Francesc Cànovas
Founder of Racó d'en Cesc — the Eixample Catalan classic in continuous operation since 1986 on Carrer de la Diputació.
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Francesc Cànovas is the founder of Racó d'en Cesc on Carrer de la Diputació in Barcelona's Eixample, opened in 1986. For nearly forty years the restaurant has been a Barcelona reference for modern Catalan cuisine — faithful to tradition with subtle innovation. It is in the Michelin Guide selection and Repsol Recomendado.
Biography
Early years
Cànovas trained in Catalan kitchens before opening his own restaurant in 1986.
Career
Cànovas founded Racó d'en Cesc in 1986 on Carrer de la Diputació 201 in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample. For nearly forty years, the restaurant has been a Barcelona reference for modern Catalan cuisine, faithful to tradition while making space for subtle innovation. The restaurant is elegant, divided into a main room and private dining sections, and is in the Michelin Guide selection and Repsol Recomendado.
Philosophy
Cànovas's restaurant has held the line on a clear identity: Catalan tradition done elegantly and approachably. The team — including a long-standing kitchen and sommelier programme — has kept the format consistent at an accessible price point across the decades.
Restaurants
Accolades
- ·Michelin Guide selection at Racó d'en Cesc
- ·Repsol Recomendado at Racó d'en Cesc
- ·Founded Racó d'en Cesc in 1986 (nearly 40 years of continuous operation)
Frequently asked
Does Francesc Cànovas have a Michelin star?
No — Racó d'en Cesc is in the Michelin Guide selection and Repsol Recomendado.
Where can I eat Francesc Cànovas's cuisine in Barcelona?
Racó d'en Cesc on Carrer de la Diputació 201 in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample — the restaurant he founded in 1986.