Barcelona Bistro Bar

4.6 ( 404 reviews )
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10415 Taylorsville Rd, Louisville, KY 40299, United States
+1 502-365-1898

Barcelona Bistro Bar, nestled in the heart of Louisville, KY, offers a cozy yet vibrant atmosphere perfect for intimate dinners or casual gatherings. Patrons rave about the rich variety of tapas, including standout dishes like the beef/chorizo empanadas and zucchini fries, which have left many eager for return visits. Guests like Sean Meredith applaud the quality of dishes such as mozzarella sticks and cheese ravioli, while Jessica Smith highlights the authentic paella and lamb ribs paired with a delightful chimichurri sauce that elevates the dining experience.

The warm service complements the exceptional food, as noted by Sandrito Bazan, who treasures the attentiveness of the staff, particularly the charming waiter who expertly recommended the flavorful paella. Diners also appreciate the live music that enhances the ambiance, despite minor concerns about seating. Reviews emphasize the strong connection between the food and the atmosphere, ensuring that Barcelona Bistro Bar is not just a meal, but a memorable experience. With a focus on fresh ingredients and well-crafted dishes, this bistro is a culinary gem worth exploring. Reservations may be advisable to secure a spot in this beloved local haunt.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Somewhat difficult to find a space

Reviews For Barcelona Bistro Bar

Sean Meredith
Jun 29,2025
Intimate dinner restaurant located just off the main square in J-Town. Various tapas offerings along with a few other options. First time here, and we're looking forward to going back to try other items. We had the mozzarella sticks, zucchini fries, cheese ravioli, and the beef/chorizo empanadas, which were all very good. The beignets were absolutely amazing.
Jessica Smith
Jun 28,2025
I totally like the atmosphere, is like romantic, cozy, casual mood. The food was ridiculous! I had paella and lamb ribs with chimichurri sauce (the saucewas my very favorite) Red sangria was on point I will definitely come back, and to try the tapas. - Great service and food !!
Mara Cruz
Jun 13,2025
This place is so good. The lasagna and the crepe were really good. We also had baguettes with tomatoes and spicy potatoes. The sauce on the potatoes was amazing ( I also ate it with the bread). Our server was nice and attentive, but I don't remember her name. Strawberry margarita was good. They had a promotion today ( Thursday). I think it was 1 dollar off on the draft beer. The parking lot was a little bit too small. But I really liked the place.
Sandrito Bazan
May 31,2025
“I had a wonderful experience at Barcelona Bistro Bar. The service was amazing, especially from the waiter with glasses (I don’t remember his name, but he was truly charming). He was attentive, kind, and made us feel very comfortable. He also recommended the paella, which was absolutely spectacular—full of flavor, well served, and made with fresh ingredients. Definitely one of the highlights of the night. Thank you for making it special!”
LaVonda Horrar
May 24,2025
We'd thought about checking this place out for years and finally did with some friends. It's a tiny place but definitely worth checking out. It's cute and they had live music. My only complaint, and it wasn't worth changing the rating, is that we called ahead with a reservation but when we arrived at the scheduled reservation, they had no room in the dining room. There was a table available in the bar area so we didn't have to wait. It was just a bit confusing. The wall has a huge window between the bar and the dining area so we were able to still hear the music and enjoy it just the same. The food was delicious and the service was great. They were very attentive.
Ari
May 18,2025
Very romantic setting.the service was really good and we had a little bit of everything and it was all delicious.loved the sangrias both white and red.
Cristobal Maximus
Mar 13,2025
We found This place by accident while stuck in traffic out front. We decided to go ahead and give it a try and we were very pleasantly surprised. The service was absolutely fantastic. Our server had great suggestions since we had never had anything from this restaurant before. She went above and beyond for sure. My wife had the ribs and I had the lasagna bolognese. They were both fantastic! I definitely recommend trying this place out. We are going to work it into our regular rotation of dining spots.
Moises Altamirano
Mar 11,2025
Great drinks and great food. Our waitress was amazing. The atmosphere was very warm and looked clean. We had the eggplant parmigiana. It was absolutely delicious. Edit: Came back and tried the Paella and charcuterie board, octopus. I recommend it all. It was absolutely delicious, the Paella was the best Paella I have ever had. Chef came out when it closed and said hi to us. She was great and the waitress was amazing too. She was extremely knowledgeable on all the plates and drinks. Can't wait to come back! I went on a Friday evening and it was full but there was no wait.

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