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The 15 best Michelin star restaurants in Barcelona

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Barcelona is one of the most visited cities in the world. Is it only the architecture, the Mediterranean flow and the perfect weather? Those who had the privilege to try the food there already will know that the gastronomic offer is spectacular and the Spanish cuisine never disappoints.

We selected 15 of the best Michelin Star restaurants in Barcelona, all with at least one Michelin star. These are all luxury establishments whose primary gastronomic offering is their tasting menu, and they are places where you have to book well in advance if you plan to enjoy a visit.

How We Chose the Finest Dining Establishments in Barcelona

Barcelona stands as a premier destination for culinary delights and gastronomic adventures worldwide. Selecting from various options presented a significant challenge for our team, but we diligently crafted our curated list.

Drawing upon diner reviews, chef interviews, the Michelin guide, and our first-hand experiences, we meticulously hand-picked the top Michelin-star restaurants based on criteria such as food quality, flavour, service, trendy bars, and location. Our guide offers a diverse array of Barcelona's best dining spots, encompassing various styles, tastes, and cuisines to cater to every reader's preferences. For insights into our selection process, refer to our editorial policy.

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Our top picks of the Michelin star restaurants in Barcelona

 

1. Cocina Hermanos Torres

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Photo by: credentials – OAB Ferrater _ Partners | credentials – Jordi Play

The Torres twins, television celebrities in their own right, have often described their 3 Michelin star restaurant in Barcelona, Cocina Hermanos Torres, as a ‘kitchen with a restaurant.’ It may initially sound like a quip, but it's an accurate description, the guests are enveloped in the warm, bustling energy of a working kitchen: the centre stage is the artful preparation of the dishes in full public view.

The shining star of the entire performance is undeniably their exquisite tasting menu, filled with seasonal, local produce celebrating the region's abundance, creating a symphony of textures and aromas.

After experiencing Cocina Hermanos Torres, one of the most famous restaurants in Barcelona, first-hand, it’s hard to dispute its reputation as one of the city’s best Michelin Star establishments. It’s a spectacle of creativity and a testament to the sublime potential of food.

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Photo by: credentials – OAB Ferrater _ Partners | credentials – Jordi Play

Address: Carrer del Taquígraf Serra, 20, Les Corts, 08029 Barcelona, Spain

Phone: +34 93 410 00 20

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2. Disfrutar

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This restaurant originated as a spin-off from one of the most famous restaurants in the world, elBulli, a dream made true by some of its former chefs.

A ‘molecular gastronomy’ has brought fame to the Disfrutar’s fabulous tasting menu, which is presented as truly modern art, visitors are encouraged to take photos, and they can’t hesitate to do it. It is one of the most innovative restaurants in the world that proudly boasts two Michelin stars and three soles Repsol.

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Address: C. de Villarroel, 163, L'Eixample, 08036 Barcelona

Phone: +34 93 348 68 96

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3. Lasarte

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Martín Berasategui, a true star of Spanish gastronomy, has gained an astonishing number of 12 Michelin stars across his various establishments. Lasarte possesses three of them, and it has become the epitome of luxury dining in the city.

Berasategui's Barcelona venture stands as a grand showcase of his genius, with an array of innovative dishes, each more visually stunning and palate-challenging than the last: A symphony of flavours and a feast for the eyes.

The diners are offered the choice between a tasting menu or an extended gastronomic journey. Either route promises a deep exploration of Berasategui's masterful creations, intricate flavours, artful presentation, and the thrill of culinary discovery.

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Address: C/ de Mallorca, 259, L'Eixample, 08008 Barcelona

Phone: +34 93 445 32 42

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4. ABaC

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In the realm of culinary excellence, few establishments exude as much prestige as ABaC which boasts a collection of three soles Repsol and three Michelin stars. Under the expert guidance of Jordi Cruz, a chef celebrated not only for his culinary prowess but also for his television fame, ABaC has become a not-to-be-missed landmark in Barcelona's gourmet.

Cruz's culinary wizardry shines through his meticulously curated tasting menu, an ode to his ingenious creativity. His commitment to using only the finest local produce, results in an extraordinary blend of authenticity and innovation, making the dishes truly exquisite.

Nestled within a 19th-century estate that also houses a luxury hotel, ABaC is as much about its atmosphere as it is about its cuisine. With its rich history, it provides a dining backdrop that is both visually and gastronomically stunning.

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Address: Av. del Tibidabo, 1, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08022 Barcelona

Phone: +34 93 319 66 00

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5. Moments

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Situated in the middle of the Passeig de Gràcia almost opposite the famous Casa Batlló in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Moments offers true Catalan cuisine in the heart of Catalonia.

Run by the son of the award-winning chef Carme Ruscalleda, Raül Balam, Moments has already received two Michelin stars, which is not an easy endeavour, considering that strictly local recipes are the main part of their acclaimed tasting menu.

The chef and her son prepare healthy and fresh, creative dishes that offer a memorable dining experience surrounded by a golden, warm interior designed by Patricia Urquiola.

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Address: Pg. de Gràcia, 38, 40, Eixample, 08007 Barcelona

Phone: +34 93 151 87 81

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6. Cinc Sentits

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In his Michelin two-star and two-soles Repsol restaurant, Chef Jordi Artal offers a modern and sophisticated interpretation of Catalan cuisine.

Cinc Sentits is not just a restaurant where you are going to eat, but a place where you are going to live a Catalan gastronomic experience like few others. The presentation of the tasting menu dishes is a visual delight and has the perfect rhythm.

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Photo by: Cinc Sentits

Address: C/ d'Entença, 60, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona

Phone: +34 93 323 94 90

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7. Enoteca Paco Perez

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Photo by: Enoteca Paco Perez

In a Michelin two-star restaurant, you can enjoy Mediterranean haute cuisine by chef Paco Pérez (who himself has five Michelin stars). Frequently, here, chefs come out of the kitchen to explain their tasting menu dishes in detail to clients. Each dish is a discovery of flavours in a cosy and romantic setting.

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Photo by: Enoteca Paco Perez

Address: Carrer de la Marina, 19, 21, Ciutat Vella, 08005 Barcelona

Phone: +34 93 483 81 08

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8. Oria

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While we are still on the Passeig de Gràcia, visiting another of Martín Berasategui’s Michelin star jewels is a must for food lovers.

Oria offers innovative Basque cuisine, an astonishing and surprising personal interpretation of the most famous cuisine in Spain. The Basque and Mediterranean ingredients shine in their 14-course tasting menu.

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Photo by: Oria

Address: Pg. de Gràcia, 75, L'Eixample, 08008 Barcelona

Phone: +34 93 548 20 33

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9. Hofmann

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Photo by: Hofmann

Hofmann is the Michelin star restaurant of the prestigious cooking school with the same name, boasting a mix of traditional Catalan cuisine with innovations and French haute cuisine. It offers a delicious weekly menu elaborated with care, quality and imagination.

Nowadays, it is difficult to offer elaborate quality gastronomy at competitive prices, but Hofmann restaurant has achieved it. Hofmann group director Silvia Hofmann has managed to build culinary empire with integrity.

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Address: Carrer de la Granada del Penedès, 14-16, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, 08006 Barcelona

Phone: +34 93 218 71 65

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10. Angle

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Photo by: Angle

Angle is run by award-winning chef Jordi Cruz and has two Michelin stars. By using locally sourced produce, the restaurant offers high-quality dishes at a reasonable price. The food at Angle is a blend of traditional and modern, with a special touch from the chef, captured in a creative tasting menu.

Angle's elegant interiors invite diners into a tranquil atmosphere with indirect lighting to forget about the outside world and fully immerse themselves in the sense of taste.

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Address: C/ d'Aragó, 214, L'Eixample, 08011 Barcelona

Phone: +34 93 216 77 77

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11. Alkimia

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In Alkimia (1 Michelin star restaurant), you can travel from the traditional past of Catalan cuisine to the modern, with futuristic and creative dishes inspired by the local produce. All of this is provided by chef Jordi Vilà, awarded with the National Prize of Gastronomy in 2021.

The entrance itself enforces exclusivity, as it is nothing more than a closed door with a small plaque indicating the restaurant’s name and a bell, where when you ring, they let you in only if you have a reservation.

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Address: Rda. de Sant Antoni, 41, L'Eixample, 08011 Barcelona

Phone: +34 93 207 61 15

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12. Enigma

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Barcelona-born ex-elBulli chef Albert Adrià’s new venue, already with one Michelin star, is the evolution of the famous Tickets restaurant. Here, the famous chef is set to explore new ways of eating and drinking, with innovative and experimental food.

The authentic spectacle is on the plate. This special method of gastronomy is one Adrià has baptized as ‘fun dining’. They host a variety of dishes and wines, personalized attention and a discreet DJ. It is essential to go with an open mind.

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Address: C/ de Sepúlveda, 38, 40, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona

Phone: +34 93 220 19 74

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13. Dos Palillos

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Albert Raurich was for many years the head chef of elBulli, working with Ferran Adrià. Dos Palillos is his own creative Asian fusion cuisine Michelin-starred restaurant, with two tasting menus inspired by Japan, China, Thailand and Vietnam.

We are talking Asian flavours married to traditional Spanish tapas. The attentive and friendly staff explain each dish in detail for an even more special experience. It is worth doing a tasting at the bar and seeing how the chefs work.

If you enjoy high-end creative gastronomy, Dos Palillos will provide a few unforgettable moments.

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Photo by: Dos Palillos

Address: Carrer d'Elisabets, 9, Ciutat Vella, 08001 Barcelona

Phone: +34 93 304 05 13

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14. COME, by Paco Méndez

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Photo by: Come, by Paco Méndez

Paco Méndez is a Michelin star awarded Mexican chef (the first obtained by a Mexican cuisine restaurant in Barcelona and the second in Spain and Europe), whose new restaurant boasts Mexican haute cuisine without the almost-obligatory tasting menus. It even adds a bit of informality, such as tasty tacos.

For a few hours, you feel like you are in Mexico, experiencing its true flavours, without the spiciness taking away from the prominence of its magnificent elaborations. Intense flavours in the mouth, top-quality, carefully sourced products with very bright colours, creativity when choosing dishes and pure art when plating.

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Photo by: Come, by Paco Méndez

Address: Av. de Mistral, 54, L'Eixample, 08015 Barcelona

Phone: +34 93 827 59 77

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15. Mont Bar

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Mont Bar

Recently honoured with its first Michelin star, Mont Bar isn't just another place to dine in the Catalan capital. For the uninitiated, Mont Bar redefines the gastro-bar experience. Rather than offering the ordinary and familiar, it envelops its guests in an elegant ambience. The subtle decorative details exude an air of sophistication, challenging the conventions of the typical bar.

Against this exquisite backdrop, a symphony of traditional and contemporary dishes awaits. It's not just about the taste but also a visual feast. Each dish, curated with masterful technique, is presented with such elegance that capturing it with a photograph is almost obligatory.

Their Michelin-star tasting menu offers dishes such as ‘Beetroot Flower with Caviar', the tantalising ‘Ventresca Tuna Belly with Pine Nut Emulsion', or the sublime ‘Strawberry Piquillo Pepper and Vanilla'.

Best Restaurants in Barcelona Mont Bar
Mont Bar

Address: C/ de la Diputació, 220, L'Eixample, 08011 Barcelona

Phone: +34 93 323 95 90

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Last Updated on May 13, 2024 by Editorial Team

 

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