José María Parrado
Owner and director of Cañete in El Raval — son and grandson of restaurateurs, on the World's 50 Best informal restaurants list.
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José María Parrado is the owner and director of Cañete in El Raval, the 'barra y mantel' bar-and-restaurant he opened in 2010 with chef Josep Maria Massó in the kitchen. The son and grandson of restaurateurs, Parrado has built the project into one of the world's 50 best informal restaurants for tapas (2024) and a continuous Michelin Guide selection.
Biography
Early years
Parrado is the son and grandson of restaurateurs — a Spanish hospitality family lineage that runs through his career.
Career
Parrado opened Cañete in El Raval in 2010 with chef Josep Maria Massó in the kitchen. The restaurant has built a strong reputation in Barcelona's tapas tradition and is in the Michelin Guide selection; in 2024 it was named one of the world's 50 best informal high-quality restaurants for tapas.
Philosophy
Parrado's role at Cañete is the dining-room and hospitality side — keeping the project's identity rooted in the bar-and-restaurant tradition while running it at a level that has earned international recognition. The 'barra y mantel' format is the result: a bustling bar and a more intimate dining room run from a single kitchen.
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1Accolades
- ·Michelin Guide selection at Cañete
- ·World's 50 Best informal restaurants for tapas (2024)
- ·Cañete in continuous operation since 2010
Frequently asked
Does Cañete have a Michelin star?
No — Cañete is in the Michelin Guide selection without a star. The restaurant was named one of the world's 50 best informal restaurants for tapas in 2024.
Where can I eat at José María Parrado's restaurant in Barcelona?
Cañete on Carrer de la Unió in El Raval. Parrado runs the dining-room side; chef Josep Maria Massó leads the kitchen.