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Gelonch

c/Bailen 56, Barcelona, Spain (Eixample)
932658298
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Ranked #37 of 4,465 restaurants in Barcelona
Price range: S$50 - S$113
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Tapas, Bistro
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Eixample
Description: The Gelonch restaurant is found in the 'enlargement' area of Barcelona, "ensanche". The Catalan chef, Robert Gelonch, takes advantage of his experience at restaurants such as "El Bulli" and "Gaig", and is constantly discovering new tastes and textures. Gelonch's novel cuisine blends unique and elaborate combinations, and makes use of top quality ingredients. Filled with wholesome fare, the menu has a diverse tapas feel. The Gelonch restaurant offers a modern yet cosy ambience, where bright colours and geometric shapes offer a creative edge. The restaurant is divided into 2 levels, with access to the upper level provided by a jazzy illuminated staircase. The wine cellar is found on the lower level, which boasts more than 90 varieties of local and international wines. Gelonch offers a quaint retreat in Barcelona, ready to delight the palates of all who visit.
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Leicester, United Kingdom
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13 reviews 13 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

The quality of the cooking and creativity in this place is second to none. I am not going to spoil the suprise and list everything we had, but the pineapple was out of this world, the pork was the most perfectly cooked pork I have ever eaten and the desserts were to die for! The veal sweetbreads and codfish tripe... More

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los angeles
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

Amazing and creative culinary experience! Great for couples or small groups. Highly recommend the 10 course tasting menu, which is about$60 Euros. We went on a quiet Monday night and rather enjoyed the personal service! We were tired of eating jamon con queso and pre-made bocadillos, and this place satisfied our palates and then some! The service was above exceptional,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

What a wonderful eatery. We opted for the 16 course taster and loved every mouthful of it. The staff were super nice and explained every course in great detail. Couldn't recommend it highly enough

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Tel Aviv, Israel
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 via mobile

Me and my wife been there on rainy night .after we read about on trip advisor ,and we got the best service form a waiter that knew well how to explain about the food and how to match the wine to its one of them. And the food was its hard to explain the chef thought about every thing how... More

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Reykjavik, Iceland
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Overall, the 10 course menu was excellent with some fantastic courses in between with combination you probably have never had before. Personal and friendly service in a beautiful restaurant made this evening a smashing success.

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Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

Booked well in advance due to some excellent reviews on Trip Advisor and we weren't disappointed. We had the 10 course taster menu with accompanying wines. The food was beautifully cooked and thought through with Shitakee Broth and Codfish Tripe standing out as particular favorites. The wines complemented the dishes wonderfully and the service was outstanding. Highly recommended.

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New York City, New York
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22 reviews 22 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013 via mobile

At first my spouse and I were going to order some a la carte tapes, but then opted for the 10 course tasting and we were not disappointed. Service was excellent.

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013 via mobile

There are few words that can describe how fantastic this restaurant is. The decor an interior is not why you come here, but it is very nice modern minimalistic style. The waiter is probably the best I've had! The food is like a walk through the jungle with a guide that finds every kind of exciting flower, tree and animal,... More

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Berlin, Germany
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26 reviews 26 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

We had the "small" 10-course tasting menu that was a real treat. The macrobiotic trend seems to be pretty big in gourmet Spanish cuisine, so you could tell that an enormous amount of labor went into creating each dish. Our favorites were the black turnip with veal marrow and the beet gnocchi. The carrot - orange nitro "popcorn" was a... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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36 reviews 36 reviews
31 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2013

Organized as a birthday treat on my recent Barcelona escapade, Gelonch did not fail to impress us. A slick environment coupled with beautifully designed dishes full of explosive flavors and textures. We went with the 10 dish testing menu and Thank god for that!! Apart of one dish that it wasn't to my liking, I had nine more to rave... More

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