Sergio Manzano
Head chef at A'Barra, the Madrid restaurant that has held a Michelin star every year since 2016.
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Sergio Manzano is the head chef of A'Barra, the Michelin-starred Spanish restaurant in Madrid's El Viso neighbourhood. He trained at the Escuela Superior de Hostelería y Turismo de Madrid and spent roughly 13-14 years at Zalacaín under Benjamín Urdiain before joining A'Barra as head chef and head of research and development. A'Barra has held its Michelin star every year since 2016, when the restaurant opened under founding chef Juan Antonio Medina.
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Celebramos diez años de A’Barra. Para conmemorar este aniversario, durante los próximos meses iremos desarrollando diferentes experiencias especiales pensadas para compartir con nuestros clientes todo lo que representa A’Barra. La celebración comenzará en junio con un recorrido gastronómico exclusi
Biography
Early years
Manzano was born in Madrid. He attended the Escuela Superior de Hostelería y Turismo de Madrid, starting later than typical because his parents initially wanted him to study engineering.
Career
He interned at Hotel Ritz Madrid and worked briefly at La Paloma, then spent about 13-14 years at Zalacaín, where he credits chef Benjamín Urdiain for teaching him to cook. He later joined A'Barra, the restaurant Juan Antonio Medina opened in 2016 and led to its Michelin star, and is now head chef and head of research and development.
Philosophy
Manzano has described A'Barra's cooking as classical technique understood through a contemporary lens, prioritising the primary ingredient and using technique to serve flavour rather than mask it.
Restaurants
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Accolades
- ·A'Barra has held a Michelin star every year since 2016, awarded roughly six months after the restaurant's opening
Frequently asked
Does Sergio Manzano have a Michelin star?
Yes. A'Barra, where he is head chef, has held one Michelin star since 2016.
Where does Sergio Manzano cook?
He is head chef at A'Barra, in Madrid's El Viso neighbourhood.
Where did Sergio Manzano train?
At the Escuela Superior de Hostelería y Turismo de Madrid, followed by roughly 13-14 years at Zalacaín under chef Benjamín Urdiain.
What is Sergio Manzano's cooking style?
Classical Spanish technique built around quality ingredients: classical cuisine understood through a contemporary lens.
How long did Sergio Manzano work at Zalacaín?
About 13 to 14 years, under chef Benjamín Urdiain, whom he credits with teaching him to cook, before he moved to A'Barra.