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Gilda by Belgious

Carrer Ample 38, 08002 Barcelona, Spain (El Barri Gòtic)
+34 933 103 492
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Ranked #37 of 4,457 restaurants in Barcelona
Price range: $20 - $47
Cuisines: Belgian, Mediterranean
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Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Neighborhood: El Barri Gòtic
Description: Gilda is located on calle Ample, one of the most emblematic streets of Barcelona's Gothic district. It offers Mediterranean-style cuisine with Belgian influences, in an informal setting. The dishes on the menu are prepared with top quality ingredients, including fillet steak with béarnaise sauce and Belgian-style chips, or the Belgian-style meat stew. Gilda is decorated in a contemporary style, and is divided into three different sections – the bar, the chill-out area and the restaurant – a feature of all the Belgious Group restaurants. The warm and friendly environment at Gilda by Belgious is also available for private events, themed meals or any other kind of event.
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Guildford
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29 reviews 29 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Popped in here after a long day at work and it was nice, relaxed & easy. We ordered steak, mussels all served with yummy frites which hit the spot. Definitely recommend. Tip: get a table in the front room, lot more interesting

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

There is nothing wrong with this restaurant; OK food, pleasant service, close but comfortable seating. But, the food is undistinguished, and "frites" are steak fries, not true Belgian frites; those wonderful, thin, crisp and hot fries served all over Belgium. In all, not a bad experience in any way but there are lots of better options in this glorious city.

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belgobarcelona, Propietario at Gilda by Belgious, responded to this review
June 11, 2013

Hi there, While we always appreciate constructive comments (wether good or bad), I don't really understand why you are not more specific. Moreover, it is not taking seriously 90% of the reviewers raving about the restaurant since more than 2 years. I'm native Belgian, so about the frites; they are genuine and the best proof is that a lot of... More

Sydney, Australia
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44 reviews 44 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 7, 2013

We were told about this small restaurant by a friend, towards the end of our stay in Barcelona. We visited it after a tour of the Picasso museum and got there on the early side for Barcelona dining. We were warmly welcomed, and given great advice about the food and drink before settling in for tapas and a beer, followed... More

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Copenhagen, Denmark
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

The food was great - every dish perfectly balanced yet with moments of innovation: Pea soup with shrimp ice and the Ceviche is one of the best I ever had - with a perfect blend of tuna, lime, herbs, ginger and vegetables. Staff was really friendly and helpfull. Only downside is that the waiters did not seem to have any... More

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belgobarcelona, Propietario at Gilda by Belgious, responded to this review
June 9, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for dining with us and taking the time to write a comment on tripadvisor. I am surprised to see another Danish comment regarding the wine advice, so I assume you were at the same table and decided to comment as well. Right after reading the other comment I went trough the wine and beer list with... More

Virum, Denmark
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

The food was very good and perfectly cooked, good selection of beers that could fit some of the dishes, smal selection of vine, but they had no sense for wine and food together. We asked for advice on the wine, and the waiters reply was, I don't know, cause I don't drink wine. Neither his colleagues could give advice. Alsothe... More

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belgobarcelona, Propietario at Gilda by Belgious, responded to this review
June 9, 2013

Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your opinion on this forum and I am happy you liked the food. We are always focusing on the quality of the food and the service and your feedback helps me to improve were necessary. Related to the wine advise part, mea culpa: the waiters who were attending you are new and normally we... More

raanana
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

Located in a beautiful alley - a small and warm restaurant. The Staff is fantastic, welcoming inviting and friendly. The tapas are great and the deserts as well. A great place to eat in Barcelona

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013

Something a little bit different, great Belgian fusion food with a great range of beers all served correctly. The thing that stood out most was the staff, from the owner to each waiter who attended us, they were all very professional, friendly and helpful - it made the evening even more special.

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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41 reviews 41 reviews
36 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013

Everything we had was delicious. Pleasant staff,.. interesting decor... a really nice place. The menu is varied and I wish we could have ordered more. Great value for great quality!

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London, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013

All in all it was "OK" or Average, but when I questioned that the Pawns didn't taste right and wouldn't be eating them - and by not right I mean WRONG - I was ignored. At least they could have done was taken it off the bill. Many other GREAT places with awesome seafood in Barcelona. Wouldn't recommend.

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belgobarcelona, Propietario at Gilda by Belgious, responded to this review
May 22, 2013

Dear guest..... Thanks for sharing your experience at Gilda I have investigated with my staff and no-one could recall a guest who complained about the tapa of prawns over the past days. So when I read a comment like this, some questions come to my mind: Is this a real comment or from a competitor? was the guest in a... More

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

The meal I ate at Gilda by Belgious was one of the best I've ever had! The charismatic and friendly owner also runs an ice cream shop, and the gourmet ice cream pairings that accompany some of the meals was both surprising and delightful--the tempura shrimp and curry ice cream is a must try. Excellent gourmet food, great service and... More

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