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John Ordóñez

Catalan chef of Osmosis in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample — a winebar-restaurant with rotating tasting menus and 350+ wines.

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John Ordóñez is the head chef of Osmosis in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample — a winebar-restaurant that combines Catalan tradition and refined technique with a 350+ wine list. The kitchen runs rotating tasting menus and is in the Michelin Guide selection / Repsol Recomendado.

Biography

Early years

Ordóñez trained in Catalan kitchens and built his career through extensive recipe development — more than 2,000 dishes — before becoming chef at Osmosis.

Career

Ordóñez leads the kitchen at Osmosis in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample, the winebar-restaurant that celebrates Catalan gastronomy and pours from a list of over 350 wines (including its own productions). The format runs rotating tasting menus that blend avant-garde techniques with traditional flavours. The restaurant is in the Michelin Guide selection and Repsol Recomendado, and has built a reputation for affordable, creative cuisine.

Philosophy

Ordóñez's cooking combines Catalan tradition, refined technique, and passion for the product. The Osmosis format keeps cuisine and wine in close dialogue — a winebar register that treats both food and pairing as primary.

Accolades

  • ·Michelin Guide selection at Osmosis
  • ·Repsol Recomendado at Osmosis
  • ·Over 2,000 dishes created across his career

Frequently asked

Does John Ordóñez have a Michelin star?

No — Osmosis is in the Michelin Guide selection and Repsol Recomendado.

Where can I eat John Ordóñez's cuisine in Barcelona?

Osmosis in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample. The format is a winebar-restaurant with rotating tasting menus and a 350+ wine list including the restaurant's own productions.

Last updated 2026-06-01. Published 2026-06-01.