ABaC
MichelinThe Michelin Guide awards stars for outstanding cooking. Three stars: exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.
RepsolSpain's Repsol Guide awards up to 3 Soles for culinary excellence. Three soles: the highest distinction.ABaC
MichelinThe Michelin Guide awards stars for outstanding cooking. Three stars: exceptional cuisine, worth a special journey.RepsolSpain's Repsol Guide awards up to 3 Soles for culinary excellence. Three soles: the highest distinction.ABaC has occupied its current home, a restored early-twentieth-century chateau at the base of Tibidabo, now operating as a boutique hotel, since Jordi Cruz took the helm in 2007.
Background
About ABaC
The Story
ABaC has occupied its current home, a restored early-twentieth-century chateau at the base of Tibidabo, now operating as a boutique hotel, since Jordi Cruz took the helm in 2007. Cruz, born in Manresa in 1983, became one of the youngest chefs in history to earn a Michelin star when he received his first at twenty-four. Under his direction, ABaC accumulated its second Michelin star in 2010 and its third in 2017. Repsol describes the setting as 'a boutique hotel at the foot of Tibidabo' where Cruz's cuisine represents 'one of Barcelona's unmissable haute-cuisine experiences.' The restaurant shares the property with a small hotel and spa, and the kitchen opens onto a tranquil garden dotted with contemporary sculpture, an atmosphere unlike any other three-star restaurant in the city.
The Cuisine
Cruz's tasting menu philosophy centres on storytelling: twenty small landscapes, his own phrase, that move through themes of water, nature, memory, and Catalan roots. The structure is seasonal, built from ingredients that change with the calendar, then elaborated with global technique. Michelin specifically notes his 'revisiting of Mediterranean flavours with a nod to influences from elsewhere around the globe' and praises the restaurant's 'consistent approach' as the unifying thread. Signature dishes include a tribute to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's Le Petit Prince: a half-sphere of Crema Catalana with nitro/lio creamy popcorn, burnt caramel ice cream, and rice water. Intense and clarified broths run throughout the menu; caviar, yuzu, and squid ink appear among Cruz's defining ingredients. A single tasting menu is offered. The kitchen begins its performance symbolically in the kitchen itself, where guests receive appetisers before moving to the dining room. Wine pairing is available from €160 per person.
The Team
Jordi Cruz leads ABaC as head chef and creative director, managing a brigade that Michelin and Repsol describe in terms of precision and consistency. Cruz's public profile, he has been a judge on Spain's MasterChef since 2013, makes him the most recognisable face in Barcelona's three-star tier. The front-of-house team is rated 8.2/10 for service by, which calls the service 'impeccable.' 's diner data scores ambience at 9.0/10 and service at 8.0/10, the ambience score being the highest of the three sub-categories. The hotel-restaurant format means a dedicated team manages both dining and accommodation guests simultaneously.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
ABaC Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
"Exceptional cuisine", highest distinction
3 Soles, highest distinction
Diner Ratings
4.4
3,556 reviews
TheFork
8
4 reviews
Yelp
3.8
114 reviews
Professional recognition includes 3 Michelin stars, 3 Repsol soles, and Macarfi food 8.6/10. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on Google (3,556 reviews), 8/10 on TheFork (4 reviews), and 3.8/5 on Yelp (114 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book ABaC
Booking
Reservations are required and can be made through the ABaC website at abacrestaurant.com. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Sunday for both lunch (13:30) and dinner (20:30) services; it closes on Monday. Given ABaC's three-star status, advance booking of several weeks is advisable for weekend dinners. The restaurant offers private dining spaces for groups and events. ABaC also offers hotel packages combining the tasting menu with overnight stays and spa access.
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Experience
ABaC Dining Experience
diners rate the ambience 9.0/10, the strongest of ABaC's three sub-categories. Tables are round, the dining room is intimate, and the hotel-restaurant format gives the space a residential calm that contrasts with the architectural theatrics of city-centre fine dining. Air-conditioned; terrace and garden available.
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ABaC Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
ABaC sits at the foot of Tibidabo hill on Avinguda del Tibidabo, 1, in Barcelona's Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district. The nearest public transport is the Avinguda del Tibidabo stop on the FGC suburban rail and the Tramvia Blau (Blue Tram) terminus, both within a 2-minute walk. The restaurant occupies a landmark century-old villa set back from the road behind a walled garden, less immediately visible than central-city restaurants. Private parking is available on-site.
Nearby
ABaC occupies an unusual position among Barcelona's three-star restaurants: it is the only one located outside the Eixample grid. Sarrià-Sant Gervasi, the uppermost residential district of Barcelona, is bounded to the north by Tibidabo and Collserola, to the south by the Avinguda Diagonal. The neighbourhood is characterised by nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century villas, quiet streets, and a pace noticeably different from the tourist-facing centre. The Jardí Botànic de Barcelona is a short distance away. Reaching ABaC requires either the FGC suburban rail to Avinguda del Tibidabo, the historic Tramvia Blau, or a taxi, a deliberate journey rather than a walk from another attraction.
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Details
ABaC Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–23:00 |
ABaC hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Bookings available through the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From abac_restaurant on Instagram
Calamar con caviar a la romana. La reinterpretación de un clásico de nuestra cocina. Simplicidad, textura y sabor puro.
Así cerramos el telón en ABaC***. Nuestros petit fours son el último acto de un menú diseñado para sorprender desde el primer bocado hasta el último detalle. Un final protagonizado por el icónico pintalabios de fresa de Jordi Cruz, que invita a romper el hielo: pintar, probar y disfrutar.
Parece un clásico, pero es una reinvención absoluta. Spaghetti no spaghetti alle vongole. Una ilusión visual que esconde una mezcla de sabores marinos concentrados y una textura inesperada.
Del ingrediente en su estado más puro, a la mesa. Un proceso donde la técnica acompaña, pero es la sensibilidad y el respeto por la materia prima lo que guía cada una de nuestras decisiones.
Un postre de @abac_restaurant inspirado en la primera agua de colonia de la historia: Aqua Mirabilis En 1709, Johann Maria Farina dio vida a una fragancia que cambiaría para siempre el mundo del perfume: una esencia luminosa, fresca y vibrante que evocaba la pureza del aire tras la lluvia. Inspirán
El alma de ABaC no solo se cocina. Reside en la quietud de la sala, en la mirada de nuestro equipo y en el cuidado de cada detalle antes de abrir las puertas.
Questions
ABaC FAQ
How many Michelin stars does ABaC have?
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ABaC holds three Michelin stars, the highest distinction in the Michelin Guide.
How much does it cost per person to eat at ABaC?
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The tasting menu at ABaC costs €295 per person. Wine pairing is available for an additional €160 per person.
Who is the chef at ABaC Barcelona?
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Jordi Cruz is the head chef and creative director of ABaC.
How do I make reservations at ABaC?
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Reservations are required and can be made through ABaC's website at abacrestaurant.com.
Is ABaC part of a hotel?
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Yes, ABaC Restaurant operates within the ABaC Hotel.
What is the dress code at ABaC?
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ABaC doesn't publish a formal dress code, but smart casual to formal attire is appropriate for this three-Michelin-star restaurant.
Does ABaC offer a lunch menu?
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ABaC serves the same tasting menu for both lunch and dinner service at €295 per person. Lunch is served from 13:30 and dinner from 20:30, Tuesday through Sunday. The restaurant is closed on Monday.