Enoteca

First off I must say that the service was the best. It doesn’t get any better. They do everything for you, only thing you do is left your fork.
Food wise is another story. It was good, but didn’t meet the expectations that we had expected. Then we add price to it and then we would have to say that it wasn’t worth it. Their menu is alway changing, but the staple is the octopus rice dish. Again put price of $ 49 dollars aside, it wasn’t delicious. The ham that is sliced in the eating area was very unique, using a hand machine to slice was different from others using a knife to hand cut. Hard to justify $ 32 for it. Again, we had better.
The resurant is small and one of the most beautiful that we’ve been to in Spain, but wouldn’t recommend. «Moments» at the Mandarin Oriental was better food wise, but not service.

One of the best tasting menus we have ever had top to bottom. Great wine list. The knowledgeable and friendly staff was exceptional. The space is beautiful. The two Michelin stars are well deserved. I have and will continue to recommend Enoteca to anyone I know travelling to Barcelona.

Really nice restaurant. The food is sophisticated and techniques are complicated. It really comes through in the flavor and texture. The tasting menu has enough to make a hardy meal but each dish really brings different set of sensation. In my opinion, the 2 Michelin star is well deserved.
We were there for my wife’s birthday and the staff was more than friendly. They really anticipated every our needs and helped us pair an exceptional wine for the meal.

We have tried the Tasting menu on Sept 8, 2015, and it was absolutely amazing.
The tapas starter followed with several courses, 10 courses in total, it delighted both my palate and the eyes.
We arrived at a time avoiding the crowd, we have the best seats with Barcelona beach as the backdrop. The servers, total 6 people in and out serving us are both young and nice also full of passion. The explained to us over every courses with details and explanation.
The price of the tasting menu is reasonably above average but this is truly a worth-​to-​try.
Thank you!

We hesitated reviewing Enoteca because we were conflicted. First, let me say the service was absolutely top notch. Even though it’s not officially connected with the Hotels Arts (where it’s located, and where we’re staying), the service in both is beyond exceptional. And if you’ve not dined at some of the world-​class molecular gastronomy restaurants, this would be a good place for you to try. Certainly it will be memorable in terms of the variations in food and the silly good service.
But here’s the thing: the food was interesting, had many creative twists, but there was almost nothing that left us with that «OMFG that was heaven on tines» feeling. And honestly, if you’re paying 175 euros per person (the tasting menu excluding wine pairing) and dining in a two-​star, it’s what you expect. I can identify 5 – 10 times of those moments from Alinea, Eleven Madison Park, French Laundry, Meadowood and a few other almost life-​changing meals we’ve had the pleasure of enjoying.
I will add here that I’m more of a traditionalist, as another well-​known molecular gastronomy restaurant, WD-​50, left both my wife and me cold. Most memorable from the Enoteca meal was the ginger on ginger and the lamb, the former for its creativity and the latter because it was prepared simply but just gorgeously.
Please don’t get me wrong. I’m not a snob, and it’s not like it wasn’t a very nice meal (and again, impeccable service) because it was. Sure, the sommelier was haughty and distant but I think that’s a requirement of the job. Our server (Maud) handled the flow of the evening perfectly.
Three stars is a harsh grade and I’d add a half star if they’d allow it, but we walked away hoping for a much more memorable experience… and no one is sorrier than I am!

To mention their Michelin status and wonderful food would be the easy way out. The manager and staff are amazing and go out of their way to make sure your entire experience at this restaurant is memorable.
I contacted the restaurant a few weeks prior and told them I’d like to propose to my girlfriend there. They shot an email back saying they can take me to their garden after the meal to do it. I was delighted. However, when I arrived, they had ended up preparing something so much more intricate.
Of course, the food was absolutely amazing with each bite containing layers and layers of different flavors and sensations. The staff was patient to explain every dish and answer all our questions. We loved every bite.
After the meal, the manager offered us a walk up to their rooftop. Once we got there, we were left alone to ourselves with a hammock surrounded by lit candles, champagne, and flowers. My girlfriend was amazed at the set up, and even more amazed when I proposed. It was perfect.
Enoteca went above and beyond for us. The fact that they changed plans from a garden walk to a candle-​lit rooftop experience shows that there is an intricate thought-​process that went on to where they strive to create the best possible experience for their customers. I really felt that they cared every step of the way, from the taste of the food to the atmosphere and experience.
I hope to visit Barcelona again and return to this restaurant. thanks again enoteca!

So I am really surprised that no one has reviewed this place. It has a michelin star and has a great wine list and fantastic chef. Chef Olly was very accommodating with some things I wanted to try on the tasting menu. The sommelier was very helpful in terms of choosing the wines that we had that night. His picks were dead on and I was kinda being a PITA (Pain In The Ass) about my selection.
This was a 7 course tasting menu with a few amuse to start out with. The boquerones was simply the best I have had in Spain (even better than 41 Degrees). Here is the actual menu:
Lobster carpaccio, with a citrus fruit salad
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White Garlic soup, sardines, apple and grapes: Etxemely mild in flavor and almost had a quality of cleaning the palate
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Braised morels, Iberian bacon and grilled sea cucumbers: Delicious with great texture and briny flavor
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Creamy rice slightly smoked, saffron and prawns: This had Gambas Rojo sashimi style… the best absolutely the best!
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Sole meunière citrus, honey and flowers: My wife enjoyed this, I had the John Dory with vegetables from La Boqueria which was spectacular
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Suckling pig, roasted apple and spices: Of course you can get a more rustic rendition of this from other Tapas restaurants but compressed pulled pork and crispy skin what could be better!
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Green, forever green
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Selva Negra
My wife and I thought that the sea cucumbers were a specific form of pasta. It was extremely tasty and was executed with great timing. We had a reservation at 10pom and finished around 12:50am. This was perfect and I have to say that this was a well executed and precise restaurant. My hat is off to you sir. Chef Olly and Paco Perez!
Chef Olly also gave me a recommendation to eat at another establishment that serves extremely good rice… again not paella but good rice. Els Pescadors. I have to say that the dessert we had which was a deconstructed black forest cake was delicious. We can’t wait to go back and try it all again.
Cheers and happy eating!