Tapas at Barcino

I heard from some people that Barcino had a new Chef, and that they seemed serious about improving their food, so I decided to give it a try. I had gone several times to Barcino (at Ortigas and Fort) but was never really convinced about the food. Seems they have gone a long way from when they started serving microwaved Paella and cold Croquetas. They even have a life size cut out poster of Jaume Vinyallonga, the Chef. As he told me, he has had experience working in the 3 star Michelin restaurant Akelarre in San Sebastian, then moved back to Girona to work with the Roca brothers, ownder and Chefs of Celler de Can Roca, another 3 star Restaurant.

We decided to try their new flagship branch, at Greenbelt 2. The place is nice, with lots of Spanish decor and memorabilia. I particularly like this frame, since it's a picture of Nou Camp..hmm the owners I know for a fact are Barcelona fans just like myself.


The Menu, posted on the blackboard, was mostly tapas and Wine. They have a more extensive menu a la carte.

We started out with the martin Codax Albarino and a bottle of Spanish beer called Estrella Galicia. Being from Spain, I wonder why they chose to bring in that beer, when there are much better ones like Mahou, Voll Damm, Cruzcampo, etc..This was quite ok and refreshing, specially since it was so hot outside.

I opted for the following tapas:

Surtido de Pintxos (Bacalao, Chistorra, Salmon and Morcilla with Shitake mushrooms)

Croquetas and Butifarra Blanca

Montadito de Morcilla y Huevo

Alcachofas con Jamon (Artichokes with Jamon Serrano)

Over all, I could say that the tapas are decent, They do have a wide selection of tapas and more sit down type of dishes (paella, solomillo, etc..) which I did not have the chance to try. I must say that the food has really improved with the Chef Jaume. I will definitely be back soon to try out more of the Tapas and Pintxos they have available.