Daniel Pozuelo
Chef and co-founder of Bichopalo, his Madrid tasting-menu restaurant, recommended in the Michelin Guide.
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- 1988 · Madrid
Daniel Pozuelo Calvet is the chef and co-founder of Bichopalo in Madrid's Chamberí neighborhood, which he runs with his brother Guillermo Pozuelo. Before opening Bichopalo he trained at Paco Roncero Restaurante, Alboroque, Arzak, Casino de Madrid and DSTAgE. His cooking applies Asian techniques to Mediterranean products in constantly changing tasting menus, and the restaurant held a Michelin Bib Gourmand from 2023 to 2025 and is recommended in the 2026 Michelin Guide, without a Michelin star or Repsol Sol.
From @danielpozuelo on Instagram
Una cocina que lleva latiendo todo el verano desde el corazón del madrileño Chamberí. Bichopalo, de @danielpozuelo. #wearegoma @bichopalorestaurante
⭐ La experiencia de la Guía Michelín que siempre recomendamos El pasado jueves por la noche volvimos a Bichopalo para probar su nuevo menú de temporada y, una vez más, nos sorprendió. Aquí no hay carta: solo producto de mercado, creatividad y un menú que cambia cada temporada. Nos encantó el pato
Encantada de volver a @bichopalorestaurante para disfrutar de sus nuevos menús de gustación. Daniel Pozuelo estrena imagen, menús renovados y un espacio rediseñado que sigue fiel a su identidad mediterránea con guiños a Asia. Un placer compartir mesa con: @masfoody @alfredo_urdaci @clara.perez97 N
Biography
Early years
Pozuelo was born Daniel Pozuelo Calvet in Madrid in 1988 and grew up in the Collado Villalba mountains, where he first learned to cook alongside his grandmother.
Career
He trained at Paco Roncero Restaurante, Alboroque, Arzak, Casino de Madrid and DSTAgE before opening Bichopalo with his brother Guillermo, first in Madrid's Mercado de Barceló in 2019, later relocating to Chamberí after early demand outgrew the space. Guillermo runs the dining room and wine pairings.
Philosophy
Pozuelo describes his cooking as flavors "from here and there," applying Asian techniques, particularly Japanese, to Mediterranean products, with technique kept in service of the product rather than pure presentation. The tasting menus change constantly based on market availability.
Restaurants
On Guidavera
1Daniel Pozuelo in our guides
Editorial guides featuring Daniel Pozuelo’s restaurants.
Accolades
- ·Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand 2023-2025, Bichopalo
- ·Repsol Guide recommendation, Bichopalo
Frequently asked
Does Daniel Pozuelo have a Michelin star?
No. Bichopalo, his restaurant in Madrid, held a Michelin Bib Gourmand from 2023 to 2025 and is recommended in the 2026 Michelin Guide, without a star.
Where does Daniel Pozuelo cook?
At Bichopalo, the restaurant he runs with his brother Guillermo Pozuelo in Madrid's Chamberí neighborhood.
What is Daniel Pozuelo's cooking style?
Market-driven tasting menus that apply Asian, especially Japanese, techniques to Mediterranean products, with the technique kept in service of the ingredient rather than presentation.
Does Bichopalo have a Repsol Sol?
No. Bichopalo carries a Repsol Guide recommendation, not a Sol.
Where did Daniel Pozuelo train before Bichopalo?
At Paco Roncero Restaurante, Alboroque, Arzak, Casino de Madrid and DSTAgE, before opening Bichopalo with his brother Guillermo.
Where did Bichopalo start out?
The Pozuelo brothers opened it in Madrid's Mercado de Barceló in 2019, before relocating to its current Chamberí address as demand grew.