Imprevisto
Imprevisto
Repsol RecommendedFeatured in Spain's Repsol Guide as a recommended restaurant for quality dining.Michelin SelectedSelected by the Michelin Guide inspectors as a restaurant offering good cooking.Imprevisto is a four-co-owner contemporary restaurant in the Eixample built around surprise tasting menus (7 or 10 courses) where the dishes are never announced. The exclusive Barra del Chef counter seats two guests for a kitchen-side 10-course experience with full wine pairing.
Background
About Imprevisto
The Story
Imprevisto opened in the Eixample with four young co-owners, two chefs, two front-of-house, who wanted a name that was neither banal nor vacuous. 'Imprevisto' (unexpected) captures their promise: a dining experience built around continual new discoveries, where the menu is never announced in advance. The restaurant entered the Michelin Guide in 2024 and is also Repsol Recomendado. At the heart of the space is the Barra del Chef, a counter for exactly two diners, offering the most intimate version of the Imprevisto experience.
The Cuisine
Imprevisto serves surprise tasting menus built on seasonal and proximity-sourced ingredients. There is no à la carte: guests choose between a 7-course menu (€72) and a 10-course menu (€85), with optional wine pairing. Dishes are not announced in advance, the 'imprevisto' effect is part of the experience. Michelin inspectors have noted the high detail of the contemporary cooking, citing the beef tartare with horseradish, blackberries, pickled mustard seeds, and demi-glace as a dish teeming with nuanced flavours and textures. Dietary requirements and intolerances are accommodated if notified at reservation.
The Team
The kitchen is led by chefs Luca Pinna and Raffaele D'Avico, while the front of house is managed by the other two co-owners. The four built Imprevisto together from the ground up, shaping a restaurant where the kitchen and dining room are equally invested in the experience.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Imprevisto Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Selected
Guía Repsol 2026 Recommended
Diner Ratings
4.7
519 reviews
Professional recognition includes Michelin Selected and Macarfi food 7.5/10. Diners rate it 4.7/5 on Google (519 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Imprevisto
Booking
Imprevisto is open Tuesday through Thursday for dinner only (20:00–21:30), and Friday and Saturday for both lunch (13:30–14:30) and dinner (20:00–21:30). The restaurant is closed Monday and Sunday. Reservations are required and can be made through the restaurant website. The Chef's Bar seats exactly two diners, early booking is essential for that experience. Inform the team of any allergies, intolerances, or dietary requirements at the time of reservation.
Experience
Imprevisto Dining Experience
Imprevisto occupies a modern, well-decorated space in the Eixample, organized into a welcome area, a main dining room, and the exclusive Barra del Chef, a counter for exactly two guests with a direct view of the kitchen. The restaurant has a small terrace and is air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible throughout. A relaxed but attentive atmosphere reflects the co-owners' philosophy: dining as discovery, not performance.
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Imprevisto Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Imprevisto is located at Carrer de Mallorca 308, in the la Dreta de l'Eixample neighbourhood of the Eixample district. The Eixample grid places it within easy walking distance of Passeig de Gràcia. Paid parking is available nearby.
Nearby
La Dreta de l'Eixample is the right-hand side of Barcelona's iconic Eixample grid, home to landmark modernist buildings, upscale retail, and some of the city's most established dining. Carrer de Mallorca is one of the main east-west streets of the grid, well served by metro at Passeig de Gràcia and Verdaguer. The neighbourhood has a growing concentration of Michelin Selected and innovative restaurants.
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Details
Imprevisto Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 20:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 20:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 20:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 13:30–14:30 & 20:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 13:30–14:30 & 20:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Imprevisto hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Bookings available through the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From imprevisto.restaurant on Instagram
Hay platos que se comen. Y otros que se recuerdan. Este es uno de esos sitios ✨🧠🍽️ --- Hi ha plats que es mengen. I n'hi ha d'altres que es recorden. Aquest és un d'aquests llocs ✨🧠🍽️ --- Some dishes are eaten. Others are remembered. This is one of those places ✨🧠🍽️ #MenúDegustación #RestaurantIm
Wine, wine, wine. #imprevistorestaurant #gastrowinelovers #wine
Así damos la bienvenida a la primavera. ¿Quién se viene a disfrutarla con nosotros? 🌱 - This is how we welcome spring. Who's coming to enjoy it with us? 🌱 - Així donem la benvinguda a la primavera. Qui s'anima a gaudir-la amb nosaltres?🌱 #restaurantimprevisto #catalunyaexperiencie #menudegustació
Cocina de autor que se vive paso a paso. Cada plato, una historia ✨👨🍳📖 --- Cuina d'autor que es viu pas a pas. Cada plat, una història ✨👨🍳📖 --- Author's cuisine to be lived course by course. Every dish tells a story ✨👨🍳📖 #MenúDegustación #RestaurantImprevisto #RestaurantBcn
Lo dice Isabella: "Venir a Imprevisto es venir a gozar. Sin prisas. Sin guiones. Solo mesa y disfrute" ✨🍷🍽️ -- Ho diu la Isabella: " Venir a Imprevisto és venir a gaudir. Sense presses. Sense guió. Només taula i plaer"✨🍷🍽️ -- Dixit Isabella: "Coming to Imprevisto means coming to enjoy. No rush. No
CARRER MALLORCA, 308 - BARCELONA Nueva dirección, misma filosofía: dejarte llevar y sorprenderte en cada paso ✨🧭🍽️ --- Nova adreça, mateixa filosofia: deixar-te portar i sorprendre't a cada pas ✨🧭🍽️ --- New address, same philosophy: let yourself go and be surprised at every step ✨🧭🍽️ #MenúDegust
Questions
Imprevisto FAQ
What type of menu does Imprevisto offer?
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Imprevisto serves exclusively surprise tasting menus with no à la carte options. You can choose between a 7-course menu (€72) or 10-course menu (€85), but the dishes are never announced in advance - they're revealed course by course at the table.
How much does it cost to dine at Imprevisto?
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The 7-course surprise tasting menu costs €72, while the 10-course menu is €85. Wine pairings are available for €45 and €55 respectively. The exclusive Chef's Bar experience for exactly two guests costs €140 per person and includes 10 courses with full wine pairing included.
What is the Chef's Bar at Imprevisto and how do I book it?
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The Chef's Bar (Barra del Chef) is an exclusive counter that seats exactly two diners directly at the kitchen pass. It offers a 10-course experience with full wine pairing for €140 per person, providing the most intimate version of Imprevisto with direct chef interaction. Early booking through their website is essential as it only accommodates two guests.
Who are the chefs behind Imprevisto?
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Imprevisto is led by chefs Luca Pinna and Raffaele D'Avico, who are two of the four young co-owners.
What are Imprevisto's opening hours and how do I make a reservation?
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Imprevisto is open Tuesday-Thursday for dinner only (20:00-21:30) and Friday-Saturday for both lunch (13:30-14:30) and dinner (20:00-21:30). They're closed Monday and Sunday. Reservations are required and must be made through their website, and you should inform them of any dietary requirements when booking.
Where is Imprevisto located and how do I get there?
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Imprevisto is located at Carrer de Mallorca, 308 in the la Dreta de l'Eixample neighborhood. The closest metro station is Verdaguer (L4/L5), just a 3-minute walk away, or Girona (L4) which is 6 minutes away. Paid parking is available nearby.