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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.

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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.