If you are looking for overall great food, Maitea is the place to go. This traditional, family-run restaurant breathes character the moment you walk in. Set in a great area, which illuminates a tavern feel, and a place you can relax, eat, and drink great food and wines. There are many traditional pintxos and tapas to choose from, and they... More

When ever I find a place with nothing is pretentious or trying-to-be, I put this title on my review. If you heard this place or got recommendation from someone, do not hesitate to stop by for a meal. From the service to the taste of the food is worth spending the time and money. Very informal setup, casual eating style,... More

When the guy at the front desk of our hotel suggested we try this place, his recommendation came with a rather long, amusing and romantic story of how an older woman had taken him here many years ago... And, well, nostalgia aside, he said the food was Basque-inspired pintxos, which we had never even heard of, much less tried. He... More

We were recommended this tapas bar by our hotel reception.A great find, busy, attentive, traditional and yummy! We need this kind of relaxed and fun informal eating at home. Made us realise we were on holiday. Give it a go.

We arrived early and got a table in the back right away. The beers come in small cafeteria sized glass and you pay by the toothpick for each pintxos. We were told by our concierge that the two downsides were stools, rather than backed chairs, and the staff didn't speak English. We were delighted to find that the staff spoke... More

We had to wait a while for a table, but it was definitely worth the wait. Initially we could not order any specific tapas - I suppose because it was so busy. Instead we selected from plates of freshly made tapas, that were offered by waiters as they walked around the restaurant. Later we could order what we liked and... More

we ate here quite a few times as we really enjoyed it. We were staying in a hotel nearby and found the food always great as were the prices

We ate here tonite and the tapas were tasty and fresh. Between two of us we had 8 cold and 2 hot tapas plus 4 small glasses of wine. The total came to €25.10. The salmon stuffed with crab as well as the iberian ham, quails egg and padron pepper ones were delightful. Stools line the wall and bar with... More

Whenever I don't know where to eat, I choose Maitea and it never disappoints! The staff (all 6 or 7 of them) is always helpful, and the pintxos are amazing! Also, I fully recommend trying the dessert there, as it's one of the best in BCN. The price/quality ratios is unbeatable, you can walk away full without paying more than... More