Barrica Tapas Bar Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "A real touch of Spanish cuisine. The tapas are fabulous, wine selection is excellent."
• "After two visits I can confirm that Barrica makes the best patatas bravas I've ever had - including in Spain."
• "Every plate of tapas was delicious and the depth of flavour was unreal."
• "The food was amazing where we started with around 5 small plates between 2, then ordered a few more - service and food was outstanding and came out very quick."
• "Omg this place insane! I felt like I was in Spain all over again! The gambas was soo fresh and velvety texture just the way you would have in Spain."
• "Food was absolutely amazing. Ordered 6 dishes to share between the two of us and then dessert to end."
• "The food was incredible, we ordered the ibérico ham, bread, the cheese board, the Squid with ink (which was tender and delicious!), the octopus (Amazing!), the truffled goat cheese beetroot croquetas (a must!), the duck toast, the cheese spinach, and churros for dessert."

Cons:

• "The scallop was hard to find hidden behind unflavored soggy what was supposed to breadcrumbs but tasted like packing peanuts."
• "The Chicken & Chorizo dishes we’re both overcooked, the aubergine & goats cheese croquettes were relatively flavourless."
• "The food has lost its soul. Not as good as it used to be."
• "The food tasted like it was warmed up and was not made freshly to order."
• "Worst Spanish food I've ever had. Overpriced, lukewarm and disappointing."
• "Food is not so great for Spanish standards, unfortunately. Dry patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo tasteless, croquetas empty and too fried, and absolutely bland and soulless pulpo."
• "Food was served in 5 minutes from the order, that's how much a dish needs to be heated up in a microwave."

Service

Pros:

• "The extensive wine list is also something to marvel, the waiter knew his wine and recommended accordingly to our tables taste and mood."
• "Great atmosphere and wonderful service - Marta & her team were an absolute delight."
• "Service is very good. The three ladies are very nice and make the restaurant."
• "The service was friendly and we were paid a lot of attention which was nice."
• "The staff were always with a smile and eager to serve."
• "Service was excellent throughout, and was given samples of wine so that we could pick a bottle suiting our taste."
• "The staff was fantastic, very friendly and knowledgeable."

Cons:

• "When I finally managed to get the waiters attention to ask for the bill it was thrown At me by the eternally rude staff."
• "Service wasn’t MS worthy, they forgot a dish we ordered and was never offered us water at the beginning of service."
• "The service was kind of rude at the end because, all of a sudden we received the bill and We were asked to leave because they needed to make room for more customers."
• "Absolutely appalling service and the food is not worth going back for."
• "Food was very good and plenty of vegetarian options. However I had an unpleasant experience with the waiter that was trying to be funny mocking my dietary choices (vg)."
• "Service was slow, waitress walked off before we finished our orders."
• "Food is super but the service is appalling."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "Very Spain-like experience, from the decoration, with most Spanish waiters (not students) to the food and wine."
• "Small and cozy tapas bar with incredible food and really good service."
• "The venue itself is interesting and lively."
• "This is Barcelona, lovingly transplanted to the heart of London."
• "Such a great evening out with my sisters and brother in law, super friendly service."
• "The atmosphere in the restaurant is wonderful. It is a proper delight and I highly recommend!"
• "The restaurant has the perfect atmosphere to spend an amazing Saturday night."

Cons:

• "The ambiance. It was too noisy to the point it was difficult to have a conversation."
• "As the air conditions was turned on, on the coldest day of the year the staff tried to move us again complaining that there wasn't enough room in the restraint - baring in mind - the restaurant was still empty."
• "We saw a cockroach crawling along the back of the bar where the coffee machine and drinks were, we were sat on the bar facing it."
• "The only comment I would make is on the ambiance. It was too noisy to the point it was difficult to have a conversation."
• "Most tables are high with bar stools, which do become uncomfortable after a while."
• "We were 10 mins away from completing our meal when the waitress came over to inform us the next table had arrived."
• "The place is crowded and bursting with energy."

Value

Pros:

• "The end bill was reasonably priced too."
• "Everything top notch and at a sensible price too."
• "Amazing balance quality-prize."
• "Not too expensive so perfect for an easy night out in a cozy environment."
• "Each dish more lovely than the last and quite reasonably priced."
• "The food was amazing and great value for money."
• "The cava is nice and well priced."

Cons:

• "Wine expensive I thought as it is not a luxury restaurant at all rather rustic I would say."
• "But bit on the pricy side, esp the carabineros."
• "They have some good wines on the menu, however seriously overpriced."
• "Wine is a little bit too expensive considering the house red, tagged £15, is average."
• "Too much money for what it's worth."
• "The prices are a little bit overpriced and the portions are really small."
• "Very expensive food. We chose cheap options. Tortilla wasn't cooked. Peppers and artichoke were tasteless."