Barcelona Wine Bar

This was our first visit and we'll definitely go back. Ashley is absolutely amazing! She made us feel like we were the only ones in the crowded restaurant. She talked us through the menu, shared personal favorites, and made sure we enjoyed every dish. All this without making us feel rushed in any way! Be prepared to sit cozily with other patrons since the tables are pretty close, but it was totally fine with us. The Olive Oil cake and chocolate cake are a MUST! The patatas bravas are exactly the way we remembered when we were in Spain. The chicken thigh is super tender and well-seasoned. Bacon-wrapped dates - yummy! Red Sangria- YES! We loved the full experience!!

I’ve been there twice so far (photos are from both times). Their food is always good, drinks are 🥰😋, only reason I put one star off was the serving times were quite slow (good that we ordered paella ahead of time though!) First time I was there, there were not many people since they just opened around 4pm, but still it was quite slow. Second time, my friends and I were waiting for a long time for our dessert. The staffs are always very nice, so don’t get me wrong! They apologized for slow service- Love the place, and their staff members! definitely going back:)

Delightfully authentic! We went as a couple for our anniversary. It was Monday, 1/2 price bottle day, and we got an excellent bottle of Nucerra Reserva 2019. It paired well with the Aperitivo Board, to which we added Acorn Squash a la Plancha and Gambas al Ajillo. The service was attentive, the decor and atmosphere urban and inviting, and the tastes took us back to Spain! Even the Flan was a standout! Star performers were our server Conor, who made sure we didn't miss any of the opportunities afforded by the comprehensive menu, and Manager Fred, who made us feel we were less in a restaurant and more like at a good friend’s home sharing family favorites. Don’t miss a chance to dine at Barcelona. It’s a gem!

Thank you, Cameron, for truly saving our experience! Before you stepped in, our service was disappointing. A server was reluctant to replace dirty wine glasses, claiming the water marks were “industry standard” (zoom in the photo), and when she did, the wine flight pours were uneven and low, as if punishing us for asking. Barcelona Wine Bar is usually our go-to for consistent food and friendly service, but the Raleigh location fell short that day. It wasn’t even busy (Super Bowl Sunday, 3pm), so there was no excuse. Then Cameron took over, and everything changed. His warm, welcoming demeanor immediately put us at ease. He noticed we hadn’t received the house bread and promptly brought a fresh batch. He also sent all the bar wine glasses back to be rewashed, explaining there had been rece

Delicious food. Great drinks! The atmosphere is wonderful - fun things hidden everywhere but not in a tacky way. Attention to detail is top notch. The kitchen staff took my menu and crossed off everything I couldn't have because of my food allergies.