On the cusp of modern Spanish food. Arola is able to balance traditional Spanish recipes while making them a unique master piece the patatas Bravas are actually some of the best I’ve had in Spain! The tuna tartar was to die for as well it balances the Spanish flavored traditionally used with their fish with fruity flavor a as well. My gang and I also ordered the steak tartar which can be a win or lose but it was for sure a win the steak was mixed with bread crumbles yummmmyyyyy!!! All in all great food great ambience but a little pricey! But hey you practically pay for the fantastic panoramic view of the coast of Barcelona
Fred L.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA
Great ambience. Great modern Barcelona dećore. Pan con tomate and olives were great. All tapas dishes were great. Visiting from U.S., it was good preview of modern Catalunya cuisine.
Mike M.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Dallas, TX
What a joke. My beef dumplings had a bone in it. Yes, a bovine one. The scallops were so salty they were inedible. I ordered an albariño, I got an overoaked chardonnay. My wife couldn’t eat her razor clam entre, it was so undercooked and tough. I told the waitstaff, and they shrugged and that was it. Don’t go here.
Stephan J.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Seattle, WA
This was a really nice upscale tapas experience. The service is exceptional and the food was top notch. We really enjoyed their beef tartar with fresh egg on top. The scallops and patatas bravadas were also good. I think the tapas here have more of an elevated gourmet feel with exceptional presentation. They had a good wine list including a by the glass list. You can also see the herb garden where the chef sources his fresh herbs from too!
Philly P.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Haverford, PA
Staying at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Arts and decided to eat in the hotel on Sunday night since so many restaurants are closed on Sundays. Arola surprised us in every way from the contemporary feel(it’s a stunning restaurant) to the creative and delicious cuisine to the outstanding service. Don’t miss the artichoke rice dish to share at the table! Mmmmmmmm. I had only one disappointment: the music. They played American classic rock all night — I recall hearing The Beatles, Neil Young, The Eagles, The Stones, etc. — all fantastic — BUT, when in Barcelona, come on, you want to experience the culture in its modernist cuisine as well as its contemporary music. Didn’t kill the experience, but 5 stars if it was Catalan music added to the vibe.
Jim G.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 West Hills, Los Angeles, CA
–New Year’s Eve Party Review Only– We wanted a place that we knew we would have a good time on New Year’s Eve and we certainly did! The hotel that Arola is in offered many different packages for New Year’s Eve. We selected the one to have dinner at Arola and then be able to go to the Gala ballroom after midnight. The location was great, food was pretty good(maybe not great because of it being massed produced for the night), and the service was also fair except for the awesome sommelier. The Gala afterwards was also fun with music and open bar. Then why not a higher star rating? Mainly the value for the event, it was expensive for what you got. Also the Gala ended around 2am which usually is plenty late enough for me but in Barcelona on NYE seemed early. Regardless we had a great time!
Winny B.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Madison, WI
Very delicious! All the tapas are so pretty. We have 4 ppl and we ordered 8 tapas. We ordered: Siberian pork, fried calamari, foie gras soup, bravas, home made bread, and many more. They all made so well! And I think its worth the price. Would totally come back! :)
Karen G.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Londres, Reino Unido
Me encanta venir a este restaurante cada vez que viajo a Barcelona, especialmente si el clima es propicio. Decoración moderna y mediterránea con aire fresco del mar. Gente linda y mucho ambiente turístico. Perfecto después de un día de juegos y entrenamientos :))
Eric H.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Hermosa Beach, CA
This restaurant happened to be in my hotel and had great reviews on Unilocal so I decided to check it out. The restaurant was very trendy and had a great vibe. There was a dj playing a great mix of music and it really made it cool. The waiters and waitresses were very helpful navigating the menu and wine list. Which were both very extensive. To start they brought over some complimentary«chefs tastes» complimentary starters that were excellent. We had the sea bass that was to die for. Then the pork shoulder that was super flavorful and tender followed up with baby squid. The wine was a Spanish Albariño that was highly recommended by the waitress. Wow. What a great wine. This place is top notch. If you are looking for some innovative and high quality tapas at a trendy restaurant then this is a place to check out. It will not disappoint.
Mobi B.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Barcelona
La verdad mi experiencia en el Arola fue mala, fui con unos jefes que vinieron de Hong Kong y no era complicado hacerles feliz siendo estos muy open minded a la cocina española, pero no fue así. La Comida fue escasa, pedí un poco de surtido de platos a picar de entrante para que probaran varios platos y los platos eran un mírame no me toques, si cogía alguien ya no quedaba nada para los demás… Valiendo lo que vale el plato las cantidades deberían ser un poco mayores y se que no estoy en un Wok, pero la verdad que pedí 2 rondas más de pica pica e incluso así no era nada… Luego los segundos estaban bien, pero las cantidades de nuevo muy justas. Me fallo también el servicio que no se sí fuera mala pata pero me toco un camarero teenager que no daba una el pobre, pero no es culpa suya esta claro el pobre chico intentaba aprender. Lo que tanto Arola deberían de estar más al tanto los jefes de Sala u Metres del servicio que se da a una mesa de 4 que se están dejando nada más y nada menos que 460 €. No Vuelvo!
Tara W.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Ridgewood, NJ
Should be more crowded than it is! One of my top five meals ever! The décor is white with metallic and bright pops of color– very glam. Our waitress was fabulous– really took the time to explain each course and her excitement about the food was contagious. The tasting truly was a culinary adventure. Some highlights include: warm octopus ceviche, grilled lily buds, sweet and savory patatas bravas, and gold dusted macarons. Do yourself a favor and go!
Alicia k.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Austin, TX
This was my favorite dining experience in Barcelona. Arola is a fine restaurant located in the Hotel Arts Barcelona. This is one of the most beautifully designed restaurants in Barcelona – fresh, open and cool. The exterior patio overlooking the beach is also gorgeous. We enjoyed a leisurely 3hour lunch and look forward to coming back to Barcelona to eat here. Aside from the outstanding service, which you would expect from a restaurant of this caliber, I’m totally in awe of the food. Each dish is as delightful to your tastebuds as it is artfully displayed. The bomba barcelonet was the bomb – lots of flavor packed into a small ball. The fresh sardines were mild and delightful. The seafood stew and fish filets were also delicious. Each dish was thoughtfully prepared and each morsel of food made me gasp with delight. Our son was gracious enough to give me a small sample of the truffle caviar on delicate blinis. We finished our meal with several glasses of toro albalas and a beautiful platter of sweets. Each morsel of food was well worth the calories and price. If you are not looking to eat cheaply, I strongly recommend that you treat yourself to a great meal here.
Andy S.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 San Francisco, CA
Very cool and creative restaurant with exciting and attractive plates and great service. The tapas are all ‘non-standard’ but based on regional cuisine. Though we did not have the tasting menu– this is the way to go– and I watched onslaughts of small plates attack our neighbors on either side of our table. We greatly enjoyed a fresh fish dish, their veal plate, their ‘Barcelona Bombs’, and an eggplant appetizer as well as their boned chicken wings. I would definitely make a point to return here if I stay in Barcelona again. The restaurant has a vibrant buzz to it and is physically very attractive. A reservation was definitely needed here as the place was packed. Prices were not cheap but acceptable, and the service was rapid and really attentive and excellent.
Natalie M.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Regensburg, Alemania
Los comentarios que puntúan con 3 son ridículos. No puedes puntuar mal algo porque sea caro. Bajo esas condiciones, Appel y Chanel serían lo peor! Si quieres el consejo de alguien que entiende, este restaurante es lo más. Mucho mejor que Enotéca, en el mismo hotel y con estrella Michelín. El personal es de lo más agradable, el ambiente magnífico y la comida es de lo más currado que hay. Los sabores exquisitos, con mucha creatividad. Además el precio está muy bien considerando lo que suelen gustar los menús degustación de cocineros con estrella. Si viviese en Barcelona, iría más a menudo!
Agustín P.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Barcelona
El verano pasado tuvimos en casa a unos amigos durante una semana. Para agradercernos nuestra hospitalidad, se les ocurrió reservar mesa en el Arola. Como no pudimos discutir con ellos, y por no hacerles un feo allá fuimos. Nos plantaron un menú degustación que consistía en tres primeros para compartir. Tocamos a patata brava y media por persona, dos raviolis y dos cucharaditas de salpicón. De segundo cada cual pudo pedir su plato. Muy rico el solomillo, eso si, pero tampoco para exclamar de admiración. Los postres también estaban buenos. El vino normalito para que no subiera mucho la cuenta. Después de la cena nos tomamos unas copas en su magnífica terraza. Dos gin-tonics y dos mojitos a 70 euros. Esa noche decidimos llegar sobrios a casa para poder pagar las facturas del mes. Un Dj de dudosa reputación «amenizaba» la velada. Mucha niña mona, pero ninguna sola. Luces de colores, nos la clavaron bien!
Abel F.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Barcelona
Antes que nada, voy a dejar una cosa perfectamente clara: lo único que he comido en este restaurante fueron un par de garrapiñadas que nos pusieron para picar nada más sentarnos en la terraza. Eran gratis. En realidad, no había ido a cenar. Sólo acompañé a unos amigos para asistir a la actuación de otro colega, que esa noche tocaba el hang drum en la terraza para amenizar la velada. Pero te diré una cosa: aunque pudiera permitírmelo –que no puedo– no creo que comiera nunca en este sitio. Por muy de autor que sean y por muy riquísimas que puedan estar, una ridícula tapa de patatas bravas no puede valer 16 €. Me niego. Es una cuestión de principios. La idea era tomárnoslo con calma, escuchar música y admirar las vistas que se disfrutan desde el piso nosecuantos del Hotel Arts. Sin embargo, a la quinta vez que el camarero vino a preguntar si queríamos algo, empecé a sentirme como un gorrón y terminé por pedirme un gintonic de 12 pavos. Estaba buenísimo, pero creo que pocas veces en la vida he hehco durar tanto una bebida.