El Jardí de L'Abadessa
El Jardí de L'Abadessa
El Jardí de L'Abadessa, 1,000 m² garden restaurant in Pedralbes, Les Corts. Chef Carlos Cases. Part of Grupo Dos Torres. Mediterranean market cuisine with creative touches. Open 25+ years.
Background
About El Jardí de L'Abadessa
The Story
El Jardí de L'Abadessa has occupied its Pedralbes garden for over 25 years, opened in the late 1990s and consistently described by its own website as 'one of the best-kept secrets of the exclusive Pedralbes neighbourhood'. The restaurant takes its name from the nearby Pedralbes monastery ('L'Abadessa' means 'The Abbess'), and the address on Carrer de l'Abadessa Olzet reflects the same heritage. The garden, 1,000 m² surrounded by nature, is the restaurant's identity: shaded terraces, green corners, the feeling of being genuinely outside the city.
The Cuisine
Chef Carlos Cases delivers a seasonal market-driven Mediterranean menu described on the restaurant's own gastronomy page as a 'propuesta variada que va de lo más desenfadado al producto gourmet' (a varied proposal that goes from the most casual to gourmet product). The current menu rotates with the seasons, the Summer 2026 carta features sharing plates such as pan de coca amb tomàquet, burrata with avocado, steak tartar, white prawn carpaccio with ponzu roe, and main courses including tataki de atún rojo sobre hummus, lubina al horno, and tagliata with Café de Paris sauce. Average spend is approximately €40 per person.
The Team
Chef Carlos Cases leads the kitchen at El Jardí de L'Abadessa, with the restaurant's own gastronomy page crediting him with the menu: 'El chef Carlos Cases firma la propuesta gastronómica del Jardí de l'Abadessa'. The restaurant is part of Grupo Dos Torres, which also operates Dos Torres and La Jacaranda.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
El Jardí de L'Abadessa Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Average spend: €40. Tags: Con encanto, Mesas redondas, Idóneo para conversar, Para niños, Terraza. 'Cocina de mercado con algún toque de autor'
Diner Ratings
4.2
2,505 reviews
Yelp
4.0
9 reviews
Professional recognition includes Macarfi food 6.5/10. Diners rate it 4.2/5 on Google (2,505 reviews) and 4.0/5 on Yelp (9 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book El Jardí de L'Abadessa
Booking
El Jardí de L'Abadessa is open Monday through Saturday for both lunch (12:00–17:00) and dinner (20:00–00:30), and Sunday for lunch only (12:00–17:00). Garden seating is the main draw, book ahead in spring and summer when the terrace fills. Private event spaces are available. Book online through Covermanager at the restaurant website, or call +34 932 803 754.
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Experience
El Jardí de L'Abadessa Dining Experience
El Jardí de L'Abadessa's atmosphere is defined entirely by its garden. Step off the street into 1,000 m² of green space, mature trees, shaded corners, a terrace that feels like a Pedralbes country estate rather than a city restaurant. The space is 'muy agradable y tranquilo', very pleasant and quiet. The clientele is upper Barcelona: local Pedralbes residents, embassy families, occasional celebrities. The service is attentive and the pace is unhurried. On a warm evening, the garden illuminated by soft light with 2,505 Google reviewers giving it 4.2 out of 5, this is one of Barcelona's most distinctive dining settings, even if it doesn't show up on most tourist lists.
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El Jardí de L'Abadessa Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
El Jardí de L'Abadessa is at Carrer de l'Abadessa Olzet 26 in the Pedralbes neighbourhood, the exclusive upper-Barcelona district of embassies, international schools, and the magnificent Gothic Pedralbes monastery. The restaurant's 1,000 m² garden creates a genuine sense of being outside the city, with mature trees and shaded terraces that make it feel like a country house in the middle of Barcelona. It is approximately 20 minutes by taxi from the city centre, or a short walk from Palau Reial metro station.
Nearby
Pedralbes is Barcelona's most exclusive residential neighbourhood, a district of modernista mansions, embassies, and the magnificent 14th-century Gothic Pedralbes monastery. The neighbourhood sits in the upper part of the city (la part alta), separated from the more urban Eixample by the Diagonal and Les Corts. It is one of the least tourist-facing parts of Barcelona: quiet, green, and expensive. The garden at El Jardí de L'Abadessa fits naturally into this setting, a neighbourhood where outdoor space is valued and discretion is prized.
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Details
El Jardí de L'Abadessa Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 12:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:30 |
| Tuesday | 12:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–17:00 & 20:00–00:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–17:00 |
El Jardí de L'Abadessa hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Recommended, especially for the garden terrace in good weather and for groups. Book online at jardiabadessa.com or by phone (+34 932 803 754).
Good to Know
Social
From jardiabadessa on Instagram
Hay novedades en la sobremesa ☕✨ En Jardí de l'Abadessa damos la bienvenida a nuestro nuevo café de @tupinambagroup, un café con carácter, aroma intenso y ese equilibrio perfecto que convierte cada taza en un pequeño ritual. Ideal para alargar la comida, acompañar el postre o simplemente regalarte
¿Con cuál te quedas? (Sólo respuestas correctas😜) a) Torrija de brioche con sopa de chocolate blanco y albahaca b) Coulant de chocolate con crema de pistachos y fideos kataifi c) Tarta fina de manzana al horno con helado de vainilla - Amb quina et quedes? (Només respostes correctes 😜) a) Torri
Recordatorio visual de tu plan para el Día del Padre (es este jueves, por cierto😉) Haz ya tu reserva en el link de la bio, ¡no te quedes sin mesa! - Un petit recordatori visual pel teu pla del Dia del Pare (És aquest dijous, per cert 😉) Fes ja la teva reserva al link de la bio, no et quedis sens
Entre el solecito que hace y que ya es viernes...APETECE👀👆🏻 🍽️ Tu plato de hoy; Trinxat con panceta y huevo a baja temperatura - Entre el solet que fa i que ja és divendres... VE DE GUST 👀👆🏻 🍽️ El teu plat d'avui: #Trinxat amb cansalada i ou a baixa temperatura -
Ya llega la primavera... y con ella, el gran dilema ¿Mesa en el interior, con su encanto acogedor y elegante? ¿O en nuestro jardín, rodeados de verde? 🌿✨ ¿Tú qué eliges hoy? 🌷🍃 - Spring is here... and with it, the big dilemma A table inside, with its cozy and elegant charm? Or in our garden, surrou
La primavera ya se siente en el aire... y en la mesa 🌿✨ En el Jardí de l'Abadessa celebramos la llegada del buen tiempo con entrantes perfectos para compartir bajo el sol y empezar la comida con ese toque mediterráneo que tanto nos gusta. Nuestras tallarinas con ajo y perejil son el ejemplo perfecto
Questions
El Jardí de L'Abadessa FAQ
Does El Jardí de L'Abadessa have Michelin stars?
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No, El Jardí de L'Abadessa does not have any Michelin stars.
What is El Jardí de L'Abadessa?
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El Jardí de L'Abadessa is a Mediterranean market cuisine restaurant featuring a 1,000 m² garden setting in Barcelona's Pedralbes neighbourhood. Open for over 25 years, it serves seasonal market menu with creative touches in a garden oasis that creates a genuine feeling of being outside the city.
How much does it cost to eat at El Jardí de L'Abadessa?
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Set menus and à la carte dining cost approximately €35–50 per person, based on March 2026 data. Wine and drinks are additional.
How do I get to El Jardí de L'Abadessa?
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El Jardí de L'Abadessa is at Carrer de l'Abadessa Olzet 26, 08034 Barcelona, in Pedralbes. The nearest metro is Reina Elisenda (L12/L6), 4-minute walk, or Palau Reial (L3), 15-minute walk. Taxi from central Barcelona takes 15-20 minutes.
Do I need to book El Jardí de L'Abadessa?
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Reservations are recommended, especially for garden terrace seating in good weather and for groups. Book online at jardiabadessa.com or by phone at +34 932 803 754.
Is El Jardí de L'Abadessa family-friendly?
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Yes, specifically tags El Jardí de L'Abadessa as 'Para niños' (children welcome). The 1,000 m² garden creates a relaxed, open-air environment well suited to families. Weekend lunch is popular with local Pedralbes families.
What makes El Jardí de L'Abadessa special?
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The 1,000 m² garden setting in Pedralbes creates a genuine sense of being outside the city, which is rare at this proximity to Barcelona's centre. Open for over 25 years, it's one of Barcelona's most distinctive garden dining experiences.