Barcelona Wine Bar

Absolutely fabulous restaurant, per this Norfolk, Virginia resident. Food was superb, atmosphere was delightful, and the service and Owner's attention to my sister-in-law and me was way over the top. I was reading her cookbooks on my visit and found a bacon wrapped fig recipe; she recommended the Barcelona Restaurant. We were greeting by warm, friendly staff and the Owner. We mentioned bacon warped figs as we entered. Our wonderful waitress, Spencer noted the bacon wrapped figs were sold out, so sad. What a surprise when the figs were delivered to our table. The Owner found the last portion and had it delivered a a gift. Spencer identified the GF options, and was very attentive. The Owner stopped by twice, and then had desert delivered as a gift. The two of us were recounting memories of my brother who died in 2017. He was such a foodie and would have loved Barcelona. Thanks to all who made our dinner so memorable.

This had an authentic tapas bar vibe. You should be picking at small bites, late at night, with friends at a busy, unfussy bar buzzing with energy. This felt just like that. Tremendous selection of tapas just like I had in Spain, delivered promptly to the table with great wine to pair with it. People watching atmosphere (if you’re into that), yet tables felt intimate for conversation.

First time going there. I like it! The atmosphere is very nice, accepted we went on Saturday night, they are very busy & music very loud. The food was good. I like the date wrapped in bacon, only blue cheese is so salty, but when you eat it together it is okay. The seafood dish that we ordered was super salty, I'm not sure if it's the style of the food. However, I recommend you try this place. The server was very friendly. We will be back next time but might try to sit outside.

Barcelona is one of my frequent go-to restaurants for tapas. You cannot go wrong when ordering anything from the menu. Barcelona has a variety of cheeses that will satisfy any cheese lover. Their various tapas are great to share with your most pickiest eater. Every thing I have tried on the menu is flavorful and delicious. The managers often walk around, introduce themselves and ask if you are enjoying your meal. I love when restaurants value their customers. If you have never eaten cauliflower, now is the time to try their cauliflower tapas. Flavored to perfection and presented on a bed of jalapeño romesco. Don’t let the jalapeño romesco scare you, as the heat is delicate and delightful on the palate. The blistered shishito peppers has a small amount of tang from the lime and perfectly seasoned with sea salt. The Jamon & Manchego Croquetas are filling and savory. I could go on, but you need to get over to Barcelona and enjoy their mouthwatering tapas.