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Ca L'Esteve - El Xampanyet


4.5 of 5 stars 57 ratings
  • Cuisines: Spanish
  • Neighborhood: Sant Pere - Santa Caterina i la Ribera
  • Montcada, 22, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
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88% Recommend
  • Excellent
    34
  • Very Good
    13
  • Average
    4
  • Poor
    3
  • Terrible
    3
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lunarwooz...
san francisco
4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2011

We tried to get into El Xampanyet on several occasions and it was always totally packed. On our fourth try we made it in, and were utterly delighted to have persisted: the proprietors and staff treated us like family (despite the language gap), even inviting us around the counter for photos; the food was superb (be sure to ask for...

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FAFA1971
Tel Aviv, Israel
4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2011

best place in Barcelona to taste real tapas, great service , wonderful food, best cava , in a word do not miss it. very professional staff and owners

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zzao
bristol
25 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2011

we went here on our first night, had a great time, made to feel very welcome had great tapas and lush cava/xampan and couldnt believe we had only spent just over 20 euros on 6 copas and 5 tapas. went there twice more over next few days, with the same very busy, but relaxed feel to everyone there, staff and...

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CultureVu...
Cambridge
132 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2011

Lovely atmosphere and nicely located for the Picasso museum. Had a relaxing lunch with half bottle of cava. Trusted the waiter to bring us veggie tapas which were all delicious and no "just a little bit of bacon" in them. We were lucky to get a table as before long people were queuing and hanging about in any spare space...

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marybindc
Washington, DC
11 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2011

Tiny place with delectable tapas and fabulous light house cava to drink with your food. We waited around until the moment theyd at 7:30pm; within 10 minutes the place was packed. We put ourselves at the mercy of the waitress to choose tapas and we were never disappointed. The atmosphere can only be described as jovial (and packed). A...

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yasst8
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
20 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2011

Good food, cava, and great atmosphere. You simply have a great time at this place. Very busy, authentic, and friendly. Great place!

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ChicagoLi...
Chicago
5 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2011

Xampanyet was right around the corner from our rented flat in the Born neighborhood in Barcelona and it was such a treat. The house cava and assortment of tapas were delicious, the service was great and the crowds were fun. It is touristy, but who really cares? I will certainly be back the next time in Barcelona!

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theonlyon...
Dallas
4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 19, 2010

Went here twice during a recent stay in Barcelona. Wonderful family-owned restaurant with amazing service, food, libations and great people watching/meeting! I will go back every time in Barcelona!

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mahopac
westchester
13 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2010

We specifically went back to this bar in Barcelona as we remembered how great the tapas were and how friendly the staff were too. We ate there several years ago while stumbling upon it, being up the street from the Picasso Museum. Each time we have been in BCN it has been off season. The tapas are great. the staff...

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thetattoo...
New York City, New York
6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 1, 2010

They are known for their champagne, though we had beer. This place is packed, it can be difficult to find a table, but the wait staff is very good at helping you find a seat; we lucked out and got one quickly. Just tell the waiter you want tapas and they’ll bring you over a variety. We had a plate...

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