Disfrutar
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.Disfrutar
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.Disfrutar carries forward the multispherical experiments Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch, and Mateu Casañas began at elBulli, applying them to two 20-course tasting menus in Eixample. Service unfolds across roughly three hours of layered, edible spheres and reactive techniques.
Background
About Disfrutar
The Story
Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch, and Mateu Casañas opened Disfrutar in December 2014 after spending the final years of elBulli as senior members of Ferran Adrià's kitchen team. The name means "to enjoy" in Spanish, a deliberate counterpoint to the technical rigour behind every plate. The restaurant's acknowledgements name three Michelin stars in the 2024 guide, three Repsol soles since 2018, and a run in the OAD list since 2016. Repsol's guide describes it as "a laboratory of ephemeral gastronomic emotions where the chefs reinvent avant-garde cuisine with a language of their own."
The Cuisine
The kitchen's defining technique: multispherical constructions. The signature pesto, 20 micro-globes of basil, pine nut, and parmesan layered with smoked eel and pistachios, appears on the Classic tasting menu and has become one of Barcelona's most photographed dishes. Solid bubbles, another house invention, transform broths into edible spheres that burst on contact. Two tasting menus are offered. Classic (€325) features the restaurant's greatest hits. Festival (€325) rotates seasonally and, according to Michelin inspectors, "showcases its latest seasonal creations with strong roots in the local area." Both run 20+ courses over approximately three hours.
The Team
Castro, Xatruch, and Casañas share the kitchen as co-equal head chefs, an unusual arrangement in fine dining. All three trained at elBulli under Ferran Adrià. Repsol's guide names Paco Lara as an additional chef. The front-of-house team manages two seatings per service for roughly 50 diners.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Disfrutar Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
"Exceptional cuisine", highest distinction
3 Soles, maximum rating
Aggregated across multiple platforms
Diner Ratings
4.8
3,649 reviews
TheFork
9.4
TripAdvisor
4.7
Yelp
4.8
136 reviews
Professional recognition includes three Michelin stars and three Repsol Soles. Diners rate it 4.8/5 on Google (3,649 reviews), 4.7/5 on TripAdvisor, and 4.8/5 on Yelp (136 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Disfrutar
Booking
Reservations are required and open 12 months in advance via the restaurant's website or by phone (+34 93 348 68 96, Mon-Fri 10:30-22:00). The restaurant is typically fully booked for the entire 12-month window. No prepayment is required, so cancellations do occur, checking the website for last-minute openings is worthwhile. Two seatings per service: lunch at 12:30 and dinner at 19:15, Monday through Friday, for approximately 50 diners.
Experience
Disfrutar Dining Experience
The restaurant's own description centres on ceramic-led interiors: the entrance is inspired by the wrought iron of the Ninot Market across the street and the colours of Mironian ceramics, while a central ceramic corridor passes the open kitchen and opens into a bright, white-toned main dining room and terrace that nod to sister restaurant Compartir in Cadaqués. The open kitchen is visible throughout service, with approximately 50 guests seated across two seatings.
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Disfrutar Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Disfrutar sits on Carrer de Villarroel in L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample, within Barcelona's Eixample district. The nearest metro station is Hospital Clínic (Line 5, blue), a 4-minute walk from the restaurant.
Nearby
L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample holds a concentration of awarded restaurants unusual even for Barcelona. The wider Eixample grid houses 28 Michelin-recognised restaurants, the densest concentration in the city.
Details
Disfrutar Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:30–15:00 & 19:15–22:00 |
| Tuesday | 12:30–15:00 & 19:15–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:30–15:00 & 19:15–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:30–15:00 & 19:15–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:30–15:00 & 19:15–22:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Disfrutar hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Bookings open 12 months in advance and fill quickly.
Good to Know
Social
From disfrutarbcn on Instagram
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Agradecidos a Revista Gentleman por este reconocimiento en su Foro Gastronómico. Un premio que nos anima a seguir trabajando con pasión, equipo y respeto por el producto. Felicidades también al resto de galardonados. ✨ . Agraïts a Revista Gentleman per aquest reconeixement dins del seu Foro Gastron
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Questions
Disfrutar FAQ
How many Michelin stars does Disfrutar have?
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Disfrutar holds three Michelin stars, the highest Michelin distinction. The restaurant's own acknowledgements cite three stars in the 2024 Michelin Guide.
How much does it cost per person to eat at Disfrutar?
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Both tasting menus at Disfrutar (Classic and Festival) are priced at €325 per person. Wine pairings are available for an additional €180 per person. There is no à la carte menu available, only tasting menus.
How do I book a reservation at Disfrutar?
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Reservations are required and open exactly 12 months in advance via the restaurant's website or by phone (+34 93 348 68 96, Mon-Fri 10:30-22:00). The restaurant is typically fully booked for the entire 12-month window, but since no prepayment is required, cancellations do occur, checking the website for last-minute openings is worthwhile.
Who are the head chefs at Disfrutar?
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Disfrutar is led by three co-head chefs: Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch, and Mateu Casañas. All three were senior members of Ferran Adrià's kitchen team at the legendary elBulli before opening Disfrutar in December 2014.
Is Disfrutar ranked #1 in the World's 50 Best Restaurants?
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Yes, Disfrutar was ranked #1 in the World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2024 and subsequently inducted into the list's "Best of the Best" hall of fame in 2025. The restaurant also holds three Michelin stars and three Repsol Soles.
What's the difference between Disfrutar's Classic and Festival menus?
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The Classic menu features the restaurant's signature dishes and greatest hits, while the Festival menu showcases seasonal creations that rotate throughout the year. Both menus are priced at €325 and run 20+ courses over approximately three hours.
Does Disfrutar offer a chef's table experience?
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Yes, Disfrutar offers "The Living Table Experience" for €470 per person, which includes private dining in the R&D kitchen at Table M#01. This experience accommodates 4-6 guests with a unique menu adapted to allergies and preferences, and wine pairing is available for an additional €180 per person.