Barcelona · Eixample · Restaurant
#1 World's 50 Best. elBulli alumni. Barcelona.
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Number one restaurant in the world 2024 — Chefs Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch, and Mateu Casañas, all alumni of elBulli, with two Michelin stars and a culinary approach that redefines what a tasting menu can be. Multi-sphere techniques, hyper-precise plating, and a progression of 30+ courses that feels like a genuine art installation.
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Disfrutar takes reservations months ahead — set an alert for their booking window. The prix fixe menu is non-negotiable. This is the reason to plan an entire Barcelona trip around one restaurant.
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