Barcelona is a great city for dining at Michelin restaurants for a number of reasons. Firstly, the city has a rich culinary tradition and is known for its diverse and high-quality food scene. This means that the city attracts many talented chefs, which is reflected in the sheer number of Michelin-starred restaurants. Secondly, Barcelona is a popular tourist destination, which means that many fine dining establishments cater to a sophisticated and discerning clientele. Finally, the city has a vibrant and cosmopolitan atmosphere, which makes it an enjoyable place to eat out, regardless of the type of restaurant.

We have prepared a list of the restaurants currently holding at least one Michelin star, and I’ve also added a list of the restaurants that appear on the Michelin Bib Gourmand guide. The Bib Gourmand features restaurants that offer high-quality meals at affordable prices, is designed to highlight restaurants that offer good value for money, and is intended to be a cheaper alternative to the prestigious Michelin stars. Restaurants awarded with a Bib Gourmand are considered worth a visit and known for their excellent food, atmosphere, and service.

For the Michelin-star restaurants, I’ve added approximate times for booking ahead, but keep in mind that certain times of the year are busier than others, and you might need to plan ahead.

Three Michelin Star Restaurants in Barcelona

Cocina Hermanos Torres

Two brothers, Javier and Sergio Torres, opened their restaurant in an old tire shop in Les Corts in 2018, and the same year of the opening they gained two stars. In the 2023 edition they’ve gained their third star with their seasonal cuisine. You can catch all the kitchen action from your table!

Notes: Tasting menu. Book a couple of weeks in advance.

Cocina Hermanos Torres, Carrer del Taquígraf Serra, 20, Barcelona (Les Corts).

ABaC

Chef Jordi Cruz, also famous from Spanish Masterchef, holds the reigns at ABaC, and also a total of 6 Michelin stars. At 26, he was the youngest Spanish chef to receive a Michelin star. The restaurant is located inside a hotel.

Notes: Tasting menu. Reservations are easy to get.

ABaC, Av. del Tibidabo, 1, Barcelona (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi).

Lasarte

Martín Berasategui and his wingman Paolo Casagrande is the dynamic duo behind this classy restaurant inside the Monument hotel. Lasarte was the first restaurant in Barcelona to receive three Michelin stars.

Notes: Tasting menu and option for individual dishes. Book a couple of weeks in advance.

Lasarte, C/ de Mallorca, 259, Barcelona (Eixample Dreta).

Disfrutar

This restaurant is somewhat of a rock star in the fine dining scene in Barcelona. It’s fresh and young, and the experience will keep you on your toes. They first opened in 2014, and gained their third star in 2023.

Notes: They do two different tasting menus, and you can add a wine pairing or an alcohol free wine pairing.

Disfrutar, C. de Villarroel, 163, 08036 Barcelona (Eixample Esquerra).

Two Michelin Star Restaurants in Barcelona

Cinc Sentits

Chef Jordi Artal offers innovative and modern interpretations of Catalan cuisine. Artal used to work in marketing in Silicon Valley before changing his carrer in the early 2000s, and aren’t we happy he did!

Notes: Tasting menu. Book a couple of weeks ahead (tables can be reserved 45 days in advance) Chef’s table bookings are harder to get.

Cinc Sentits, C/ d'Entença, 60, 08015 Barcelona (Eixample Esquerra).

Enoteca Paco Perez

Chef Paco Perez runs a tight ship in this restaurant inside the prestigious Hotel Arts. The views are stunning if you sit by the windows. The menu is focused on the sea, the vegetable garden and the mountains, which means plenty of local, seasonal produce. Read my review here.

Notes: Tasting dinner menu. For Sunday lunch, they have a special, more affordable, rice menu.

Enoteca Paco Perez, Carrer de la Marina, 19, 21, 08005 Barcelona (Marina).

Mont Bar

As they say: it’s all about fine dining in a bar. And we love it! A majority of the dishes on the menu consists of snacks. The wine list here is extensive.

Notes: There’s a la carte (fairly affordable options) and a tasting menu to choose from.

Mont Bar, C/ de la Diputació, 220, 08011 Barcelona (Eixample Esquerra).

Enigma

Albert Adrià, brother of Ferran, both from famed El Bulli, is spearheading Enigma. Their menu is created month by month, as it focuses on everything that is seasonal. During your experience, you’ll be enjoying 20 to 25 dishes.

Notes: They offer a tasting menu, and no less than three different pairing options: a wine tour of Spain in wines, old world wines, or what they call 7 million bubbles, which implies sparking wines and champagne.

Enigma, C/ de Sepúlveda, 38, 40, 08015 Barcelona (Sant Antoni).

Aleia

Hotel Casa Fuster is quite a beauty, and inside you’ll find Michelin-star studded Aleia. Head chef here is Paulo Auraido. If you go on a Thursday, there’s live jazz in their Jazz Club.

Notes: They offer a tasting menu.

Aleia, Pg. de Gràcia, 132, 08008 Barcelona (Gràcia).

One Michelin Star Restaurants in Barcelona

Come by Paco Méndez

The only Mexican restaurant to hold a Michelin star in Barcelona. This eclectic restaurant took over Hoja Santa when it closed, and has done so with excellence.

Notes: There are two options: a lunch tasting menu and an evening tasting menu, the latter a few dishes longer.

Come by Paco Méndez, Av. de Mistral, 54, 08015 Barcelona (Sant Antoni).

Moments

This elegant restaurant housed inside the Mandarin Oriental hotel is run by mother-and-son duo Carme Ruscalleda and Raül Balam. Catalan dishes are on the menu here, both a la carte and in the form of a tasting menu.

Notes: It’s fairly easy to score a table here, so no need to book far in advance.

Moments, Pg. de Gràcia, 38, 40, 08007 Barcelona (Eixample Dreta).

Slow & Low

Two chefs, one from Mexico and one from Barcelona, came together in this creative kitchen that invites the guests to enjoy primarily products from the sea. There’s an open kitchen where you can see the chefs preparing the dishes.

Notes: They have two tasting menu options: a shorter and longer, and wine pairing options. They do not have a vegetarian or vegan menu.

Slow & Low, C/ del Comte Borrell, 119, 08015 Barcelona (Sant Antoni).

Atempo

Chef Jordi Cruz and his right-hand man Iñaki Aldrey creates contemporary avantgarde gastronomy at Atempo. Doesn’t that sound fascinating? Classic cuisine is mixed with exotic touches, the space is beautiful, and the service is impeccable. Read my review here.

Notes: There’s a tasting menu with an option of a wine pairing. The menu is served to the entire table.

Atempo, C/ de Còrsega, 200, 08036 Barcelona (Eixample Esquerra).

Angle

Inside the Cram hotel you’ll find Angle, also run by chef Jordi Cruz. The menu is funky with courses such as “foie-gras flakes with mole sauce in a sweet corn taco” or “kimchi ravioli with smoked aubergine, aged grilled beef and black garlic”.

Notes: Tasting menu. Reservations are easy to score.

Angle, C/ d'Aragó, 214, 08011 Barcelona (Eixample Esquerra).

Oria

Martín Berasategui is one of the best known chefs in Spain, and he is also responsible for the Oria restaurant in the Monument hotel. The space is sophisticated and modern, and the focus is on seasonal ingredients, and of course with a nod to Basque cuisine.

Notes: There is a traditional menu, a longer form menu, and a slightly more affordable lunch menu. It is fairly easy to score a table here, even on short notice.

Oria, Pg. de Gràcia, 75, 08008 Barcelona (Eixample Dreta).

Hisop

Hisop is all about contemporary Catalan cuisine, using seasonal and local products, producing dishes inspired by tradition and classics. The place is intimate, with a small team.

Notes: There is a tasting menu, and an option for a wine pairing, but also a la carte.

Hisop, Passatge de Marimon, 9, 08021 Barcelona (Eixample Esquerra).

Dos Palillos

Dos Palillos is a whole different ballgame, with Asian fusion fare and bar counter seating. It is intimate, creative, and fun. They also have a separate sake bar where you can enjoy more than 40 different high-quality sake references, and small bites from the Dos Palillos kitchen.

Notes: They have two different tasting menus, and an optional wine and sake pairing. A lunch reservation is fairly easy to get on short notice, for a dinner reservation make sure to book a couple of weeks in advance.

Dos Palillos, Carrer d'Elisabets, 9, 08001 Barcelona (Raval).

Alkimia

Jordi Vilà showcases a range of past, present, and future Catalan cuisine in a beautiful space inspired by aquatic life.

Notes: There’s one tasting menu option. Book at least a week in advance.

Alkimia, Rda. de Sant Antoni, 41, 08011 Barcelona (Sant Antoni).

Hofmann

Hofmann received its first Michelin star in 2004, and still holds steady amidst competition. They fusion Catalan traditional and contemporary cuisine, with local and seasonal ingredients in mind. What is particularly interesting about Hofmann is that it is also a famed culinary school, with a wonderful pastry department.

Notes: They offer a lunch menu, a longer lunch option, and two different tasting menus at night. You need to book a table by calling them or sending them an e-mail.

Hofmann, Carrer de la Granada del Penedès, 14-16, 08006 Barcelona (sarrià-Sant Gervasi).

Koy Shunka

Koy Shunka can be said to be the best Japanese restaurant in Barcelona. Hideki Matsuhisa runs a tight ship with 10 cooks, and they do a tasting menu only, that takes about 2-3 hours.

Notes: I recommend booking a few weeks in advance for dinner. For lunch you might get lucky and squeeze in within a few days/a week.

Koy Shunka, Carrer d'en Copons, 7, 08002 Barcelona (Gòtic).

Caelis

Chef Romain Fornell runs the kitchen at this restaurant that first opened in 2004 and one year later received its Michelin star. They have more than 300 wines in their cellar, and a private space with a dedicated chef.

Notes: There are three different tasting menus (one of them vegetarian) and one more inexpensive lunch menu.

Caelis, Via Laietana, 49, 08003 Barcelona (Gòtic).

Via Veneto

Feeling fancy and classic? Then Via Veneto is your place. This elegant, modernist restaurant was a popular place for none other than Salvador Dalí. They received their first Michelin star in 1974. They have one of the best wine cellars in the city. They have 7 different private dining rooms.

Notes: They offer both a tasting menu and a la carte. They are closed on Mondays and Sundays. It is fairly easy to get a table here.

Via Veneto, C/ de Ganduxer, 10, 08021 Barcelona (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi).

Quirat

Quirat gained its first Michelin star this year. Head chef Victor Torres is the youngest chef to have received a Michelin star (with a different restaurant) and runs now the kitchen inside the Intercontinental hotel.

Notes: they open for dinner only.

Av. de Rius i Taulet, 1, 3, 08004 Barcelona (Sants-Montjuïc).

Fishology

I adore this restaurant where ancient techniques meet fish and seafood. It’s unusual, fascinating, and always truly delicious. Read my review here.

Notes: They also arrange workshops which are highly recommended.

C/ Diputación 73 (Eixample Esquerra), Barcelona.

Xerta

Located inside the Ohla Eixample hotel, Xerta brings their guests the best from the Ebro delta to Barcelona. What is also interesting with Xerta is that they offer a fully kosher meal, under rabbinical presence, for groups upon request; a perfect option for celebrations. They also do catering.

Notes: There are three different tasting menus with optional wine pairings, and a la carte. If you’re flexible, you can book on a fairly short notice.

Xerta, C/ de Còrsega, 289, 08008 Barcelona (Eixample Esquerra).

Suto

A Japanese chef with a history in top-notch restaurants such as Enigma and Disfrutar sets up an omakase in the Sants neighborhood, and has now a well-deserved Michelin star. It’s a charming, intimate affair. Read my review here.

Notes: The seats here are coveted, so make sure to check their social media for when they open reservations for the upcoming months.

C. de Violant d'Hongria Reina d'Aragó, 134, (Les Corts) 08028 Barcelona.

Prodigi

Chef Jordi Tarré has vast experience in high-end restaurants both in Spain and in London, and has now opened his own restaurant where Catalan tradition meets modern techniques.

Notes: Reservations are fairly easy to come over, even for the next day.

Carrer girona 145, (Eixample Dreta), Barcelona.

Scapar

An omakase restaurant for all senses, showcasing creative Japanese cuisine.

Carrer del Rector Ubach, 53, Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, Barcelona.

Kamikaze

A newcomer among the Barcelona Michelin stars, this young team is incredibly creative in fusioning gastronomy from around the world, yet keeping it convincing and very, very appealing. Read my review here.

Notes: In low season you can expect to book just a day in advance. They have two different menus to choose from.

C/ Rosselló, 197 (Eixample Esquerra), Barcelona.

Mae

Local cuisine with global ingredients, sounds interesting, doesn’t it? Three friends have come together to blend the modernity of Barcelona with the freshness and natural beauty of Costa Rica, and makes for a wonderful addition to the city’s Michelin scene.

Notes: They have two menus and an a la carte.

Sant Elies 22, (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi), Barcelona.

Bib Gourmand restaurants in Barcelona

Berbena

One of my favorite restaurants, as you might already know. It’s small and funky, with a lot of personality, presenting dishes with a wonderfully local and seasonal focus. The wines are cool and fun. Read my review here.

Notes: They do not open on weekends, and for lunch only on Fridays. You need to book many weeks in advance.

Berbena, Carrer de Minerva, 6, 08006 Barcelona (Gràcia).

Bacaro

Hidden away behind the Boqueria market, this Italian restaurant has been the favorite of many for a long, long time for their delectable Venetian cuisine. We are thrilled to see that they’ve been added to the Bib Gourmand family, it’s well deserved.

Carrer de Jerusalem, 6, (El Raval), Barcelona.

Glug

Another newcomer to the list, Glug has been a hit from day one, with reservations difficult to come by. A young team, creative dishes, and interesting wines come together in a beautiful and cool setting. Read my review here.

Carrer Paris 77, (Eixample Esquerra), Barcelona.

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Bardeni - Caldeni

Chef Dani Lechuga has imprinted his personality in both the restaurant and in the dishes he serves, and it’s magnificent. He is very talented and creative, with a meat-focused menu where his ideas come to life in a variety of dishes, all highly worth trying. Read my review here.

C/València 454, (Eixample Dreta), Barcelona.

Oniric

Three tasting menus, starting from 24€, is a very good deal for the beautiful and creative dishes you get to try at Oniric.

Carrer Rabassa, 37 (Gràcia), Barcelona.

Cruix

Cruix might be is tucked into a narrow space, but what’s waiting for you inside is simply put just excellent. Local dishes with exciting and fun twists, and good wine to match them with.

Read my review here.

Notes: They have both tasting menus (very affordable in comparison) and a la carte. Book at least a week in advance.

C/ d'Entença, 57, 08015 Barcelona (Eixample Esquerra).

Avenir

At Avenir the chefs play with classic techniques and the “good-old-way” of doing things, without twisting dishes into something completely unrecognizable. Think beautiful comfort food, at decent prices.

Notes: Both a la carte and (an affordable) tasting menu available. Book a week in advance.

Carrer de l'Avenir, 72, 08021 Barcelona (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi).

Saó

Saó is definitely not a place you’d just stumble upon, as it is hidden away in a residential neighborhood some metro stops from the hustle and bustle. Find calm in this beautiful restaurant serving lovely, delicate Mediterranean dishes. Read my review here.

Notes: They have three different, affordable, tasting menus. Call to book.

SaÓ, Carrer de Cesare Cantú, 2, 08023 Barcelona (Penitents).

Here you can also see a list of the restaurants that have a mention in the guide.