César Guillén
Co-founder and head chef of Barra Alta in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi — 20 years through Comerç 24, Dos Cielos, Saüc, and Tickets.
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César Guillén is the head chef and co-founder of Barra Alta on Carrer de Laforja in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, opened in March 2018 with Marco Arriaga and Daniel Roca. His 20-year career runs through Comerç 24, Dos Cielos, Saüc, and Tickets. Barra Alta carries a Repsol Recomendado.
Biography
Early years
Guillén built his career over 20 years through Barcelona's most-decorated kitchens — Carles Abellan's Comerç 24, the Hermanos Torres' Dos Cielos, Saüc, and the Adrià brothers' Tickets — before opening his own project.
Career
In March 2018 Guillén opened Barra Alta on Carrer de Laforja in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi with Marco Arriaga and Daniel Roca. He serves as head chef. The format combines a set menu of traditional dishes with contemporary touches, an open kitchen with bar, and French oysters at the counter. Barra Alta Madrid followed in 2022 at Lagasca 19 in the Salamanca district. Both restaurants carry a Repsol Recomendado.
Philosophy
Guillén's cooking at Barra Alta focuses on seasonal flavours showcasing Spanish cuisine — product-led, simple in preparation, with technique drawn from his years in starred kitchens applied without ostentation.
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Accolades
- ·Repsol Recomendado at Barra Alta Barcelona
- ·Co-founder of Barra Alta (2018) and Barra Alta Madrid (2022)
- ·Trained at Comerç 24, Dos Cielos, Saüc, and Tickets over 20 years
Frequently asked
Does César Guillén have a Michelin star?
No — Barra Alta carries a Repsol Recomendado distinction. He trained for 20 years at Michelin-starred kitchens including Comerç 24, Dos Cielos, and Tickets.
Where can I eat César Guillén's cuisine in Barcelona?
Barra Alta on Carrer de Laforja in Sarrià-Sant Gervasi. He co-runs the project with Marco Arriaga and Daniel Roca.