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Servitörerna måste vara mer uppmärksamma på kunderna efter att ha suttit. Väntade flera gånger på drycker, aptitretare och mat. Medan de gjorde erbjuder gratis drycker; vår erfarenhet var i slutändan otillfredsställande.

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Allt om denna restaurang är fantastiskt. Mycket autentisk om du letar efter en plats där lokala ppl äta i. Personalen är mycket vänlig och hjälpsam. Maten är så god 👌

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Kom på rekommendation av en av våra lokala guider och vi blev inte besvikna. Okomplicerad men välsmakande mat som kom i tillräckliga portioner i en livlig atmosfär. Servicen var utmärkt. Vi njöt av vår kväll här.

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Ett besök här rekommenderades av personalen i receptionen på vårt hotell. En riktigt härlig buzzy tapas plus mer restaurang. Servicen är stor, sådan härlig vänlig personal, och maten är bara lysande. Och inte dyrt, så vad är inte att gilla? ! 
Rekommenderas!

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Mycket bra mat, vin och service. Fantastisk atmosfär i restaurangen. Alla verkade mycket nöjda med sin måltid. Biffen var exceptionell liksom tapas vi hade till förrätt.

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Vi är från Frankrike och det var riktigt bra! Personalen var mycket välkomnande och servicen var snabb och effektiv ! Jag skulle definitivt rekommendera det. 
Gracias Matias!

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Det här stället är fantastiskt. Våra servitörer Matthia och Christos serverade inte bara bra mat, visade också oss hur man äter dem ordentligt på katalanskt sätt. Vår höjdpunkt var ”egengjort tomatbröd”, där man gnider vitlök och tomat på ett brödrost. 
Åk dit och ha trevligt. Perfekt ställe!

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Bästa tapas restaurang vi besökte två gånger under vår 4 nätters vistelse i Barcelona. 
Menyn och maten var utmärkt och till ett mycket bra pris. Vi fick ett mycket varmt välkomnande som walk ins på en måndag kväll - men boka som på torsdag vi verkligen behövde. Stor atmosfär och i en mycket gammal byggnad. Personalen är briljanta och mycket fokuserade på kundupplevelsen vilket de uppnår till en mycket hög standard. 
Alla våra tapasrätter var utmärkta och exakt som beskrivs och varmt till bordet. 
De är mycket kunnig personal och kan hjälpa till med alla menyval. 
Kan inte klandra tomatbröd, bläckfisk, oxsvans och lamm. Säsongssallad och vitlöksräkor, bläckfisk också utmärkt. Bästa Tiramisu utanför Italien! 
På vår återkomst kväll blev vi ihågkomna som fick oss att känna sig speciella. Chefen är mycket bra på sitt arbete. 
Vi måste säga ett speciellt rop till vår fantastiska servitris, vars eget namn vi inte vet - men hade ett par inside skämt ... ... Tack Alien/Smooth operatör/snabba Gonzales - du gjorde vår kväll!

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Maten var fantastisk och personalen fantastisk. De tog sig tid att ta hand om oss amerikaner på vår första natt i Barcelona. Jag skulle kunna äta Oxtail i rött vin resten av mitt liv.

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Bara ett stenkast från Triumfbågen tillbringade vi vår sista natt i Barcelona på denna perfekta restaurang. Fantastisk mat, den mest gästvänliga personal du kan önska och stort värde. Så värt ett besök, de har några av de bästa tapas i Barcelona. Vi kommer att vara tillbaka vårt nästa besök.

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Vi hade ursprungligen ett bord på Elsa y Fred, som vi besökte långt innan pandemin. Sedan som en argentinsk restaurang - vi ville ha kött den kvällen. Nu visade det sig att de togs över av en restauranggrupp, och Elsa y Fred hade bytt till lunch + plats. Förmodligen bra. Bra service, så de faktiskt gick oss till Casa Rafols i närheten. Vilken stor överraskning, de hade köttet, smakade gott tillsammans med bra vin. Service utmärkt, och atmosfär, vi älskade det.

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Missa inte den här. Precis när du tror att Tapa smakar likadant, träffar du den här lilla fläcken, och dina smaklökar exploderar! Bra service, levande piano och en "bra restaurang historia" gör detta till en minnesvärd upplevelse. Bravo Casa Rafols!

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Mycket bra service, underhöll oss Tapas nybörjare. Maten var utmärkt och mycket prisvärd, rekommenderas definitivt.

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Andra gången här och det gjorde ingen besviken. 
Maten var bra, servicen utmärkt och alla prissatta perfekt. Restaurangen har en fin inredning och när den är full har den en energi! Allas huvudrätter var njutbara, jag tyckte att min Entrecôte-biff var en av de bästa jag ätit. Drinkar efteråt stängde en mycket trevlig kväll.

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Detta är en stor liten restaurang. Tapasen var riktigt bra och servicen i baren var perfekt. Jacko gjorde bra vinrekommendationer. Definitivt värt att kolla in om du är i området.

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La comida y el servicio estuvieron excelentes....
También nos gustó mucho el ambiente del lugar...
Una de nuestras mejores experiencias gastronómicas en Barcelona...

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Whatever you do, EAT HERE. We walked in and the server was super friendly and tried to accomodate us without reservations. The restaurant is so pretty and lively. Just minutes from Arco de Triunfo so you can do both!  The sangria was amazing and the food was devine. I got the burger and it was cooked to perfection.  It was juicy and delicious.  I can't remember what my friend had but it was also delicious.  The coolest part? There's a secret speak easy!!! Ask the waitress about it and you'll get a key to get in.
The speakeasy has an amazing ambiance and the drinks were delicious. There was a violinist playing too. Just amazing. Don't miss out.

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First time to Casa Rafols and am impressed.  Casa Rafols is a trendy restaurant that offers so many tapas and sangria options. It's conveniently located next to the train station Estacion del Nord. 

A few dishes recommended included: pasta risotto with black truffle, grilled beef on hot iron and apple pie with creme.

We found out tapas restaurants don't regularly have mixed greens salad. They have potato salad, but we don't quite like how it's prepared.

Regardless, it's a fun place to check out. I'd recommend going to cas Rafols!

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Reminds me of a cute diner - the decor is ok, but the tables are small. Service is consistent. Note that the bathroom is downstairs and is another instance of a bathroom where both the male and female stalls are right next to each other and it's almost a semi-shared space. 

A few dishes to note - 1) the bread is a build-your-own tomato bread. You have to peel and cut the garlic yourself and smash your own tomatoes onto the bread. It was kind of an odd experience - the only other time I make my own food at a restaurant is when I'm at a Korean BBQ. 2) the octopus was good but slightly chewy and over cooked. 3) they cannot give you tiramisu to go, as it's made in a container, which I don't understand why it cannot be scooped out.

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We arrived in Barcelona and hit up this restaurant. Food was great and they were patient enough to show us how to prep fotata,,, think that's how it's spelled. Also the place was airy and open and not crazy loud. Good spot.

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Swanky spot just past the arch. Speak easy vibes and some tasty dishes. Bathrooms are downstairs where it looks like there is or was a night club area as well. Outdoor seating as well as indoor with ac - most severs speak some English and they have English menu as well.

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The food was good. My Fiancé had the Broccoli salad and we ordered the olives for starter. We had the Papas Braves. They were very good. I had the Homemade Sardines with peppers on bread. That was good and had the pizza margarite. It was good. Nothing spectacular but everything was good. The service was average. Not very attentive.

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Barcelona has so many delicious restaurants.  Casa Rafols is one not to be missed.  The ambience is amazing.  The service will wow you,  and the food will make you come back for more. We ordered their prefix which came in two dishes, the seafood prawns and beef stew. Both were just excellent and flavorful.  Their house beer was also excellent.  For dessert,  we tried their homemade Spanish tiramisu.  It was decadent.  We will definitely be back.

Cheers!

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Our hotel concierge booked this restaurant for us. With little expectation, it turned out to be one of the best evening that we had in Spain. You won't go wrong with anything in the menu. Most importantly, Vicky, the young lady who took care us made it such an amazing experience. She was encouraging my 13-years old to practice his Spanish, which was absolutely so much fun for him and all of us. Will definitely recommend this restaurant and Vicky if you look for a upmarket tapas place in a cool house!

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Like many others, we came here after Casa Lolea was booked up. We were seated right away and given menus. All throughout the night, our server was super attentive and friendly. 

We started with a bottle of the rose sangria - yummy but very light in alcohol. We ordered the croquettes, the octopus, patatas bravas and the monkfish special. The octopus probably stood out the most, as the meat was super tender and the pumpkin purée was delicious. Unfortunately, our croquettes were cold in the middle so we did have to send them back. The other dishes were decent but nothing extraordinary. 

For dessert, we ordered the cheesecake and the apple dessert. The cheesecake was okay but i really liked the apple one. It had fresh apple with a crisp crust on the bottom, and some ice cream. 

Overall a decent place but nothing to brag about.

Casa Rafols: Best Tapas & Catalan Cuisine near Arc de Triomf, Barcelona

Discover the vibrant flavors of Casa Rafols in Barcelona.

Nestled in the heart of Barcelona at Ronda de Sant Pere 74, Casa Rafols offers an authentic taste of Spanish cuisine with a unique Catalan twist. This trendy restaurant is celebrated for its lively ambiance, exceptional service, and an extensive menu that caters to all palates, making it an ideal spot for food lovers and cultural explorers alike.

Homemade Spanish Tiramisu, a decadent finish to your meal

Tapas options like crispy calamari and patatas bravas, perfect for sharing

Seafood starters like octopus with pumpkin purée, showcasing fresh Catalan ingredients

Catalan beef stew and seafood prawns, highlighting local flavors

Signature dishes like grilled beef on a hot iron and traditional tapas

Local specialties like ox tail in red wine and innovative pasta risotto

Homemade Spanish Tiramisu, a rich and flavorful finale

Traditional Catalan desserts and seasonal sweets

A selection of local wines and Catalan cavas

Refreshing homemade sangria and classic Spanish sherry

Innovative cocktails and mocktails crafted with local ingredients

Seasonal tasting menu featuring local and seasonal ingredients

Discover Casa Rafols in Barcelona for an unforgettable culinary experience. Savor authentic flavors in a vibrant setting—book your table now and indulge!

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