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Colom Restaurant, nestled in the heart of Barcelona's Ciutat Vella, is a gem for Mediterranean cuisine. Renowned for its paella, diners rave about the generous portions of seafood encapsulated in this classic dish. Customers like Michelle Bakker and Cindy Hum found joy not just in the paella but also in the tapas, which serve as perfect starters to the main event. The ambiance is inviting, making the wait—often around 45 minutes to an hour—worthwhile.
The atmosphere is lively, enhanced by the friendly staff, including standout servers like Mame and Titou, who make the dining experience memorable with their attentiveness and humor. Though the unique sangria has mixed reviews, the overall experience is described as enjoyable, bolstered by complimentary liqueur that adds a personal touch. The consistent acclaim for dishes like the grilled cuttlefish and garlic prawns speaks to the restaurant's commitment to quality and flavor. Visitors recommend making time for Colom Restaurant during your stay in Barcelona—it's a taste of Mediterranean delight you won't want to miss.
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Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
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Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Reviews for Colom Restaurant
Review highlights
Based on 25,334 reviewsColom Restaurant is widely praised for its authentic Mediterranean and Spanish seafood offerings, particularly its standout paella and flavorful tapas. Reviewers commonly highlight the generous portions and the quality of dishes like grilled cuttlefish and garlic prawns. The restaurant’s ambiance receives positive mentions for being inviting and well-organized, despite often requiring patrons to wait between 40 minutes to an hour and a half. Staff friendliness and attentiveness are consistent strengths, with several customers appreciating personalized service and allergy accommodations. While the house sangria receives mixed reactions, it remains a distinctive feature. Overall, Colom is regarded as a worthwhile dining experience in Barcelona, offering good value and a memorable taste of traditional Spanish cuisine.
Had a really nice dinner with my here! Waited for 45 minutes i think but it was fine. Sangria was good and shared some tapas before the paella, which were also vey nice :) Paella marisco had a lot of seafood, was really good! Deserts were also yummy. We were served by Mame, funny guy!! Good value for money. Would recommend to just try once but other places are probably just as good.
This might be the best place for paella in Barcelona. The tapas and other flavors were also delicious. The atmosphere is perfect; I waited an hour and a half in line for a meal here for the first time in my life, and it was totally worth it. The sangria is unique to this place, but it didn't quite suit our taste. All the staff were very friendly and attentive. We also thank them for the complimentary liqueur.
5/5. Food was absolutely delicious. Personal favourites was the seafood paella and grilled cuttlefish. Be prepared for a wait - we queued up at around 5PM and got in around 45 minutes after as a table of 4. Service was also fantastic. Although there was a wait, the restaurant was well organized and M-Gor was amazing. Love the ambiance and food, definitely worth a try if you are in the area.
5/5 stars. From accommodation for my allergies, to providing a great taste and experience overall. Mame Gor and the other waiters were very kind and friendly to us English speakers. We had to wait a bit outside to get in, but it was worth it.
We queued for about 40 minutes from 7 pm, and it was absolutely worth it! The food was amazing. We especially loved the paella and the garlic prawns, and the sangria was perfect. Titou was so thoughtful and attentive, noticing right away when I needed more prawns and just being genuinely sweet. Turbo was also wonderful, and the service overall was top-notch. Highly recommend!
We were walking by this restaurant, and we saw a line to eat there. I said to myself, I am not going to make that line when there are so many restaurants to choose from, but then I sad why not. We waited 13 minutes because the line moves fast. The food, service, and atmosphere were amazing. The price at the end was much lower than what I expected.
We had an amazing dining experience at Colum Restaurant! We ordered the seafood paella and seafood prawns, and both dishes were absolutely delicious — full of flavor, fresh, and perfectly cooked. The crème brûlée for dessert was the perfect ending — creamy, rich, and with that perfect caramelized top. We were assisted by one of the staff Ahmed Aka Turbo and Sir Chris both were very attentive, welcoming, and joyful when speaking with customers. We like their friendly attitude really made our experience even better! Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys great seafood, good ambiance, and excellent service. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must try and i highly recommend this restaurant !!! if i visit here back in barcelona spain, i will try here over again..
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Opening hours
- Monday 12:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday 12:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Wednesday 12:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday 12:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Friday 12:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Saturday 12:30 PM - 12:00 AM
- Sunday (Today) 12:30 PM - 12:00 AM
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