Javier San Vicente
A-Coruña-born co-chef of Taberna Noroeste in Poble Sec — ten years as executive chef of Carles Abellán's Tapas 24 group.
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Javier San Vicente is an A-Coruña-born co-chef and co-founder of Taberna Noroeste in Poble Sec, alongside David López (Salamanca). The restaurant — named for their combined Northwest origins — is in the Michelin Guide selection and Repsol Recomendado. San Vicente previously spent ten years as executive chef of Carles Abellán's Tapas 24 group.
Biography
Early years
Born in A Coruña, San Vicente built his early career through the Travi restaurant group before spending ten years as executive chef of Tapas 24 — Carles Abellán's Catalan-tapas group.
Career
San Vicente met David López — from Salamanca — while both worked under Carles Abellán. Together they opened Taberna Noroeste in Poble Sec, a restaurant whose name 'Noroeste' (Northwest) puts San Vicente's Galician (north) heritage in dialogue with López's Salamanca (west) one. The restaurant features an open kitchen where guests can watch both chefs at work, including a small bar area for direct kitchen view. The menu is short and market-driven, with dishes that change frequently. Taberna Noroeste is in the Michelin Guide selection and Repsol Recomendado.
Philosophy
San Vicente brings the Galician Atlantic-seafood tradition to the partnership — short menu, seasonal product, careful preparation. The format keeps the kitchen and dining room in close dialogue, with diners able to watch the chefs cook.
Restaurants
Accolades
- ·Michelin Guide selection at Taberna Noroeste
- ·Repsol Recomendado at Taberna Noroeste
- ·10 years as executive chef of Carles Abellán's Tapas 24 group
Frequently asked
Does Javier San Vicente have a Michelin star?
No — Taberna Noroeste is in the Michelin Guide selection and Repsol Recomendado. He previously spent ten years as executive chef of Carles Abellán's Tapas 24 group.
Where can I eat Javier San Vicente's cuisine in Barcelona?
Taberna Noroeste in Poble Sec. He co-runs the kitchen with David López — both formerly worked with Carles Abellán.