 5 tapas which were very little and 3 small bottles of water, each for €3)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Grzegorz S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place, tasty fish, very medium pizza. Large beer 12.95- very expensive. Had problem with paying with card, went to the hotel to pickup another one, didn't work too. I noticed that all tries were contactless and tried normally. Then the waited reminded that sometimes over 20E it is like that... pity that after all mess and stress... which was not my fault.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Moorea V. 4 years ago on Google
    Tourist trap!! And they have obviously bought some fake comments on sites like tripadvisor. If you're looking for real spanish local dishes, don't even bother going there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sebastian P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good tapas at reasonable prices. Cute little terrace (Original) Muy buenas tapitaa a precio razobable. Linda terracita
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Roman Roaming A. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is ok. I had better both seafood platter and paella at other places.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Дмитрий �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Unreasonably expensive But tasty enough In the photo there are 7 shrimps (fried in garlic sauce 16 €) !!!!!!! (Original) Неоправданно дорого Но достаточно вкусно На фото 7 креветок (жареные в чесночным соусе 16€)!!!!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Thomas S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I took the lamb steak and I ate a bad meal (Original) j'ai pris l'entrecôte d'agneau et j'ai super mal mangé
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Veronica M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Decor and good food (Original) La decoración y la comida buena
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mariann S. 2 years ago on Google
    The food taste great and looks good too. The service is friendly and welcome. Had to go back again and again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 AnnMarie S. 2 years ago on Google
    Made a reservation and we were sat promptly! Great deal for the seafood platter - great for 2-4 people! We shared a bottle or rose and had a salad and dessert! They offered us a free shot of whisky! Really enjoyed ourselves! A nice hidden gem off the beaten path!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Laimonas N. 4 years ago on Google
    Beer is good. Food looking good, but taste is ok, but extremely bland.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Adam Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was okay, nothing special. Price was quite cheap, service was good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Torey M. 1 year ago on Google
    I wasn't there long enough, nor had any challenging dishes to give a proper review. Fast, good simple tapas (meaning I ordered just basic fried stuff), no issues. Didn't challenge them but other food looked good and other chatter I heard was positivr
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Thomas M. 1 year ago on Google
    What a pathetic establishment disgusting food and insane prices. It cost me 12 euro for a beer and ofcourse they did not tell us the price. Terrible tourist trap do not get scammed here. The owner should be ashamed.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Beverly J. 1 year ago on Google
    Good atmosphere in a nice area. Good tasty food. Great service, super friendly and attentive staff. I'll definitely go back and would recommend to others to visit this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charles F. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food, friendly staff, great prices and atmosphere. All around nice people. Highly recommend giving this place a try
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Mutahir A. 8 months ago on Google
    Quite over priced if you don't have a food offer. We had 50% off but still a little over priced, definitely catered more for tourists. Food wasn't bad just below average, portions were slightly below what we expected as well. Potatas braves seriously disappointed - potatoes tasted like they were reheated. The sauce was ok but nothing special. The octopus salad was small bits of squid with a lot of salad leaves. The prawn starter which was around €16 for 6 gritty and sandy prawns. Chicken wings tasted nice but looked like the chicken was starving as there was hardly any meat on them. Bread was just 4 slices already spread with aoili, would have been better to have had a bread basket with dip on the side. Positive was the staff were friendly and they brought out a little cake for my wife as it's her birthday tomorrow. Sangria was great but a little pricey I really wanted to give this more stars but I just couldn't. Located in between the side streets which is perfectly placed, potential is there. Food needs better execution.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 E F. 10 months ago on Google
    Beside the fact of not being authentic, the food here is disgusting. The chicken wings looked raw and different colors indicate they were going bad. Paella was just chicken shrimp and rice no flavor. If you want peas you have to request for it??? I'll let the pictures do all the talking. This food will make you sick!!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sherril D. 3 months ago on Google New
    This place is near our hotel. Our dinner was excellent. Hubby had spaghetti bolognese and I had chicken paella. Both were excellent. And get the garlic mushrooms. The sangria was pretty good too. Nice generous portions.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Burcu 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Tourist trap! Small portions at overpriced prices. Tasteless pasta, which resembles canteen food. Better avoid this restaurant! (Original) Touri-Falle! Kleine Portionen zu überteuerten Preisen. Geschmacksneutrale Pasta, welches Kantinenessen gleicht. Dieses Restaurant lieber meiden !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Juanca S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's amazing, reading the reviews, you don't know if it's Sukur, La Retama or Catalonia. Just as you read that his chef is working as if he has passed away. Some reviews comment on the program and not the place and its food. A little serious. I have not been and therefore I do not think, but I pray that only those who have criticized make criticism. Thank you. (Original) Es alucinante, leyendo las reseñas, ya no sabes si es Sukur, La Retama o Catalonia. Igual lees que su jefe de cocina está currando como que ha fallecido. Algunas reseñas comentan el programa y no el lugar y su comida. Un poco de seriedad. Yo no he ido y por ello no opino, pero ruego que solo hagan críticas los que han ido. Gracias.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bahadir Y. 5 years ago on Google
    The food is good and delicious. Friendly staff and the service time was normal. Interior design is simple but elegant.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Anna S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It's a trap, do not enter, never. I have no words to describe how tasteless was the food in here. It is a trap, never enter. I have no words to describe how tasteless the food was here. (Original) It's a trap, do not enter, never. I have no words to describe how tasteless was the food in here. Es una trampa, no entres jamás. No tengo palabras para describir lo insípida que era la comida aquí.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paweł S. 5 years ago on Google
    Lunch menu was ok, the price also. Could recommend.

  • 5/5 fernando pozo c. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 5/5 ELENA S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good staff, pleasant treatment and excellent food! I recommend booking through TripAdvisor to get a discount. (Original) Buen personal, trato agradable y comida excelente! Recomiendo reservar por TripAdvisor para tener descuento.

  • 4/5 Ángel S. 3 years ago on Google
    ¿Pero sigue vivo Martinez o no? me deja la intriga sinceramente, es buen chaval.

  • 5/5 Rubby 1. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The service is excellent the food is very good but what I like the most is the atmosphere (Original) El servicio es excelente la comida está muy buena pero lo que más me gusta es el ambiente que hay

  • 3/5 Rui C. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a tourist restorant

  • 5/5 Cosmeticon P. 5 years ago on Google
    Wonderful food and service.

  • 5/5 Eunji H. 1 year ago on Google
    Sorry for the bad pictures but the food tastes awesome. The price was also nice, they gave us free drinks so we could enjoy our dinner here very well. Black paella was really great.

  • 5/5 Adnan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Early morning I ended up here for brunch. Warm place and staff is so good with us! Price is quite cheap as normally. Recommend 👍🏻

  • 5/5 DIANA N. 5 months ago on Google
    The service was exceptional; the staff was attentive and knowledgeable, making excellent recommendations and ensuring that we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The ambiance was cozy, with a touch of Mediterranean charm in the décor and soft music that added to the overall experience. It’s a great spot for a romantic dinner, a family gathering, or a night out with friends. I was also impressed by the beverage selection, with a variety of drinks and cocktails that complemented the dishes beautifully. In conclusion, this is a Mediterranean culinary haven that deserves praise. If you’re a fan of Mediterranean cuisine or looking to explore these delectable flavors, this restaurant is a must-visit. I left with a full stomach, a contented heart, and a new favorite restaurant on my list. I can’t wait to return for another gastronomic adventure!

  • 5/5 Moka Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love (Original) Me encanta

  • 5/5 Piggy 10 months ago on Google
    This place was truly amazing! We stopped in for dinner and no other customers were there. So we had the place to ourselves. The staff were nice and let us be. We had great time laughing and enjoying the moment. We ordered the olive super fresh and tomato bread. Then we got seafood and chicken paella along with pasta pesto and carbonara. The pasta was creamy and paella was flavorful. They also gave us all a glass of champagne on the house. Overall very yummy do recommend!

  • 5/5 Heli T. 4 months ago on Google
    Best seafood paella I've had. Football in the background. Service was humble and lovely. 10/10 ⭐️

  • 5/5 Mudassar I. 9 months ago on Google
    I am sharing my personnel experience where I found hidden gem In Barcelona Spain. Tried Roquefort Pasta amazing taste no doubt one of the best place to visit. Food was tasty and staff is very professional and lively. Recommending for best food in town.

  • 5/5 George H. 5 months ago on Google
    Best paella I’ve ever had. It’s been almost two weeks and I’m still thinking about it.

  • 4/5 Burak �. 9 months ago on Google
    Like it. If you are two people and you order same paella, they bring same big plate for two without asking which is not nice. Sangria and garlic break was ok

  • 4/5 Chris van P. 3 months ago on Google New
    A bit of the beaten track, but a great find. Reasonable meal, good quantity, friendly service, even for those not speaking Spanish. The complementary bubbly after the meal went down quite nicely.

  • 5/5 Violeta C. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent food

  • 5/5 Zeeshan a. 3 months ago on Google New
    Halal food options best place in barcelona Best paella and tapas in my life home made tapps and disert very yummi home made disert i loe I go with my family in holiday Spain I go with him for diner resturent momo i order some tapps and paella is amazing my family and child enjoy to much , and service was very fast every thing exilnte i recommend this resturent again recommended

  • 1/5 do0fY 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Frozen pizza is sold for 9.50 euros as a real Italian pizza. Food is totally greasy and drowned in oil. Beer trip like in the football stadium. Absolute disaster of the store ? (Original) Tiefkühlpizza wird für 9,50 Euro als echte italienische Pizza verkauft.essen insgesamt total fettig und in Öl ertränkt. Bieroreise wie im Fußballstadion. Absolute Katastrophe der Laden ?

  • 3/5 Nabil C. 4 years ago on Google
    Ok i guess...

  • 5/5 jorge h gutierrez p. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good assortment (Original) Buen surtido

  • 4/5 ADRIANO MICHAEL B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food. A bit expensive. (Original) Boa comida. Um pouco caro.

  • 5/5 Camilla M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Spectacular .... I recommend ❤? (Original) Espetacular.... recomendo ❤?

  • 5/5 Devsa r. 3 years ago on Google
    Best value of your money and delicious food . Love you from Toronto.

  • 4/5 João Pedro Ruivo D. 4 years ago on Google
    They do not have tap water

  • 4/5 Evgeny N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Quite tasty You can book a table through the tripadvisor, then there will be a 50 percent discount on food (Original) Довольно вкусно Можно забронировать столик через трипадвизор, тогда будет 50 процентов скидки на еду

  • 3/5 FiFa L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I didn't like it much I will not repeat (Original) No me gustó mucho No repetiré

  • 2/5 Rewe F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Sorry but if the Martinez is there no thanks after what I mentioned the waitress who does not wash her hands after going to the bathroom just to see that character who spits the food ... better not to go. It is a focus of bacteria ... (Original) Lo siento pero si está el Martinez no gracias despues de lo que menciono la camarera que no se lava las manos despues de ir al baño solo con ver a ese personaje que escupe la comida... mejor no ir. Es un lugar foco de bacterias...

  • 5/5 celso de la fuente l. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Ke closing a day for rest is the least they can do (Original) Ke cierre un día por descanso es lo menos ke pueden hacer

  • 3/5 Leandro T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Bad attention, medium level food (Original) Mala atención, comida medio nivel

  • 3/5 Radosław R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not very tasty. (Original) Niezbyt smacznie.

  • 3/5 László M. 3 years ago on Google
    We had a vegetable paella and a salmon in wine sauce. Both unseasoned. Service was lacking any warmth and friendliness. The place was empty for a reason.

  • 5/5 Ellen M. 2 years ago on Google
    Had the paella menu which was such good value- a starter of 5 tapas and then a main of paella for only €15! Great service too, the staff were friendly and hardworking. Will definitely be returning:)

  • 1/5 Daniela G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I come from chicote an permanently closed mind (Original) Vengo de chicote an cerrado permanente mente

  • 5/5 Yiran R. 2 years ago on Google
    I randomly found this restaurant, it located on a small street. The Paella was super delicious! I was surprised. Better than the other high rated restaurant. The waiter there was also really friendly.

  • 5/5 valentina m. 2 years ago on Google
    Yesterday night I was in this wonderful restaurant. We took the menu of 15 euros with 5 tapas, paella and sangria and it was very very good. The quality of fish was amazing and the service and price SUPER. They were very kindly, above all the netherland owner. Paella super good. Tapas de marisco y papas brava very tasty and sangria very good.

  • 5/5 Razia 2 years ago on Google
    Chicken paella was to DIE FOR!! Me and my husband came back here twice during our short stay!! Owners were lovely and helpful too but the food was the best aspect of it all.

  • 1/5 Axel A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) pas recommandable? not recommended3? 不 推荐 ? (Original) pas recommandable? nicht zu empfehlen3? 不推荐?


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery

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