Lonely Planet

"Hotshot chef Carles Abellán runs this basement tapas haven known for its gourmet versions of old faves. Highlights include the bikini (toasted ham and cheese sandwich – here the ham is cured and the truffle makes all the difference) and zesty boquerones al limón (lemon-marinated anchovies). You can’t book, and service can be slow, but it's worth the wait."

Foods & Wines From Spain

"Breakfast, a vermouth aperitivo, a daily lunch menu, and a wide selection of delicious tapas make Tapas 24 a must-visit restaurant, at any of its locations."

Cathy Chaplin

"Here, the decade-long El Bulli alum prepares simple tapas with a unique twist. One of The Astronomer’s favorite tapas of the evenings was the Iberian ham croquette. The breading was perfectly light, while the Béchamel-based innards tasted like the velvetiest mashed potatoes on the face of the earth. The bits of ham scattered about made it extra special."

Isabelle Kliger

"His signature tapas include chicken croquettes, runny scrambled eggs (huevos estrellados), and the unbelievable truffle "bikini" (ham-and-cheese toastie). Don’t be surprised if you end up ordering a second round of everything."

Natalie Aldern Kennedy

"Being the self-proclaimed bruschetta connoisseur that I am, I wasn’t expecting much, but one should never underestimate the power of tomato, garlic, salt, new olive oil and fresh bread. Delicious."

Danielle Oron

"The tomatoes are grated and then marinated with a light vinegar for a short time, topped with salt and great olive oil, then served with hot grilled bread. It’s magical."

Chris Boothman

"Delicious Patatas Bravas."

Inspiring Raw Moments

"The two of us ordered tapas from the specials menu and from the regular menu. We ate some of the best wings, bombas, pastries and potatoes we had had the entire trip. The tapas were served one at a time and perfectly presented so that we were never sitting there without a dish in front of us. When we had finished our order of tapas, we couldn't help but order more! We ate at Tapas 24 on our last night in Spain and couldn't have been happier with the decision."

Kathryn Stolarz

"We found the stairway to tapas heaven in Spain. But the real pleasers here were the fresh-made, savory tapas that tasted as scrumptious as they looked. A-plus for flavor and presentation here."

Steve Tallantyre

"When people ask me where they should go for tapas in Barcelona, my answer is often Tapas 24."