Caelis

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1,148 reviews

#267 of 10,133 Restaurants in Barcelona$$$$, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly

+34 935 10 12 05+ Add website

Hours

Wed

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Thu

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Fri

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sat

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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4.5

1,148 reviews

#267 of 10,133 Restaurants in Barcelona

Travellers' Choice 2023

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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options

“The appetizer of tuna tartar was amazing, but the two entrees were just good,...”

Special Occasion Dining, Romantic, Business meetings

“Fantastic birthday treat”

“And it was our anniversary.”

Location and contact

Via Laietana, 49, 08003 Barcelona Spain

El Congrés i els Indians

+34 935 10 12 05

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MICHELIN Guide's Point of View

The Ohla Barcelona hotel’s fine-dining restaurant boasts an unmistakable appearance, due to the “eyes” or “ocular globes” designed by artist Frederic A...

Sponsored by: Caelis

1. Michelin starred

"All I can say is that it deserves its one star and more."

Sean B

2. Open kitchen. Showcooking

"being seated by the kitchen watching high level chefs do their magic"

lavrab2019

3. Lunch menu, 42 euros

"Wow! It was really fatastic and well-presented."

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Perfect

Aug 2022 • friends

It was an amazing Experience 😄 best food I have had en years! And I am use to visit gourmet restaurant. The wine was fantastic as well

Written August 28, 2022

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manager

Dear Guest, Thank you for this great review. We are very pleased to know that you enjoyed dining with us. We will be sure to share your comments with our team to ensure that we consistently uphold our high standards and create a memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you back. All the best, Kevin, Director de Sala Caelis

Written September 8, 2022

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

tonitone

Punta Prima519 contributions

Fantastic lunch menu

Feb 2021 • couples

We ate at the bar, which was really fun. Got to watch the chefs prepare all the dishes as they came up to the pass. Service was great throughout, very attentive and friendly. We both ordered the Menu Caelis Premium. Basically, 1 starter, 2 mains, 1 dessert and unlimited white and red wine for 58 euros each. Given the quality of the food, a fantastic deal. We started with some amuse bouche - a tomato stuffed with white vermouth, an olive stuffed with oil and anchovies and a little pizza like item, all really nice and a sign of things to come. Then they brought out with bread with 3 types of flavored butter - olive, tomato and basil. The basil was our favorite. The starter was carrot, orange and cuppuccino foam soup with crudités, really enjoyed it. My wife had the artichoke salad with ricotta, also really nicely presented and tasty. Mains were a sea bass with little potato morsels and green peppers, the dish of the night. Fish was melt in your mouth and mellow and the tarragon sauce complemented it amazingly. Next was beef with onions and potatoes, tender and smoky beef, nicely cooked. For pudding, a selection of cheeses which were great. There was a Catalan one in there that was not for the front of heart. Lots of wine during the meal, both red and white were light and fruity, not too heavy at all, went nicely with the food. Overall, immensely enjoyable and will certainly be back. Recommended for lunch, I imagine their tasting menu is amazing.

Written February 13, 2021

koen75koen

Puurs172 contributions

This is top

Jan 2023 • none

Had dinner here with 2 couples and we took the land and sea menu for 105 EUR and accompanying wines for 60 EUR. The restaurant is situated in Hotel Ohla and, besides being very stylish and nicely decorated, has a good vibe. We also liked the quality of the service and sense of humor of the sommelier. The most important thing, the food, was excellent, with a lot of different tastes and a lot of creativity. The pace at which the different courses were served was perhaps a bit too high but we flagged it and they slowed down which made it more enjoyable for us. I would love to come again one day.

Written January 10, 2023

manager

Dear Koen, Thank you for sharing your review with us. It is wonderful to know that your dining experience allowed you to escape from the challenging times we are all going through at present. We really appreciate your positive feedback as this inspires us to continue providing service excellence and menus that tempt the taste buds. It would be a pleasure to have you return on a future occasion. Kind regards, Kevin, Director de Sala Caelis

Written February 26, 2023

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Anne Rigaux

Maastricht11 contributions

A little bit disappointed

Jun 2021 • couples

We went to Caelis to celebrate our anniversary. When we booked the restaurant our expectations were high. We’ve read positive reviews and they were awarded one Michelin star. We reserved a place at the chefs table (overlooking the kitchen) and were excited for the night. However, our experience did not quite live up to the expectations. As soon as we arrived, we felt very rushed. The personnel did not give us much personal attention and multiple times, the next dish was already served while we were not even finished with the dish before. On top of that, we ordered a menu with wine pairing, but we received the same wine twice (so for 4 dishes we had a total of two different wines) and besides that we did get very little explanation about each wine and for no wine it was told why it matched the dish we were eating, which was very disappointing as we were expecting more from a Michelin starred restaurant. Regarding the food, it was good, but not as good as we had in other starred restaurants. Then lastly, when we received the bill, it was the wrong one, charging us with a more expensive menu that we did not have. It all felt quite chaotic and we left the restaurant a little bit disappointed.

Written July 14, 2021

JGordicho

Barcelona16508 contributions

Spectacular quality and technique!

Dec 2019 • none

We went to this well-known restaurant with a Michelin star. The experience was so grateful and we really enjoyed everything, not only the food but also de atmosphere and the open kitchen. We were sat in front of the kitchen as we enjoy watching how the chefs prepares all the dishes. It was an amazing show, with minacious preparations. Not many words were needed between them in order to know what to do. The menu was large and composed by different small dishes, all of them were incredibly good and tasty with a great presentation. The whole experience was brilliant.

Written April 20, 2020

Patricia P

17 contributions

What a great way to cap off our trip to Portugal & Spain!

Oct 2022 • none

I was looking to end our 2-week lacation in Portugal/Spain with a bang – and I found the perfect place in Caelis! The meal was paced very well for all the amuses bouches and courses that we had coming our way on the Land and Sea Menu. The food was creative, as were the platings! We did the wine pairing and enjoyed our very enthusiastic and knowledgeable sommelier who matched the wines perfectly with the food. Having eaten a few days earlier at a Michelin 2-star, we were actually happier with Caelis – the atmosphere was relaxed, not stuffy. And though we were fed well, we were not stuffed and uncomfortable when we left the table. And we found it to be a great value for all the food/wine. Best of all – Caelis was in our hotel! If I can get back myself back to Barcelona, I will definitely eat here again!

Written October 26, 2022

Steve C

Hong Kong60 contributions

Definitely worth it

Aug 2023 • family

It was my daughter's first experience with a Michelin Star restaurant, and it was a great experience. We opted for the 55 euro per person menu, which included a choice of two appetizers, a choice of two entrees, and a choice of sweet dessert or cheese plate. Coffee, water, and a glass of wine were also included, which was very generous. We upgraded to the 70 euro per person menu, which allowed us to pick 3 out of the 4 dishes on offer, plus a second glass of wine. (They pour half of the glass twice, so it's about one glass by volume). But thinking about it, we may not have needed that, as we couldn't finish two entrees. Maybe we should've selected two appetizers and one entree instead. The appetizer of tuna tartar was amazing, but the two entrees were just good, nothing to write home about, but both were very generous in portions. We reserved early enough to sit at the counter watching the kitchen staff preparing the food. It was quite enjoyable. Overall, a very good experience. Kudos to the kitchen staff, and we were glad to take some photos with them afterward. We stayed for 3 hours, and it didn't feel like it at all. The only thing I would suggest is for the red wine not to be served at room temperature, as the kitchen definitely wasn't cellar temperature.

Written September 16, 2023

AlbertSalichs

Manresa22069 contributions

Wonderful gastronomic menu, red wine and views from terrace

Oct 2021 • friends

Caelis is a gastronomic restaurant located in Ohla Hotel in the center of Barcelona, the main city in Catalonia. In fact, it is a very nice and modern place, where you are very comfortable during all lunch/dinner. I came here with a friend to taste a gastronomic menu, which was excellent and we drank a wonderful staff recommendation. Really, an excellent place to enjoy with food and wine. Also, after lunch, it is possible to go up to the upper terrace, from where you can enjoy a lot with the fantastic views of Barcelona. On the other hand, we began he menu at 15h due to work reasons, and waiters were too fast (they wanted finish fastly). I hope next time, they improve this point.

Written March 31, 2022

manager

Dear Albert, Thank you for sharing this feedback. We are delighted you had a memorable experience and found our cuisine matched your expectations. Our chef and all the team will find your compliments very rewarding as we hope all our clients leave us with this same sensation. We appreciate your feedback, and we will be reviewing the concern you raise with our team. We are already looking forward to your next visit. Best wishes, Kevin, Director de Sala Caelis

Written April 4, 2022

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

ishoifot

San Francisco6 contributions

The taste of Heaven!

Jan 2020 • none

This Michelin restaurant is worth 3 stars. Every dish was a celebration of good taste and earthly delights. The staff, the experience, the joy of it is impossible to describe. A MUST, if you are the Best Food connoisseur. Loved it! Enjoyed it! Had an evening of unparalleled pleasure!

Written January 8, 2020

SabrinaZyra

Barcelona229 contributions

Beautiful atmosphere, delicious food, amazing experience to start the year.

Jan 2021 • couples

Lunch on the first day of the year. Enjoyed watching the chefs at work at this beautifully decorated⭐️one-starred Michelin restaurant; meticulously prepping every mouth-watering dish from the 11-course New Year’s day tasting menu. I would highly recommend to get a seat by the bar and be entertained while waiting for each plate to be ready. The tasting menu was nicely paired with both wine and red wines. Like other tasting menus, expect to enjoy the experience in no less than two hours.

Written January 3, 2021

Dalecorp

Paradise Valley1982 contributions

Simply, Exceptional

Aug 2023 • family

A Barcelona birthday dinner encompassing both vegetarian tasting menus as well as Earth and Sea tasting menus accompanied by unique wine pairings decidedly did not disappoint to say the least. Caelis offers up unique and creative extraordinarily brilliant cuisine served-up in an inspiring atmosphere coupled with outstanding servicing. Its Michelin Star is well deserved and earned.

Written August 20, 2023

Sean B

Bedfordshire80 contributions

Amazing dinner

May 2022 • couples

We were staying in the hotel so decided that our last meal should be at the caelis. All I can say is that it deserves its one star and more. Putting it in context, we recently ate at the two star hand and flowers and this was significantly better on every front. We were escorted to the restaurant and sat down immediately. The sommelier took us through the wines and helped select for us both. His choices were spot on! The bread was out of this world with three different butters (sage, olive and tomato) all of which tasted amazing. We went for the celebration tasting menu and from start to end it was flawless. Some great theatre and the flavours were exquisite. From the vermouth bombon to the sweetbreads and cheese everything was a delight. Two standouts for me were the eel and the cuttlefish. We were dreading them but they were brilliant. The serving staff were attentive, polite, friendly and very efficient. We were in the restaurant 3 hours for the whole meal and it was so relaxing and comfortable. Don't get me wrong it's not a cheap ear, but we'll worth the price and we would go back tomorrow if we could, we loved it

Written May 21, 2022

manager

Dear Sean, Thank you for sharing this lovely feedback. We are delighted that you found our cuisine matched your expectations and we will pass your compliments on to our chef. We regularly review our prices and feel that we are competitive within our market but always appreciate your feedback. We are already looking forward to your next visit. Best wishes, Kevin, Director de Sala Caelis

Written May 30, 2022

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Idamar

78 contributions

Better options

May 2021 • none

Im living in Barcelona and I currently sample all the good local restaurants. So far been to Cinq Sentis, Disfrutar, Uma, Con Garcia and yesterday Caelis. Service. 5 stars. Nice attending waiters, very helpful. Located at the bar with visibility to the "factory". Food. 4 stars (food vs price only 1,5 star) I opted for the large menu (I believe its called Menu Celibration). Somewhat disappointed, several dishes were with linited taste. Sea urchin, dill and caviar (sea urchin has a very special taste, not for me), Sea cucumber carbonara (very nice and tasty). Roasted leek in charcoal, green sauce and caviar (ok), Pees from Maresme, crayfish sauce (limited taste - disappointment), King Crab grilled, béarnaise sauce and pistachios (too heavy sauce), Macaroni “surf and turf”, lobster and artichokes, in two services (fine), Grilled sea bream (very chewy) bouillabaisse sauce (dont recall), Crusted beef in vines ashes (no taste). 2 desserts were no good and and cheese was very limited. hmnnn. Wine pairing, 4 star (vs costs of €70, however only 2 stars. sommelier knew his wines, whereas food presentation was very liited, then wine paring had extensive presentation (sometimes too many details). mainy Spanish, 2 french . overall ok, nothing special. Overall. 4 star, however vs total costs of €215 for 1 person, I will only rate it 2 stars. Of teh 5 restaurants visited so far, this is at teh bottom.

Written May 13, 2021

Shruthi

11 contributions

Best Vegetarian Michelin menu in BCN

Jun 2021 • couples

We were sat by the kitchen bar, and both of us ordered the full vegetarian tasting menu. Best European vegetarian menu and spread that we experienced in Europe. The liquid Olive was an impressive beginning to what followed to be an unforgettable culinary experience. All while watching the busy but elegant manic kitchen. No pressure! The cauliflower caviar was glorious. Everything from the white asparagus and it's soup, celery risotto as well as the wonderfully stewed leeks created a beautiful symphony. The dessert began with very palatable chessboard, followed by a featherlite chocolate souffle and sorbet and ended with a delightful medley of berries with Ice cream and cider foam. Hats off the the chef! Food was paired with a Rosé champagne and that completed the luncheon. We were whisked off to the rooftop bar to enjoy our coffee as well as a view of the old and new Barcelona. Definitely visiting soon again and this time to repeat the veggie menu or try their celebration tasting menu.

Written June 13, 2021

Michael B

Essex6 contributions

Great Restaurant

Feb 2024 • couples

Really enjoyed the Earth & Sea tasting menu. Excellent food and great first class service. It’s not cheap, £300, for two, but that was including a good bottle of wine and service (which is not added automatically) and there are something like 15/16 courses of great quality, well presented food. Would highly recommend and we will definitely return next time we are in Barcelona.

Written February 24, 2024

Hotel- cmanager

Dear Michael, Thank you for sharing this feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the Earth & Sea tasting menu, which showcases our dedication to quality and presentation. Your appreciation for our first-class service is a testament to our team's commitment to providing an exceptional dining experience. It's wonderful to know that our efforts to create a memorable atmosphere have resonated with you. We are already looking forward to your next visit. Best wishes, Kevin, Director de Sala Caelis

Written March 6, 2024

This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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