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El Casal Café Bar - Tapas, Vinos y Ostras

Restaurant Bar Breakfast restaurant French restaurant Tapas bar Oyster bar restaurant

One of the Top rated French restaurants in Barcelona


Address

Pl. de Víctor Balaguer, 5, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Website

www.elcasalcafe.es

Contact

+34 932 68 40 04

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.3K reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (25) delicious (22) oysters (21) service (17) nice (15) great (15) friendly (14) staff (14) Great (14) recommend (12)
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  • 5/5 david c. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent restaurant. Very reasonable prices and the waiter was very friendly and helpful, especially for me as I was there on my own. The food - especially the patatas bravas - was brilliant. I could not have asked for anything more, I have not written a google review before but felt compelled to do so after the service here. If it was not my last night in Barcelona then I would go again.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kay N. 2 years ago on Google
    They have delicious award-winning oysters from Normandy, shipped in every week from their farm. Their tapas are also creative and another level, the staff very passionate, cool, and friendly. I love food, I think it brings peace and joy to this world, and so does this restaurant!! I recommend this place from my heart!!! ❤️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mencey Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Normandy oysters at a rational price (Original) Ostras de Normandias a precio racional
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Skylar W. 4 months ago on Google
    Absolutely outstanding restaurant! They were very nice and helpful, and the food was absolutely incredible for an unbeatable price. This was our favorite restaurant by far - out of many(!) - during our week visit! Everything was very affordable, except for the oysters. But - the oysters were worth every penny and I’ve never had such good oysters in my life! We splurged and a dozen of the Ostra Spéciale Demoiselles D’Agon recommended by staff. They were absolutely**** phenomenal. Likewise, the sardines were absolutely perfect and so delicious! And the sangria was the best we had during our week in Spain! I can’t adequately describe how outstandingly delicious the oysters and sardines were. Absolutely incredible!!! If I could give 10 out of 5 stars I would for these dishes! The other dishes were extremely good, but these were absolutely incredible. El Casal is incredible! Highly recommend for a laid back delicious dinner!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Courtis W. 4 years ago on Google
    Top bistro bar. Very tasty breakfast and freshly made coffee. The rustic style inside the bistro is awesome. If you're looking for a good meal at fair prices go there!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pawel N. 2 years ago on Google
    I was there already several times. One of my best places in Barcelona to go out and have something to eat. It never disappoints 😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Travel I. 1 year ago on Google
    Wow wow wow. our first spot and must I stay they left an impression. Food & Service was phenomenal. Here are some photos stop by and experience this these meals, Chef Lauren is amazing and knows what he’s doing. Fantastic experience I am over the moon and so is my husband.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Federico V. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely tapas bar in a very nice corner. We had several options and a sangria. We were a bit on a rush so couldn’t stay long so we will have to return!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Clive 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing! Having dinner with my wife here now. Great staff, brilliant chef, the food was to die for. My wife is making me leave because I will order everything on the menu. Great vibe as well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Cesar M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Fair and necessary, cozy, friendly and rich food, (Original) Justo y necesario, acogedor, amable y rica comida,
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arma Z. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a small place with great foods They were friendly It seems that would be better if you reserve
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alfons Rodriguez M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A good bar with one of the most rude waiters I found in Barcelona. (Original) Un buen bar con uno de los camareros más maleducados que me encontré en Barcelona.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daan V. 1 year ago on Google
    Great little place on a quiet square. Awesome staff dedicated to what they do. The food is unique, tapas and combinations that are out of the standard menu’s. From everything delicious that we ate, only the Kabi could be left out. Fro Mathis the taste was not too special.

  • 5/5 Mike B. 1 year ago on Google
    3 weeks of incredible eating all over Spain during our honeymoon, and this place with one of the smallest restaurant kitchens I've seen delivered the best meal my wife and I had the entire time we were there.

  • 5/5 Carlo M. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent food and service. Dishes were delicious and fresh. If you like fruit you MUST try melon ceviche. Patatas bravas eran deliciosas. Mussels were oh so good. Make reservations to get an outdoor table, but inside was just as good.

  • 5/5 Ruth L. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Tapas we ever had! Especially the makarel rillets and the artishokes are amazing!! But everything on the card is simply gorgeous. The prices are decent !! Especially for the great quality of the dishes .The chef is great and the stuff authentically friendly and very helpful. We will come back and highly recommend this place!

  • 5/5 Nicolas Le C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great little restaurant run by Norman people. (Original) Super petit resto tenu par des normands.

  • 5/5 jiayun D. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderful person and foods. But I really can eat two big course if the boss don’t suggest me two meat course are too much for me. I have to say , not at all.

  • 5/5 Catalina S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Amazing food at a very good price. Without a letter, food prepared in the day and better go soon as it ends. I treat great! Without a doubt, to repeat (Original) Comida increíble a un precio muy bueno. Sin carta, comida preparada en el día y mejor ir pronto ya que se acaba. Trato genial! Sin lugar a duda, para repetir

  • 5/5 Eduardo Chueca A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great bar that already existed when I was a brat, I'm 53 years old and continues to serve local people and mostly workers, it's behind Via Layetana. In the neighborhood I have never heard anything bad about this bar and that really is very rare, really very, very rare. I recommend it both in summer on its terraces and throughout the year. (Original) Estupendo bar que ya existía cuando yo era un mocoso, tengo 53 años y continúa sirviendo a gentes del barrio y trabajadores mayormente, está detrás de Via Layetana. En el barrio nunca he oído nada malo de éste bar y eso en verdad es muy raro, en verdad muy pero muy raro. Lo recomiendo tanto en verano en sus terrazas como en todo el año.

  • 4/5 fernando aguado p. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Different food for good, extreme kindness, contained prices (Original) Comida distinta para bien, amabilidad extrema, precios contenidos

  • 5/5 Arthur D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Food, wine, service, smiles, everything perfect! (Original) Comida, vinos, servicio, sonrisas, todo perfectisimo !

  • 5/5 Tessah J. 4 years ago on Google
    Warm staff, delicious food, great vibes

  • 5/5 camille p. 4 years ago on Google
    delicious oysters, great wine, cool staff, quiet terrace= place not to be missed :)

  • 5/5 Valerie M. 9 months ago on Google
    We loved our dinner/tapas! We started with oysters! The food was amazing! The servers work together and make a fun atmosphere! Eat in or outside! The owner and a few others brought over liqueur and shared a couple of toasts with us! What a treat it was!

  • 5/5 Henry Q. 2 years ago on Google
    Instant favorite. Next time we come back to Barcelona we will come back. Great service and amazing food. The olive in my vermuth was the best I've had on this Spain trip.

  • 4/5 Eiko T. 1 year ago on Google
    French style tapas is something new to me and it was located in a nice quiet square. Perfect spot to sit and relax and pick tapas with some drinks! Oysters were delicious!

  • 5/5 Andrew B. 11 months ago on Google
    Had an amazing meal here! Food was incredibly tasty and hearty, as well as at a good price point. Highly highly recommend this unassuming little restaurant.

  • 5/5 Tamar A. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good place for French dining and spending positive time. Staff is always welcoming, food is always delicious.

  • 5/5 John A. 11 months ago on Google
    Our favourite evening dining experience in Barcelona. We sat outside in the large but quiet square. Tasty food, super friendly staff. A gem

  • 5/5 Philippe 11 months ago on Google
    Really good food, location and service. I would recommend the oysters and mussels!

  • 5/5 Michele L. 6 months ago on Google
    This oyster 🦪 bar is the only one in BCN I would frequent due to the quality of their natural!!! oysters, no frills, fresh/delicious. It’s casual with minimal decor but the oysters are shucked within eye sight. Attentive service and very accommodating and a great accompanying wine list.

  • 5/5 Harriet C. 10 months ago on Google
    Went in for food and drinks, friendly service. Chef was very charismatic giving recommendations when our dish was sold out. Beautiful interior, overall amazing restaurant. Delicious, casual not trying too hard, quality meal. Perfect if you love good food and nice drinks.

  • 5/5 Cindy R. 8 months ago on Google
    Perfect amazing incredible delectable best patatas brava I have ever had. I love this spot, go there now, get the potatoes and other tapas they are all great, boom- happiness.

  • 5/5 Nicholas C. 6 months ago on Google
    Great food and service. I got the oysters, potato bravas and the smoked sea bream which was delicious!

  • 5/5 Bao-My N. 7 months ago on Google
    Never was the biggest fan of oysters (I know) but this changed for the better here. Super sweet staff, great and fast service and the recommendations were well-explained, food was delicious. Overall very attentive place, food servings looked amazing and a quiet gem in the mids of an hectic area. Frequented by a good mix of tourists and locals alike. Highly recommended. Will come back again, gracias et à bientôt!

  • 2/5 W N. 9 months ago on Google
    We came because their tapas look nice from the search but were disappointed to be told the kitchen was closed at 6pm!! Their oysters are nice particularly in presentation but we didn’t like the idea that we were forced to order it when there is no other option. It’s also expensive, the cheapest ones are 2.75-3€ per unit. Now we have tourists everyday, so it doesn’t make sense that their kitchen seemed to be working but they said otherwise. But the servers are friendly and speak English

  • 5/5 James W. 9 months ago on Google
    If your in Barcelona vist this hidden little gem. Brilliant food even better with the prices. Should cost so much more than it does. Went twice in one weekend

  • 4/5 Rick D. 4 months ago on Google
    Very nice local tapas place. The patatas bravas and mussels and pork ribs were my favorite. We sat outside, which was very spacious in an open plaza, but did not smell that great. I believe the local residents walk their dogs around this area.

  • 5/5 N S. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the few authentic places left in the Born. The owner has really managed to bring some alma to the neighbourhood. And they also have Moritz beer!! Keep up the good work. We love it !

  • 5/5 Nick van A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food. We paid 78 euros for two bottles of great wine, 12 oysters, a peanut chicken salad and nachos

  • 5/5 Juana K. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic little place, away from the main street, tucked away in a lovely plaza. Great service and fantastic food! A must!

  • 5/5 Maciej S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great lunch offer! Delicious food at a great price. (Original) Super oferta lunchowa! Pyszne jedzenie w super cenie.

  • 5/5 EVAuto 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pleasant french street food (Original) Приятный французский стрит-фуд

  • 5/5 Albert C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent! One of the best places in Barcelona. And what a terrace! (Original) Excelente! Uno de los mejores sitios de Barcelona. Y que terraza!

  • 5/5 Carlos Muñoz J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is delicious, they take great care of you and they have a homemade coulant that freaks you out, what more could you ask for? Widely recommended. (Original) Se come rico, te atienden de maravilla y tienen un coulant casero que flipas, ¿qué más se puede pedir? Ampliamente recomendable.

  • 5/5 J B. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious food! Amazing staff! The oysters are super fresh! I highly recommend

  • 5/5 luana del m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The food is super delicious and the managers are all very friendly. The prices are very good regarding the good quality of the food. Everything is delicious even desserts and coffee (Italian). I have to come back soon! (Original) La comida està super rica y los gestores todos muy amables. Los precios son muy buenos con respecto a la buena calidad de la comida. Todo está rico hasta los postres y el café (italiano). Tengo que volver pronto!

  • 5/5 MARINE G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A must un barcelona (Original) A must un barcelona

  • 1/5 Maribel M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Charming place and horrible food. Tiny mussels with a creamy sauce and false nachos made with fried potatoes and not corn tortilla chips. They don't even mention it in the letter. At the next table they ordered oysters. They were so tiny that they were a real joke. I was embarrassed to give them feedback. Never more. (Original) Lugar con encanto y comida horrible. Mejillones pequeńísimos con salsa de nata aguada y falsos nachos que hacen con patata frita y no con totopos de maíz. Ni siquiera lo avisan en la carta. En la mesa de al lado pidieron ostras. Eran tan diminutas que eran una auténtica broma. Me dio hasta verguenza darles feedback. Nunca más.

  • 5/5 Anna B. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice and cosy place for menu del dia. I bet nice as well for drinks!

  • 5/5 Anna I. 6 years ago on Google
    Wonderful spot! Lunches are delicious and home-made. A place worth visiting

  • 5/5 Jeffrey 4 years ago on Google
    Great service! Super friendly staff. We ordered hot chocolate, chocolate croissant, cappuccino, and a chorizo omelette. Everything was delicious and pretty affordable. The chorizo omelette was delicious. Not really spicy but a bit of Tabasco sauce really kicks it up. I wish I had found this place sooner. It looks like it really livens you at night.

  • 5/5 Doris L. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious breakfast, nice coffee and friendly service.

  • 5/5 Agnieszka K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great tapas with a twist. If you fancy food that make you feel heavenly - you should definitely visit this place. Staff is extremely helpful, with a great sense of humor, prices are reasonable, just a hint - wermut is not like anywhere else.

  • 5/5 Boryana T. 4 years ago on Google
    Cosy atmosphere, good oysters. Mainly locals.

  • 5/5 Jane S. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, great price for menu is the day 12.5 euro, it contains starter, main dish, wine/beer, coffee or dessert.

  • 5/5 Joe J. 5 years ago on Google
    One of Barcelona's best kept culinary secrets. My girlfriend and I regularly come to El Casal for the lunch menu as the dishes change daily and are very varied. The service, food preparation, presentation and cooking is all excellent. Come early as they only cook limited quantities of each dish so they sell out quick.

  • 5/5 Sergei K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place for breakfast! (Original) Чудове місце для сніданку!

  • 5/5 Helena M. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good and friendly staff, we were in a family of 4 and were received really well. The menu had a very nice variety of dishes, we went in for the breakfast and were pleased with the combo's and varieties. The food was also very nice and we were having a friendly chat with the staff by the end of the meal. Will definetly recommend it.

  • 5/5 rachel p. 4 years ago on Google
    Super food, very relaxed. Loved it!

  • 5/5 ewa d. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super service. Delicious food. Homely atmosphere. I would recommend :) (Original) Super obsługa. Smaczne jedzenie. Swojska atmosfera. Polecam:)

  • 5/5 Fabio G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very rich dishes, good atmosphere and prices for everyone (Original) Platos muy ricos, buen ambiente y precios para todos

  • 5/5 Nazar L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For 12 euros you will enjoy a delicious meal and be satisfied. There are comprehensive lunches for 11 euros, which comes first and second of your choice + drink too of your choice, cool staff and generally nice and cool cafe, which is located on a typical Spanish street. (Original) За 12євро ви дуже смачно поїсте та залишитеся задоволеним. Є комплексні обіди за 11 євро у який входить перше і друге на ваш вибір + напій теж на ваш вибір, крутий персонал і взагалі приємна та крута кафешка, яка знаходиться на типовій іспанській вулиці.

  • 5/5 A m. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great. It has oysters of various types. We ordered bravas with cheek, try beets, mussels, and chicken and some oysters. Very good everything. Recommended. (Original) Genial. Tiene ostras de varios tipos. Pedimos bravas con carrillera, tratar de remolacha, mejillones, y pollo y unas ostras. Muy bueno todo. Recomendado.

  • 4/5 Francesc C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good food (Original) Bon menjar

  • 5/5 Jl H. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Had wonderful breakfast. Fresh and prepared with care. You can taste it. Cozy ambiance and friendly service. Price quality fine. Tomorrow we come here for breakfast again :) (Original) Heerlijk ontbijt gehad. Vers en met aandacht klaar gemaakt. Dat proef je. Gezellige ambiance en vriendelijke bediening. Prijs kwaliteit prima. Morgen komen we hier weer ontbijten :)

  • 4/5 Antonio C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Casual French food not very expensive. (Original) Comida francesa informal no muy cara.

  • 5/5 Juan L. 4 years ago on Google
    The stuff was very kind and even though they didn't have a vegan option on the menu, they specially designed one for me and it was delicious. And good price too. I woild for sure recommend this place. Merci beaucoup :)

  • 5/5 Argyris 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly little cafe with amazing coffee and breakfast. Totally give it a try!

  • 5/5 Théo D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Perfect service. Very good daily menu, at a very reasonable price. The atmosphere was also very good! (Original) Service parfait. Menu du jour très bon, à un prix très raisonnable. L'ambiance était aussi très bonne !

  • 5/5 Karol M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very tasty restaurant. Original appearance. The service is very nice and helpful. A combination of Spanish and Normandy cuisine. I had oyster for the first time and it was tasty. Interesting dishes, sometimes fusion. We recommend ... pies, but it is more like a Polish dish: "jelly", very tasty. You will also find here elements of Asian cuisine. Patataj bravas also very good. And sangria made on Cavie. I recommend this place to everyone who wants to try Spain. (Original) Bardzo smaczna restauracja. Wygląd oryginalny. Obsługa jest bardzo miła i pomocna. Połączenie kuchni hiszpańskiej i normandzkiej. Pierwszy raz jadłem ostrygę i była smaczna. Ciekawe Dania, czasem fusion. Polecamy... pasztety, ale to bardziej jest jak polskie danie: „galareta”, bardzo smaczne. Znajdziecie tu też elementy kuchni azjatyckiej. Patataj bravas też bardzo dobre. No i sangria robiona na Cavie. Polecam to miejsce wszystkim, którzy chcą popróbować Hiszpanii.

  • 5/5 MrSevorane 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very pleasant place with delicious food. For the first time in my life I dared to eat oysters and I do not regret it - fresh, tasty, absolutely not slipped. Patatas bravas in my opinion the best in the city - a dish maybe simple but very tasty and homemade. Norman pates (including duck) fresh and tasty, nicely served. Wege beet tartare was a surprise - of course, a positive one. The owners are very in touch, happy to talk about dishes and know how to advise. Very nice atmosphere, you definitely should come here while in Barcelona. (Original) Bardzo przyjemne miejsce z pysznym jedzeniem. Pierwszy raz w życiu odważyłem się zjeść ostrygę i nie żałuję - świeża, smaczna, absolutnie nie obślizgła. Patatas bravas według mnie najlepsze w mieście - danie może i proste, ale bardzo smaczne i domowe. Normandzkie pasztety (m. in. z kaczki) świeże i smaczne, ładnie podane. Wege tatar z buraka był zaskoczeniem - oczywiście pozytywnym. Właściciele są bardzo kontaktowi, chętnie opowiadają o daniach i umieją doradzić. Bardzo miła atmosfera, zdecydowanie należy tu zawitać będąc w Barcelonie.

  • 5/5 Juvencio S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is a very spectacular site (Original) Es un sitio muy espectacular

  • 5/5 Alejandro Guerrero C. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good place to eat and have a good time ... Las conchas the best (Original) Buen lugar para comer y estar un buen rato... Las conchas lo mejor


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Salad bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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