Hisop
MichelinThe Michelin Guide awards stars for outstanding cooking. One star: high-quality cooking, worth a stop.
RepsolSpain's Repsol Guide awards up to 3 Soles for culinary excellence. Two soles: outstanding cuisine.Hisop
MichelinThe Michelin Guide awards stars for outstanding cooking. One star: high-quality cooking, worth a stop.RepsolSpain's Repsol Guide awards up to 3 Soles for culinary excellence. Two soles: outstanding cuisine.Hisop opened in 2001 as a small, serious project in a city increasingly dominated by spectacle, and it has stayed that way. The cooking is rooted in Catalan farmhouse and coastal traditions, seafood, seasonal produce, regional stocks, reworked through a contemporary lens without resorting to novelty for its own sake.
Background
About Hisop
The Story
Hisop opened in 2001 as a small, serious project in a city increasingly dominated by spectacle, and it has stayed that way. Chef Oriol Ivern has built the kitchen around a single sustained argument: that Catalan cooking has an interior logic worth excavating rather than discarding. Repsol's guide captures the approach precisely, Ivern pulls on unexpected threads to achieve, with accurate technique and flavourful foundations, a union of tradition and contemporary sensibility that never feels forced. The result is a restaurant with a clear point of view, one that has held its Michelin star without compromising the intimacy of the original vision.
The Cuisine
The cooking is rooted in Catalan farmhouse and coastal traditions, seafood, seasonal produce, regional stocks, reworked through a contemporary lens without resorting to novelty for its own sake. Michelin highlights dishes such as artichokes with cod tripe, black botifarra sausage, and red mullet with mollusc mayonnaise. The format is a short à la carte at lunch and a tasting menu that evolves every three months, with an optional wine pairing; a well-chosen selection of Spanish cheeses rounds out the experience. The wine list draws heavily on Catalan labels at what reviewers consistently describe as reasonable prices for the category.
The Team
Oriol Ivern is the driving force in the kitchen, responsible for both the culinary direction and the daily execution of a menu that changes with the seasons. His cooking reflects sustained engagement with Catalan culinary heritage rather than the restless reinvention common at restaurants of this calibre, a deliberate choice that has earned Hisop a loyal local following alongside its international recognition.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Hisop Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
"High quality cooking", worth a stop
2 Soles, Outstanding cuisine
Highest rating, Recommended
Aggregated across multiple platforms
Diner Ratings
4.5
1,334 reviews
Yelp
4.2
40 reviews
Professional recognition includes 1 Michelin star and 2 Repsol soles. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on Google (1,334 reviews) and 4.2/5 on Yelp (40 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Hisop
Booking
Reservations are required and strongly recommended well in advance, Hisop's intimate size means tables fill faster than the room suggests. The restaurant opens for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Bookings can be made directly through the restaurant website at hisop.com. Given the tasting menu format and small dining room, calling ahead even a week or two in advance is advisable; popular weekend dinner slots go earlier.
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Experience
Hisop Dining Experience
The dining room is small, quiet, and deliberately unshowy, a minimalist space that puts the food at the centre rather than competing with it. Michelin describes the setting as contemporary, suited to the fresh, creative dishes that define the kitchen. This is a room for conversation and concentration, not for spectacle.
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Hisop Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Hisop occupies a discreet spot on Pasaje de Marimón, a quiet residential passage in the Sant Gervasi - Galvany neighbourhood of upper Barcelona. The address sits between the Eixample grid and the Gràcia hills, a short walk from Diagonal and the Jardins de la Tamarita, residential, unhurried, and easy to miss if you're not looking for it.
Nearby
Sant Gervasi - Galvany sits above the Eixample grid, between the commercial stretch of Carrer de Muntaner and the residential slopes leading toward Sarrià. It is a neighbourhood of apartment buildings, neighbourhood restaurants, and covered markets, specifically the Mercat de l'Abaceria, rather than tourist attractions. For a Michelin-starred restaurant, it is an unusually unassuming address, which suits Hisop's character precisely.
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Details
Hisop Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:30–15:30 & 20:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hisop hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Bookings available through the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From hisoprestaurant on Instagram
"És inadmissible". El xef del restaurant Hisop, Oriol Ivern, reacciona a l'escàndol per les denúncies contra René Redzepi, xef i fundador del restaurant Noma (Copenhagen). Diversos extreballadors han acusat Redzepi de maltractament físic i psicològic. Aquest dijous el xef danès ha publicat un comuni
Moltes gràcies • muchas gracias • thank you very much @guiarepsol
préssec escalivat amb farigola i pinyons • melocotón escalivado con tomillo y piñones • steam peach with lemon thyme, fine herbs and pine nuts #hisop
prunes amb sorbet de pebrot verd i saüc • ciruela con sorbete de pimiento verde • plum with soja and green peppers sorbet #hisop
guatlla amb pil-pil d'ous de truita i mongeta tendra • codorniz con pil-pil de huevas de trucha y judia tierna • quail with trout roe pil-pil and green tender beans #hisop
lluç amb ametlles i foie • merluza con almendras y foie • hake with almonds and foie #hisop
Questions
Hisop FAQ
Does Hisop Barcelona have a Michelin star?
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Yes, Hisop holds one Michelin star for "high quality cooking" worth a stop. It also holds two Repsol soles, confirming its standing in Spain's fine dining scene.
How much does it cost to eat at Hisop Barcelona?
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The tasting menu at Hisop costs €100 per person, with an optional wine pairing bringing the total to €135. À la carte options are also available, with starters ranging from €30-37, fish dishes €33-35.50, meat courses €28-37, and desserts at €15.50.
Does Hisop offer a lunch menu?
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Yes, Hisop serves both lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday from 13:30-15:30 and 20:30-23:00 (closed Sundays). The restaurant offers both its full tasting menu and à la carte options during lunch service.
How do I make a reservation at Hisop Barcelona?
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Reservations are required at Hisop and can be made through their website at hisop.com or by emailing hisop@hisop.com. Booking well in advance is recommended.
What is the dress code at Hisop Barcelona?
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Smart casual attire is appropriate for Hisop's intimate, contemporary dining room.
What type of cuisine does chef Oriol Ivern serve at Hisop?
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Hisop specializes in creative Catalan cuisine under chef Oriol Ivern, who reinterprets traditional farmhouse and coastal dishes through a contemporary lens. The menu features seasonal ingredients, with the tasting menu evolving every three months.