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Barcelona

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Local(614) 443-3699

263 E Whittier St
Columbus, OH 43206

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Barcelona
Local(614) 443-3699

263 E Whittier St
Columbus, OH 43206

http://www.barcelonacolumbus.com

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Barcelona Restaurant And Bar in Columbus is a four star Asian restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. This is a moderately priced restaurant. It's known for its eclectic offerings. Know before you go: this place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, delivery, catering, and lunch. This restaurant is open late and good for groups.

User Reviews of Barcelona

Yelp.com Review - by Chris O.

2.0 of 5 stars. I love Spanish food, so I really wanted to like Barcelona. Their interior is tastefully decorated and their patio is amazing. Very lovely environment for an upscale dining experience, and the Spanish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sabrina H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I recently went to Barcelona for my third wedding anniversary and for the first time since I've been there I actually didn't care much for what I ordered. I believe I ordered the grouper and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by karen s.

2.0 of 5 stars. oh barcelona. if i could give you 5 stars for that glorious patio of yours, i would. however, the food does NOT measure up. the service is "meh" -- not stellar. not horrible. despite my displeasure in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Linda Lee P.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you are looking for a small, romantic restaurant in Columbus, Barcelona is a safe bet. It's nice, but you won't feel out of place if you show up dressed a bit casual. The best part of the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Barcelona is quickly working its way into my top 5 in Columbus. Every time I have been so far my meal has been excellent. The great thing about Barcelona is you can have 3 different experiences here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by melanie b.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay, so I just read the numerous and widely varied reviews of Barcelona, so before I begin mine, I'd just like to point out a few things in regard to where I'm coming from: I enjoy haute cuisine, but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Barcelona is a personal favorite of mine here in Columbus. The food is delicious , and the atmosphere provides for a great place to bring a date, especially in the summer/spring time as they have a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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Expected more

The service was a little better than average, the ambience seemed to be a little lacking. Not really a good date restaurant. The bar is adjacent to the restaurant seating area with televisions above the bar....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Yan K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good, but doesn't live up to the hype.
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis R.

2.0 of 5 stars. I had to travel to Columbus for business, and this was the restaurant I picked for dinner with a colleague to revive us from the incredibly tedious work we'd been doing all day. Honestly, the Chihuly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kittiya L.

2.0 of 5 stars. The favorable impression I had of Barcelona while my friend and I waited for our table quickly dissolved when I actually stepped foot out of the waiting area and into the dining room. I was horrified...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Becky S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is AWESOME!! I grew up in Columbus but somehow never went to this place. I took my fiance back to visit my parents and took him here for a romantic dinner based on a friend's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kiesha J.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been to Barcelona twice, both times on New Year's Eve. I always experience a slight heart attack when the bill comes, but it's usually worth it. My only issue is that Barcelona is SO fancy, it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Valissa W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Barcelona is beautiful. Barcelona is classy. Barcelona is accessible. And yet... something's always missing. I always take people to Barcelona on special occasions, and on not-so-special occasions...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by doreen w.

1.0 of 5 stars. When I first moved to German Village all I heard was you will LOVE Barcelona..you will be there every night!I don't know what it is, maybe they don't like petite brunettes from Long Island. I 've...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen F.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've always thought Barcelona had average food, great drinks, exquisite patio, and interior decor (artwork). I revisited last weekend and we blown away with my meal! I ordered the special which was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shawnie K.

1.0 of 5 stars. I love G. Michael's. I love the Burgundy Room. But, I'm 0 for 3 at Barcelona. They will not be given a fourth opportunity to "get it right." I am considering removing them from the next edition of my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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Great place to bring your date by Joshua C. at InsiderPages

This place is on the big side, but still feels cozy. You can expect to wait, but you can take advantage of this and sit at the bar and enjoy some excellent wine and even an appetizer. As I recall, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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my favorite restaurant by Beth V. at InsiderPages

I have spent several happy birthdays celebrating at beautiful Barcelona. The patio is charming if you can go when the weather is nice and the bar is wonderful as is the food and the service and the whole...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Morgan B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I received a $35 Barcelona gift card for Christmas 2007. I'm a recent college graduate, and money is tight. So, in the hopes that the gift card would cover a meal for two, I planned to go for lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've only been to Barcelona once. I spent all of my money and felt completely satisfied. Single malt scotch, killer presentation/ food/ service, everything I want in a restaurant. The atmosphere...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Amazing Dining Experience

I brought my fiance to this restaurant on the recommendation of this website. It was awesome!!! We were seated outside in their beautiful patio, right next to the fountain. Our waiter, Dillon, was so attentive...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Not worth the time or valet parking

The experience itself wasn't absolutely terrible. Starting at the front door, the hostess was pleasant, greeted us nicely, but even though we had a reservation, still had to wait 30 minutes which wasn't too...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I generally avoid any place that's known for tapas like the plague, but the reputation of Barcelona was far to enticing for me to stick my nose up at the chance to eat there with a group of friends...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth E.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was excited to eat here last Saturday, as I had heard so many good things about Barcelona since I moved to Columbus from Charleston, SC. It was easy to make a late reservation, and we were seated...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Consistently One of the Best Dining Experiences in Columbus!!!

Barcelona Restaurant and Bar is consistently one of the most outstanding restaurants in Columbus. It is always tops with cutting edge food service and atmosphere, and this most recent experience was among the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Right up there with my favorite restaurants in the city. Barcelona combines great ambiance and food with big flavor. The place is dimly lit with warm bricks, a nice antique bar, and a great patio...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The highlight of my trip to Columbus: Dining at Barcelona!Lucky us... we came on a Sunday when they were featuring an awesome wine special: All bottles were available for retail price, which pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Fen Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. After hearing so many good things about Barcelona, I had to check out the place myself. But not without good company, of course. We took advantage of the sunny, mid-70s weather and found ourselves in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maxwell H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is a very special place for me. I grew up in Ohio and a lot of my friends have scattered to the winds. Several to Columbus. So when my best friend and I get the chance to get together this is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Barcelona. It's my favorite restaurant in Columbus. I've celebrated a lot of important events/times at Barcelona in the years I lived in Columbus...birthdays, anniversaries, engagement, wedding...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Very nice on a Tuesday evening - live music, very friendly staff, and good food. We started with delicious, not-too-strong cocktails which were on the pricey side but not outrageous. Caesar salads...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steven H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Barcelona is an excellent fine dining establishment and is consistently ranked as one of the best date restaurants in the city. Located in German Village, the upscale restaurant features a large,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I don't know how much the previous reviewer knows about Columbus or its food, but Columbus has a number of wonderful, reasonably priced gourmet restaurants. This place, however, isn't worth it....
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Joanna S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am a food snob. Therefore, I have to state that if this restaurant was in San Francisco, I would only give it three stars. However, given the fact that it is in Columbus, OH, I will cut it a break...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2006
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WOW

I had dinner at Barcelona tonight with friends. We had a party of 6 and we had a feast. We had wine, amazing appetizers. Incredible hummos, amazing calamari, beautiful trout and outrageous desserts. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/30/2006
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A top-notch night out

Barcelona is a great place to bring a dinner date. The tables kind of position you close together, the ambiance is nice. And they have a very nice outdoor area, too. The food usually has an internatio...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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Great food - great atmosphere!

This is one of the few places that has great food to match their hip atmosphere. If you want to see someone dressed up in Central Ohio (or not be the only one who is), this is a good place to go. Th...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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very good but very pricey by m r. at InsiderPages

the food here is amazing. i think the decor and service definately adds to it, but be aware that you will be paying the price too! i liked the food because it was fairly unique but i couldnt get over how...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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Memorable and Fun

We have been here twice and both times were very enjoyable. Our first trip was on New Years. We were seated at our reservation time and our request to be moved further away from the band was promptly granted....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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A great date spot

I recently got engaged and I took my future wife to Barcelona to celebrate the occasion. Neither of us had been there; however, I had read that it is one of the most romantic restaurants in the city. Barcelona...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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German Village Fine Dining

Something to keep in mind here is that the menu is not a constant thing. They change their food themes with the seasons, it seems. But, you are never lacking in yummy and original choices, even if you...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/30/2005
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Made my wedding unforgettable to everybody by Kristin C. at InsiderPages

Barcelona not only has some of the most delicious food in Columbus according to the Dispatch, but it also has the best patio for at least three years running! That's where I had my wedding. I highly recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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Not Just Another Corporate Chain

One of my pet peeves about Columbus is that it seems to have been inundated with chain restaurants, so I'm happy to write about one that is not. I've been there on many occasions - Both on dates with my wife...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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Unique for Columbus

I had lunch at Barcelona last week with two co-workers. The manager sat us and was quite friendly. The server was attentive and described the daily special well, including a little history lesson on the meat....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2004
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Mixed Review

Outdoor dining is very nice, and calamari appetizer was delicious. However, service was average at best, and food was ok. I had a farfalle pasta special, and my husband had the fish special. Both were nothing...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2004
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are you kidding me?

the food isn't too bad...but for what i paid, i definitely expected something spectacular. i've been here numerous times; it's certainly a lovely atmosphere - if you don't mind the smoke - which will drift...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2004
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Only if you like a lot of noise

Barcelona's food is good, but the noise level and table arrangements makes it very hard to enjoy yourself, your food and your date.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/31/2003
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Romantic, warm, relaxing.

Its inviting, the atmosphere is definately for couples, go once and you'll be back!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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Look what they did to Deibel's!

Funky, trendy, tasty describe this European style restaurant in a former bar. Deibel's was an old-fashioned neighborhood bar in German village. It boasted primitive restrooms and an ornate wooden bar. The bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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Barcelona Bombs

Upon the high rating of this site I tried Barcelona and rarely have been so disappointed by a restaurant. The service was poor, although not that busy, and the food preparation was very inappropriate. I had...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2002
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I'm on vacation!!!!

The patio is beatiful and I felt like I was on vacation while I was there. Tons of flowers and torches to make it a very romantic dinner.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2002
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Ole'

Took my father in-law here for dinner and had a great experience. Appetizers were perfect accompanied by a delicious wine and complemented with a great steak. Ambience is loud and boisterous in a positive way...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2002
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New managment has fixed problems!

I'd been to Barcelona several times under the old management and saw a great decline in the level of service (on one visit for a friend's birthday, we were ignored so badly that we actually counted 37 empty...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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Pleasing Patio!

Never experienced it under old management, so I can't compare. However, based on my one experience, the patio was delightful and the staff relatively attentive (we did have to ask for refills and more olive...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Great atmosphere, mediocre food

I think Barcelona has great atmosphere, and quite romantic, too. BUT, I agree with the previous review - the food is MEDIOCRE. I went to Barcelona twice and both visits were not satisfactory. If you still...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2002
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IgoUgo

we were really surprised with this type of international cuisine located in a german village. i guess we still had to get over the "ohio" landlocked frame of mind. the menu features unique tapas creations with...
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AOL CityGuide

continental cuisine in an intimate setting...
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OpenTable

Barcelona was designed to be one of the premier restaurants in Columbus offering a warm, inviting atmosphere, quality service & exciting cuisine. Barcelona's goal is to be a driving force in the culinary...
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