Jordi Esteve
Catalan chef of Nectari in la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample — a Repsol Sol restaurant rooted in seasonal Mediterranean cuisine.
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Jordi Esteve is the Catalan chef-owner of Nectari in la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample — a Repsol-Sol restaurant rooted in seasonal Mediterranean cuisine. He studied at the Hofmann School of Cooking and Pastry and trained in some of Europe's most demanding kitchens, including the three-Michelin-star L'Ambroisie in Paris and Martín Berasategui in San Sebastián.
Biography
Early years
Esteve studied at the Hofmann School of Cooking and Pastry in Barcelona — the institution that has produced a long roster of Catalan chefs.
Career
Esteve trained in some of Spain's most prestigious kitchens, including Martín Berasategui's restaurant in San Sebastián and the then-two-Michelin-star El Girasol in Moraira (Alicante). His international experience includes the three-Michelin-star L'Ambroisie in Paris, plus stints in Japan, Germany, Brazil, and Argentina, and time on cruise ships sourcing ingredients in markets around the world. He runs Nectari on Carrer de València in la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample, which carries one Repsol Sol.
Philosophy
Esteve named the restaurant Nectari to evoke the changing seasons — 'the smells, the colors, and the aromas of the changing ingredients.' He sources directly from farms and visits markets nightly to choose the best fish and seafood, building menus around the seasonal product that defines each visit.
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1Accolades
- ·1 Repsol Sol at Nectari
- ·Trained at the three-Michelin-star L'Ambroisie (Paris) and the two-Michelin-star El Girasol (Moraira)
- ·Studied at the Hofmann School of Cooking and Pastry
Frequently asked
Does Jordi Esteve have a Michelin star?
Nectari currently carries one Repsol Sol and is listed in the Michelin Guide selection. Esteve trained in three- and two-Michelin-star kitchens earlier in his career.
Where can I eat Jordi Esteve's cuisine in Barcelona?
Nectari on Carrer de València in la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample. The restaurant offers seasonal Mediterranean cuisine and is known for offering gluten-free tasting-menu options alongside the regular menu.