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For two star Spanish, try Bar Celona in Pasadena. It's known for its tapas. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features private rooms and a full bar. This restaurant is open late.
3.0 of 5 stars.
It's alright guys... I forget things too...Introduction: This restaurant has the weirdest reputation. My theory is that the owner of this joint is secretly a huge yelp fan and REALLY wants to keep the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food only - Came here for a birthday dinner ... food was decent -- service was great! Please do not order the warm octopus salad, the waitress raved about it but we all disagreed (but she was so...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with some coworkers for happy hour and we had a great time! The place has a cool ambiance, it was quiet enough to have a conversation, but not dead either. We all got the $1.50 White...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for appetizers at dinner time. As far as customer service is concerned, a lot is desired and food is good but towards the expensive side due to the small-tiny portions. The waitress had a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went there a few months ago.. the food was great.Today, however, was most disappointing. I got there at 10 pm.. there were 3 other tables (most people were at the bar side of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The prices are a bit expensive, but that is to be expected with a high end place like this, especially in downtown Pasadena. The atmosphere and decorations are great in here. I went on a sat. night....
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
9/3/09 lunchtimeQuick update: 3 stars increase to 5 as a result of the birthday lunch I had with my Mom.As we walked in, I mentioned that it was my Mom's bday (indicating that she would need a moment...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice place in Old Town Pasadena for Tapas and to hangout. Its rather loud in there so be weary of that, this is not a romantic quiet place. The bus boys are amazing, always on the water...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came to Bar Celona tonight because my gf wanted to try their steak. I had no idea what I was going to order or even when I was there I still had no clue what to order. I wanted to see what other...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't tried the restaurant at Bar Celona for several years and can't comment on it, but I visited the bar area for drinks this past Saturday night and had a really fantastic experience. After...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food here is good but nothing write home about, especially because its so damn expensive. Friend and I ordered the pitcher of Sangria because why not order an obscene about of fruit flavored wine?...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I had the unlucky occasion of coming to Bar Celona last night. It was by far the worst restaurant I have ever been to. For one, the paella had the consistency of gruel that I would not even be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a wine and tapas place; in other words, "get drunk while you eat appetizers." It's a little pricey, but the mood and location is perfect to take a girl to for the early stages of a date. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I were visiting my mom in Pasadena and left the baby with her one night so we could have a date. We chose this place because the menu looked good and we love Spanish food. (Our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
man, I dont even know wat to say about this place....when i first went, it was aiight......bartenders hooked me up a lil, but now....seems like a place where my parents would hang out.....eh.....
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for a bridesmaid lunch just last week. Ambiance is nice - modern decor, tasteful artwork, furniture with clean lines. Service was fair. The waiters were attentive, but the food took...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my wife, then girlfriend, about 5 years ago. I vowed to never return here again after being charged $10 for a weak drink. I don't exactly remembered what I ordered. The best thing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced drinks? CheckCover charge? CheckBouncers who put their fingers in your friend's drink? CheckIf you are looking to get roughed up and insulted by burnt out bouncers with bad haircuts after a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We were strolling down Colorado Blvd when we came upon Bar Celona. I'm not usually a fan of tapas, but I thought, "Hey, why not? I'm due for a Yelp review." Sadly, my entry thus far is about as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with my bf recently, on a Monday night, We didnt' pay a cover, so if you'r e looking for a casual night, go there. I guess they charge on weekends. The atmosphere is really cook soft...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't you hate it when a dish's presentation actually says more than how it tastes consequently crushing your expectations after spitting on it? Like a gorgeous man with a shitty personality or...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just came here for drinks, but I'm looking forward to coming back for the food!$5 cover to get in... which isn't so bad.The drinks were pretty good. I really liked the lychee cosmo! I could suck on...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here twice. The place is just so-so. I was looking forward to the paella but when I got it I was disappointed - it was blah. The other dishes were also blah. They have a good bar and service...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
INCREDIBLE. Went here to watch the Lakers kill the nuggets and had a blast. The is one of those gems that you absolutely cannot pass up in Pasadena. The pan seared chicken is the best I've ever had...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After working in Old Town for 3 years at a bar, the last thing I expected was to go to a bar in Old Town. Whatever.Supposedly they have a puree strawberry vanilla martini to die for, according to my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the kitchen closes at 10 pm :(THE ORDER:3 stars: Bottle of Tempranilla/Grenache blend WineOverall flavor and value was good!THE SERVICE:3 stars...pretty good....i asked to see a menu bc I was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've frequented this place before. I visited this spot again after I had a great dinner at nearby Vertical Wine Bar. Do any of you remember The Century Club or Florentine Gardens? Remember that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I read the reviews and decided that my craving for tapas and my curiousity HAD to be satiated.We spent about $80. Our server was awkward. It seemed she wanted us to order more, which was weird. Since...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd give this place about 3.5 stars. It's funny because I'm always hesitant of giving a place that I semi-like only 3 stars because it may seem as if I don't like it all that much. Things that popped...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wife and I stopped by one day for tapas and drinks. Awesome food! The heirloom tomato gazpacho, patatas bravas, and the sweet potato empanadas were especially memorable. We each had a generous glass...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last week. No tables were available so we sat at the bar but oops I didn't know you had to be 21 to sit at the bar (silly me!) and my sister wasn't and she gave us away with the 10...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went last night for the Western Conference Finals NBA game and some food. Other than the giant projection screens in the back and the comfy couches this place sucks. The food wasn't good and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I went yesterday again thinking that maybe if I really liked the place I should update my review. But oh well...Bobby and Steve were at the bar. My friend and I felt we didn't get a good...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love to eat and try new food all the time, so me and my friend decided at 9:30 to come to old town to get some dinner. Well it was pretty much 9:55 when we got to this place. They were telling us...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Even for a small plates/ Tapas bar the portions were laughable. We did laugh when the "Meat and chesse platter" arrived at our table because it looked like someone ate most of it. Make sure you are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just came back from dinner at this tapas spot. Was a little disappointed because they don't have my ribeye anymore. So I chose the flat iron steak. In the meantime, we order calamari & hearts of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We came here to celebrate my 22nd birthday while we were in the LA area. The atmosphere and music were pretty good here, except for when it comes to closing time, they slow it down to kick you out....
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Spain. These were not tapas. And for that alone, I can't afford a great rating, for the menu or the authenticity. I was extremely excited when the place reopened for business after a long...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, it was my first time having tapas and from what my dinner date tells me, It's NOT the best in the world. We ordered a bunch of tapas and I believe the peppers were the best! very delicious...hot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on Halloween. It was nice to dress up in your PJ's and sit outside with a sangria but we ordered hesitantly. We just knew we were never going to get filled up with their hella expensive...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for the paella and the lemon chicken I think it was. Sangria is delish too. I am sure it may not be authentic but still love it!
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Grathias, pero no grathias, Bar Thelona.BACKGROUND----------------------After a pretty long day, colleagues and I decide to hit Old Town Pasadena for dinner. We drive this way and that, meandering...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was walking along Colorado Ave the other night looking for something different, something new! Cheesecake factory- no thanks. Sushi restaurants- didzo dunzo. TAPAS- mmmm sounds good. It was still...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great time here one Saturday night last September...but it may have just been the great company I was with. My two girls and I came to Old Town Pasadena for a girls night. Went to Barney's for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
we actually didn't pay any cover when we went on a friday night. the music was good but the place was filled with a highly random crowd that i wasn't really a fan of. also, people who are 50 should...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
after a shoot last night, i decided to join my girlfriends for a little drinky drink out in our favorite city of pasadena. i've been to this bar a couple of times but usually not until it's already...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place!! I had an AMAZING salad there - yellow beet & green bean salad with mustard vinaigrette & mixed herbs - to die for! I want the recipe. The piquillo pepper stuffed with goat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, cover? There's not even a fricken dance floor for that to be worth it. The drinks are already overpriced and you still want to charge me cover??? Lamee.1 star for it looking nicer than...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is only when the restaurant becomes a lounge at night. I went with Janani S. to visit her friend in Pasadena. We had had a nightmare experience at dinner and we just wanted to drink our...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend Anna commented about how the majority of my reviews from Pasadena tend to start with the sentence "I can't comment on the food here, but I was here for happy hour...."Well sorry my friend,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The tapas style cuisine here is second to none and the drinks are great. I know this is a short, non-long-winded review for me but I want to spend time talking about a not-so-good part of this place....
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A little pricey, but your really paying for the real estate (as long as you make sure to get your money's worth and sit outside). The sangria is the real draw, and that's what you pay for. But it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not really sure why this place charges a cover when the clubs next door don't. It's a little too high maintenance for me but definitely a cool idea...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Have I ever mentioned that I like wine? No, I take that back. I love wine. Bar Celona has some great sangria - red and white. I prefer their white sangria since it seems lighter. I have been here on...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i dont really like the food here i just come for the drinks
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came to Bar Celona here in Pasadena for Dinner and then followed it up by hanging out there bar/lounge. Dinner: There tapas were great! As previously stated one gets a little pizza, salad, some fried...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I ordered four tapas-style dishes and I'd say my reaction was split down the middle. I really enjoyed their chicken empanadas and sauteed mushrooms, but the lamb sausage and shrimp dish...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't want to even give the place 1 star. I have been here a month before tired form shopping on E.Colorado, and the service was great, food was great, no problems! Until Sunday Feb 15, menu...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Came here randomly while strolling Pasadena hoping it would be nice. I think the sushi bar inside a tapas spot screams "help me, identity crisis." If I ever see that again, I will run.Definitely an...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Drinks are decent...the La Isla Bonita (pomegranate something something with a orchid thrown in) pretty and tasty.The Flamenco Kiss: vanilla vodka and fresh strawberry juice..good if you like sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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I THINK I'M IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE. THE FOOD IS REALLY GOOD AND THE BAR IS ALOT OF FUN TO HANG OUT. THEY HAVE 2 HUGE SCREEN TV'S IN THE BAR AND 2 MORE FLAT SCREEN AT THE BAR. THURSDAY NIGHTS ARE THE MOST FUN...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Drinks.... OKSangria................. not the best for suretapas, entrees... mmmmmmmm there's loooots of room for improvement.....I'd say this is more of a Lounge than it is of a Resturant
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here on a Monday night for dinner to meet a friend's new girlfriend.Tapas were excellent. Nice variety, fresh ingredients, yummy flavors really good.Tapas are great. You get a little pizza, a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was okay. The bar is packed & you have to pay to get in after a certain time. What's the deal with that? I'm a girl, so I didn't have to pay, but seriously, it's Old Town. Get over it. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not too thrilling, but passable. Overall, I'd say the dishes were usually decent except that they tended to be heavy--heavily breaded and fried, or heavily covered in mayonnaise, for example. Not a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was Yummo!!. I wanted to check out this place for awhile now and, we finally checked it out and it was great. My favorite thing on the menu has to be the Paella, and the cheese and chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 o'clock happy hour with your co workers and your "boss"mojitos...sangria....apple martinis.....seven and seven's....flautas..papas bravas....calamari and the shrimp skewer thingys.Then needing to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here last Saturday and had a great 'ol time. It was for a friend's birthday, so we came here for dinner then to the lounge area. For dinner, we ordered the castellana paella (beef, chicken &...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a friend a few months ago, and was pleasantly surprised. We sat outside, and enjoyed the people watching. Our server was very attentive, and the food was great! The best tapas of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The bouncers here are very nice and well mannered. I didn't mind doing what they told me and my crowd to do. Checked out ID's and asked us to hang out near the bar because it was getting a little too...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is split up into 3 different rooms but serves 2 different purposes. One is a restaurant and the other is a bar/lounge. I'm not a fan of the bar/lounge as it's small and crowded. There's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place has great ambiance. Rich colors. Good music. It can be great for a intimate dinner or night out with the girls. First time I was there was earlier this summer - I'm pretty sure that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The dishes and decor may look gorgeous, but looks can be deceiving. Food: One of my favorite dishes is paella, so when I saw they had three versions of it at a decent price (I think it was like $8), I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Place is confused as to what it wants to be. There are two sides to the restaurant. One area is specifically a bar, and the other one is bar/restaurant. It manages to disappoint on both levels. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Been here too many times with friends who seems to really like this place... Snob appeal. The food tastes like crap and it's way over priced. The bar area is nice, but once again... it's very...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good but expensive. This is a Tapas place and therefore the portion is really small and you will have to order a lot. We went there last night and somehow we ended up with a $150 bill...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here couple times...They have relatively nice bar, but need to improve on their appetizer/ tapas. This place is known for Tapas, but wasn't that impressive. I've been to many restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a going-away party for one of my college friends who was going off to nursing school, so we were given the entire rear of the restaurant. I had prior tapas experiences in the East...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here to meet up with some friends for her birthday. We ended up eating dinner here. Mostly tapas...which sort of got pricey and we weren't even full. But I filled myself with a drink there...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hm... I see a lot of mixed reviews on the food. I went here for the first time this past weekend, met up with some friends late so unfortunately the only food I tried was their aged serrano ham, which...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cute spot for socializing, eating, having drinks, and listening to the DJ play on a typical night out.
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bad food? Who goes there for food?If you're a straight guy in your early 20s - run to Bar Celona. The ratio of women to men was about 4 to 1 tonight. The bartenders were all buff, frenetic and very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So, the woman and I drove up to P-dena for the day from San Diego to check out the Norton Simon. We were looking to kill some time before driving back and decided to get a bite to eat. We were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! Only been here once but if i was to visit LA again I would definitely be back. The decor of this place is dark and trendy and hip looking without being too snooty. The bar area...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BarCelona is my favorite bar in Old town pasadena. Their waiter boy carlos is hot hot hot!!! The bartenders are very friendly. I love the bloody mary from there it is the BEST!
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well this was ok. The Flat bread I had was not that crisp on the bottom. The Pardon peppers were good. The bartender Jauquen is great bartender very nice and cool. One of the bartenders there though...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food was just okay. Paella was so-so but so was the one I had in Spain. Calamari was good. Tapas weren't that authentic. Sangria tasted like the one you can get in bottle. Bartender was cool...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pros:-happy hour - they have a pretty good (and inexpensive) happy hour menu. Each plate costs $5, which is great for tapas.-sangria - I think they have one of the best tasting (and alcohol filled)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Their tapas selection can be better. You can probably opt for a different restaurant if you're strictly looking for tapas. They have good entrees, but the salads were okay. Great ambiance and has a patio area...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Celebrated a girlfriend's bday here.... they decided on having dinner here prior to the dancing dancing part. We didnt' make it but I took a census on the food and none of my friends seemed too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an incredible spot to have a drink....huge screens all around!!! I imagine this is an incredible spot to watch the game! Went here on a Monday night, they had a DJ that was jammin and they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best place for a hard drink in Old Town. Thanks to Al B. My favorite place for Lakers Games will be back in action soon.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good news for Pasadena and Bar Celona fans. Bar Celona will be re-opening on or before September 1, 2008. Apparently the Asian restaurant that succeeded it was a flop.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like my ex...Gone baby gone. But what if it was the good ex? So then she'll be missed. But what if it was the bad one? Then like Main Source said "I'm lookin' at the front door." But...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In memoriam....So I was in Oldtown today with a buddy and we were walking along Colorado Blvd and I notice a restaurant called East Asian Bistro right about where Bar Celona was. I look up and down...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I believe this restaurant is "closed" and is now a sushi restaurant...I went here once with my bf at the time for tapas. Everything was delicious, maybe a bit overpriced though.
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to people watch. Lots of cute people and singles. Hang out there alot of girlfriends/guyfriends. Kinda expensive for drinks and food.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Bar Celona, you are so special en Mi Corazon....We go way back... hanging out here on Friday made me remember the many good times I've had here. This will always be "our spot". Bobby, a fabulous...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed feelings about this place.The first time I came here with friends, we came in the afternoon and ordered only tapas. Tapas and tapas and tapas and they were GOOD. The service was friendly,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you go here, just get the championes salteados. Mushrooms in a wine and garlic reduction (I think) = OH SO TASTY. We also (accidentally) ordered the vegetable pocket things, which were decent. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After spending a couple of hours in the hot (100 ) weather at the Make Music Pasadena festival, my friends and I were looking forward to a nice 'cool' place for dinner. We ended up picking Bar...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Avoid the paella, the rice is undercooked, the meat over cooked, and the whole dish is under seasoned. The gambas al ajillo was also terrible, obviously the shrimps were bought pre-peeled and not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get why people don't like this place. I think it depends on what time of the day you go and what meal you're having.I went here for a light lunch with my mom. I had some crab cakes, calamari,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"Where should we go eat?""I don't know. Let's go down to Old Town.""Okay."- 15 minutes later, walking down Colorado Blvd -"Man, what do you feel like eating? There's a lot of food places here.""OOO,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First time I came here I was invited to a friends' "going away" dinner and his parents footed the bill.The tapas dishes were okay, not really that great, but then again I'm not too crazy about Spanish...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just dined here with my wife this past sunday. It was spectacular. I ordered a thinly sliced tuna drizzled with olive oil and lime with capers and a salad, and a skirt steak sandwich with poached...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here while visiting friends for the weekend in Pasadena. Ironically, I also came to this bar about 10 years ago for NYE, but it was a different bar back then.The Sangria is pretty nice....
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i CRAVE their white sangria. i try to get people to come with me for a glass or a pitcher whenever i can. i tried to order white sangria at another place in old town and it just wasn't the same. the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has restaurants and bar and lounge, so it's really cool place to hang-out or having a drink after work.....sangria is their best! They have the red and white sangria!Also the mojito in here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Dude, this place is lame...We stopped by this joint after being convinced it is THE place to be. Since it was a long Memorial Day weekend, we decided to check it out. Lame...The place itself looks...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a cute name, cute decor, and seems very inviting from the outside looking in....I wish it held up to the grand expectations I had in my head when I was excited to take my cousin from...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, harsh reviews.I actually really like Bar Celona. I used to hit this place up last spring/summer while working on the left coast. They introduced me to the watermelon/feta cheese/honey combo....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to chill with a large group of friends; there's never really an off night. I must warn you, however, that even though it's usually only $5 this is one of the few places in Pasadena to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place is as bad as all the bad reviews on here state. Service is non-existent. Food is garbage! Waiters know nothing about the wines and had terrible suggestions. Avoid the goat cheese, avoid the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went there for a first time for lunch. I ordered a burger, sat outside on a nice day and I had a pretty good experience. BUT. I went back there with my coworkers for dinner and the four stars I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i do the majority of my shopping in old town and everytime i walked by this place, ive wanted to go in. its a nicely designed restaurant, sleek and stylish. the problem is the food doesnt match up to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i thought this place was pretty good. kind of small portions but tasty. the costillas was good. their red wine sangria is also good.i went twice in the afternoon and it has been pretty quite and calm....
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am kind of surprised to see all of these negative reviews for this place. Granted I only went here once and it was right after it recently opened, but my boyfriend and I got a few tapas and were...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ever wonder what it feels like to be eating dirt while being slapped across the mouth at the same time? Well here's your chance! The food tastes like it fell on the floor and kicked around a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
You know why food in Pasadena is great?B/c CSCA is located right in old town and most of it's grads so scurrying out looking for a job. RIght? Ok maybe.I think this place got all the drop outs...food...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Was subjected to their horrible attempt at replicating Spanish cuisine approximately 4 years ago. Needless to say, I haven't yet been able to eliminate this experience from my memory.I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went here to celebrate a friend's birthday. Parking not so bad as long as you're familiar with Pasadena. The vibes on this place, ehhh, so-so. The DJ wasn't the best, and if he's the house guy,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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Ok, I'm going to tell it like it is, no BS. I use to love that place, but after the last chef left, the food just went down hill. Not only did the food quality go bad, but the price went up? Maybe the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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Bar Celona which is a very cool tapas place. It's full of red and black decor, comfortably chic. We hung out on one of the couches since we weren't eating dinner. Good appetizers, okay drinks (I don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
never ate here so this review is just for the bar. tho i hate cover charges i ended up here last for a friends birthday. i generally enjoy this bar, but the bar can be slow and the place can get...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Food is terrible. Serving sizes are small. Service is atrocious. And, get this: It's expensive. Four of us (only one drank) ended up with a check for $150. One of the three worst dining...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
after skimming through all 70 reviews on this place, i was totally freaked out about a friend of mine arranging a saturday night dinner here for 8 people last weekend. it's not nearly as bad as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like most yelpers say, i wish i could give this place 3.5 stars but since I can't , I'm going to down grade. I've been to Bar Celona quite a few times, so I obviously would reccomend it, but I am...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
service was bad, and the foods was way bellow par! I don't think this has anything to do with Spanish it's a bunch of appetizer's and really bad flavors!waste of money
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You would think that being a baby cougar that I would like clubs.I DON"T!!!I don't like crowds.I don't like lines.I don't like cover charges.I don't like drinks that aren't strong.I don't like bitchy...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple of times but after the last experience, I'm reluctant to ever return.The first time was fine. The sangria was delicious and although half the tapas we ordered arrived to the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there twice; for a birthday and a company meeting. Go for the sangria. Go for the ambience. The food was decent... though had a bad experience with their lobster bisque. If you're on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Never have a large party here.We had planned a meeting at Bar Celona and worked out a deal with the manager. If the drink total paid by our members was under $500 then we would pay the $500. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with a friend for happy hour one night and I was very disappointed. We tried most of the tapas on the menu and it wasn't great at all. They were either bland or just had a funny taste to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's only one review here? Crazy....Great place for hanging out, just appetizers and drinks. AVOID AT ALL COST TO EAT DINNER HERE!!!!!I've brought some of my menses to do whatever, it's cool. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yesterday, my gorgeous more-than-a-crush and I found ourselves in Pasadena. Hoping to gain entry to the Pasadena Museum of California Art to view a fascinating exhibit there, we were rebuffed by...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
inconsistent food! i went a few months back and thought it was good... however this week's fare wasn't as good. seems to be lowering their standards. service is ok. nice decor. probably won't go back.
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Nice ambience but a really poor excuse for expenisve "Spanish" cuisine. Try La Luna Negra instead on Green Street.
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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I went here for tapas on a Friday night with some friends. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable, but the food was just okay. I thought it was overpriced. I think i expected too much.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yelpers have been pretty harsh to this restaurant but I don't blame them. The food is just okay and the price is pretty steep. Not much of the menu is all the rave. A lot of the tapas can be easily...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant is a major disappointment. The food is plain and bland. I've been there a few times and I can't think of a single dish that tasted good enough to mention. Even the sangria was below...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Alright so after reading a bunch of review for Bar Celona...I almost cancelled my reservation and went somewhere else. I'm very glad I didnt! First of all, the service was awesome! We arrived 30 minutes early...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Positive: - LIVE Spanish music. - the lounge. - If you've never had tapas, go for the sampler plates at the bottom of each catagory. Excellent prosciutto and cheeses. - valetNegative: - What happened...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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Their menu seems to be overpriced, especially for the tapas, but I guess you could blame that on the location. The interior design is dark and moody, which sets a nice tone, but the food doesn't really follow...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wed nights at BC have been very good to us! The DJ is wonderful and will play requests if you smile sweetly at him. :) The manager is a sweetheart and very attentive to returning patrons like my...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For a bar I have to say it is pretty good. The bartender was very outgoing and knowledgeable. I was trying a drink for the first time and he explained why he did'nt mix it. He told me that by layering...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Meh. Tapas: Tiger shrimp came in some sauce that had a lot of lime juice in it. Patatas Bravas were a gigantic snore, and really... they are NOT spicy. I had the duck entree and it was salty, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Before I moved to Portland I thought Bar Celona had decent tapa. No, their tapas are not good! It is very expensive and not worth the experience. The restaurant and bar is very nice, very pretty....
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place was definitely not so good. I'm no tapas expert, but what we ordered didnt taste all that great whether it was tapas or not. The atmosphere was very nice, very datey. Sangria wasn't that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Man, I wanted to like this place. Convenient location, and not crazy prices, plus I love tapas...so I actually tried it three times....but the food was always so-so, service was slow (I had to flag...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
[Just to avoid confusion, this review is aimed towards the section of Bar Celona that does not involve a bouncer, sushi, or a bar. Uh. Right? It's all very confusing.]Man, let me tell you a little...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible Spanish food that pleasantly surprises - I definitely wasn't expecting that much, but I think this place may have one up on the Cobras & Matadors restaurants. Okay, so Pasadena isn't that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One of the first restaurants I dined at since moving to California. It was nice sitting outside on a Sunday afternoon, taking in the sights and sounds of Colorado Ave, but as for the tapas, they were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let's just say I'd happily do a Fear Factor stunt like eating cockroaches before returning here to eat.Eegads, how does this place stay in business? We ordered entrees instead of tapas and drinks so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I see this place gets a lot of mixed reviews! I met an acquaintance here for lunch on Sunday to practice speaking spanish. The place wasn't that crowded but I know it can get crowded as I've seen it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food: Tapas were all delicious. Tiger shrimp was very good. Their special was delicious: The pork was tender and the chili pepper was sweet (tasted just like a meatball!). The chocolate banana...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The tapas here isn't bad. I had a couple of dishes. Meatballs are okay, chicken was okay, calamari was very good! Stuffed mushrooms were okay too. Service was friendly. Prices decent.I guess the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Bar CelonaMy friend Kitty brought me here for some afternoon delight. We began the meal with some drinks me ordering a strawberry margarita, and Kitty with her patron with a splash of lime. Out...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Well I must say, you Yelpers know your shiz. I recently had my ten year reunion here and was un-impressed, however unsurprised thanks to doing my Yelpy homework before hand. We had the back room...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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My mom and I were roaming around Colorado Blvd and randomly stopped in because of how delicious a womans Sangria that she was drinking on the patio looked. We got seated and each ordered a sangria, mine red...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place wasn't too bad. I tried my friend's paella and it was pretty good. My salad was pretty good. I do love my steak salads. Their fries are really good and the sangrias are good too. I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a total of twice.The first time was with a date, and we layed it on nice and thick with the libations! They do have, IMO, the best red sangria in the city. We knocked 2 pitchers out....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tapas. Yum! I am not sure what else needs to be said. Very friendly, attentive service. All of the standard, good tapas on the menu. Apparently, they do have live music on some evenings. We had...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, man is this a popular spot....to bash on, I think. Well folks, here's my story...I came here on a Tuesday night, after a hearty meal at Cielito Lindo(Review posted). The place seems nice from the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The olive tapenade that you get when you sit down is delicious. BUT read the menu, $3 more for a refill. I was so pissed when they took ours away before the next course came. The mixed tapas platter...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bar side, I've never been to the restaurant sideWent there for happy hour, so we could just walk in for free, without a bouncer at the door (that happens later in the night is seems, and you have to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Typically stop here when in the Pasadena area. Especially enjoy the Patatas Bravas, vegetable empanadas, marinated olives and their Sangria. Staff has always been great.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I am spaniard, therefore i have to be critical about my own food. Please dont waste your time at this place because....1. sangria? wtf!!! i would call it kool aid...where is the VINO ppl!2. torta...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know what's worse than an obnoxious Sunset meat-market bar? A place in Pasadena trying desperately to imitate an obnoxious Sunset meat-market bar.Tapas? It's OK here, though they'd be better...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Uh oh... Am I the only one who likes this place? I'd better start defending myself pronto.I slipped into a serious food coma on Sunday afternoon after dining at Bar Celona. Three of us split a pitcher...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was yummy. We tried the meatballs. The service sucked, in my opinion. Maybe it was because it was a Saturday night and it was later? They made me a virgin Mojito and my friend got the Flamenco...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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Rude service, bad food. The only thing this place has going for them is the look of the place. Hopefully they do some improvments soon!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bar-celona...hmmm...its pretty good. The Tapa's are very delicious as well as the wine (Sangre de Toro). Its definately a great place to go on a date or chill wit the homies or homegirls! Tapa's are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So after the dodgers game, I met up with a few friends for a drink... however, since I was wearing jeans and sneakers... I was not allowed into Bar part of this "high class" establishment. So instead...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch and ordered the roasted chicken which the waitress said was a favorite of hers on the menu. My order came out in about 25 minutes and it was average. Decor was not appealing. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
BAD, BAD, BAD, REALLY BAD!!!!!To start we ordered 2 lamb tapas, just ok., maybe a little too oily.The 2 chicken and vegetabes sandwiches were also just ok, but the Paella Valenciana is where the fun...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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The atmosphere was fine, waiter rude and aloof, the shrimp tapas delicious. Having lived in spain for a while i was disappointed by the flavors and, of course, the prices, i realize this isn't spain. Our...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Too expensive for what they serve. The tapas are overpriced and the main dishes are even more overpriced. The olive oil and olive paste was tasty but not enough to get me to come back. Good house...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let's start with something positive. The crab croquettes are spectacular and I am quite sure they stuff some addictive agent inside of them. After devouring the first order, our small party of three...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Eh.Just came from Bar Celona after a co-worker farewell. Ours was a large and ever changing group in number and size. We sat in the back of the bar area, in full view of the wall-to-wall TV screen,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the olive plate and the pomegranate martini. I like the style of the decor, as well. And they have this empanada dessert that is pretty righteous.But, I'm only giving three stars because they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Tapas BarLittle plates of food for not so lillte money.It would of been o.k. except,once again we get a waterd down version of the real thing.If you must go,try tthe garlic shrimp plate.And now for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner here with my cousins last summer. The food was decent, and the place is cute. I don't think I'd go out of my way to have a meal here again, but if you have dinner here please do yourself a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not being at all familiar with Pasadena, my boyfriend and I were strolling along Colorado trying to find a cute patio that would enable us to partake in our weekend ritual of slowly getting sun and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of Spanish food, having visited Spain and traveled through Madrid, Acaruna, Salamanca, Toledo, etc. This place did not remind me of Spain in the slightest. The tapas were ok, not bad,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bar Celona is the type of place that you absolutely want to avoid.1. Dirty and Dingy bathroom and kitchen... check2. Neon signs outside advertising drink specials...check3. Sushi and Spanish...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Drinks were yummy. BUT EXPENSIVETapas were good, but not the greatest.They overcharged our party, they were out of certain dishes.They replayed the same music videos that did not match the music that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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Mussel tapas & seafood entree smelled stale. I tasted about 5 mussels and everything I had to spew them out, EVERYTHING, and I ran to bathroom and rinsed my mouth. No appology has been heard from chef or...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
For a place that calls itself a tapas restaurant, I was expecting a lot better; the tapas were just "ehh." I had the crimini mushrooms (bland), frittata with tomato sauce (sauce was good but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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I don't know what i was thinking. I have read descent reviews and thought I should try it. The bad reviews are very accurate, Bad Rude Service, Tasteless food, Loud Music (can't even have a conversation), and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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We went here last December 2006. The ambiance is good but the food is mediocre only..and we got a lousy server.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
last friday at Bar Celona was quite interesting. why? picture this: a guy getting down on his knees to propose to his girl, in a room full of divorces&divorcees.. DRUNK divorces&divorcees.. i felt bad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Review on the BarFacts- $5 cover, $5-10 drinks. Best night is Saturday. Honourable mention for Friday. Bar scene Male who is 21-28: This place is cougar central as is most of Pasadena. If you don't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
To quote frank l. "terribly underhwhelming"As you you see from my most recent reviews, I've decided to begin frequenting all the mediocre eating establishments in Pasadena. My girlfriend and I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a review of the lounge not the restaurant. Tuesday night, me and a couple of girlfriends were walking down old town, we were still buzzin from the sake bombs and beer we previously consumed at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2007
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So my first time at a Tapas place, and as soon as we got there, they gave us this olive pesto with bread, which was delicious, I think we had at least 3 orders. The service was great. The prices were...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Our friend told us to go here because she had a lot of fun the last time she went.Walk in with no problem, friendly door man, no cover and not too crowded.... oh yeah?Looked around, music was ok,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2007
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I have been wanting to go to Bar Celona for while but it took a while to convince my husband to go. We finally went to Bar Celona for the first time last night and I have to say that I am so glad I did. First...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2007
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We were seated immediately. Our order (Drink & Food) was taken right away. The drinks came quick. However, the food took more than 30 minutes. The appetizers were pretty good but the portions were too small....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's overpriced here.... The food is salty and the service is crap... but.. there is LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL!Happy Hour, foolios! 3-6pm.*Drinks are $5 (try the RED Sangria.. the white one...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been charged the $5 admission fee the two times I've been here (around 6pm?). Coming into the restaurant that early, you get a chance to enjoy the lounge and bar without bumping into all...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I almost died here but I'll get to that later (it's really not that exciting).I enjoye---err, experienced both the restaurant and lounge at Bar Celona. The restaurant was boring, too crowded, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Completely confused about Bar Celona's menu. I had been to the bar/lounge section a few months back and distinctly remember ordering sushi from their menu. My friend who suggested we eat here also...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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I made reservations in advance but that did no good. I had to wait over 30 minutes on a weeknight to get seated. Once seated the service was simply awful. Our waiter took a drink order came back took a food...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Walking by...."5 bucks," huh? Next.The adventure continues here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/hPoRDO6aw7h-ybyg47OAfA
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Friday night around midnight in P-town. Two hot girls walking down the street stop outside of an unflatteringly lit wine and tapas bar with a not so hot group of dudes overwhelming the place."ID's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I met a friend here on a Tuesday night. I ordered the Almendras Asadas (salted raw almonds), Brccolini al Ajillo (broccolini with garlic), Sopa de Lentejas (lentil soup). The highlight was the wine. I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, Bar Celona, such a hard place to review ...Its 3 parts - the main bar with lower level seating is the right part. The small, middle part is a Tapas bar. The left part is strictly restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I sent back the orange juice because it was rancid. That should have been my clue to get out of there, but I got tapas. They were gross. This place needs to go bankrupt or else there's no justice...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't try to tapas, but we had 3 pitchers of Sangria. The crowd on a Saturday night is a bit pretentious and guys looking for some prey. But hey, the Sangria is a pretty good deal @ $35/ pitcher.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Terrific atmosphere, nice staff, and a really good white sangria. A fun place to be--just don't take yourself or other patrons too seriously and you'll have a good time.
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of the worst bars or restaurant or whatever it pretends to be in LA/Pasadena. Seriously, the people that hang out here are SO pretentious, all the guys are on the prowl and put...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I came here a few months ago and the service was horrible. The waitstaff took forever to get our order and when they did it took another 10-15 minutes to send out our first order of tapas. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: Since writing this original review I've been back many times and I'm happy to say that each time was a delight. I've taken my family, friends and out-of-town guests and have never had to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've actually only gone to dinner here (with my family on Saturdays or Sundays) so I can't say much about the 'bar' aspect to it. But the food is delicious..at least the main dishes are (any type of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Disappointed by the food. I had the Paella Castellana and my friend had a tapas sampler. She said the emapandas were probably frozen and I thought my paella was salty. Salty enough to wonder if the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2006
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Went here w/a friend for tapas. Considering it was still early and the restaurant was hardly full, it took a while to get seated. Our waitress was nice, but it wasn't easy to get a hold of her. The tapas were...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I go back and forth on this one. If you're a twenty-something who enjoys a vibrant Friday-night club atmosphere with upscale drinks and a pulsing soundtrack, this is probably a good place for you. If...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friday night bar hopping.A friend of mine was visiting from Las Vegas. We walked down Colorado Blvd and happend to hear the music. We grabbed two seats at the Sushi bar. We ordered beers and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place for Italian food in Pasadena.you'll come here and i am always surprised how well Southern Californians dress compared to the Northerners. beyond the people the food was great. wine...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trendy bar ,restaurant and lounge located in Old Town Pasadena. Pretty cool place to come and chill with friends. Kick back enjoy a drink while staring at the massive projection TV.
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fun area... Fun restaurant. I so happened to go here on a first date and it was a great location for the spot. Very trendy restaurant. We started in the cocktail area on the couches then moved to a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2006
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Recently had dinner here. The food is pretty good, and the place is place is cute. I don't think I'd go out of my way to have a meal here again, but if you have dinner here please do yourself a favor and try a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/29/2006
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If you are roaming around old town pasadena, and want a bit to eat, this would be the place. I don't think I would make a special trip just to eat there, since the food is average and you can probably find...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Tapas were dissappointing, considering their price. Entrees were better. Terrific chocolate cake and I'm not even really a chocolate cake fan.
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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biggest compaint is the rude staff. i called in advance and was told by TWO people that the lounge is STRICTLY first come first serve - NO RESERVATIONS. we came around 9pm...the place was pretty dead. we...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The hostess told us it was going to a couple of minutes before our table would be ready. 7 minutes later we come back to ask her about our table and she has this confused look on her face as if she...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2006
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We had made reservations and when we arrived we had to wait about 10 minutes to be seated. The server greeted us to our table. We order some tapas and for entrees the fillet mignon and a paella valenciana. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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My wife and I arived on a Saturday night around 6:30. The hostess asked if we had reservations and I told them no. They seated us promptly. The place was pretty empty. So we get seated in a really bad spot...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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My friend took me here for my first try of Tapas. It was incredible! Everything we ordered was amazing, the flavors in the dishes complimented each other very well. On a previous occasion I had gone to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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I travel a lot and when in spain have always enjoyed the tapas restaurant. This is right on the money and so much more... live music, great staff... and a great bar scene. who knew Pasadena could be so hip!!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2005
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This place is horrible. Service and management totally unable to provide for patrons. Food came out cold, inadequate portions, and definitely not worth the price. Reservations were lost, and we waited because...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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I ate at Bar Celona about two weeks after getting back from Spain, and I ended up setting myself up for defeat. The tapas were not as creative or as good as I thought they should be, and the selection was a...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/27/2005
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With a terrific spread of finger foods and stomach filling paella, mojitos and sangria, Bar Celona is a great upscale location for a friends' birthday treat, a special date, or warming a business relationship....
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2005
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The tapas here are decent, but nothing stands out in particular. They do have some different items on the menu including a sausage dish and a calamari dish that isn't fried. Sangria here is pretty good though,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2005
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This tapas bar is in the former Sorriso space, and it looks pretty much the same, except for Spanish paintings on the wall instead of Italian. The tapas are reasonably priced, but the quality/taste is uneven,...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/03/2005
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Finally, something a little different in Old Towne. I believe this is the only Spanish restaurant in Pasadena and it's got a great vibe to it, not to mention it's location is best. There were no waiting time,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2004
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The drinks are all great, made from top-shelf liquor. Be sure to try the vodka that they soak vanilla beans in, it's quite delicious. Expect to pay about $10 per drink, but you won't need many drinks to get...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2004
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Not as hip and fun as Weho's cobras and matadors, but the best place for Spanish food in the valley. Still new enough that there's not week-night wait.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/20/2004
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pasadena's got tapas...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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with a bold red-and-gold contemporary design infused into a historic old pasadena building, bar celona projects a hip, festive vibe, but the modern cuisine doesnit stray too far from traditional spanish...
gayot.com - user review
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Bar Celona , a modern Spanish tapas restaurant and late-night lounge in the historic Colorado Boulevard retail district of Old Pasadena, is the creation of local entrepreneurs Jack and Karen Huang. Combining a...
opentable.com - user review
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