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“VERY POOR SERVICE”
Review of Oleum

Oleum
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Sun, 07-21
20:00
Ranked #1,499 of 11,934 Restaurants in Barcelona
Price range: C$30 - C$52
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Restaurant details
Dining options: After-hours, Reservations
Neighbourhood: Sants-Montjuic
Description: Òleum is the restaurant of the Museu Nacional, that is committed to Mediterranean cuisine with top quality products. It is situated in the old Throne Room of the Palau Nacional, from where the King Alfons XIII inaugurated the International Exposition of 1929. It has exceptional views of Barcelona, through its large windows, which are reflected and multiplied by the mirrors on the ceiling. At night, it becomes a unique venue for organising company dinners in combination with other spaces and night-time exclusive visits to the rooms of the museum.
Reviewed April 25, 2024

The food is good, but the staff is poorly trained. I had asked for a window table upon reserving, but was rudely informed by a waitress upon my entry (from the back entrance) that those tables were for "important museum people!" There were 3 tables free, none of which were marked "Reserved." She then ordered me to walk over to the other entrance to be seated, since I was "standing in the restaurant." Very insolent. None of the waiters wore name tags, and when I asked for the waitress's name, I was refused the information. I was also refused the complaint form, as by now I was really rather irritated. No apology forthcoming; no salt and pepper on the table; no bread plates, etc. etc. Y no se trata de problema de comunicación. Soy perfectamente bilingë.

Date of visit: April 2024
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1  Thank RebLew
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Reviews (400)

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Reviewed June 6, 2023 via mobile

Our family of 5 ate here for lunch. It was the perfect place to rest and recharge our batteries between seeing the ancient art and the modern art. The view is amazing. We all chose items from the set menu. They were able to adapt at least one selection per course for our gluten free diners. They even provided gluten free bread.

Date of visit: June 2023
1  Thank 3kidmomsf
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Reviewed May 24, 2023

Most excellent food and service - 5 stars at least. The museum is on a high point overlooking the city of Barcelona spread below. We started with Cava wine and selected our Appetizer, Main, and Dessert from a menu of lovely choices. I read later that the menu was from a 2 star Michelin chef and I believe it. My veal entrecote with scalloped potato layered with cauliflower curry cream was melt-in-my-mouth good. My husband enjoyed a Catalan dish of meatballs with beans - also very good.
I highly recommend that you make a reservation and enjoy this jewel in the crown of Barcelona.

Date of visit: May 2023
Thank DynamicZen326
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Reviewed April 30, 2023 via mobile

This is a restaurant with a coffeebar.it seems that the chef won a lot of prices. Did not reflect in the food. Taste was nice , portions big, presentation nice and exceĺlent value for money. Choice of food looks big but is in fact limited if one does not eat porc. The service was very good

Date of visit: April 2023
Thank freddy h
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Reviewed March 19, 2023 via mobile

Very strange service. I took a place. They welcomed me with glass of wine and closed bottle of water and menu.
And then I was watching how restaurant workers took orders from clients who came after me.
I haven’t seen this before.
When I told that I’m leaving because it took long time to make an order, they just said - ok. And that is it, no apology.
Guys, I hope you read it. Please make something with your service.

Date of visit: March 2023
Thank 354imamp
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