al kostat
RepsolSpain's Repsol Guide awards up to 3 Soles for culinary excellence. One sol: notable quality.Michelin SelectedSelected by the Michelin Guide inspectors as a restaurant offering good cooking.al kostat
RepsolSpain's Repsol Guide awards up to 3 Soles for culinary excellence. One sol: notable quality.Michelin SelectedSelected by the Michelin Guide inspectors as a restaurant offering good cooking.Al kostat is chef Jordi Vila's casual Catalan sharing-plate restaurant in the former Moritz brewery, sharing its kitchen with Michelin-starred Alkimia. Just eight tables serve traditional and creative Catalan dishes.
Background
About al kostat
The Story
What began as an open secret in central Barcelona has grown into one of Sant Antoni's most talked-about tables. Al Kostat shares its kitchen, its cooks, and its physical space with the acclaimed restaurant Alkimia, yet it charts its own distinct course. As the Repsol Guide notes, dishes like green beans with potatoes, croquettes, and macaroni pass through the same hands that prepare sea urchins next door, bridging the everyday and the extraordinary. With just eight tables, the restaurant has earned a Michelin Selected listing and 1 Repsol Sol, cementing its place among Barcelona's recognized dining destinations.
The Cuisine
Al Kostat serves creative Catalan cuisine built around local products and designed for sharing. The menu ranges from tapas like truffle croquettes and tuna nigiri to heartier plates such as arroces del senyoret, Palamos seafood, grilled meats, and reinterpreted classics like caldereta and oyster tortilla. A carefully chosen selection of wines, cavas, and spirits rounds out the experience.
The Team
Al Kostat is led by chef Jordi Vila, who simultaneously runs the acclaimed restaurant Alkimia in the same space. The kitchen team works across both concepts, bringing the precision of a guide-recognized kitchen to Al Kostat's more relaxed, sharing-focused format.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
al kostat Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Selected
Popular and refined Catalan cooking from the same kitchen as Alkimia, blurring the line between everyday and extraordinary
Average 60€ per person
Aggregated across multiple platforms
Diner Ratings
4.4
220 reviews
Yelp
3.8
5 reviews
Professional recognition includes Michelin Selected, 1 Repsol sol, and Macarfi food 9.1/10. Diners rate it 4.4/5 on Google (220 reviews) and 3.8/5 on Yelp (5 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book al kostat
Booking
Al Kostat seats only eight tables, so reservations are strongly recommended. The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday for both lunch (13:00-15:30) and dinner (20:00-22:00), and Friday for lunch only. Bookings can be made through the restaurant website. Weekend visitors should note that the kitchen is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Experience
al kostat Dining Experience
With just eight tables, Al Kostat feels intimate and unhurried, closer to a neighbourhood dining room than a formal restaurant. The room is air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible, and the sharing-plate format encourages a convivial, relaxed pace.
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al kostat Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Al Kostat occupies the first floor of the former Moritz brewery building at Ronda de Sant Antoni 41, in the Sant Antoni neighbourhood. Sant Antoni metro (L2) is a 2-minute walk. The restaurant shares the space with Michelin-starred Alkimia, same building, same kitchen, different concept.
Nearby
Sant Antoni is one of Barcelona's most vibrant central neighbourhoods, straddling the boundary between the Eixample and the Old City. Known for its renovated market, independent shops, and thriving food scene, the area draws both residents and visitors looking for an authentic neighbourhood atmosphere within easy walking distance of the city centre.
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Details
al kostat Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00–15:30 & 20:00–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00–15:30 & 20:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–15:30 & 20:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–15:30 & 20:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–15:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
al kostat hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Bookings available through the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From alkostat on Instagram
La nostra Xatonada de garotes, bacallà, anxova, calçot i romesco de tòfona ❤️👨🏻🍳 La cuina catalana del cuiner Jordi Vilà ;) 🍷Vernatxa · Instint Primari · Celler Frisach · Terra Alta #alkostat #jordivilà #cuinacatalana
Lo millor del caneló ❤️👨🏻🍳 amb tòfona 🍷Les freres mignon · Julien et Florent à cramant · Grand Cru · 2017 #alkostat #jordivilà #cuinacatalana
La nostra Pilota de perdiu escabetxada amb foie i verdures escabetxades ❤️👨🏻🍳 La cuina catalana del cuiner Jordi Vila ;) 🍷Cirerets · Mas Alta · Priorat · 2021 #alkostat #jordivilà #cuinacatalana
Coca de milfulls de porros i carxofa ❤️👨🏻🍳 amb tòfona ;) La cuina catalana del cuiner Jordi Vilà. 🍷Clarobscur · Celler Cisteller · Corpinnat · Subirats · 2022 #alkostat #jordivilà #cuinacatalana
Bacallà amb pèsols i tripetes ❤️👨🏻🍳 A la nostra nova carta ;) 🍷Amansalobos · Manuel Cantalapiedra · 2022 #alkostat #jordivilà #cuinacatalana
Trinxat de col i patata amb botifarra negra 👨🏻🍳❤️ A la nostra nova carta ;) 🍷Garnacha · Antoine Clavel · Vin de France · 2023 #alkostat #jordivilà #cuinacatalana
Questions
al kostat FAQ
What's on al kostat's menu and what are the prices?
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Al kostat serves creative Catalan sharing plates with tapas from €4-17, mains €14-38, and rice dishes €26-35. The menu includes traditional items like chicken croquettes (€4), cod brandade (€16), and paella (€35), plus seasonal specials and truffle dishes. Average cost is €60 per person.
How is al kostat connected to Alkimia restaurant?
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Al kostat shares the same kitchen, chef Jordi Vila, and cooking team with Michelin-starred Alkimia in the former Moritz brewery building. While Alkimia is fine dining, al kostat offers the same kitchen's expertise in a casual, eight-table sharing-plate format at more accessible prices.
What do reviews say about al kostat Barcelona?
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Al kostat receives strong reviews across platforms: (220 reviews),, and it holds 1 Repsol Sol plus Michelin Selected status. Professional critics praise it as refined Catalan cooking that blurs the line between everyday and extraordinary dining.
How do I make a reservation at al kostat and what are the hours?
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Reservations are required due to only eight tables. Book through their website at alkostat.cat or call +34 932 076 115. Open Monday-Thursday 13:00-15:30 & 20:00-22:00, Friday lunch only 13:00-15:30, closed weekends.
Is there an al kostat del mar restaurant in Begur?
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This al kostat is located at Ronda de Sant Antoni 41 in Barcelona's Sant Antoni neighborhood, not in Begur.
Where exactly is al kostat located and how do I get there?
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Al kostat is at Ronda de Sant Antoni 41, on the first floor of the former Moritz brewery building in Sant Antoni neighborhood. Take metro L2 to Sant Antoni station (5-minute walk) or L1/L2 to Universitat (9-minute walk). The restaurant is wheelchair accessible.