01The food
Paella Made to Order
Bomba rice, perfect socarrat — cooked fresh to order at our paella station.
- 5 paella varieties on the menu
- 25 minutes from station to table
- Bomba rice from Valencia · saffron from La Mancha
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Hand-carved jamón ibérico, saffron-infused paella, and over 200 Spanish wines — in Old Town Los Gatos, right next to Sephora on University Ave.
Why Telefèric Barcelona
01Bomba rice, perfect socarrat — cooked fresh to order at our paella station.
02Hand-pickedTempranillo, Albariño, Garnacha — hand-picked from Spain's top bodegas by Catalonian sommeliers.
0310+ guests? Custom menus, family-style paella and Miró's Garden, Sala Goya or our Outdoor Patio for fully private celebrations.
The Space & The Flavors
An open-concept layout that connects the main dining room to the indoor garden, the 180-degree bar, and the outdoor patio. Plus El Merkat — our Spanish market with imports from all over Spain — right inside.
What Our Guests Say
"The Paella Negra was the best we've had outside Spain — proper socarrat, generous seafood, and the squid ink flavor was perfectly balanced. The 180-degree bar is gorgeous and the wine list is outstanding. A real gem in Old Town Los Gatos."
"We came for our anniversary and the entire night felt like Barcelona. The jamón ibérico carved tableside, the Pulpo, and a bottle of Albariño on the patio — the staff helped us pair everything. Already booked again for next month."
"My husband and I love coming here on Friday nights. The energy is lively without being loud, the bar is one of the most beautiful in the South Bay, and the Tuna Tacos and Crab Croquetas are the table's favorite. Our go-to in Old Town."
"Hosted my mom's 70th birthday with 18 guests in Miró's Garden — the indoor garden room is stunning. Family-style tapas, two paellas, a sangría tasting. The events team thought of every detail. My mom is still talking about it."
"I'm Spanish and was skeptical of yet another 'Spanish restaurant' in California. This one is legit. The pan con tomate is right, the tortilla is right, the Rioja list is serious. Whoever runs the kitchen knows what they're doing."
"Took a client here for a Tuesday lunch and we both left impressed. The Barcelona Lunch menu was a steal — three courses with paella for $34. Quiet enough to talk business, beautiful enough to set the tone. New favorite for client lunches in Los Gatos."
"The outdoor patio is enormous and perfect for warm Bay Area evenings. We split the lobster paella and a flight of Spanish reds. The Spanish Market inside is a great touch — picked up some olive oil and a bottle of cava on the way out."
"Our group of six came in for a birthday dinner. Service was attentive without being intrusive, and the team walked us through tapas pairings since it was our first time. Wagyu Empanadas, Crab Croquetas, and the Iberico Paella were the standouts. We'll be back."
Frequently Asked
Yes — date night is one of the most popular occasions at Telefèric Barcelona Los Gatos. The Old Town location features an open-concept dining room with imported Spanish materials, an indoor garden, and a 180-degree bar designed by co-founder Maria Padrosa. Most couples share the jamón ibérico carved tableside, order paella for two, and pair it with a wine from the 200+ Spanish wine list. Reservations recommended for Friday and Saturday evenings.
Start with the four most-ordered tapas at the Los Gatos location: Tuna Tacos, Pulpo Telefèric (Galician octopus), Crab Croquetas, and Patatas Bravas — ranked by real guest data from the kitchen. Three tapas per person is the minimum, four is the sweet spot. For a main, the saffron-infused paella is cooked to order in the traditional paellera. Paella Negra is the #1 paella at this location.
Telefèric Barcelona Los Gatos offers more than 200 Spanish wine references — Tempranillo, Albariño, Garnacha, Verdejo, Mencía, and more — hand-picked from Spain's top bodegas by Catalonian sommeliers. The list spans every major Spanish wine region: Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Rías Baixas, Priorat, Penedès. Available by the glass or by the bottle. Tell your server what you like and they'll guide you. The 180-degree bar is the heart of the wine program.
The average check at Telefèric Barcelona Los Gatos is approximately $56 per person. Tapas range from $14–$24. Paellas for two start around $42. The Barcelona Lunch set menu (Monday–Friday, 11:30am–5pm) offers a starter + main from $28, or starter + main + dessert for $34 — one of the best-value fine dining lunch experiences in the South Bay.
Yes. Telefèric Barcelona Los Gatos has a spacious outdoor patio that can accommodate up to 120 guests for receptions and 70 seated. The patio is available for both lunch and dinner and is one of the largest outdoor dining spaces in Old Town Los Gatos. The open-concept layout connects the patio to the main dining room.
Telefèric Barcelona is located at 50 University Ave in Old Town Los Gatos, right next to Sephora. There's a public parking garage at University Avenue and several street parking options nearby. Old Town Los Gatos is highly walkable — most guests park once and explore the neighborhood after dinner.
Yes. Telefèric Barcelona Los Gatos has multiple private dining spaces — Sala Goya for intimate seated dinners up to 20 guests, Miró's Garden for receptions up to 50 in our indoor garden, and the Outdoor Patio for groups up to 120. The events team can arrange family-style tapas, paella for the table, wine pairings, and custom menus for corporate dinners, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, and holiday parties. Contact events@telefericbarcelona.com or call +1 (415) 980-4931.
The Spanish Market is an attached retail space inside Telefèric Barcelona Los Gatos featuring premium imports from all over Spain. You can purchase jamón ibérico, Manchego cheese, conservas, olive oils, sangría kits, and wines from the restaurant's selection. It's open during restaurant hours and makes for a convenient stop after your meal or a thoughtful gift.
Located on University Avenue in Old Town Los Gatos — right next to Sephora and steps from the Bay Area's most walkable downtown. The restaurant features a spacious main dining room, an indoor garden, a 180-degree bar, an outdoor patio, and El Merkat — our Spanish market with imports from all over Spain.
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Telefèric Barcelona Los Gatos is a Spanish tapas and paella restaurant located at 50 University Ave in Old Town Los Gatos, California, right next to Sephora. Founded in Barcelona in 1992 by the Padrosa family, it serves authentic Catalan and Spanish cuisine including hand-carved jamón ibérico de bellota, saffron-infused paella cooked to order in the traditional paellera, Galician octopus, and over 200 Spanish wines selected by Catalonian sommeliers. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Barcelona Lunch set menu Monday through Friday from $28. Average check approximately $56 per person. OpenTable Diner's Choice winner. Multiple private dining spaces — Sala Goya, Miró's Garden, Outdoor Patio. El Merkat Spanish market with imports from all over Spain inside. Reservations accepted online via OpenTable with instant confirmation. Public parking garage on University Avenue.