Marco Lecis
Sardinian-born chef of Bacaro, the Venetian bàcaro tucked steps from La Boqueria with a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
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Marco Lecis is a Sardinian-born, Barcelona-based chef who leads the kitchen at Bacaro, a Venetian-style bàcaro in El Raval. The restaurant earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in the 2026 Spain guide. Lecis trained in starred Catalan kitchens including Paco Pérez's Enoteca before taking over at Bacaro.
Biography
Early years
Lecis was born in Sardinia and began cooking self-taught before pursuing formal training. He moved to Barcelona and has lived in the city for over a decade.
Career
Lecis's professional kitchens in Barcelona include starred restaurants such as Paco Pérez's Enoteca at the Hotel Arts. He later took over the kitchen at Bacaro, the Venetian-style bàcaro originally founded in 2011 on Carrer de Jerusalem in El Raval, a few steps from the Boqueria market. Under his direction the restaurant earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide for its product-led Italian cooking and pleasant service.
Philosophy
Lecis's cooking is rooted in the Venetian bàcaro tradition of small plates and wine — cicchetti, sardines in saor, popets alla Luciana — translated through Catalan market produce. His own register is described as Venetian with a personal, modern touch.
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1Accolades
- ·Michelin Bib Gourmand at Bacaro (2026 guide)
- ·Trained in starred Catalan kitchens including Enoteca (Paco Pérez)
Frequently asked
Does Marco Lecis have a Michelin star?
No — Bacaro carries a Michelin Bib Gourmand, awarded in the 2026 Spain guide. Lecis previously trained in starred Catalan kitchens including Paco Pérez's Enoteca at the Hotel Arts.
Where can I eat Marco Lecis's cuisine in Barcelona?
Bacaro on Carrer de Jerusalem in El Raval — a tiny Venetian-style taberna a few steps from the Boqueria market, built around cicchetti, pasta, and a short, market-driven menu.