He venido a comer con mi familia y nos ha sorprendido muy gratamente. En primer lugar la calidad de la materia prima y el cariño al prepararla son excepcionales, el servicio es súper amable y atento siempre pendientes de que todo esté bien, especial mención a Rafael y al que yo diría que es el maître del local (un chico de navarra con coletita), nos han aconsejado muy bien sobre el vino y han estado pendientes todo el servicio de que no nos faltase nada. Además el local es bonito y me encanta el formato de escoger el producto fresco al entrar. Faltan lugares así en Barcelona, enhorabuena!!!

Andrius Romanovskis

It is always a challenge not to fall in to a tourist trap in Barcelona. That is why Chao Pescao like any La Paradeta (Fish Canteen) is a safe heaven for seafood lovers. Only fresh, pure products for a excellent price with a local vibes. Staff extremely friendly and welcoming. Every time in Barcelona - it is a must stop.

Yukino Sugai

The food here is excellent and the service was really nice!! You can choose the seafood you want and they are all very fresh. Would recommend garlic prawns to everyone and will definitely come back again.

Amy Chung

I ordered grilled octopus leg and razor clams. They both tasted great with good texture. I chose the seafoods by myself and waited for approx. 10 minutes

+4

上野葉留佳

I knew this restaurant from YouTube and visited with my sister and my niece. Rafael, the man standing at the counter helped us to choose seafood and taught how to cook the best for each. He’s so kind and friendly! All dishes were excellent!! Especially the lobster soup was very delicious.

Oğulcan Ece

We could visit here in June, it was one of the best experiences in our tasting journey in Spain. Everything, I mean snacks, main courses, sangria, cava, even the olives is very tasty and perfect!

Saline L.

My friend and I went there on our last night in Barcelona. It was on a weekday and pretty late so it wasn’t busy at all. We were greeted by the fishmonger and he kindly explained to us how it worked. We picked out our seafoods and how we would like it cooked and went to pay. The gentleman at the cash was very welcoming and pleasant to talk to. We proceeded to our seats with our bottle of wine and our food was ready in no time. The seafood were fresh and delicious. We really enjoyed the food but would’ve loved our shrimp and squids to have a bit more charr in the taste, but that’s our personal preferences. Overall we would recommend this place and the price with a bottle of wine was very reasonable for us.

+4

Lisa Scott Ptacek

We walked in and were wowed by the display of glistening fresh seafood. The young man who took our order helped us make our selection and advised the best way to prepare it. We overdid it - ordered six plates and everything was fabulous! We especially recommend the Caesar salad, the grilled octopus, and best of all, the large prawns. And the mojitos. All the staff were friendly and delightful. Fresh, fresh seafood. Go!

dan libman

What a great find… apparently not unique to Barcelona, but surely unique to us. If this is your first time - you may be thrown off by the process. You pick your seafood raw first - they have descriptions of the dishes they can make out of them… some will have multiple options - you will be asked - for example fried or grilled… Everything is by weight… After you pick you meal - you are assigned your order number - they call it “table number” but it’s not a numbered table - you sit where you would like - tables dont have numbers… So once you are given your order number - you move to the bar where you can order your drinks and some tasty olives and deserts. Thats also where you pay… After which - you proceed to the dining area and all your picked dishes are brought to you!! We had a feast! Calamari, baby squid, squid legs, fresh clams and oysters, octopus (served with potato) and something i could not identify…my friends and wife also had draft beer! We were filled! Next time - will try tartar and fried/grilled fish… we loved octopus. Loved calamari loved shrimp… I didnt care for deep fried dishes - so would skip next time - but matter of taste i guess. I anticipate they get VERY BUSY during peak hours! And food picking process is not quick so plan ahead and be prepared to possibly wait! They are a minute away from center and casa botilo…

+39

Niels Luteijn

This review is long overdue. I recently moved to Barcelona and wanted to celebrate my first Friday by treating myself so I walked into this place. May I just say that the food was incredible! Love the concept of the place. They have an amazingly fresh selection and excellent house wine (really worth the try). But more than the food, the service was outstanding. As soon as I walked in, I met Mairene. She has a great smile and was so helpful with my selection. She is full of energy and just makes you feel welcomed. But at the same time, knowing her boundaries to not making you feel too overwhelmed. Also, Augusto was an excellent server. Very perceptive and easygoing! 10/10 If you visit Barcelona, pass by! Definitely recommend it!

Mike Mahalo

Totally brilliant concept - before sitting you choose which fish from the display on ice. Standard dishes and prices, so here I ordered boquerones fritos - fried anchovies - and know it costs 9:50€ plus 3.50€ for a small draught beer. Pay and sit at the back while it is cooked. This branch is convenient by Paseig de Gracias metro, but no windows at the back seating area. However the decor is also good. A great experience !

+2

Wenyan Li

Awesome seafood. The shrimp is to die for. Absolutely the best shrimp I’ve had at Barcelona. Scallop and octopus also very yummy. I was not aware and used to the crab being cold but crab meat also pretty good tho I think crab cooked and served when warm would taste even better…highly recommend and would come back again if in Barcelona. My friend also likes it a lot. Oh tomato bread, also very delicious, do get some.

+2

Ben

The Place Is very nice, clean, and tasty. The fish is fresh, you can see it easily with your 👀 and choose your best. I was alone and I would have liked to taste everything. The starter , tuna tartare with the red onion Typical Mediterranean chicken witch a mix of umani teste , the calamari is was so crunchy... I have to say that I recommend ! All you have to do is choose your food and drinks at the cashier and bring your tray to your table. The waiter will arrive with everything you've chosen after the appropriate amount of time. Fantastic staff, also speaks Italian, English and Spanish. Grazie mille alla prossima 🫶🏼🍷❤️

+1

Tessa Croshaw

This place was amazing. You got to pick raw what you want, (we got to pick the exact octopus leg and prawns we were going to eat, and even how thick we wanted our fish cut) and then they cooked it to perfection! And on top of that, the staff was friendly and nice. Thus far, my favorite place to eat in Barcelona!

euonia

This was the first restaurant I visited right after arriving in Barcelona. All the staff were friendly, and every grilled dish was delicious. A great place to start my trip.

+1

Rina Febriani

We were looking for a place to have lunch and found this amazing restaurant! Fish and seafood were really fresh, the place is comfortable and spacious and service was excellent! Our server were Clemente and Mairene <3 If there would be a lot of people on the queue, the waiting time might be a bit long, as everyone was taking their time to choose or order their fish/seafood.

Diana Chan

We had a wonderful dinner at the restaurant. The food is excellent, dishes are cooked to perfection and is reasonably priced. Staff are friendly and helpful. Definitely worth recommending to anyone who visits Barcelona.

+1

Natasha Nasacheva

Awesome place, people and food. Dinner was as splendid as the atmosphere. Especially we are grateful to Ivan and Augusto (hope l wrote it correctly) for the service, mood and goodwill!

Wail Larry

you walk in and go straight to the seafood bar. You pick what you want from crabs, fish, octopus, clams, lobster, and a lot of other seafood. The staff tells you how they can cook each thing. There’s also a wall with some ready made side orders. After choosing your seafood, you head over to the drinks bar, choose your drink, and get a tray with a number. You just sit down, and they bring the food to your table. I went alone and picked several small portions so I could taste different things. The grilled octopus was honestly legendary.

+10

Adel

5 Stars – Fantastic Experience at Chao Pescao! We had an amazing time dining at Chao Pescao (formerly La Paradeta)! The entire staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, making our visit truly enjoyable. A special thank you to Rafael, our server, who was attentive, kind, and made sure everything was perfect from start to finish. Also, big appreciation to Hassan, who was at the drinks and counter area. She helped us with our drinks and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed—her warm and welcoming attitude made a big difference. The seafood is unbelievably fresh, and the best part is they’ll cook it exactly the way you like it. Every dish we tried was delicious and prepared to perfection. If you’re looking for great seafood and exceptional service, Chao Pescao is a must-visit. We’ll definitely be. Sisters in Brooklyn, New York 5.25.2025

Pensaba que iba a estar lleno y sin embargo siendo viernes por la noche se estaba tranquilo. La comida muy buena y bien servida por Rafa que es encantador. El servicio en barra también fantástico con Augusto y Richard, simpatiquisimos los dos. La comida buena pero creo que el personal... mejor

Un sitio divertido para ir a tomar marisco y pescado. Eliges lo que quieres comer, luego pasas por las bebidas , y mientras cocinan tu comida te asignan una mesa . No hay reservas, y tienes que evitar hora punta. Nosotros llegamos a las 13:45 y no tuvimos que esperar La comida es buena, pero sin más . Las ostras ricas aunque un poco de hielo para tenerlas más frías estaría bien. Las gambas buenas. El Tartar de atún un poco soso, y el lorito gracioso para probar Los camareros amables , aunque un poco exagerados en su amabilidad. Clemente y Rafa nos atendieron buen. El sitio es chulo y merece la pena conocerlo . El precio, tirando a caro

Muy buena experiencia, buena atención, ricos platos, el precio un poco elevado. Muy simpática.la atención del ersonal. Cenamos en las mesas de la vereda

Encontré el sitio por el Internet. Todo positivo desde la gente hasta el ambiente y la comida. El pescado está fresco, lo único un poco negativo ha sido la porción de la comida. Comí pulpo a la gallega y por lo que lo pagué me esperaba que la porción fuese un poco más grande. Me pareció un poco como comer tapas de pulpo. Pero aconsejo 100% probar este sitio, todos los platos tenían muy buena pinta. Voy a volver yo también para probar algo diferente

Janiejay

When I went, it wasn’t very busy no queue at all. Inside, there’s a display of fresh seafood where you can pick what you want and choose how it’s cooked. They also have some recommended dishes on the menu. For me, the seafood was really fresh, but the dipping sauce wasn’t quite my taste a bit too mild. You can choose your own table, and there are plenty of seats available

+10

El marisco estaba más soso que nada, sin sabor, una tomadura de pelo. La calidad no se relaciona en nada con el precio. Lo único positivo es el personal son muy amables y atentos. No repetiría y no lo recomiendo.

Había venido hace un par de años y el sitio me gustó mucho pero ahora ya no es lo mismo. Hoy en día creo que la calidad/precio ha bajado bastante. Puntos a mejorar: La tartare de salmón con base aguacate, llevaba un guacamole con cebolla y tomate (no me lo esperaba) y además el guacamole parecía industrial. La croqueta de pulpo demasiado pequeña. Los calamares regurales. Precios exagerados para lo que te dan. El pulpo estilo gallega me gustó. Sinceramente, después de esta experiencia, no volvería.

Habia poca gente un Domingo a las 15. Supongo que por el precio elevado para unos platos sin sabor. Recomiendo mil veces mas una mariscada en otro lado. Bonita decoracion tipo Firts Date. 😂. Pongo un 2 porque las Navajas eran frescas, però me pregunto porque no sabrïan cocinarlas.

Estuvimos en familia 7 comensales, el local está bien, quizá un poco estrecho pero no había mucha gente y el ambiente era agradable, el servicio amable aunque un poco caótico. El marisco de buena calidad pero se vino abajo por la mala elaboración y demasiada cocción y todo muy pasado de punto, si vas a una marisquería esperas que sepan hacer marisco. Entras al local, escojes lo que quieres lo pesan y te lo cobran antes de sentarte en la mesa. Vendría bien repasar la comanda antes de cobrar para que llegase de la cocina a la mesa tal y como lo has pedido y pagado. Pedimos pulpo a la gallega y llegó el pulpo a la plancha, volvió a cocina para “solucionar la confusión” pero tampoco porque la patata que lleva el pulpo a la gallega estaba poco cocida. Pedimos pan sin tomate, nos cobraron y trajeron el pan con tomate y tuvieron que devolverlo a cocina ya que no era lo qué habiamos pedido. Los fallos eran en la comanda, no en la cocina. Igual es más fácil decir que las ostras, las zamburiñas, el bogavante y los gambones estaban buenos. Los nachos que se pidieron de entrante llegaron prácticamente lo último, justo después de que llegase el pan para mojar en la salsa de los mejillones, que estaban fríos ya. El Atún también volvió a cocina ya que estaba demasiado hecho, las navajas demasiado hechas y caramelizadas (cuando se comen poco hechas) el salmón que costó casi 100€ estaba seco, las cigalas secas y partidas por la mitad…. En fin un caos que intentan mejorar con amabilidad pero no es suficiente cuando pagas 555.15€ Pedimos 2 botellas de vino tanto el dulce como el seco de la casa estaban bien y 2 de agua. En resumen, el trato fue bastante agradable por parte del personal y atendieron bien nuestras discomformidades, una pena que se pasase todo de cocción porque el marisco era de muy buena calidad, espero y mejoren eso ya que por el precio elevado que tiene, esperas una mejor experiencia gastronómica.

La verdad que esperaba un poco mas de calidad por todos los comentarios. Las tallinas sin sabor aguadas, el pulpo a la gallega soso. 80 euros y nos hemos ido con hambre, no volveria a repetir. El personal sin mas y te hacen pagar antes de traerte la comida. Una decepción muy grande.