Barcelona Restaurant, situated in Albany, is a charming intimate eatery offering a blend of Spanish-Italian and broader Mediterranean cuisine. Renowned for its cozy and romantic ambiance, the restaurant is housed in a beautifully renovated old house that exudes historic charm. It features a main dining area complemented by an alcove bar, an upstairs private dining room perfect for special gatherings, and a seasonal outdoor deck adorned with vibrant floral gardens, providing a serene dining experience year-round.
Despite its Spanish-inspired name, critics generally observe that the menu is predominantly Mediterranean in focus, with noteworthy Italian influences that add depth and variety to the offerings.
The atmosphere at Barcelona Restaurant is warm, inviting, and romantically intimate. The staff are consistently described as attentive, efficient, and highly knowledgeable about the menu and wine selections. The diverse menu emphasizes Spanish and Italian dishes, offering a range of options that reflect authentic flavors. Entrees are typically served with a house salad and warm, crusty bread accompanied by olive oil for dipping, enhancing the meal’s convivial and flavorful experience.
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Selections From The Barcelona Restaurant Menu:
- Sopa De Almejas- Dozen clams sautéed with garlic, olive oil & marinara, served hot, medium, or mild. With garlic toast points
- Caracoles- Escargot, garlic, olive oil, roasted red peppers in a white wine pesto sauce, served over grilled Italian bread
- Salad Valencia- Grilled filet of salmon over mixed greens, black olives, roasted red peppers, dried cranberries, tossed in low-fat raspberry vinaigrette
- Greens & Beans (V) – Sautéed escaroles, spinach, and white beans in garlic and olive oil, over gluten free penne pasta
- Butternut Squash Ravioli (V)- Ravioli stuffed with puréed butternut squash & finished in a delicious tomato cream sauce. Garnished with garlic toast points
- Chicken Paella– Sautéed chicken & chorizo sausage, onions, sweet peppers & peas mixed with saffron rice
- Chicken Riccollano– Fried cutlet topped with ricotta, spinach, tomato sauce & mozzarella served with linguini
- Clams Ala Genovese- Whole clams sautéed with olive oil and garlic with white beans, fresh tomatoes and spinach, in a white wine sauce over linguini
- Seafood Paella- Clams, mussels, shrimp, lobster, calamari, chorizo sausage, red & green peppers, peas & onions served over saffron rice
- Pez Espada Romesco– Sautéed in olive oil & garlic. Bite sized cubes of swordfish, whole clams, green peppers, fresh tomatoes, onions, white beans, tomato sauce & roasted almonds. Served over saffron rice
- Grilled Filet Mignon Rojos- Finished in an Español sauce with garlic, roasted red peppers & a rioja red wine reduction. Served with roasted red potatoes & vegetables
- Veal Daniel- Battered veal, mushrooms, & prosciutto in a Jack Daniel’s cream sauce served over linguini
Posted by Barcelona Restaurant on Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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