Barça in Oude Pijp

We sat on the terrace for 30 minutes without anyone coming to us, even though the waitress had seen us but kept talking to customers on the terrace for the entire half hour. When we finally thought we were being served, she just went to get a drink for the same table and went back to talking. So we just walked away! Too bad...

Amazing service and when we ordered we got it quickly

Had great time and great service from Nives and was very helpful!

Great service. I really had a pleasant time with the whole team working there. Food also excellent. Cozy atmosphere.

Nives is the best! Such a great service! Can’t wait to come back! 🥰

Great food, drinks, and atmosphere! What really made the experience stand out was the staff — incredibly friendly, welcoming, and attentive. Excellent service all around. Highly recommended!

Should you want a nice place for Spanish tapas - Barça is the right place ! Great food and lovely service.

Hi everyone, the food was great! The staff was very friendly and the manager was very attentive, plus the portions were quite large. I'll be back soon.

We ate here for the first time tonight, and unfortunately, our experience was very disappointing. Upon entering, we were assigned a table that still needed to be spread out. That can happen, of course, but we were still sitting practically right next to the people next to us, even though the place wasn't that full at all. Eventually, we asked ourselves if we could move to another table. Fortunately, that wasn't a problem. After that, it took quite a long time before we could order. When the food was brought, it unfortunately didn't come across as very hospitable either. The lady who brought the food seemed mainly eager to get away as quickly as possible and couldn't even manage a simple "bon appétit" or "enjoy your meal." Something I personally consider quite normal when dining out. But the biggest problem, unfortunately, was the food itself. The pimientos de padrón were far too hard, just like the octopus. Additionally, we felt the sauce accompanying the octopus didn't fit at all. The croquetas had barely any flavor, and the salmon was truly the low point for us. This did not taste fresh at all and even gave us the impression that it was very old. Fortunately, the shrimp were tasty, but that was actually the only dish we were satisfied with. When we wanted to pay, we had to wait a long time again before anyone came. Throughout the entire evening, no one asked even once if everything was to our liking. Therefore, when paying, my friend indicated himself that we had not enjoyed the food at all. Unfortunately, nothing was done about it afterwards. We eat out regularly and certainly do not expect everything to be perfect every time, but for us, it is about the whole package: hospitality, service, and of course, good food. Unfortunately, all three were lacking tonight. For us, this was therefore not a successful first experience, and we will not be returning here anytime soon.

Fallon is the best bartender ever

What an incredibly cozy place. Service was fast and good. Staff incredibly attentive and friendly! Will be back soon!

One waiter was rude and unprofessional, but another waiter arrived with a great attitude and provided us with a very good experience, good food, good place

The food was good, but the service was quick and not very welcoming.

It was a super cozy atmosphere, stopped by for an evening with friends and received very excellent service from Jules.

Perfect, feels just like you're in Barca!

Jules helped us in an incredibly fun way !!!

The food was good, but the dishes were served quickly and there was no bread for dipping.

Jules was really the best ever! We had such a fun evening! She gave amazing tips!

Jules made this evening unforgettable. We came for bites and drinks but stayed the whole night and we had a blast!

Super good service and delicious sangria, definitely something for everyone, and what a great smile from our lovely waiter Jules.

Fallon was amazing! Fast service and super friendly! I will definitely come back here.

Super cozy place and friendly service!

Our sweet waitress Jules was absolutely amazing. She was fun to talk to and quick to help us. A really nice girl!

Really nice place, and you can have a very pleasant chat with the bartender Tijn!

The Pornstar Martini Sangria pitcher here is huge; I come back for that pitcher every time. Highly recommended! Tried the food for the first time today and it was amazing too.

Really lovely place! Very attentive and caring service, delicious food, and a great menu for sharing. The patatas bravas were especially good, definitely worth mentioning!

Hard working, very friendly personality and great service!

Unfortunately, food couldn't be fried, but otherwise it was a really nice place. A bartender named Simon was constantly flirting with our table (Tijmen, Hidde, and Maarten).

Tasty sangria, good snacks. Livia helped us excellently!

Very nice place!! Friendly staff, Livia helped us very well.

Very cozy place with delicious food!!

Tijn is the best, he helped us really well!

Tried all the sangria pitchers. They were all tasty, but Cava is really the best! All the servers were great!

Service was amazing, Robert helped us perfectly. Good looking chap as Well!

That Robbert is really a great guy! A friendly lad who provides good service and helps you where needed. All in all, a solid 10! Let's go

Simon is a handsome guy, laughed a lot with him, it was fun, and we even had a nice night together.

First of all i like this place, Simon is the guy i have seen the most, top personal and i keep coming back because of him, cheers to Simon!

Toppers that service Simon buddy

Service was good! Friendly staff. Unfortunately, we had expected more from the food. The ribeye and BBQ steak are especially tasty. The desserts too. The salmon and chorizo ​​were a bit tasteless.

Although very friendly, the service isn't good. I don't know how to describe the reactions... I'd say they were infrequent and very expensive.

world cup game, no sound, slow service

What an incredibly cozy and lovely place! All praise to the incredibly sweet staff and the amazing drinks/wines ✨

Terrible food, fine friendly staff, but everything was cold and mediocre in taste. The paella was simply hard and the mussels were cooked so briefly that they were still closed. The portions were also so small that we left hungrier than when we arrived, but 120 euros poorer.

Visited for Amex dining offer, nice location with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. The preset menu could have been more Spanish, (flank) steak was bit chewy. Lamb well cooked and delicious. Would be happier with tapas and paella included in the menu. Dessert grilled pineapple served with a tea spoon, very difficult to eat.

Unfortunately, the food was incredibly soft, both the patatas bravas and the salmon. The octopus, however, is highly recommended. I sat here with a friend on Saturday afternoon around 3 pm. Wonderfully quiet, even though the weather was nice. It's also nice to have that little square next to the outdoor terrace. The service was friendly and cheerful, which was pleasant.

Had a lovely afternoon sitting on the terrace, the food was good and the service was top-notch!! Will definitely come back.

We spent hours having a lot of drinks with friends (150€+) and at some point we were told that having a cap was forbidden (which doesn’t say it in the house rules, it just says it’s better not but not forbidden) then we asked for some tape water because it was really hot weather, it happened that we ordered to the owner and he became irritated because we told him that we should not pay for tape water as he told us. He replied by saying “or you take the bottle of water or you f off” and bring us the bill asking us one last time if we wanted water or not. He told us that they have rules (picture) so we have to comply to them which actually doesn’t say anything about tape water. Not the best experience, I do not recommend. Too bad for the waiters and waitresses that were really nice.

bad Quality food and to overpriced for very small portions. Avoid this place, We ordered multiple tapas, and every dish was very disappointing. The steak rolls arrived cold, the fish dishes did not taste fresh or good. The meatballs Tasted like came out of a can. The patatas bravas were soggy and literally just a few small pieces on a plate. Covered in sauce to make it look bigger. 2 shrimps dish were soft mushy inside. Bad. The bald gentlemen server kept trying to push several dishes onto us, insisting they were amazing unfortunately, the reality was the opposite. While small portions are expected at a tapas restaurant, but at these prices and poor quality food it is outrageous. Asked the bill, No receipt was provided only a total amount and server rushed us to pay quickly, we requested to check our bill first, and surprisingly € 35 had been added incorrectly! For the same price as two poor Quality tapas here, you can get an excellent steak dinner or high-quality fish at many great restaurants in Amsterdam. We were offered a free shot and then also asked to leave a positive review, which felt inappropriate given the bad experience. I wanted to leave an honest review based on our actual experience. This place is more For students and a beer.

Attentive and very friendly staff. Pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. We sat in the outside chairs; we went on Sunday, and it was empty, just the way I like it. Good food; the only negative point was that the bathroom sink faucet wasn't working.

Very good and fast service and friendly staff

Enjoyed ourselves immensely on the terrace! Served by amazing Senna, wow, what friendly service!!!!

AMAZING SERVICE!! Love the staff!!

The atmosphere is amazing, the staff friendly, and the food and drinks are top-notch! A fun time is guaranteed!

I came across Rimovanax's review and the owner's response, and I have to say my experience was very similar. The issue was never that the restaurant offers fusion dishes. It was that the menu and branding create an expectation of authentic Spanish and Latin American cuisine, while the food felt heavily adapted and lacked the flavors and preparation you'd expect from those traditions. The owner's response explains the concept, but it doesn't really address the core criticism. Saying the menu has changed or that certain dishes are no longer served doesn't invalidate someone else's experience if they visited at a different time. I also agree that ingredient information should be communicated clearly by staff. When customers ask direct questions about what's in a dish, they should be able to trust the answer they receive. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but after reading Rimovanax's review, I can honestly say it closely reflects my own experience as well.

It's not normal, you can't sit there with your head down. It's abnormal that this is allowed.

I went here today for a quick drink with my son, but that didn't happen because we sat down and someone came up and said: "I'm sorry, but sportswear isn't allowed here!" I find this to be really serious discrimination! A bit of a shame, because this has always been a nice place. But I'm definitely never coming here again.

Food, service and environment were very good.

Yesterday I sat on the terrace at Barca and was told to take off my hat. It turned out this ridiculous house rule had been introduced a few weeks ago. Two staff members couldn't explain why this new rule was implemented. It is truly unbelievable. I will not go to Barca again as long as this senseless rule applies!!!

I received excellent service from the staff and the food was phenomenal; I will definitely come back.

Great food and great vibes, what more do you want

Fantastic experience at Barça Amsterdam. Delicious food, friendly staff, and a beautiful sunny terrace. Everything was perfect. Highly recommended!

We had a delicious meal last week, highly recommended, especially in nice weather! Large terrace and sun-drenched!

Had a delicious meal at Barca! Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, and flavorful dishes. Definitely recommended, and I would love to come back again. 😊🍽️✨

The food is delicious! Delicious tapas and good portions.

Great place! Always a great atmosphere and top-notch service. Good menu with plenty of choice. The staff is always cheerful and quick! I'd love to come back!

Very disappointing experience. As someone familiar with both Spanish and Latin American food culture, I was shocked by how little authenticity was reflected in this menu. Many dishes and drinks feel like Dutch interpretations of Hispanic cuisine rather than anything you would actually find in Spain or Latin America. "Pornstar Sangría" is probably the best example—an odd marketing gimmick that has nothing to do with traditional sangria. The "Tres Helados" dessert is equally confusing, consisting of vegan chocolate, raspberry, and custard ice cream with no clear connection to the cultures it claims to represent. Even the patatas bravas lacked the authentic flavor and preparation one would expect. To make matters worse, we specifically asked about pork in one of the sauces and were told there was none, yet both of us became ill later that evening. Looking at the menu, it feels as if authenticity was sacrificed in favor of trendy Dutch fusion concepts. If you're searching for genuine Spanish or Latin American flavors, this place is likely to leave you disappointed. It may appeal to people who enjoy heavily adapted versions of these cuisines, but for those who know the real dishes, the experience falls far short of expectations.

The food was decent, but what stayed with me wasn’t the tapas. It was being told mid-meal to take off my hat. We were sitting on the terrace on a sunny day and I was wearing a cap to protect my skin from the sun. Being interrupted during your meal to comply with a rule like this, with no prior warning, feels unnecessary and quite frankly disrespectful. When I asked why, I didn’t get a satisfying answer, just an expectation that we’d comply. I still don’t understand the reasoning behind it and would have appreciated a proper explanation.

Sat on the terrace all day, delicious sangria, good menu, and super good service! Definitely recommended!!

Good food. Had the garlic shrimp and patatas bravas.

Sent off the terrace on a Monday evening (with a half-empty terrace), because we were not allowed to sit there in sportswear.

Its a nice place to sit outside in the sun but I wouldnt recommend the food. It was bland at best. Especially the paella was inedible. For a place with poor food, no menus (qr code on the table), and a waiter in street clothes with dirty white sneakers I was told I wasnt allowed to wear a hat while sitting outside in the sun. Pretty odd to have a dress code for customers but not for staff.

Reasonable food and friendly staff. Unfortunately, very customer-unfriendly policies, such as not being able to get a glass of water with your coffee, no caps or hats on the terrace, and no light in the toilet, etc. A disaster.

We were welcomed to this restaurant as part of a large group of nearly 80 people. The service and the distribution of dishes were prompt. From the appetizer to the dessert, whether it was the salmon, the meat, or the chocolate fondant, the dishes were of very high quality. Furthermore, the decor is elegant, the atmosphere is warm, and the staff was exceptionally friendly. We were welcomed at this restaurant as part of a large group of nearly 80 people. The service and the distribution of dishes were outstanding. From the appetizer to the dessert, whether it was the salmon, the meat, or the chocolate fondant, the dishes were of very high quality. Furthermore, the decor is beautifully done, the atmosphere is cozy, and the staff was particularly friendly.

They don’t serve you tap water regardless how many drinks you buy..

Had a lovely time on the terrace & received excellent service!

The stuff is not very friendly and eager to help. Moreover, they don't have tap water in a day that the temperature is 32 degrees. The cocktails are fine

We waited 25 minutes for cold bitterballen and have now been waiting for almost 35 minutes for a pitcher of sangria. We also haven't seen a waiter on the terrace for drinks for 20 minutes with the other guests. Even though the weather is nice, the terrace is not completely full. This is ruining the whole evening.

1 star For service as we were given different messages, at one point we were almost kicked out after paying a bill of €110 because we sat down at the terrace. When we arrived at 5PM they said we could wait inside, have some food and check if there were seats outside. When we saw a seat outside and sat down, we rudely were spoken to by 3 servers. We explained what was told us before (if that’s not policy, that is not our problem if that’s what’s explained), which the available waiters said they understood. After this, we were disturbed by waiters who told us we had to leave, and let us stay. In the beginning we had a good experience, but it is very unfortunate how it ended. Especially when everytime a waiter came to kick us out, to afterwards let us stay. What was this hassle for?

I went to Barca with a friend to eat with high expectations, but unfortunately, it was disappointing. I understand that the weather was nice and could have made it busier, and I certainly don't expect someone to be at our table every five minutes. But we were constantly looking for service whenever we wanted to order something or get another drink. We weren't the only ones; several tables seemed to be looking for staff. The staff often seemed more preoccupied with each other than with the guests. Sometimes they were all standing quietly behind the bar, while we sat with empty glasses or wanted to order food. Additionally, things were forgotten, such as drinks and the menu. Only when we raised our hand did someone come by. The food itself was fine; that wasn't the issue. However, everything was served in stages. For example, we had ordered three dishes, but they never arrived at the table at the same time. Due to the mediocre service, we eventually left earlier than planned. It was a nice experience for a one-time visit, but I wouldn't go back here again.

Sam helped us tremendously!!!!!

Food quality quite good and arrives quickly; nice that you can share! Ridiculous that you can't order a glass of Sanglia in a Spanish restaurant, are forced to order a whole carafe, a minor downside! Also, the service from the young blonde waiter was a bit on autopilot; it could be more human and personal! Location superb! By the way: The Aperol was more water than Aperol (heavily diluted!)

Great terrace and restaurant. We had a lovely evening with nice snacks and great sangria. Above that the vibes were amazing and our waitress Sophie was literally the best. Will definitely be back!!

Really great bar, enjoyed the sangria and food. Big shoutout to Sophie

I waited 1.5 hours until I finally got my drinks!! We were initially served the tapas without cutlery; I really don't think this is acceptable. They only came to take our order after I went to ask about it.

Delicious tapas, do not miss the octopus!!

I visited here recently because it was recommended by many people, and on a beautiful sunny day, this seemed like the perfect spot. Unfortunately, my experience was quite disappointing. My girlfriend and I wanted to sit in the sun, but there was no space available. Therefore, we initially sat partially in the sun (only our food and drinks were in the sun). We had already ordered and asked if we could move later, but we were told that we had to keep an eye on this ourselves. Additionally, the service was very slow, and it was difficult to get the staff's attention to order something. When a table in the sun became available, we asked if we could sit there. After being referred elsewhere several times, we were told that this was not possible because it was a table for more than two people. However, at that moment, there were also two people sitting at an identical table; according to the staff, “right from the start.” A little later, someone came in, greeted an employee, and then sat down alone at exactly the table where we were not allowed to sit. Nothing was said about this. Shortly after, another person joined him, making them a couple as well. Meanwhile, we heard that other girls who asked to move later were told that the staff would keep an eye on this for them. Later, another table in the sun became available where we were not allowed to sit, but where two girls were subsequently seated. Eventually, we saw that groups of two were simply sitting at multiple tables (at least 4 of the 6, which the staff said were for 3+ people). This gave us the strong feeling that it was decided arbitrarily who got a good spot and who didn't, which comes across as very unfair. There are certainly friendly people working there, but the person assigning the tables does not seem to make consistent choices in this regard. Although several things did not run entirely smoothly, this situation really stood out negatively for us. If you want to be treated fairly, I would unfortunately not recommend this place.

Awesome, attended a super fun cocktail workshop and the dinner that followed!♥️ Delicious drinks and learned lots of new things!

Jorrit made my bachelorette unforgettable. 10/10! 😍

Really nice bartender ;), had a fun workshop. Great service and a nice place!! Awesome!!

We visited at around 4:30 pm and ordered from the tapas menu, as no other options were available at that time. Unfortunately, the food service was quite inconsistent—our dishes arrived one at a time with noticeable gaps in between, rather than being served together. In terms of quality, there were a few issues. The meatballs were disappointing, as they were only lukewarm at best—the sauce was warm, but the meatballs themselves were cold. The wings were also underwhelming, being both soggy and overly salty. The rest of the dishes were decent, but the overall experience would have been much improved if everything had been served at the same time and at the proper temperature. On a positive note, the staff were very helpful, polite, and provided good customer service throughout our visit. The venue itself is nice and has a pleasant atmosphere. However, the kitchen execution needs improvement to match the quality of the service and setting.

Nice and cozy place to have drinks and food. Had a great cocktail workshop.

We had a delicious meal. Excellent service!

Great service and so nice in Dutch. Sophie

Enjoyed the beverages and food, great service from Marie and Simon.

Great place with friendly people. Drink prices are on the high side.

Tasty food. Nothing to complain about. Cozy atmosphere. The service is nonchalant. Does not come across as professional. A few mistakes were made. Long wait for drinks.

Didn't eat there, but it's a really nice place. Ise and Sophie were the best, super fun!!!!

Not recommended; service friendly but rushed, food quality very poor, plates and cutlery dirty, and the atmosphere is comparable to a restaurant in a retirement home.

Very disappointing experience. Looks very promising, but the food is substandard with very little flavor. The only tasty thing was the sandwiches. Service is also severely lacking; a large dining area and only one person answering (staff were friendly though). So we had our food placed in front of our drinks... also, we were seated in the corner of the restaurant and were constantly being looked over our heads. Not worth repeating, wouldn't immediately recommend it.

Ngl everything was nice. Until the baldie "bouncer" started talking with his undeveloped frontal lobe.