Avenir
Bib GourmandMichelin's Bib Gourmand recognises restaurants offering good quality, good value cooking.Avenir
Bib GourmandMichelin's Bib Gourmand recognises restaurants offering good quality, good value cooking.Avenir is the project of childhood friends Roger Viñas, who leads the kitchen, and Chesco Salrach, who runs the dining room and a cellar of over one hundred references. The restaurant sits on a quiet residential street in Sant Gervasi - Galvany and operates entirely through tasting menus, with no à la carte service.
Background
About Avenir
The Story
Avenir is the project of two childhood friends who met through their children's school, Roger Viñas in the kitchen and Chesco Salrach running the floor and cellar. Together they built a restaurant that earned the Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2021 and has maintained it since, recognised for exceptional quality at moderate prices. Named after the street on which it sits, Avenir ('future' in Catalan) reflects their shared ambition: a neighbourhood restaurant capable of feeding regulars and food pilgrims with equal care. The cellar runs to over 100 references.
The Cuisine
The kitchen at Avenir operates through tasting formats only, with no à la carte service. Instant Avenir (€32.95) is the weekday lunch menu, with a pescetarian variant at €37.95. The evening menus are Essència Avenir (€75), Essència Pescetariana (€82.50), and the flagship Univers Avenir (€89.75). The cooking draws on seasonal produce and modern technique, with a strong sense of discipline and purpose in every course. The Michelin Guide singles out the Calamar Brau, a squashed, pressed squid preparation, as the kitchen's signature dish: technically demanding and distinctly personal.
The Team
Avenir is a partnership between Roger Viñas, who leads the kitchen, and Chesco Salrach, who oversees the dining room and an extensive wine programme of over 100 references. The two co-owners met through their children's school and built the restaurant around their complementary skills. Their tandem has earned and maintained Michelin Bib Gourmand status since 2021.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Avenir Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Bib Gourmand
Aggregated across multiple platforms
Diner Ratings
4.9
640 reviews
TheFork
9.5
739 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.9
55 reviews
Yelp
3.5
2 reviews
Professional recognition includes Michelin Bib Gourmand. Diners rate it 4.9/5 on Google (640 reviews), 9.5/10 on TheFork (739 reviews), 4.9/5 on TripAdvisor (55 reviews), and 3.5/5 on Yelp (2 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Avenir
Booking
Avenir is open Wednesday through Saturday for both lunch and dinner service. Reservations are required and can be made directly through the restaurant website. Lunch seatings run from 13:00 to 14:45, while dinner service begins at 20:00 with last seatings at 21:30. Given the limited four-day operating window, booking well in advance is strongly recommended.
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Experience
Avenir Dining Experience
Avenir presents a contemporary dining room in a quiet Sant Gervasi residential street, intimate, calm, and built for long, focused meals. The space is small enough to feel personal without being cramped, with warm lighting and a tone that matches the cooking: precise and considered. Service is led by co-owner Chesco Salrach, who brings the same attention to the dining room that Roger Viñas applies to the kitchen.
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Avenir Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Avenir is located at Carrer de l'Avenir, 72, in the Sant Gervasi - Galvany neighbourhood, a refined, residential pocket of the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district, away from the tourist-heavy centre. FGC Provença station is about five minutes on foot, and Hospital Clínic (L5) is around eight minutes. Paid parking is available on nearby streets.
Nearby
Sant Gervasi - Galvany is one of Barcelona's most established residential neighbourhoods, sitting in the upper part of the city within the Sarrià-Sant Gervasi district. The area is known for its quiet, tree-lined avenues and a growing concentration of quality restaurants away from the tourist-heavy centre. It offers a more local, unhurried dining atmosphere compared to the busier neighbourhoods closer to the waterfront.
Details
Avenir Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 13:00–14:45 & 20:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 13:00–14:45 & 20:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 13:00–14:45 & 20:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 13:00–14:45 & 20:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Avenir hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Bookings available through the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From avenirrestaurant on Instagram
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Has tastat mai un ÀNEC A LA TARONJA que es menja d'una sola mossegada? 🍊 És l'aperitiu que no oblidaràs. ¿Has probado alguna vez un PATO A LA NARANJA que se coma de un solo bocado? 🍊 Es el aperitivo que no olvidarás. #avenirrestaurant #bibgourmand #foie #foodiebarcelona
MOCHI DE CREMA CATALANA La suavitat de la textura del mochi abraça el cor cremós de la crema catalana. MOCHI DE CREMA CATALANA La suavidad de la textura del mochi abraza el corazón cremoso de la crema catalana. #avenirrestaurant #cremacatalana #bibgourmand
Questions
Avenir FAQ
What is Avenir's address on Carrer de l'Avenir in Barcelona?
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Avenir is located at Carrer de l'Avenir, 72, 08021 Barcelona, in the Sant Gervasi - Galvany neighbourhood.
What does Avenir's menu offer and what are the prices?
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Avenir operates with tasting menus only and no à la carte service. The Instant Avenir lunch menu is €32.95 (with a €37.95 pescetarian variant), available Wednesday to Friday midday only. Evening tasting menus are Essència Avenir at €75, Essència Pescetariana at €82.50, and the flagship Univers Avenir at €89.75.
What are Avenir's opening hours and days?
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Avenir is open Wednesday through Saturday only, serving both lunch (13:00-14:45) and dinner (20:00-21:30). The restaurant is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday.
Who are the chefs and owners behind Avenir restaurant?
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Avenir is run by co-owners Roger Viñas, who leads the kitchen, and Chesco Salrach, who manages the dining room and wine programme of over 100 references.
What is Avenir's signature dish and what makes it special?
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Avenir's signature dish is the Calamar Brau, a squashed, pressed squid preparation that the Michelin Guide specifically highlights. The dish is described as technically demanding and distinctly personal, representing the kitchen's approach of seasonal produce combined with modern technique and discipline.
How do I make a reservation at Avenir and how far in advance should I book?
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Reservations are required at Avenir and can be made directly through the restaurant website at avenir.restaurant. Since they only operate Wednesday through Saturday, booking well in advance is strongly recommended.