A great experience and worth the wait!

The server was arrogant and condescending. Some of the food was decent, but most was mediocre; in fact, the omelette they served us was burnt...clearly going on reputation. For the 90 euros we paid, we could have gotten a whole lot more.

We arrived at 19.55 and left at 21.50 after having to stand in a crammed public-transport-like atmosphere, with people eating just a half a meter away. Having realized, after two hours of wait, that we would probably have to wait for another half hour or an hour or more (who knows?!), we left deeply frustrated, beyond hungry, angry and very disappointed. The proprietor and his waiters failed to inform any of the unsuspecting victims of their torture house about what’s awaiting them. Ridiculous experience. Once your sugar levels have fallen to sub-zero point and you feel like letting it all out on your partner, there is only one solution left- to leave!

I manged to book online at http://www.conference-coordinator.com/restaurant-reservations.htm some of you may find it useful

En plein mois de janvier la queue dans la rue pour avoir le réel plaisir de manger des tapas avec des produits extra frais. Le chef anime son monde en étant complice aussi bien avec les clients qu'avec ses cuistots. Un vrai régal pour les papilles, une ambiance rare préservée. N'oubliez pas de réserver et faites confiance au chef, vous passerez une super soirée.

Le meilleur bar à tapas de Barcelone toujours surpeuplé.. prévoir une attente d'une quarantaine de minute pour avoir le privilège de manger au bar.. ne demandez surtout pas de sangria ni de patatas bravas (ils n'en ont pas!!) mais laissez vous guider pas les maîtres de cérémonies.. Un peu chéro mais à faire absolument!! J'ai adoré......

Cal Pep is a great tapas restaurant in Barcelona... the best for sure!!

Se avete voglia di stuzzicare andate in questo locale,si mangia una meraviglia dopo Barcellona una città viva , lo raccomanda una espagnola que vie a Turin.SABORES DE ESPAGNA

Just come back from Barcelona and visited Cal Pep on the back of a recommendation from my sister.

6 of us went to this eaterie having seen it busy the night before and knowing we would be treated to some decent food.

Well decent does not do it justice. We were lucky to get 6 seats or should I say stools together and told by the staff that they would give us a selection of food off the menu. That suited us fine.

What followed was fantastic, both in terms of the quality of the food but also the ambience and the experience of seeing food being prepared in front of you. A real treat which cost us 20 pounds each with a drink.

It is well worth the acclaim and do not be put off by the queues which reduce a lot quicker than you think.

If you like Tapas then you will judge all Tapas that you have after this one by it. You are unlikely to have had nicer before and unlikely to have better again.

Best food in Barcelona by far! One of the best meals we´ve had anywhere in the world, including New York, London, Paris. Friendly service, creative dishes and plenty of wonderful food. Also, the best coffee we had in Barcelona.

the food was great, except it made me have the runs! Im not used to all this fresh fish malarky!

but tastes great!

Will go again next year.

i think this is the best resturant that we went to while in barcelona

Great place.. dont' miss it while in Barcelona. Thank you for this tip!!

We went again at Cal Pep.. and no surprise they are always the best tapas on town!! great!!

I want to travel in july in Barcelona and i want to see something beautiful.Can u suggest me somethink to see??(4-6.07.2007)

i absoulty love this resturant, it was sooo good, barecelona is very lucky to have a resturant like this! im like omg and the resturant was like omg and i was like omg! anyway, the food in this resturant was amazing and fabulous, me and my girlfriend loved it.

just great experience.. best tapas in Barcelona for sure!!

Cal pep is open again sorry for you ;-)
and it worth it … you hav to go there without any doubt !!

Just perfect place.. best tapas of Barcelona for sure!!

This morning I still was in Barcelona, now I am back at home. Three days
ago I was having lunch at Call Pep's!! Now I'm about to go to the supermarket.
I am not much off a fish eater, but I wanted to eat in a tapas-bar, in this
tapas-bar. I'm not in Spain to eat non-spanish food am I? So I were at
Call Peps and we had to wait a little while. Than it was our turn to eat at a
long bar, and the waiters didn't speak english very good, and we don't speak
spanish at all, but he helped us through!! and it was delicious!!! We had roasted
bread with tomato's, beans with spinach, fried artichokes and a tortilla.
It was SO good, and we were so full for the rest of the day!!
The shrimps were still alive, but I suggest you just don't look and sit down,
order and eat!

Mixed fri of calamari, small fish and shrimp was excellent, so was tuna tartar.
Recommended omlette also was great. The best tapas in town with great people. Be there before the open to get the table, queue started 10 min before the open on last Saturday. Or it's absolutely worth waiting !

Recommended by this website, this was one of most enjoyable meals one could hope to have in Barcelona. From the outside it looks quite dreary but once seated inside (you will have to wait a short time) it transforms into a marvellous experience of fine foods, beers, wines and service. Highly recommended. English speaking staff help immensly.

Visited Cal Pep last Friday - it was fantastic. Along wait for a bar stool but definitely worth it. The clams with ham and chilli is wonderful if a little bit pricey.

Go to Cal Pep and don't have a budget planned!

the best tapas in Barcelona... better be patient... always crowded.. josh