César Pastor
Catalan chef of the long-running L'Olivé in the Eixample, with a parallel role at Bonanova, ex-Ca l'Isidre and ex-Colibrí chef-proprietor.
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César Pastor is the Catalan chef of L'Olivé in the Eixample, with a parallel role at Bonanova. His cooking (described as transparent, clean, and honest) sits in the Catalan and Mediterranean tradition. He previously cooked at Ca l'Isidre and ran his own restaurant Colibrí as chef-proprietor.
Biography
Early years
Pastor built his career through several of Barcelona's most-respected Catalan kitchens. He cooked at Ca l'Isidre (the El Raval Catalan classic of the Gironès family) and later ran Colibrí as chef-proprietor.
Career
Pastor leads the kitchen at L'Olivé in Barcelona's Eixample, the long-running Catalan restaurant whose menu venerates traditional Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine, what the local press has called 'transparent, clean and honest' cooking. He also works at Bonanova in the same neighbourhood family. Both restaurants carry a Repsol Recomendado.
Philosophy
Pastor's approach values the product and presents it to the table in the most honest way possible. Catalan and Mediterranean repertoire (well-treated produce, careful preparations) anchors the menu at both restaurants.
Restaurants
César Pastor in our guides
Editorial guides featuring César Pastor’s restaurants.
Accolades
- ·Repsol Recomendado at L'Olivé and Bonanova
- ·Former chef at Ca l'Isidre
- ·Former chef-proprietor of Colibrí
Frequently asked
Does César Pastor have a Michelin star?
No, L'Olivé and Bonanova both carry a Repsol Recomendado distinction. He previously cooked at Ca l'Isidre and ran his own restaurant Colibrí as chef-proprietor.
Where can I eat César Pastor's cuisine in Barcelona?
Two restaurants. L'Olivé in the Eixample is the long-running Catalan flagship; Bonanova is the sibling in the same neighbourhood family.