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El Nacional
Spanish Restaurant and Food Court€€€€
La Dreta de l'Eixample, Barcelona
"Go to La Taperia.. great food and super wonderful service!"(9 Tips)
"Great place for tapas, fish, steak and cocktails."(92 Tips)
"What a great place love the tapas and the amazing cava"(8 Tips)
"Beautiful and spacious venue, good vibes."(20 Tips)
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Simon WheatleyApril 27, 2017So many choices under one roof. Do you want fizz and oysters, or tapas, or a fish restaurant? Make sure you do the circuit before you decide!
Lars GinnerupMay 13, 2017I was here for the tapas - they were good - classic ones. But you go for the venue - it is as amazing as it looks in pics.
Vitaly BorovykSeptember 3, 2018Must visit if in Barcelona! Great quality of food! Amazing atmosphere!
- Maria Kania-tasakSeptember 20, 2015Go to La Taperia.. great food and super wonderful service! The hostess Isa offered our 5 person group free wine when our table reservation was delayed.. Nice touch!!
- Constance | @croostifoodiOctober 24, 2018Beautiful and spacious venue, good vibes. Better come for a drink rather than food. Usually quite packed.
Ms HeleneSeptember 26, 2017Several bars and restaurants within this building dedicated to gourmands.
Russell SinclairOctober 19, 2017A converted garage is a fantastic place to eat and drink. Lots of options to choose from and very friendly staff.
Artyom SacaraMarch 6, 2018Interesting way to take a plate with food. Great atmosphere and cuisine! And black rice 🙀
Eigil MoeDecember 6, 2015Huge place with bars and many small restaurants. The quality took me by surprise and the atmosphere too, is very nice.
TamicaJuly 11, 2015nice ambiance. four restaurants to choose from (reservations not accepted). great food. bathroom powder station makes for a good photo op.
Giancarlo PierottiDecember 3, 2014Try to seat at the Taperia inside El Nacional and try all the tapas that you can. The food is phenomenal.
Nazli OguzMay 29, 2016Amazing atmosphere with different food choices we tried oyster restaurant and cheese restaurant both very good
Wesley A'HarrahJune 24, 2018Prepare for a long meal and settle in for a slow-cooked salted seabass. Head to the bar for some cava if there’s a wait.
Luke WhiteJune 9, 2015This place is gorgeous looking and serves tapas dim-sum style, the waiters selling you on each rich and delicious offering. Fun.
Darren WeakeNovember 23, 2015It's a lively casual dining, upmarket food court with a variety of places to choose to eat
Cande PbJuly 29, 2016La llojta best of them all. The tartar of red tuna with hazelnut and olive oil is a must! Exquisite
Emily NikolajsenJuly 24, 2017Went to the tapas place. Food and service was amazing. Prices are very fair!
Daniela Ruiz RamirezSeptember 24, 2019We went to “La Taperia” inside El Nacional, the food and experience was amazing
Ania SołtysiakApril 26, 2018Colonial style decor, big space with many restaurants, friendly service, good wine and vegetarian options. A bit pricey place.
Monica DazaMarch 8, 2015The best, you have different choices to eat, and mean while you can have a drink during you are waiting to get sitting!!
Jule PasechnikMay 5, 2017Best cocktails, atmosphere and people. Big thanks @Maryna Machacha for advice👍🏻
Margaux ClmeJanuary 13, 2018Really nice food in an awesome venue !!! The braceria has awesome meat !
Marlon UrbanGentUkAugust 23, 2016Great food choices, lively atmosphere. Food choices to suit every taste
LukeOctober 18, 2019One could be cynical, but it’s not your typical tourist food court. A lot of attention to detail and a buzzing atmosphere
Dainah 👸🏼August 22, 2022Ate at the meatrestaurant. Very good service. Very good food. The gazpacho is amazing 👍🏼
The looks cute but the staff is rude and unprofessional. Walk in for a visit but go somewhere else for your drink or dinner, because you pay too much to be served by a sad face (and wait very long).
8 venues in 1 location - great atmosphere and all the food / produce is locally sourced!Enjoy!!
Turki AlToaimiMay 25, 2016Don't miss the green asparagus, and the tomato oils baked bread. The patatas with tomatoes sauce 😍
Joanne CroninApril 2, 2017Stunning bar/restaurant, beautifully decorated. However, tapas were middle of the road. Probably best for just a drink- Nushin RezaiAugust 11, 2016The tapas at el taperia was delicious. Definitely recommended. The cheese and creme brûlée was not very impressive.
Nelly MalomuzhAugust 19, 2018As always, love love love. Trendy, a lot of people and good choice of restaurants.
Brad TFebruary 21, 2016The world's best food court. Each section has its own special epicurean take on Spanish food.
The oyster bar all the way in the back is great for a glass of cava while taking in the atmosphere of place.
Katia BFebruary 22, 2015Recommend the taperia- amazing place and food... The concept is just awesome.
violetaJuly 11, 2015Nice to visit cause the place is fancy and great decorated. The food is not bad, but is not a big deal, price expensive according to the product.
Joan Vidal BoschJanuary 1, 2017Expensive but really cool and cosy. Good for tapas, food and drinks. Go for a date :)
Malika AlMohaimeedNovember 1, 2018Worth visiting for the new experience, unique & different. the food is good as well.
Piotr CzaykowskiDecember 10, 2016Beautiful place, especially durning festive season. Great seafood. Notice, ask for Ismael to serve you! Bravo!
Mateusz PApril 13, 2015Very oryginal place. You can find everything here! The prices are ok as for Passeig de Gracia;)
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- Noon–2:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- Noon–3:00 AM
+34 935 18 50 53
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Yes
Dining Options
Bar Service, Take-out, Delivery
Parking
Yes
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Cocktails
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Places inside El Nacional
- 8.9
"Really good tapas, especially the seafood! Also a nice atmosphere and a different concept. I would especially recommend the gambas and the red tuna:))"
Lisa Schubert - 7.2
"Seafood spot is right at El Nacional. Book a table if you’re going late. Rec!"
Alexander Kuzmin - 8.4
"Perfect very nice and vivid environment plus very good food"
Maryam Kazemi
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- 7.7
"Lovely neighborhood café. Very cozy sit in our outside or at bar. I highly rcmmend their Solomillo in salsa de Paris, it’s absolutely decadent, sauce is buttery, delicious flavors with steak. Great"
Jonathan Payne - 8.1
"Love the food, love the ambience, love the service. Great experience of having dinner by the beach @ Barcelona."
R A C H E L - 7.0
"Tasty modern Spanish food with friendly service and an nice interior design. Try the tapas and some beer ;-)"
Levin V
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"Very big and nice place in the middle of Barcelona. Definitely a must see in BCN. Unfortunately thousands of pigeons are living here 😁"
Michael Scharf - 9.4
"Awesome house, really you need to give it a try"
Haydee Lola - 8.0
"Nice place for shopping , all you need you can find here . Very friendly staff and nice price"
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