La Barceloneta

★★★★★★★★★★via Google

“This was the worst paella I’ve ever eaten. It was completely oversalted and tasted awful. The staff are very friendly and the place is pleasant, but the food is terrible 🤢”

★★★★★★★★★★via Google

“I went to eat here today and was very disappointed with the quality of the food. The paella wasn't what I expected; the amount of rice was far too much compared to the other ingredients (only 2 prawns, 2 king prawns, and 4 mussels) for 10,000 kr. The chef came over to ask, "How was the food?" and although I didn't like it, I was too embarrassed to tell him right away. It was salty and had too much soy sauce. I'm writing this review with a heavy heart because the service was very good, but I feel it's necessary to share our experience.”

★★★★★★★★★★via Google

“Best Spanish food I ever tried. The first time we tried the tortilla classica and iberica and this time we tried chicken paella, which went beyond our expectations!! Same for the desserts! The service was amazing, really welcoming and friendly. The atmosphere made us feel like in Spain”

★★★★★★★★★★via Google

“Loved this place! Small and comfortable. Every bite was delicious. Tapas various, chicken paella, good wine. Everything fresh and cooked perfectly. Staff very attentive and treated well.”

★★★★★★★★★★via Google

“We ordered the paella, and it was by far the worst we have ever had! The rice was hard, and the dish just had a weird after taste, like penicillin! We informed the waitress and she gave us 50% off. We basically only ate the three and half small pieces of chicken and the two shrimps! Not sure how they have such great reviews! Maybe people never had real paella from Spain, or they have a new cook.”

★★★★★★★★★★via Google

“Quite simply the best restaurant in Reykjavik for many reasons —food quality, service, consistency, atmosphere… even if this was in Spain surrounded by many Spanish restaurants, I’d still choose “La Barceloneta” to dine in. The staff is always fantastic and the food, the FOOD makes my belly very, very happy.”

★★★★★★★★★★via Google

“On our short stay in Iceland we took a tour with an awesome Spanish-Icelandic guide Martin. I asked him for some great food recommendations and he recommended La Barceloneta. Sadly, they were closed the next day and then we had to leave for Greenland. Two weeks later, we came back to Reykjavik for one more night before going home and I really wanted to try the paella that I have been dreaming about for two weeks. I dragged our group there across the whole town, so the expectations were high. :) Well, La Barceloneta did not disappoint! First we got a bowl of salmorejo which was insanely delicious. Then we had the seafood paella while our friends ordered the chicken paella. We all loved the food. The people there were very nice and fun to chat with as well. I wish I lived closer so I could get my weekly serving of delicious paella!”

★★★★★★★★★★via Google

“This was genuinely the best Spanish experience I've had in Iceland. We had garlic shrimp and ham and mushroom croquettes for starters, and then the mixed Paella for the main course. The place has great service and a relaxing atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this place if you're looking for authentic delicious Spanish cuisine.”