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Barca Tapas & Cava Bar

Wanted a quick lunch so decided we would stop at Barca Tapas & Cava Bar as we enjoy tapas and thought it would hit the mark… but it did not in so many ways!

Service was lacklustre, with only one girl breaking her back to get food out and the rest wandering about trying to avoid eye contact with customers lest they should actually ask staff for something - took 3 attempts to get the bill so we could get out of there!  Food was tasteless, lacking in presentation and any sort of Spanish passion, despite the Princes Square signSpanish presence in the kitchen.  The pan seared chicken with lemon, which had some paprika bunged over it before being served, lacked any sort of seasoning and certainly no lemon or time spent in a pan being seared, the crab tarts were a cold, wet concoction of blandness, the lamb stew was a redeeming dish although only reaching the dizzying description of “OK”.

Please, don’t waste your time!  Based on my Edinburgh experience head to Cafe Andaluz for real and tasty tapas!

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Last updated 05 Feb 2009
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On 01 Mar 2009, Paola Brett commented:

Cafe Andaluz

Just so you know, Dave D, there is a Cafe Andaluz in Glasgow, according to their website, check it out! No trip to Edinburgh required, although I am sure you would enjoy a visit to the East!!

On 11 Feb 2009, Bill commented:

Snap

I was there a few months back, andf i have to say i had the same experience. Not the best place for grub in Glasgow (although not the worst by a  long shot either).

On 10 Feb 2009, Dave D commented:

Sarti - Renfield St

Agree with you Paolo. Ive been to Barca and wasnt impressed with the food at all. Never been to Cafe Andaluz but will take you advice the next time im in Edinburgh. My wife and i visited Sarti Renfield Street again last week as its our favourite Italian restaurant in Glasgow. I had the most enjoyable meal there a while ago, their spicey Italian sausage, and it was absolutely delicious. We have had a range of meals from their menu and have never been disappointed with the food or the service. There is also a nice wee Italian (though ive forgotten its name) near Haymarket station, but i havent eaten out that much in Edinburgh so cant comment further. Anyway, if you are looking for a fine Italian meal in Glasgow, look no further that Sarti.

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