Aleia
MichelinThe Michelin Guide awards stars for outstanding cooking. Two stars: excellent cooking, worth a detour.
RepsolSpain's Repsol Guide awards up to 3 Soles for culinary excellence. One sol: notable quality.Aleia
MichelinThe Michelin Guide awards stars for outstanding cooking. Two stars: excellent cooking, worth a detour.RepsolSpain's Repsol Guide awards up to 3 Soles for culinary excellence. One sol: notable quality.Aleia opened in December 2021 on the first floor of Hotel Casa Fuster, the Lluís Domènech i Montaner building completed in 1911 that anchors the upper end of Passeig de Gràcia.
Background
About Aleia
The Story
Aleia opened in December 2021 on the first floor of Hotel Casa Fuster, the Lluís Domènech i Montaner building completed in 1911 that anchors the upper end of Passeig de Gràcia. The project was conceived by Paulo Airaudo, the Argentine-born chef who had already earned two Michelin stars at Amelia by Paulo Airaudo in Donostia-San Sebastián. For Aleia, Airaudo brought in Rafa de Bedoya, a Jerez-born chef raised in the Basque Country's professional kitchens before specialising in French cuisine. Within a year of opening, in November 2022, Michelin awarded the first star. The second followed in November 2025. The restaurant also holds a Sol from Repsol. Repsol's guide describes the result as 'contemporary gastronomic luxury' achieved through 'exceptional service, a refined and imposing room, and the elegant plating of a kitchen' that bridges Andalusian heritage with Mediterranean produce and classical French influence.
The Cuisine
The kitchen's foundation is a single seasonal tasting menu, Menú de Temporada at €210, with optional pairings. The wine pairing (Maridaje Aleia, €120) draws on a list built around natural and biodynamic references, with particular depth in generosos (Sherry-style wines) that echo de Bedoya's Jerez roots. A non-alcoholic pairing (Maridaje Sin Alcohol, €90) is also available. Signature dishes shift with the season, but recurring landmarks include Iberian Flan, Maresme tear peas with sea urchin, red prawns from Palamós with piñaca, scallop in cava sauce, langoustine from Isla Cristina with beurre blanc de amontillado, and a celebrated reinterpretation of the Catalan classic mel i mató. The Michelin inspector specifically praises the Iberian Flan and the mel i mató reinterpretation as outstanding.
The Team
Rafa de Bedoya leads the kitchen day-to-day, bringing the intensity of Jerez's culinary culture into dialogue with the produce of Catalonia and the technique of his French training. Paulo Airaudo, whose résumé includes stages at Arzak and The Fat Duck before earning his first Michelin star with La Bottega in Geneva in 2015, provides overall creative direction. Paula Miguel directs the dining room with what the restaurant's own writing describes as 'attentive and meticulous hospitality' designed to make each guest feel the protagonist of the evening.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Aleia Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
"Excellent cooking", worth a detour
1 Sol, rating
Diner Ratings
4.7
232 reviews
TheFork
9.5
140 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.3
35 reviews
Professional recognition includes 2 Michelin stars, 1 Repsol sol, and Macarfi food 8.8/10. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on Google (232 reviews), 9.5/10 on TheFork (140 reviews), and 4.3/5 on TripAdvisor (35 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Aleia
Booking
Reservations are required and should be made well in advance through the restaurant's website at aleiarestaurant.com. Aleia operates on a tasting-menu-only format, meaning the entire table commits to the same experience. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Thursday for dinner only (19:00), and Friday through Saturday for both lunch (13:00) and dinner (19:00). Sundays and Mondays are closed. Given the restaurant's Two-Star status and its setting inside one of Barcelona's most celebrated buildings, weekend dinners and special occasions typically fill weeks to months ahead. Payment on the day by credit card; American Express, Visa, Mastercard, JCB, and UnionPay are all accepted.
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Experience
Aleia Dining Experience
Aleia occupies one of Barcelona's most architecturally significant dining rooms: the first floor of Casa Fuster, the Catalan Modernisme building designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner and completed in 1911. The space features large columns flanking floor-to-ceiling windows that face Passeig de Gràcia, an undulating ceiling that the Michelin inspector compared to the titanium plates of the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, and abundant natural light throughout daytime service. 's diner community gives ambience a perfect 9.5/10. Repsol describes the room as 'refined and imposing.' The restaurant's own writing frames it as 'a refuge of serenity in the centre of Barcelona' and positions it as ideal for romantic dinners, discreet business meetings, and international travellers seeking the city through a gastronomic lens. Air-conditioned; terrace available.
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Aleia Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Aleia is set on the first floor of Hotel Casa Fuster 5* GL, at the top of Passeig de Gràcia at number 132, where the boulevard meets Carrer de Còrsega. The nearest metro stations are Diagonal (Lines 3 and 5) and Passeig de Gràcia (Lines 2, 3, and 4), each within a comfortable 5-minute walk. The address places Aleia at the northern tip of Barcelona's most iconic promenade, steps from the Modernisme buildings that define the city's skyline.
Nearby
Aleia sits in la Vila de Gràcia, the neighbourhood within Barcelona's Gràcia district, at the precise point where the Eixample grid dissolves into the older, more intimate fabric of Gràcia. The address, Passeig de Gràcia 132, is technically the final stretch of the city's most celebrated boulevard before it meets Carrer de Còrsega, placing Aleia equidistant from the luxury retail and hotel concentration of the Eixample and the quieter residential streets of Gràcia. The wider Passeig de Gràcia axis hosts a dense cluster of Michelin-recognised restaurants, making this one of the highest concentrations of fine dining per square kilometre in Spain.
Details
Aleia Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 19:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 19:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 19:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–14:00 & 19:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–14:00 & 19:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Aleia hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Bookings available through the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From aleiarestaurant on Instagram
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Questions
Aleia FAQ
How many Michelin stars does Aleia have?
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Aleia holds two Michelin stars. The restaurant also holds one Sol from Spain's Repsol Guide.
How much does it cost to eat at Aleia?
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The seasonal tasting menu (Menú de Temporada) costs €210 per person. The wine pairing (Maridaje Aleia) is an additional €120, while the non-alcoholic pairing costs €90. There is no à la carte option - Aleia operates exclusively with tasting menus.
What is the dress code at Aleia?
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While no formal dress code is published, smart casual is the minimum expectation for this upscale fine dining restaurant.
Is Aleia located inside Casa Fuster hotel?
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Yes, Aleia occupies the first floor of Hotel Casa Fuster 5* GL at Passeig de Gràcia 132.
What is on Aleia's menu?
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Aleia offers a single seasonal tasting menu that changes throughout the year, featuring Mediterranean-Andalusian cuisine. Signature dishes include Iberian Flan, Maresme tear peas with sea urchin, red prawns from Palamós with piñaca, and a celebrated reinterpretation of the Catalan classic mel i mató.
How far in advance should I book Aleia?
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Reservations are required and should be made well in advance through aleiarestaurant.com. As a Two-Star Michelin restaurant, weekend dinners and special occasions typically fill weeks to months ahead.
Who are the chefs behind Aleia?
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Rafa de Bedoya serves as head chef and Paulo Airaudo is the restaurant director. De Bedoya was born in Jerez de la Frontera, while Airaudo is Argentine-born and previously earned two Michelin stars at Amelia in Donostia-San Sebastián.