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Newport, CA
Fashion Island
Experience the vibrant spirit of Telefèric Barcelona
at our newest location in Newport!
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Experience the vibrant spirit of Telefèric Barcelona
at our newest location in Newport!
Authentic Spanish tapas, paellas, jamón, sangría & cocktails — the Padrosa family's first table in Orange County, now open at Fashion Island.
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If you're looking for a taste of authentic Spanish cuisine, Telefèric Barcelona is the place to be.
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Mediterranean materials, an open kitchen, a paella station
and 200+ Spanish wines — at Fashion Island.
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Frequently Asked
Yes — date night is one of the most popular occasions at Telefèric Barcelona in Newport Beach, at Fashion Island. The dining room features Mediterranean materials, warm lighting, and Spanish cooking from the Padrosa family, who opened their first restaurant in Catalonia in 1992. 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 across Telefèric Barcelona: Tuna Tacos, Pulpo Telefèric (Galician octopus), Patatas Bravas, and Jamón Ibérico de Bellota. 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 — Lobster Paella and Paella Negra are guest favorites.
Telefèric Barcelona Newport Beach 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. Sommelier-led pairings available on request for tasting menus and private events.
Tapas run from 9 dollars for Pan con Tomate to 28 dollars for El Ceviche, with most between 12 and 22 dollars. The Iberian Oyster is 5 dollars a piece and the Jamón Ibérico de Bellota is 26 dollars. Paellas are made to order and start at 39 dollars for the Veggie Paella, 46 for the Paella Mixta and 62 for the Lobster Paella. Three to four tapas per person plus a paella for the table is the way most guests order.
Yes. Telefèric Barcelona Newport Beach is located at Fashion Island, 311 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Fashion Island offers ample free self-parking throughout the center, with valet available at select entrances. Ride-share drop-off is convenient at the Newport Center Drive entrances.
Yes. Telefèric Barcelona Newport Beach has private and semi-private dining areas for groups and celebrations. 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 at telefericbarcelona dot com or call +1 657 325 8881.
Located inside Fashion Island on Newport Center Drive — Orange County's premier open-air shopping and dining destination. The restaurant features a spacious dining room, an open kitchen, a paella station, and a bar pouring 200+ Spanish wines.
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Telefèric Barcelona Newport Beach is a Spanish tapas and paella restaurant at 311 Newport Center Dr, inside Fashion Island in Newport Beach, California — the Padrosa family's first location in Orange County, opened in August 2026. Founded in Barcelona in 1992, the family-owned group serves authentic Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine: hand-carved jamón ibérico de bellota, saffron-infused paella cooked to order in the traditional paellera, and more than 200 Spanish wines selected by Catalonian sommeliers. Certified Quality Restaurants from Spain. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations accepted online via OpenTable with instant confirmation. Private and semi-private dining available for groups and celebrations. Free parking at Fashion Island.