Barcelona Restaurant and Bar
Columbus, OH 43206-2323
Phone: (614) 443-3699
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Jaeger Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Date Spot 2006, Outdoor Dining 2006, Date Spot 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30-10pm, Fri 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-11pm, Sat 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Barcelona Restaurant and Bar – by Tracy Zollinger Turner
The Scene
Once home to polkas as the long-time German Village bier stube, Diebel's, Barcelona remarkably transformed the building into a dramatic, elegant dining space. With its grandiose mirrors, swooping curtains, and dim lights, the decor alone is likely to make diners feel under-dressed if they arrive in work clothes.
The Food
You could simply eat the tapas offerings here and have a terrific meal: The seared rare tuna served over soba noodles is unbeatable, and the grilled vegetable salad with bell peppers, asparagus and eggplant is tasty and filling. That's not to say that the entrees aren't worth trying. The grilled ribeye with roasted shallot mashed potatoes, olives, capers and fennel is rich and perfectly cooked. Want to go native? The Grilled Ohio Rainbow Trout with caramelized onion stuffing and balsamic glaze is tasty enough to make you reconsider the virtues of freshwater fish.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitWith its small wrought-iron street lamps, twinkle lights and a plethora of vines and flowers, Barcelona's patio is one of the most romantic in the city.
What to DrinkWhile the wine list is just extensive enough to please most wine snobs, there are also a few specialty drinks worth a try, including a chocolate mint martini.
Know Before You GoLive music and a DJ often spice things up later in the evening; call ahead for details.
User Reviews for Barcelona Restaurant and Bar
04/30/2006 Posted by flutegirl09
I had dinner at Barcelona tonight with friends. We had a party of 6 and we had a feast. We had wine, amazing appetizers. Incredible hummos, amazing calamari, beautiful trout and outrageous desserts. The atmosphere was incredible and we were so thrilled to hear the live music. This is a true Columbus legend!!!
Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Beautiful
Cons: Parking
03/11/2006 Posted by spiders
We have been here twice and both times were very enjoyable. Our first trip was on New Years. We were seated at our reservation time and our request to be moved further away from the band was promptly granted. Our server was knowledgeable and seemed to have plenty of time for us, even though the place was packed. As pescatarians, we found plenty on the menu to enjoy. Our second trip was even better on a quiet Tuesday night. We tend to despise the waitstaff that snatch away your plate as soon as you set your fork down, so we appreciated the relaxed atmosphere and time to enjoy ourselves. I recommend the seafood paella and chocolate pudding cake dessert, but the romaine salad is nothing special. My only true complaint is that the hostesses are a bit snobby.
Pros: veg-friendly, atmosphere, good service
Cons: snobby hostess
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