David Marcano
Chef behind Taberna Marcano in Madrid, trained under Juan Mari Arzak and formerly head chef at Goizeko Wellington from 2004 to 2011.
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David Marcano trained for two years under Juan Mari Arzak at Restaurante Arzak in San Sebastián, then spent 2004 to 2011 as head chef at Goizeko Wellington in Madrid, developing the Basque-rooted, product-driven style he brought to his own restaurant, Taberna Marcano, opened in 2012 and moved two years later to its current address on Calle Doctor Castelo. The restaurant has held a place in the Michelin Guide since 2015. Marcano also competed on the fourth season of Top Chef Spain, chosen from thousands of applicants, and now runs the restaurant with his wife, Patricia Valdez.
From @David Marcano on Instagram
Hoy en Marcano destacamos nuestra Ensalada de corazones de alcachofas con bocarte en salazón casero. Un diálogo entre la huerta y el mar, donde la textura sedosa de la alcachofa potencia el carácter de nuestro salazón. No dejes que te lo cuenten, ven a disfrutarlo. 👇 📍 Reservas www.restaurantema
En Marcano nuestro espárrago blanco braseado con un salteado de perrechico y salsa holandesa, es un indispensable para disfrutar de la mejor gastronomía. La textura, el aroma y el sabor de lo mejor de la estación reunidos en un plato. ✨ ¡No te lo pierdas! 🍽️ 📍 Reservas www.restaurantemarcano.com
La tradición en Marcano se saborea en cada bocado de nuestras Alubias Blancas del Barco de Ávila con sus ibéricos, un guiso reconfortante y lleno de matices. Y para contrastar, la frescura llega a la mesa con nuestra sabrosa Arepa de Atún que no te puede perder. Dos platos que resumen nuestra pas
Biography
Early years
David Marcano studied at the Instituto de Formación Profesional María Zayas in Majadahonda and graduated from the Escuela de Hostelería y Turismo at Casa de Campo in Madrid.
Career
He trained for two years under Juan Mari Arzak at Restaurante Arzak in San Sebastián, a period he's called formative, and also worked at Hotel Santo Mauro and the Ciudad del Fútbol training complex in Las Rozas. He was head chef at Goizeko Wellington from 2004 to 2011, developing the Basque-influenced, product-driven cooking he later brought to his own restaurant. Marcano opened Taberna Marcano in 2012 and moved it two years later to its current address on Calle Doctor Castelo, where it has held a place in the Michelin Guide since 2015. He appeared on the fourth season of Top Chef Spain, chosen from thousands of applicants, and now runs the restaurant with his wife, Patricia Valdez.
Philosophy
The restaurant is built around author's dishes, a seasonal menu and quality ingredients, leaning on long-cooked broths, stocks and stews alongside Basque roots with Asian and American influences.
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Frequently asked
Who is the chef at Taberna Marcano?
David Marcano, who trained under Juan Mari Arzak and was head chef at Goizeko Wellington before opening his own restaurant.
Where did David Marcano train?
He trained for two years under Juan Mari Arzak at Restaurante Arzak in San Sebastián.
What was David Marcano's role before opening his own restaurant?
He was head chef at Goizeko Wellington in Madrid from 2004 to 2011, and also worked at Hotel Santo Mauro and the Ciudad del Fútbol in Las Rozas.
Has David Marcano appeared on television?
Yes, he competed on the fourth season of Top Chef Spain, chosen from thousands of applicants.
What cuisine does Taberna Marcano serve?
Taberna Marcano serves author's dishes built around a seasonal menu and quality ingredients, with Basque roots and Asian and American influences.
When did David Marcano open Taberna Marcano?
He opened it in 2012, then moved it two years later to its current address on Calle Doctor Castelo.
Has Taberna Marcano been recognised by Michelin?
Yes, it has held a place in the Michelin Guide since 2015, and is Recomendado in the Guía Repsol.