Iván García
Co-chef and co-founder of Glug — the Eixample bar à manger named 'Cuiner 2024' at Fòrum Gastronòmic Barcelona and a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2026.
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Iván García is one half of the chef couple behind Glug, a 38-seat counter-format restaurant in la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample that opened in June 2024. The kitchen blends a Catalan base with subtle Italian accents. Glug holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand in the 2026 Spain guide, and García and Beatrice Casella were jointly named 'Cuiner 2024' at the Fòrum Gastronòmic Barcelona.
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Biography
Early years
García trained in Catalan kitchens including Direkte Boqueria and Aürt — both Michelin-starred Barcelona restaurants — before partnering with chef Beatrice Casella.
Career
García and Casella later worked together at Cucine Nervi and spent roughly a year living in Italy together, an experience that shapes the cooking at their own restaurant. In June 2024 they opened Glug on Carrer de París in la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample — a 38-seat space built almost entirely around the bar where the chefs cook and plate in front of guests. In late 2024 the couple were jointly named 'Cuiner 2024' at the Fòrum Gastronòmic Barcelona, and Glug earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in the 2026 Spain guide.
Philosophy
García and Casella describe Glug as a cuisine designed for sharing — a Catalan base with subtle Italian touches, built around the counter so diners watch plates being assembled. Signature dishes include stuffed Gordal olives with Catalan-style chicken and an onion soup with Comté buttons.
Restaurants
Accolades
- ·Michelin Bib Gourmand at Glug (2026 guide)
- ·'Cuiner 2024' — Fòrum Gastronòmic Barcelona, jointly with Beatrice Casella
- ·Previously cooked at Direkte Boqueria and Aürt
Frequently asked
Does Iván García have a Michelin star?
No — Glug carries a Michelin Bib Gourmand in the 2026 Spain guide. García and his partner Beatrice Casella were jointly named 'Cuiner 2024' at the Fòrum Gastronòmic Barcelona.
Where can I eat Iván García's cuisine in Barcelona?
Glug on Carrer de París in la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample. Most of the room is built around a bar where García and Beatrice Casella cook and plate in front of guests.