Looking for a Barcelona Michelin Restaurant? An opulent oasis on Spain’s gastronomical map, 3 Michelin Star ABaC is a must! Headed by Chef Jordi Cruz, who was the second youngest person in the world to receive a Michelin star, ABaC’s immersive dining experience will send hearts racing.
With its architectural grandeur, mesmerising panoramic views, and culinary excellence, Barcelona is a city which I was longing to visit for several years. Marvelling at its distinct and iconic architecture through photographs and documentaries, I became more and more drawn to the City and was craving to experience the sites, hear the spring sounds, and smell the paella-infused Spanish air first-hand.
The world has a handful of “Unicorn” restaurants with 3 Michelin stars and, during my stay in Barcelona, I had the opportunity to dine with my best friend at ABaC, a landmark on Spain’s gastronomical map.
Headed by Chef Jordi Cruz, ABaC was awarded 3 Michelin stars in 2018 and the restaurant was crowned the best restaurant in Catalonia in 2011. At the age of 24, Jordi Cruz was the second youngest person in the world to achieve a Michelin star, (and the youngest in Spain), and, for this reason, among others, he is an inspirational human metaphor: with hard work, effort and determination it is possible to reach your goals, regardless of your age.
With a cover of 56, and two additional private dining rooms catering for 20 and 60 people, ABaC caters for both dates and dinner parties. By dining at this opulent oasis, you will simultaneously appreciate both taste and ambiance. The unique combination of food, creates an eruption of flavours as soon as your cutlery hits your lips. The aesthetics and presentation of the food served on patterned Versace China, in an elegant environment which has an intricate décor, creates a beautiful ambiance for your dinner date. Pristine white table cloths complement the steel lace screen which encompasses the restaurant. Grey lace and satin textiles drape the windows, providing a view into the luscious green garden of the 5* boutique hotel.
Several of the dishes are prepared at the table side, thus making for a truly immersive, interactive and intriguing experience. The ‘frosted tile with fresh and dried flowers, yoghurt textures, crumbled biscuit and violet ice-cream’, on ABaC’s tasting menu, highlights that thought that has gone into creating each bespoke dish and is an example of ABaC’s ethos: to create a Catalan inspired cuisine which has been infused with creativity and innovation.
ABaC’s 1,000 long wine selection, is a (alcoholic) feast for the eyes. Opt for the wine pairing menu to truly taste your Spanish reds.
If you’re visiting Barcelona and have been wanting to try a 3 Michelin Star restaurant, then I would highly recommend ABaC. Priced at €250 (+€140 Pairing), it’s extremely good value for money, especially when compared to other, more dear restaurants.
Please note, this blog post is based on an article I wrote for Trinity College, at the University of Cambridge.
