Tickets Bar

Una experiencia increíble. La comida unica, el servicio impecable. Muy caro, pero balanceado al final por la buena noche que pasamos entre amigos :-)
ps: el pulpo, lo mejor para mi. :-)

Despite the fact that Unilocal is not as highly utilized in Barcelona, I still would like to dedicate some time to tell you all how amazing Tickets is. If you’re reading this, you already know the backstory on Albert Adria and the ingenuity he and his brother have instilled on the culinary world.
As such, I will just say this: tickets is by far one of the top 5 dining experiences of my life. What made it extra enjoyable was just how fun and friendly the environment was — from the very moment you are greeted at the door, to my final bite of the layered ice cream/​crema/​pie filling cone dessert that is masked with corks (I’ll spare everyone my unsophisticated ways of trying to describe Mr. Adria’s creative genius). Finally, yes, the liquid olives are as amazing in taste and feel as you would expect.
Reservation tip: Make sure to set a calendar alert properly to snag a reservation –also make sure that the time is set for the restaurant’s local time. Instructions and reservation rules may change, so I suggest to check out their website and read carefully. Also keep in mind the days that they are closed.

Sin duda una experiència gastronómica impresionante, tanto la ejecución de los platos como la materia prima es muy buena. La decoración del local es muy moderna y sorprendente, aunque la verdad sea dicha tanto las mesas como las sillas no son muy cómodas. Es muy difícil poder reservar mesa, solo aceptan reservas por internet y la páfgna web, siempre esta llena o colapsada, paciencia… finalmente cosegui mesa y pude degustar las magníficas creaciones de Albert. Una recomendación, mirar de hacer los postres en La Dolça, es una sala al lado del restaurante, es preciosa.

Como siempre espectacular variedad de sabores y colores, la degustación de los diferentes menús te ofrecen la posibilidad de la mejor experiencia en lo no conocido.
Recomendable para todos los públicos de todas las edades, esta vez hemos elegido un pica pica sin menú degustación a nuestro antojo con lo que hemos descubierto nuevos proyectos del señor Albert Adria.
Por otro lado, la calidad del servicio y las propuestas de maridado de diferentes espirituosos han sido clave en el conjunto de los platos.
Para ser día de reyes muy tranquilo con lo que hemos estado muy a gusto.
Felicidades!

REVIEW #500!!!
Has your food ever been presented to you on a tree? Have you ever eaten a miniature Nordic landscape covered in powered vinegar snow? Have you ever had ultra tender grilled octopus served on a glass box emitting clouds of smoke? I have. And it was glorious. Yup, Tickets is one of those dining experiences that stays with you for a long time. And to think it almost didn’t happen.
Even though we missed the window to make a reservation, my girlfriend and I were so determined to dine here that we booked our Airbnb 2 blocks away just so we could try to walk-​in each night. On the first night, we were told there were no openings and they sent us to Bodega 1900 across the street. That proved to be a great meal, but our time in Barcelona would not have been complete without a visit to Tickets. On the second night, we were again turned away. But after pleading with the hostess, she spoke to the manager who allowed us to sit at the bar. Success!
We opted to let our waiter create the meal for us. What followed for the next 2.5 hours made for one of the most memorable dining experiences I’ve ever had. If presentation isn’t your thing, you will not enjoy Tickets. Each course was something totally new, unique, whimsical, creative, provocative, and special. There’s beauty in the creativity. But most importantly, the food was overall very good. I didn’t love everything, but I didn’t hate anything either. I recommend:
–Summer Tree with Cherry: The presentation is just so fun and unforgettable. I forgot what the cherry tasted like but it wasn’t a normal cherry.
–Crunchy Pizza with Bufala Straciatella: Like an air crisp pizza served with buffalo cheese spread.
–Basil Air Waffle: Two adjectives I never would have thought to put before waffle.
–Tuna: Prepared tableside and served in a nori seaweed cone.
–Delta’s Eel: Sort of like a mini pork bun but with delicious eel. The brioche is super fluffy.
–Nordic Landscape: More art than food. But it’s food so I ate it and liked it.
–Crunchy Octopus with Pickled Piparra: The most tender, meaty octopus I’ve ever had.
After the savory dishes came the desert. The waiter served us 3 amazing deserts and was ready to finish our culinary journey when I asked him how many different deserts they had. He told me eight. I then told him I wanted all eight and my stomach had no regrets. The best and most memorable were:
–Lychee gelatin orb served on a real red rose
–American «Pancake» which was more of a crispy cream filled pastry serve with blueberry jam
–Carrot cake shaped like a carrot
–Strawberry salad prepared table side
Chef Albert Adria deserves all the praise he’s gotten for Tickets. I will always remember my time in Barcelona and Tickets is a large part of the reason why. Do yourself a favor and pay them a visit. But try to make a reservation first :)

What a surreal experience. First off, however, good luck getting a table. They open up reservations exactly 2 months out at midnight Spanish time, so 6pm EST. We were online and prepared, counting down the minutes in an effort to get a Tuesday reservation 60 days out. Nope, no luck whatsoever. After 30 minutes of failed attempts and timed out web pages, we gave up. Fortunately, our hotel’s concierge was able to pull some strings and get us a 10pm booking. We happily accepted and showed up 15 minutes early to enjoy a glass of champagne in their outside waiting area. While we were there, we saw at least a dozen people try to walk up for a table and get turned away. I wish it was easier to make a reservation because I’d go back in a heartbeat. I could write about the food for the next hour, but then I’d be hungry. And you already know the food is good. It’s a top 50 restaurant in the world. Here’s what you might not know… it’s really well priced. I’d say downright affordable, given the quality and variety of the food. It could have been double the price and we still would have enjoyed it, although we might not have rushed back for a second visit. The sommelier picked out a nice white burgundy wine that satisfied my need for a big body wine with my wife’s preference for white wine. Just go. Find a way to get a reservation. Lie, cheat, steal… do whatever you need to do. It’s worth the effort to enjoy this experience.

Tickets Bar is definitely one of the hardest reservations to get in Barcelona. If not, the hardest. It’s sister restaurant, Bodega 1900, across the street was a lot easier to get reservations. The Adrià brothers have become restaurateurs with multiple restaurants in Barcelona. Their unique and modern tapas made every tapas/​pinotxo restaurant I went to look like amateurs. Trust me. I went to about 7 notable tapas/​pinotxo bars within a two day period while in Spain.
Now, Tickets Bar’s accolades:
1) 1 Michelin star in 2014
2) 1 Michelin star in 2015
3) #57 on the San Pellegrino 2014 World’s Best Restaurants
4) #42 on the San Pellegrino 2015 World’s Best Restaurants
The service was fantastic especially when you’re sitting right in front of the kitchen. The experience of seeing the cooks being playful with each other and at times yelling at each other was very amusing. Our waiter did a fantastic job at explaining the dishes and letting us sample practically all the dishes that made them famous.
Now, the food. Tickets Bar has an a la carte menu along with a tasting menu. Now, I personally wouldn’t suggest going with the a la carte menu because it’s a waste of time and money. We went with the tasting menu and added on their cured meat dish at the end. Everything was amazing but here are my absolute favorite dishes:
1) Roasted Octopus — Roasted Octopus had a sushi cut roll presentation and served on a glass box. The six morsels were extremely tender and had the texture of an A5 Japanese Wagyu rib eye. The dried kim chi added a crunchiness to the juicy pieces. The dish was divine.
2) Jamon with Baguette — The Jamon was wrapped in an empty baguette. The empty baguette made each bite evaporate in your mouth. The saltiness of the Jamon was pretty much all you tasted. It was definitely an innovative and creative dish. Each bite disappeared like someone who owes you money.
3) Pork Rinds — The simple and classic junk food takes a modern twist. The crunchy and salty pork rinds sounds like your usual stuff you get in a $ 0.99 bag at your liquor store. However, the presentation was what made this dish stand out. The pork skin was fried in a way that it looked like octopus tentacles. Genius.
4) Jamon — This is what Spain is about. It was served with a slice of bread with a light tomato sauce. AMAZING. It was so damn f*cking good that I went and bought a bag of jamon every where I went. Of course. It wasn’t as good as the ones served at Tickets, Joselito, but it got me addicted like Tyrone Biggums with crack. It was literally crack.
Overall, I would have to say Tickets Bar is definitely an amazing dining experience. I’ve eaten at a lot of Michelin and San Pellegrino World’s 100 restaurants from the US to Australia to Asia to Europe. Tickets Bar easily ranks in my top 5 dining experiences. EVER. The others being Ryugin in Tokyo, L’Arpege in Paris, Benu and Saison in San Francisco are tied, and Noma in Copenhagen/​Kichisen in Kyoto are tied.
US 2015 Michelin 3 Stars Count: 12 Down. 0 More.
2015 Michelin Rated Restaurant Count: 35
San Pellegrino 2014 World’s 100 Best Restaurants Count: 23
San Pellegrino 2015 World’s 100 Best Restaurants Count: 25

An experience you need to have once in your life.
Couldn’t expect anymore from a michelin star.
Good job!

A Carnival for the eyes. Bang! As the smoke lifts and disperse came the dish, Confit artichoke with quail egg yolk and salmon roe. As one dish come after another in a timely manner served by a lovely young lady, we watched the chefs in the kitchen orchestrate in a composed pace. .3,5.
Tickets’ olive-​S, a molecular bubble of intense olive. Razor Clams with refried sauce and lemon air. Confit Potatoes with iberian cured ham and pork rib jus. «El Manteca» double chin «mollen. White chocolate and black sesame lava rock.
Ingredients of some dishes are transformed through scientific techniques to allow for a whimsical display to the audience, while a few items are plain Jane boring to the eyes, ears, nose, mouth. Plates that seem like it could of came from any other local tapas restaurant.
I have a feeling that the «story book» menu is larger than it should be. Too many chances for patrons to choose a mediocre dish through the whole meal, which I believe happened to me. I had some recommended breakfast McMuffin, which I regret spending €€ on but I was still hungry, if you know what I mean.
Highly appreciate the experience to partake molecular gastronomy in Spain, at a pleasantly down-​to-​earth acceptable price in comparison to other 50BEST restaurants. While it’s not my most memorable experience, it’s still an intriguing tale to share.

Si eres sibarita y quieres ir a un sitio dónde aún te sorprendan sabores, texturas y maridajes no puedes dejar pasar la ocasión de ir. Cuesta encontrar mesa y es un presupuesto, pero recomiendo probarlo a menos una vez.

THE ENVIRONMENT: was fun and playful. Tickets offers a very laid back atmosphere which allowed for everyone to relax and just enjoy the meal. There was nothing stuffy about the dining room, it was all about having a good time. Your senses are filled with pops of color, interesting displays of decoration, funky chairs and tables, and of course, some of the most interesting food I have ever had the opportunity to eat.
THE SERVICE: was great; different than I expected, but great. The server introduced herself to us at the beginning of the night, asked us if we would like to order a la carte or would prefer a type of «tasting menu». We chose the tasting menu; then she asked if we had any food aversions/​allergies (we told her we ate everything except coconut) and she then began sending out courses. They dont offer an actual «tasting menu» so the servers have the ability to send out what they think the table will enjoy based on the few questions she asked. So, the courses you get might be similar to the dishes the table next to you gets; but the entire meals are not the same. The first few dishes came our right away; but as the night progressed there started to be a few lulls between dishes. Not necessarily a bad thing though; as it helps you realize how full/​not full you are if you’re given a few minutes to process that. Around course #17 she asked us how many more savory dishes we wanted because there were «several sweet courses to end the meal». We opted for 1 or 2 and then the desserts showed up. All in all, the service was great, very «hands on»; yet she allowed us to enjoy and process the entire meal slowly and without much interruption.
THE FOOD: was amazing. Molecular gastronomy continues to be on of my favorite food experiences and Albert Adria is one of the best chefs in that category. From the techniques used, to the incredible flavor achieved, to the unique ingredients– our meal was not only delicious; it was all a work of art. Each dish was delicious, each dish was impressive, and each dish was fun to see as well as eat.
My favorite courses? All of them.
Every single dish was so good that I would go back and order every one of them again.
MY FINAL THOUGHTS: Tickets was easily the most fun I’ver had while eating a meal. From the moment we walked in to the restaurant to the moment we left we had such a great time. If you ever find yourself planning a trip to Barcelona; make sure you get reservations at Tickets. Its a must-​visit for anyone who loves and appreciated food.
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Seguramente el espíritu de el Bulli más cachondo en el centro de la ciudad. Un must en barcelona con un nivel de ejecución muy alto en todos los sentidos. Grande albert adrià+iglesias

Spectacular!!! I was worried that Tickets would not live up to the hype and anticipation… silly me. It is truly a feast for the senses. The décor is fun and fantastical… the service is stellar… and the food… oh, the food… fan-​TAB-​ulous! Each course is lovingly created and stunning in presentation. We went with the option of letting our waiter choose our plates, and I’m glad we did. Two plus hours of tapas-​sized tastes of perfection! Although everything was wonderful, 2 particular dishes make my mouth water as I remember them. The first was the signature Olive dish. (How do they do these? It’s basically olive skins filled with liquid that pop with flavor in your mouth. Wow.) I seriously wanted to go back a couple of days later, and just ask for this dish. It is truly unique and a must-​try. The other dish which has taken up a permanent spot in my mind was the dessert cheese. It was creamy, delicious goodness. I’ve never had anything else like it. What a spectacular way to end the meal. So, even though it’s quite tough to get reservations for Tickets, it’s definitely worth the effort. And quite reasonably priced at only about 200 Euros for 2 people (including a couple of pre-​meal drinks and a bottle of cava). All I have to say is, it’s probably a good thing this restaurant isn’t located in Chicago, or I would be stalking the Website daily for reservations!

Once in a lifetime experience!
Reserve your table 2 months to the day you want to go.
Don’t want to spoil the experience but when they say…“Would you like to go to the dessert room?” …you get up as fast as you can and follow your waiter.
Pros:
* experience a different, new type of tapas.
* fun, playful atmosphere
* get the Vaca Viejo, any of the oysters, anything with pork.
Cons:
* didn’t leave enough room to order every single dessert.

KenScale: 9.0÷10
Out of all the restaurants in Barcelona I was visiting, I had the highest expectations at Tickets. How can you not be? After the unfortunate closure of the great ElBulli, the famed brothers Ferran and Albert Adrià opened up this casual tapas bar to worldwide acclaim, and Tickets became one of the hottest (and toughest to get into) restaurants in the world. I was very excited to step into the restaurant that was already bustling with crowd. Short verdict: yes, the restaurant absolutely delivered!
We decided to leave it up to the server to bring whatever the best dishes he can bring. By the time we were finished (we weren’t keeping track of the price of each dish), the bill including the wines came to whopping 150 euros per person, but I wasn’t complaining. I was deeply impressed with the uniqueness of each dish in flavor and texture. If there is one word to characterize the food at Tickets, it’s «playful.» You wouldn’t expect the level of inventiveness at Tickets elsewhere very easily. Churros made of blackcurrant? Check. Basil waffle? You name it. How about cheese and hazelnut? There were three sets of oysters, each called «Paris,» «Rio» and «Yucatan.» In all seriousness, however, it’s not just witty plating or combination of ingredients that stood out. I could totally eat anchovy and chicken skin toast or skewered cow and baguette every day for breakfast. Foie gras with garlic was also a work of art with great flavor and texture, as was Mackerel with shiitake mushrooms. I enjoyed the tenderness of octopus with kimchi (although didn’t taste much of spicy kick), and the «surf and turf» dish of baby squid, Iberian sausage and white beans was aromatic. You wouldn’t think the spaghetti with Parmesan cheese that came in was actually made with mushroom, as the noodle had the texture of flour cooked perfect al dente. The last savory course, steak with red pepper, was one of the best steaks you could hope for, with perfect juicy texture of meat that was very balanced on flavor as well. The surprises don’t stop there, with outstanding desserts like carrot cone, chocolate éclair and pancake with yogurt inside and cranberry jam outside that capped a memorable meal.
First thing on the reservation: Make sure to book the table as early as possible. The restaurant takes reservations exactly two months in advance (and that’s exactly how I did it online, counting the time difference between U.S. and Spain). I really liked the casual and lively vibe of the restaurant, which seems to have a nice mix of tourists and locals and weirdly resembled a bit of a classic American diner in décor. There are extensive selections of wine you can obviously choose from that you can complement with the tapas dishes. Yes, the hype for Tickets is well justified, and if you have a chance to visit Barcelona, this is a must-​stop-​by destination.

Wow wow wow what an experience we had at Tickets.
If you managed to get thru their complicated reservation system and pass the velvet ropes you are treated to an really amazing dining experience. Tickets was #1 on our restaurant list when we were planning our Barcelona trip. I won’t get into that process because the system pretty much failed us and I was almost going to give up, but luck prevailed and I managed to score 2 reservations on two different days. We came twice during our week stay in Barcelona because it was that good. Make sure you have your reservation secured 60 days in advance to the day of your visit, or show up before it opens as I witnessed them letting a few people in with no reservations in this way. If luck is not in your favor, Bodega 1900 across the street by the same people was amazing as well.
We basically let our waiter order for us. The menu is quite confusing and there are some dishes that we had that were not even on the menu. It ended up being a 20 plus course meal over 3 hours and it was out of this world. Everything dish we tried was amazing. The presentation and execution was something I have never seen. Everything was a surprise, dish after dish. They definitely like their seafood here. I tried their steak on the 2^nd visit and it was amazing. I came back the 2^nd time specifically for that after seeing it served to another table on the 1^st visit. Dessert was amazing as well. I rather not go into everything dish by dish, since everything served was seasonal and I visited back in May. I posted pictures so you can see how everything turned out.
Service is the best in Barcelona. If you have been to Barcelona, you will understand that service is lacking in most places.
It is pricey and things add up really quickly. If you are a big eater, don’t expect to get too full since its all tapas and bites are pretty small.

I wish I could give this place 10 stars! Hands down the best meal I’ve had on the trip or ever actually. it’s ranked as top 42 best restaurant int he world! It was such an amazing experience and I think everyone should be able to have this experience. You’ll need to make reservations 2 months in advance. We ordered almost everything on the menu. well actually they picked for us but we probably ate the whole menu. The place is themed like a circus which was really cute. Every dish was just amazing and made you go «woah» each time something touched your tongue.
Food:
–Olives: Changed my life for olives forever! The best
–Basil air waffles: wow
–Crunchy Pizza: so good and loved the cheese
–Nordic Landscape: So cool and yummy
–Octopus: The best one i’ve had in Spain! Must order
–Chicen and air: Very interesting and very good
–Manchego cheese on mini airbag: best cheese ever
–Tuna hand roll: they come out and make it in front for you
–2 different oysters: Both were awesome! $ 6 each wish I could of eaten it all
–Shrimps: actually could of done without it but still great
For dessert. ask if you could go to the secret dessert bar! It was so fun and felt so cool that we got taken to the back for it. When you first got seated it looked what just a flower in front of us but behold we were able to slurp the middle jello it was good!
At this point we were pretty full but of course wanted to try all the desserts! It was all amazing too. Basically had a 7 course dessert tasting… overall our bill was about $ 200 for two people. I can’t stop thinking about this place.

On a visit to Barcelona, I HAD to tryout one of the best restaurants in the city. As you walk in, you notice the theme to the restaurant is very prevalent. Come to a show and enjoy!
RESERVATIONS: They have an online reservation system which you can begin making reservation 1 month in advanced. For Americans this is an easy process as our time zone allows us to book it before the Europeans. I highly recommend you book 1 month before.
We were seated next to the bar and as we were waiting for our food Marc Gasol walks into the restaurant. If an NBA player eats here you know you’re in for a treat.
When the menu came to us it doesn’t really mention the Chef’s tasting menu. As an american, if you are traveling all the way to Barcelona… get the dang Chef’s tasting menu. We had to ask about it and told them we have no food allergies.
There’s no point in telling you about the food but it was 20 courses along with an extra 2 desserts we got. All in all it was a 2 ½ hour dinner and it was amazing, inventive, and delicious.

Is this your meal of a lifetime? YES! Lives up to hype? YES! EXCEEDS!
This place reinvigorated my culinary appetite for more, the whimsical, the daring, and the creative. This place will change how you see food for a long time and you will be spoiled beyond repair. Words won’t do this place justice, but I’ll still write. If there is one word to describe this experience, orgasmic. There. I said it. Orgasmic.
RESERVATIONS: Online only, 60 days in advance. Just try until you score, I managed 2 successful reservations out of 4 attempts. I ended up using both because I loved my first visit so much I decided to go again in less than a week.
AMBIANCE: Shockingly casual! Making me LOVE this place more
PRICING: UNDER PRICED. Yes, you heard me right. For what you are getting in quality, creativity, and taste, this place is one of the most under priced big name, Michelin starred restaurant around. I’ve been to many who charged me way more and when I compare them to Tickets, they robbed me!
TASTING MENU: First time I went, I did the tasting menu. The tasting menu is customized based on preferences and questions that your server will ask you. Its a surprise, but you can also choose specific items if you have a preference. My awesome server (who I can’t remember his name, but he managed the bar seating area and was wonderful!) asked me one question, «Do you like oyster?» and with an enthusiastic «Yes!» That was it!
I enjoyed about 13 courses of deliciousness. My highlights were the: blackcurrant churros, shrimp & fish soup, shrimp fossil, Barcelona & Seoul oysters, pork belly sandwich, and toro. Honestly, each dish was truly wonderful, impeccable crafting, and attention to details. Sitting at the bar was a wonderful experience as you get to see the sous chefs prepare various dishes and also watch the executive chef expedite things. Its a great experience just observing. I loved my experience so much, I came back again! I couldn’t resist!
AROUND THE WORLD OYSTERS MENU: Second time, I got the same awesome server. He recognized me instantly and teased me about doing the Around the World Oyster menu. I first modestly declined, then it took about 5 minutes before I changed my mind. Go big or go home!
14 Oysters with regional flavors and preparations from «around the world.» This was an adventure! Texas, Hokkaido, Seoul, and Barcelona were my overall faves. For trying this menu out, I received an autographed oysters menu! No idea this was part of the package, but I’ll take it. In addition to these oysters, I also enjoyed additional ala carte items. The foie gras, spaghetti, and The strawberry basil dessert was so refreshing in the Barcelona heat.
Yes. I’m a cow, whatever. I ate like a Queen that day and I have no regrets and will continue to brag to anyone who wants to listen to me about this phenomenal once in a lifetime meal. Foodies this is your calling, do it. Don’t even hesitate or think twice. DO IT.
Get that food orgasm you deserve!

So this is what food heaven looks like. Tickets is a whimsical tapas bar. They are very creative in the way they express their food creations and the décor of the place. Reservations are hard to get, but not impossible. Worth a visit when in Barcelona.

Wonderfully creative and delicious meal in Barcelona! We were able to walk in and get a table for 4 at 7 pm sharp with the understanding that we’d have to leave by 9 pm. They admitted a few more walk-​ins after us as well.
The dishes were innovative and delicious. Spring tree with pistachio acorns is a work of art. Prawn with its fish soup was best bite of shrimp I’ve had in my life.
All three cocktails from the 41 degrees menu were also incredible– in particular, the cocoa and citrus cachaca cocktail convinced me that cocoa and citrus belong like peanut butter and jelly.

A must while in Barcelona! This ranked restaurant is a creation of the Adria brothers (of elBulli fame). We made reservations far in advance in anticipation of the food (as we were traveling on honeymoon) at midnight exactly sixty days prior. No regrets.
The husband and I were seated in front of the kitchen (with a prime view of food prep) and opted to order a la carte. We started with the house beer (which was just okay) and began our food journey.
Ham and cheese croquettes: tasty. Small portion.,
Raw oysters: fresh and delicious.
Chicken over chicken skin: chicken was so tender and juicy and paired well with the extra crispy skin.
Pork belly brioche: out of this world good. Melted in your mouth.
Chicken in mole: so flavorful.
Razor clams: so-​so but inventive. Not a favorite.
Stone crab: good but not worth the work.
Iberico ham with air bread: light and tasty. When in Spain, Iberico.
Mango cannelloni: this dessert was foodgasmic with beautiful textures and flavors.
Black currant meringues: tasty and very delicate. in flavor and texture.
The worms: lovely presentation in a flower pot.
The tickets cone: a MUST. Wheeled out on an ice-​cream cart and composed in front of you with a «newspaper» cone (printed with an article about Tickets). Magical.
The dishes, or tapas, here are finely crafted and beautifully presented in a kitschy manner. The interior and exterior are just as kitschy but perfectly embody the Tickets theme. In addition, the pricing is appropriate given the quality of the food — our dinner cost less than 125 euros and we were satiated.
Highly recommended for a fun dining experience. No need to be dressed to the nines either. Three thumbs up!

Voy a contar mi experiencia en Tickets y que cada uno juzgue lo que quiera. Es difícil calificar de forma totalmente amateur un restaurante de estas características, al menos lo es para mí.
Hoy empezaré al reves, por el precio. 120 € por persona. Me parece algo caro para ser un restaurante de 1 estrella Michelin. Las comparaciones son odiosas pero existen y pagué menos en el «Dos Palillos» y el «Disfrutar» por comer algo totalmente igual de sorprendente. Supongo que el apellido Adrià pesa…
Y bueno, pasemos a la acción:
Decidimos hacer un menú sorpresa que consiste en que el camarero te sirve una selección suya de platos en función de lo que nos gusta, el hambre que tenemos, etc. La verdad es que me gusta mucho esta opción porque uno puede ir ajustando el menú en función de cómo está y qué quiere comer en ese momento.
Un menú estándar son aproximadamente unos 20 platos y 3 postres.
En cuanto al contenido de los platos es difícil de describir brevemente pero si tuviera que hacerlo en 3 palabras son: sorprendentes, cuidados y bonitos. Os recomendaré los que más me alucinaron: paisaje nórdico (carpaccio ternera, eneldo, mini zanahorias y una crema densa), mar y montaña (garbanzos con liebre, espardenyes y alga kombu) y carrot cake.
Para beber tienen una carta de vinos bastante extensa u con vinos muy asequibles y cervezas.
En cuanto al servicio es excelente. Prácticamente un camarero por mesa o cada dos mesas pero a la vez son discretos. También hay un sommelier para aconsejarnos sobre el vino.
Para mí el Tickets es un must para amantes de la gastronomía pero para nada deja atrás nuevas propuestas como «Disfrutar» o ya propuestas consolidadas como «Dos Palillos» o «Koy Shunka».

No me tomen por un repelente exigente por no darle 5 estrellas al Tickets, prometo que tengo mis razones y las intentaré explicar…
En general disfruté muchísimo con esa explosión de creatividad de cada tapa a la altura de la calidad del producto, pero para una cuenta final de 120 euros por cabeza hay que ser retadores/​exigentes porque hay cosas que se pueden mejorar.
1. El servicio. Notable. Nada más llegar, un camarero se nos presenta diciendo que va a ser nuestro camarero para toda la noche. Bien, pinta bien. Nos dice que hay dos opciones: pedir a la carta o dejarse llevar por el. ¨Ok, tu mandas¨, decidimos. Para mi gusto, en tickets la explicación de cada plato es parte de la obra de arte que, sin duda, son las tapas que te presentan. El camarero es el que finalmente tiene que rematar y meter el gol. Y no tuvimos suerte con él. Todo lo que tenía de amable, lo tenía de robot. Explicaba los platos de carrerilla y os prometo que algunos requieren dos o tres explicaciones, o quizá una sóla pero con más mimo.
Si a esto le unes que a veces no nos daba a tiempo a reposar entre tapa y tapa, hizo que el servicio no fuera todo lo redondo que debiera.
2. El lugar. Mucha personalidad, de verdad, muy original, arriesgado y conseguida mezcla de modernidad, modernismo y ambientación alegre. La música española (Alejandro Sanz, Rosario, mecano…) te guste más o menos, es un acierto y acompaña muy bien el concepto. Sólo un pero. La comodidad de comer en la barra no es la mejor. Los taburetes no son cómodos y terminas harto de estar sentado ahí teniendo en cuenta que vas a estar entre 2 y 3 horas… Lástima este detalle.
3. La propuesta gastronómica. Es muy buena idea la de tener camareros capacitados para ofrecerte una cena a tu gusto sin que pidas nada. Esto, sin embargo, es un arma de doble filo porque mis expectativas suben y en mi caso no se cumplieron. Un carrusel de bocaditos frios comenzaron a desfilar delante de mi sin pausa y con algo de prisa. En ningún momento, nuestro camarero nos preguntó qué nos gustaba más o menos o que nos iba apeteciendo. Como un robot iba ofreciendo tapa tras tapa. Cuando nos despertamos y vimos que nuestro estomago decía basta, preguntamos cuantos platos quedaban, 5 platos y 5 postres… Lástima que ya nos habíamos inflado a tapas frías y dejamos quizá las propuestas más impactantes y 3 postres al margen.
Con todo y con eso, la experiencia es excelente. Sin embargo, vengo influenciado porque he tenido la suerte de haber comido en ¨Disfrutar¨ y ¨dos palillos¨ en lo poco que llevamos de año y volvería a estos dos sin duda antes que a Tickets.
Como curiosidad en ¨ disfrutar¨, restaurante recién inaugurado por Oriol Castro (discipulo de Ferrán A.) podrás probar una propuesta muy similar a Tickets. Te encontrarás con las olivas, por ejemplo, que para mi gusto están mucho más conseguidas.

There is no doubt that this is a 5 star establishment, to get a reservation you must book online 60 days in advance and they go on sale at midnight local time. Living in the US makes this a little bit of an easier process. They are closed Sunday and Monday so keep that in mind as well.
I went for the tasting menu which they can cater to you, mine ran about $ 125 a person. Service started off excellent and by the end it was very good, I make the distinction because of the price point it is worth noting. As it got busier we wished we were checked on more.
While pricey this is not a «white tablecloth» restaurant, so no need to feel obligated to get suited up if you don’t feel like it. The ambience is fun and the theme is that of a carnival circus without being childish. Just about all the staff was very fluent in English, which made the menu and experience much less intimidating.
The drink menu was good but not gastronomic like their food menu. The drinks were all great, no complaints. I had a Gin Fizz, a Pisco Sour, and some kind of chocolate coffee concoction.
Now on to the food. The food ranged from good to great and the presentation and flavor profile of every dish was perfectly executed. I recommend trying things outside your boundaries here as what they can do with the flavors here is quite spectacular, you’ll be surprised with what your favorite dish might be, I promise you that.
Course 1 — It was a light starter of fish chips, it was almost like chicharon. Tasted fine, we also had a version of these across the street at their sister restaurant Bodega 1900
Course 2 & 3 — They were served on the same plate. The cherries on a tree were dipped in some kind of cream and it was quite the work of art. At the bottom of the tree was some pistachio creams in a hard shell
Course 4 & 5 — We were served two versions of their molecular gastronomic olives, they tasted subtly different and popped in your mouth. If you like olives or dirty martinis then you will enjoy this. This dish is really about the science, execution, and presentation
Course 6 — Anchovies on a cracker with tomato, simple and a little salty.
Course 7 — The famous mini cheese airbags, I believe it was filled with a whipped and creamy manchego cheese.
Course 8 — Beef on a cracker with aioli. It sounds simple but the flavor profile was complex, lots of flavor in what looks like a simple dish.
Course 9 — Tuna on a seaweed cracker. If you are a fan of tuna tartar then you will enjoy this dish. Some of the best raw tuna I’ve tasted.
Course 10 — Mini Eel Sandwich. This item was not only a highlight of the restaurant it was a highlight of the trip to Barcelona.
Course 11 & 12 — Oysters served 2 ways. The first was with strawberry and kimchi and the 2^nd was with vinegar and salmon roe. If you enjoy raw bar these are not to be skipped
Course 13 — Deconstructed Caprese Salad. A mix of all the familiar ingredients found in a caprese salad with hints of pistachio. The foam and tomatoes tasted unreal and I am hardly a salad guy. This is another highlight.
Course 14 — Razor clams in some kind of milk sauce, could’ve been lightly coconut based. I’m not a huge raw clam fan but it was still good.
Course 15 — Avocado and sea urchin. It is prepared like guacamole table side. Great dinner theater, not a huge fan of sea urchin but I still enjoyed the dish. If you don’t like sea urchin I might pass on this one.
Course 16 — Mushrooms in the shape and texture of pasta with black truffle mushrooms to throw on top. It was served with some kind of cream sauce. I’m a huge truffle fan, I loved it.
Course 17 — Pork belly on brioche. Another dish that looks simple but tastes outstanding. Another big highlight of the dinner.
Course 18 — Confit potatoes with ham. Just like it sounds, we were getting a little full at this point and had tons of ham while in Spain. It was pretty good but not outstanding.
Course 19 — I’ll call this Deconstructed Chicken Soup and it was one of the biggest surprises of the meal. Chicken served on cinnamon stick skewers with chunks of bread that was soaked in broth then toasted. A side of broth came alongside it. Another highlight of the meal.
Course 20 — Ham and tomato bread. You can get this anywhere and I did, but it was especially good here. Another item I could’ve passed on but it was still good.
Course 21 — Manchebo cheese and crackers served 2 ways. Traditional and gastronomic, much like the olives I had earlier in the meal. It is worth trying as well.
Course 22 — Deconstructed carrot cake served in an ice cream cone made out of some type prepared carrot. The flavors changed dramatically with each bite. Another highlight of the meal.
Course 23 — Gastronomic eclairs. The typical white frosting was actually crunchy and melted in your mouth while it has spurts of chocolate throughout.

Best place to eat and experience! If I came to Barcelona and ate at this place, I would be able to go home happily.
The boyfriend and I took a last minute trip to Barcelona and therefore couldn’t make many reservations, let alone for Tickets since you need at LEAST 60 days of advanced notice to make a reservation here. However, we were informed that if we came at 7PM (we arrived a little earlier, which is highly recommended) and waited in line, we would be able to take last minute reservation cancellations. We were the last «party» that was able to take a canceled reservation. We were overjoyed!
It was my first time trying a tapas tasting menu, and it was so exciting to not know what kind of food you’re going to get. It was more enjoyable that every tapas we got was so good! And it wasn’t just the food, but the waitress instructed us on the best way to eat the tapas to get the flavors right.
We had their (infamous) olivas gordal adobada & olivas verdial, pulpito al azafran, xuxi de semilla de tomate y anchoas. mini airbags de ques. huevo de codorniz en «nest», ensalada tomate, majado aguacate, ostra consome de melon, mejillones marinera, fritura de peix, patatas confitadas, mollete papada, pollo yauarcan, xuxi queso payoyo, gusanitos, roca volcanica, palet d’or, and these ice cream cupcakes that I didn’t catch the name of. We definitely wanted more, but our time slot was only 2 hours long. Haha.
It was definitely on the pricey side, but it was completely worth it. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. The food was fun and tasteful and makes me yearn for more of Ferran Adria’s food and/​or influences.

El comentario de Tickets ha tardado en llegar, lo reconozco … Pero estaba entre dudas … A ver, la comida en Tickets es algo más que comida diría yo, es algo más espectacular, algo que llena más la vista que no el paladar o el estomago. Es uno de estos sitios que HAY que ir almenos una vez y que a lo mejor no se repite tan «a menudo», sea por la larga lista de espera o por su presupuesto … El año pasado fuimos mucho por la coctelería en el retro del restaurante, 41 grados. Ha sido un proyecto muy chulo, el ambiente, los cocteles y el bartender. Pena que lo hayan quitado, aunque con la zona idilica de la repostería que han reinventado creo que podré asumirlo !!! Si los cocteles de 41 grados estaban de muerte, pues los postres que hay ahora son mejores !!! El techo de donde cuelgan frutos del bosque es algo como un cuento de hadas, las mesas, las sillas y cada detalle de este espacio están perfectamente encajando entre sí … Juro que los postres que he probado han sido de los mejores !!! Son delicatessen para la boca y también un extasi para los ojos … Ver estas obras de arte llegar a la mesa y los ojos iluminados de los comensales, no tiene precio !!! Esta vez si me he enamorado de Tickets, a traves de estos postres acompañados de un buen Gin tonic.

As Out of towners that going to just spend a Weekend in Barcelona, My Unilocal friend just have one request, it was to visit Tickets Bar.
My phone went off right at midnight (Barcelona time) 60 days before our actual day of visit to remind me to make our reservation on line… and I was glad everything went smoothly as planned and we going to eat at Tickets Bar!
Fast forward!
The experience was really memorable as I don’t have a chance to experience molecular gastronomy in Toronto. We got to sit right at the bar watching all the action where the kitchen preparing all the cold dish.
We shared:
Tickets’ olive-​S
Razor clams with refried sauce and lemon air
Confit potatoes with Iberian cured ham and pork rib jus
El Manteca” double chin «mollen
“High level» Cow Tenderloin
Confit artichoke with quail egg yolk and salmon roe
Dessert: White chocolate and black sesame lava rock (presented on a pieces of rock)
I really enjoy the playfulness and the presentation of all the dish we tried.
Service was excellent and able to do 0.5÷0.75 portion since we wanted to try more dish. The answer here is always yes, we can do it! This is what I mean by service!
If you never been here, I would highly recommend you come to Tickets Bar and give it a try.

No descubriré nada nuevo del Tickets, tuve la oportunidad de probarlo el viernes pasado y quizás esperaba un poco más. Todo muy bueno, servicio muy correcto y buenas explicaciones de los platillos. A pocos estrella michelín he ido pero encontré excesivo el precio en algunos platos. Nos dejamos recomendar por nuestro camarero y tuvimos que pararle los pies cuando ya estábamos llenos, y nos faltaban 2 tapas de pescado y 2 de carne! Quizás también deberían dar un pelín más de tiempo entre platillo y platillo, a veces no conseguíamos digerir. No hay un menú degustación, pero para lo que cenamos fue lo más parecido. Según nuestros gustos y recomendaciones el camarero nos iba ofreciendo lo que creía que nos gustaría, y acertó todo hay que decirlo.
La web no hace honor a la carta y no aparecen ni mucho menos toda la oferta de platos que tienen, gran fallo.
Nos quedamos con las olivas esferificadas, deliciosas. También con el postre de espuma de chocolate. Gran calidad en la materia y producto, eso estaba claro y ni un fallo. Y para mi gusto un poco kitschs los platos, la vajilla… no la vi muy acorde con la decoración del local que estaba muy bien y la encontré demasiado marinera e infantil en los platos del mar.
No le pongo 4 estrellas pero muy recomendable probarlo una vez, no sé si volveré, antes volvería a gastarlo en el Dos Palillos de la calle Elisabets, discípulos de el Bulli, curioso jiji.

Très bon restaurant. Service impeccable et attentionné. Cuisine délicieuse.
Décor et ambiance des plus agréables.
Incontournable à Barcelone.
Pensez à réserver quelques jours à l’avance.

5 estrellas, claro. Todo era increíble, pero tuvimos las olivas, queso manchego, jamón, cerdo, el solomillo (!!), cacahuetes falsos, foie gras, OSTRAS… y más. Mi favorito: las calamares pequeños. Al final, era muy caro pero supongo que puedo comer como esto uno vez cada año.

Increíble!
Ya he ido varias veces y, según entras, tienes ganas de volver a reservar mesa…
Yo lo considero un paseo por un museo gastronómico, con obras nuevas y otras representativas, pero siempre sorprendentes…
Precio, correctisimo, y eso que la primera vez tenía pensado sólo beber cerveza para que no subiera la cuenta demasiado. Y al final, como siempre, acabé con cava…
El trato magnífico y los camareros agradables, eso si, no esperes cruzarte con Albert Adriá y que te salude. Acaso lo conoces de algo??? Pues eso!
Ya estoy reservando mesa… que delirio!

Vecino del snack bar 41º el Ticket es donde se exprime toda la creatividad de Ferran y Albert Adria al mando del Ticket. Esa creatividad la encontramos tanto en las tapas que en la decoración del local. Sin lugar a duda un sitio en el cual hay que probar, pasar, vivir la experiencia gastronómica. Me quedaré con las ostras con su perla de agua de mar, su famosa oliva y el espectacular postre ACDC que es todo un show. Eso si la calidad y el nombre se pagan.

Tapas by «El Bulli». Terminaría aquí mi comentario y entenderíais perfectamente el porqué de las 5 estrellas, pero hoy me siento inspirado y voy a argumentaros porqué debéis «pelear» para conseguir mesa aquí.
Nos encontramos ante un restaurante moderno, alegre, muy bien decorado –con diferentes ambientes– con un trato exquisito por parte del servicio, y con una comida excelente.
La aceituna que «explota» en la boca para empezar será vuestro primer momento WOW de la noche… pero no el último :)
Os recomiendo que os dejéis guiar por el personal, que os explicará los platos y los adaptará a vuestras preferencias.
¿Cuanto cuesta? Pues 50 – 75 euros si no hacemos excesos con el vino. Para cenar «de alta cocina» lo vi barato.
¿Algún pero? Que haya que reservar con tantísimo tiempo de antelación (sólo se puede reservar por la web) y que algunas de las mesas sean algo incómodas (taburetes en una barra chic, etc.), pero aún así no puedo quitarle ninguna estrella.
Recomiendo: Celebración en pareja o grupo reducido /​Sorprender a «alguien que visita la ciudad» — flipará.

Kann mann 6 sterne geben?
Diese lokal ist einfach genial!!!
Hier mann bekonn sterne kueche in tapas teller style.
Also vor lange ein tisch reservieren und dann diese kunst des lebensmittel geniessen.
GENIAL!!!

Kann man Glücksgefühle essen? Nach dem Besuch in dieser etwas anderen Tapas Bar der Brüder Adrià kann ich behaupten, ja man kann. Ohne Anspruch auf Sterne Küche war das dennoch mit das beste was ich bisher essen durfte.
Achtung: frühzeitige Reservierung Monate im voraus! Publikum gemischt, Garderobe frei, Lokalprominenz inklusive. Service Top, Jung, stets mit Rat zur Stelle. Das Essen von Bodenständig bis Molekular. Da im Prinzip eine Tapas Bar, kleine Portionen, so dass man sich fast durch die ganze Karte essen kann. Erwarte das Unerwartete Verzichtet habe ich lediglich auf T-​Bone Steak und Lobster, bekommt man woanders auchTolle Weine und ein wunderbarer cava von juvet y campsdas absolute Highlight sind die Desserts
Ambiente einem Zirkus nachempfunden. Ein Zirkus der Geschmäckermit einem Wort: Phantastisch !!!

Como no vamos a dar ciinco estrellas a los hermanos Adriá?
Este lieu se inauguró en el mes de Marzo del 2011 e la mano de los hermanos Ferran y Albert Adriá. Un bar en el cual ofrecen en versión tapa, algunos de los platos que han hecho famoso al mundialmente conocido El Bulli (Roses-​Girona). El objetivo de los Adriá desde el principio ha sido de que este espacio respire personalidad por todos los poros por lo cual decidieron de que los cocineros estuviesen a la vista y que el interior del local esté distribuido como una feria de pueblo, con diversas barras y cada de ellas con una propuesta própia.
Escaparates e interiores como el de Tickets que enseñan el ‘making off’ del restaurante, son sumamente atractivos. El comensal se pierde entre borradores, dibujos, planos, uniformes de cocinero
Además, te reciben con un delantal rojo, hay focos como en una instalación artística mil detalles que demuestran que con pocos recursos se puede estar en la vanguardia. Vamos a ver, el nombre de Ferran Adriá creo yo que ayuda un ‘poquito’. OK.

Al principio no las teníamos todas puesto que esperábamos algún tipo de menú degustación para no enfrentarnos a toda la carta, pero al final te das cuenta que la carta entera está planteada como una degustación en sí misma y el reto es poder armar la degustación sin dejarse nada fundamental, y lo cierto es que no es fácil. Sin embargo, el servicio te asesora muy atentamente sobre el orden de las tapas, las sugerencias y lo más popular. No hay apenas esperas entre tapa y tapa, y no obstante la lista de espera para comer en este restaurante es de más de 3 meses, lo cierto es que una vez dentro, parece que haya más personal entre cocineros, camareros, barmans, etc., que mesas y clientes. Obviamente no es un lugar para estar pendientes del precio de lo que uno come, si no que hay que vivirlo como una oportunidad de gozar del arte de la cocina, y de esta destacamos las explosivas olivas; la impresionante diversidad y calidad de las ostras; las soprendentes miniairbags de manchego o el salmon marinado con miel trufada de iogurt y las insuperables ravioli líquido de queso gaditano payoyo y el mollete de papada. Cada tapa, una sorpresa. Disfrutamos tanto que hasta se nos escapaba la risa tonta. La carta de vino no es generosa ni amplia, pero suficiente. Tristes por el cierre de El Bulli, felices por la apertura de el Tickets! Felicitats germans Adrià!

Como os diría. El tema Adrià me tiene cansada, muy cansada. Está sobado, muy sobado. Yo es que además no entiendo que se pueda pagar un pastizal por comer en un restaurante. Por muy bueno que sea, por muchas estrellas que tenga, por muy deconstructivos que sean sus platos. Y en cuanto a tendencias culinarias, soy más de la rama Santamaría: me gusta reconocer lo que como y que cada alimento tenga su sabor y su textura ordenados a la manera tradicional, que bien rico que es. Lo demás, me parece pretensión. Y puede que oportunismo, como el abrir un restaurant como el Tickets. Humm.

Dioses, que intrigado me tenia este local…
A mi llamadme tonto, pero no tenia ni idea de que lo que veia al pasar cada dia por esa esquina era el futuro restaurante de Ferran Adrià, el best of de los chefs y tal.
Al principio, solo eran unas grandes cristaleras, repletas de cinta aislante que relacionaba conceptos. Como en las pelis, cuando juntan pistas en una pizarra de esas tan chulas.
Yo me quedaba embobado, volviendo de fiesta, tratando de leer lo que ponía del revés. Conceptos culturales mezclados con ideas culinarias. La verdad es que al enterarme de que iba todo el pastel, encajaron las piezas.
No opinaré sobre la calidad de la comida servida, porque aún no he tenido ocasión de visitar el local, pero tengo claro que detrás ha habido un curro conceptual muy importante, y eso es algo que, sin lugar a dudas, valoro.

Nunca he comido en El Bulli. Pero si en la Hacienda Benazuza, donde Adrià y compañía tienen (o tenían, que hace mucho que no voy) una segunda versión del restaurante que les dio la fama. Y me gustó. Me pareció original y divertido. Por eso, cuando abrió Tickets en Barcelona, me dije que tenía que ir.
Y lo que son las cosas… si tengo que ir de tapas por el Paral*lel, seguiré yendo al Quimet.
No es que Tickets me parezca mal. La comida buena, eso si. Lo más (según mi modestísima opinión) la coca de pan con tomate que me pareció estupenda. El resto, pues dentro de lo que es la cocina de autor y lo que se espera: más «nombre» que «chicha».
Seguro que dentro de muy poco figurará en las listas de lo mejorcito de la ciudad y conocerlo…¡hay que conocerlo! Pero vaya, a mi me seguirán encontrando en el Quimet donde, por cierto, he coincidido muchas veces con Adrià, haciendo cola.
Cosa que no hay que hacer, por cierto, en Tickets. Ahí o se reserva… o nada que hacer!