Irati Taverna Basca

One of the freshest tapas in central Barcelona - they keep coming out with hot options as well so that is great - good selection of drinks but you can’t go wrong with a glass of red

Unique experience for me that I loved. The food was very good and this is great for a quick eat. Lots of options to try. The concept is there is basically different things on bread that is held together by a tooth pick. At the end they count your toothpicks and then you pay.

As shared by others, there is a restaurant side and a bar side that served only pintxos. While those looked good, it was a bit too much bread for us, so we decided to try their dishes.The atmosphere was family friendly but nothing outstanding. The service was prompt and efficient, not particularly effusive nor friendly but we were impressed with their teamwork and ability to handle all the different hospitality tasks.Perhaps we had too high expectations of the food, given the recommendation from our hotel, but the overall gastronomic experience was wanting.Have left comments in the photo captions. The best dish was the white tuna belly starter.

Taverna Basca Irati is our favorite pintxos (Basque tapas) bar in Barcelona’s old town area. Our favorites were the pintxo de morcilla (blood sausage) and the pintxo donostiarra (mixed seafood salad with mayo). The best pairing for pintxos is a glass of txakoli (Basque white wine).When you walk in, order your drink of choice at the bar. Then, grab a plate and take the pintxos that you want from the bar. In the end, you pay based on the number of skewers on your plate.In between lunch and dinner (3-7 PM), the availability of pintxos is not so great, but still a solid spot.There is a full sit in restaurant at the back, but we did not try it. Although, the meat cuts looked solid.

The culinary experience at this establishment was exceptional. The restaurant is divided into two sections: the front, which primarily serves as a bar offering tapas, and the rear, which houses a more sophisticated Basque-themed restaurant. We opted to dine in the rear restaurant and found that the quality of the food justified the cost. Basque cuisine is renowned for its emphasis on meat dishes, and I savored a delectable steak that provided a welcome respite from the tapas I had consumed throughout the week. The ambiance of the restaurant was pleasant, and the service provided by the staff was impeccable. I highly recommend visiting this establishment when exploring the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona.