Gresca
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"Just for guiris."
A disappointing experience overall. The service was slow, disorganized, and full of mistakes. The food was average at best, overly salty, and certainly not worth the high price. Far too expensive for what they deliver. Not recommended.
"IF YOU ARE HUNGRY… AVOID!"
Excessively “superstructured” place, but lost in small — yet important — details. The mise en place was practically non-existent, with cutlery, glasses, and plates placed directly on the bare table. Portions were tiny for the high prices, more like tastings to accompany drinks rather than real restaurant courses. The wine list, focused on natural wines, is decent, but the open kitchen left a poor impression. Several cooks, including one with long hair, worked without hats or sweatbands, which is unacceptable in such a fast-paced kitchen. Service staff were kind, but not consistently professional, and the organization was disappointing: two seatings, the second at 10 p.m., yet the kitchen closes at 10:30. The first thing we were told was “hurry to order or you might not eat.” Unless you’re only interested in natural wines and not in dining properly, I would strongly recommend avoiding this place.
"Great quality, mini portions at exaggerated prices."
We decided to have dinner in these famous tapas bars, well known and visited by people from all over the world. The quality of the dishes was excellent, and the staff very friendly and helpful. That said, the portions were truly disappointing. While the reputation of the place might justify a certain premium, paying €12 for 10g of marinated mackerel or €7 for a tiny slice of zucchini pie feels excessive. The concept of tapas seems to have been taken too literally — even after 6 or 7 dishes, it still didn’t amount to the equivalent of a proper appetizer. What’s more, these are not particularly creative or innovative plates that would justify such pricing. In the end, I appreciated the atmosphere and the quality of the products, but the prices are simply too high and not justified by the experience.
"Magnificent"
We returned after a very pleasant first experience, and once again everything was excellent. The cuisine and service were outstanding, and we especially appreciated the warm hospitality and thoughtful management. Despite a serious unforeseen delay caused by one of our fellow diners (a surgeon), the kitchen was kindly kept open and the food was served perfectly. Many thanks for such care and professionalism. We will definitely return and highly recommend this restaurant.
"Overrated"
Disappointment-We really wanted to try the Gresca restaurant and came away disappointed. Space: The tables, close together, you can eat from the plate next door, uneven, which means that when you leave the plate in the middle to share you have to juggle it. Very loud. Dishes: Very fair rations. Almost everything on the menu is cheesey, making it difficult to choose whether you have lactose intolerance. That, yeah, what we ate was all very good. Service: Unpleasant, in our case, except for the girl who took note of us, who was very friendly and friendly, the rest unprofessional, for twice we had to say that they did not take the dishes so quickly since we were not finished, and as a final point, they bring us the bill, without having asked for it. Bottom line: good food/fair dishes... Overrated.
"A memorable food foray"
This experience was above expectations. Sitting at the high table was a real highlight, as it allowed us to watch the chefs at work, adding an extra dimension to the meal. The food offered a wonderful balance of tradition and experimentation. The sommelier was attentive with thoughtful recommendations, even if the pairings were not always perfect. Overall, a memorable dining experience and one worth repeating.
"Biopsies at astronomical prices"
Overrated restaurant. The food was decent but served in ridiculous portions at absurd prices. Service was correct, nothing more. The atmosphere was noisy and not enjoyable. Definitely not worth it.
"Epic creative cuisine in cool urban setting"
We still love Gresco, as it has remained one of our favorite restaurants for years. The use of space is excellent, with the exposed kitchen adding a lively atmosphere and incredible aromas as soon as you walk in. The menu is varied, balanced, and constantly evolving. On our last visit, we especially enjoyed the sweetbreads and the Asian broth. The only downside was that the service felt a bit disorganized, with delays in getting drinks and a rather slow ordering process. Some dishes also felt small for the price—for example, half an aubergine at around €10. That said, the quality of every dish was undeniable. Overall, Gresco continues to be a great place, and we’re grateful to have enjoyed another wonderful lunch there.
"Big mistake"
We were seated in a corridor with a constant draught, which already set the wrong tone. The “grilled” oysters were neither grilled, hot, nor cold — just disappointing. Most dishes were bland and lacked seasoning; only the artichoke was acceptable. Everything was rushed out so quickly that we were finished in just 35 minutes. We left unsatisfied and ended up eating at another restaurant afterward.
"Bad Service!"
We chose this restaurant because it is listed in the Michelin guide, as we often do when traveling. Unfortunately, it was a very disappointing experience. Since we arrived a bit late with our family, they repeatedly reminded us that we would only have an hour and a half at the table, which already felt unwelcoming. Our son has allergies, and as usual we asked for some guidance in choosing suitable dishes. Shockingly, they offered no recommendations or alternatives, simply telling us to look at the menu (which had no allergen list). The lack of care or willingness to help was unacceptable. The three dishes we ordered were decent, but the staff’s rude and dismissive attitude ruined the experience. We spent over €100 only to rush out and find another place to finish our evening. Thankfully, Barcelona has many excellent restaurants — this is not one of them. Absolutely not recommended.
Gresca
A favorite among locals for its inventive Catalan-inspired cuisine and extensive natural wine list.
Address
Carrer de Provença, 230, L'Eixample, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
Website
https://www.gresca.rest/reserves
Email
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Telephone
+34934516193