Nairod
RepsolSpain's Repsol Guide awards up to 3 Soles for culinary excellence. One sol: notable quality.Michelin SelectedSelected by the Michelin Guide inspectors as a restaurant offering good cooking.Nairod
RepsolSpain's Repsol Guide awards up to 3 Soles for culinary excellence. One sol: notable quality.Michelin SelectedSelected by the Michelin Guide inspectors as a restaurant offering good cooking.Nairod, 'Dorian' spelled backwards, is chef David Rustarazo's personal project in l'Eixample. Repsol praises his sincere cooking with a slight French spirit, built around slow-simmered dishes, whole-animal butchery, and Barcelona's strongest game programme.
Background
About Nairod
The Story
Nairod, 'Dorian' spelled backwards, an ode to chef Rustarazo's son, opened in l'Eixample as a deeply personal project. David Rustarazo (Rusti), formerly of Coure, built it around his motto: 'Tradición y cocina sin prisa' (tradition and unhurried cooking). Repsol describes the space as 'small, intimate, and welcoming' and calls Rusti 'a cook in love with anything that simmers slowly, who likes to work whole pieces and game, both large and small.' His cooking 'makes a display of refinement' with a 'slight French spirit' and constant seasonal evolution.
The Cuisine
The kitchen centres on market-fresh cuisine where flavour reigns supreme. Michelin highlights 'an increasing focus on fish and incredible game dishes in season, hare, venison, partridge and, in particular, pigeon.' Repsol adds that offal, spoon dishes, and country terrines are core strengths, noting that the kitchen 'always offers the required counterpoint' ingredient. The menu is image-based and changes with the seasons.
The Team
David Rustarazo (Rusti) leads the kitchen, a self-made chef whose success, per Michelin, is 'down to hard work and experience gained abroad.' He trained through major kitchens before opening Nairod. He runs a compact team in a small open-plan setting, keeping every service personal and hands-on.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Nairod Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Selected, Farm to table, traditional cuisine. Market-fresh cooking with incredible game dishes in season (hare, venison, partridge, pigeon). Intimate bistro vibe in Eixample.
1 Sol, Small, intimate, welcoming. Chef Rusti's personal, sincere cooking with a slight French spirit. Passionate about slow-simmered dishes, whole pieces, game, and offal. Outstanding desserts.
Diner Ratings
4.5
331 reviews
TheFork
9.2
312 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.3
65 reviews
Professional recognition includes Michelin Selected and 1 Repsol Sol. Diners rate it 4.5/5 on Google (331 reviews), 9.2/10 on TheFork (312 reviews), and 4.3/5 on TripAdvisor (65 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Nairod
Booking
Nairod is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch (13:15–15:00) and dinner (20:00–23:30). Closed Sunday and Monday. Reservations are required and can be made through the widget on the restaurant website or by calling +34 938 089 260. The dining room is small and intimate, book several days ahead, especially for Friday and Saturday dinner.
Experience
Nairod Dining Experience
Repsol describes Nairod as 'small, intimate, and welcoming.' Michelin adds a 'contemporary setting with a bistro vibe.' The open kitchen keeps things personal, you can see Rusti at work. Air-conditioned interior. A small terrace (8m²) is available.
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Nairod Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Nairod is at Carrer d'Aribau 141 in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample. Diagonal metro (L3, L5) and Provença FGC are the nearest stops. The street is one of l'Eixample's main residential arteries, lined with Modernista apartment buildings.
Nearby
L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample is one of the quieter, more residential sections of Barcelona's Eixample district. Carrer d'Aribau is lined with Modernista apartment buildings and a growing number of independent restaurants. The area has become one of Eixample's strongest dining corridors, with Deliri, Kamikaze, Paco Meralgo, and Gresca all within a few minutes' walk.
Nearby Restaurants
Deliri
Creative
Creative Catalan cuisine featuring seasonal game and inventive pasta dishes.
Kamikaze
Japanese-Mediterranean
€€€€Seasonal Japanese-Mediterranean cooking served in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample.
Paco Meralgo
Tapas
Tapas served in l'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample, with a short, market-led menu.
Details
Nairod Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:15–15:00 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:15–15:00 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:15–15:00 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:15–15:00 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 13:15–15:00 & 20:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Nairod hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Book through TheFork widget on the restaurant website or by phone.
Good to Know
Social
From restaurantnairod on Instagram
Questions
Nairod FAQ
What does the name Nairod mean?
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Nairod is 'Dorian' spelled backwards, named after chef David Rustarazo's son. The restaurant opened as a deeply personal project in l'Eixample, built around his motto: 'Tradición y cocina sin prisa' (tradition and unhurried cooking).
What is Nairod's menu like and does it change?
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Nairod serves a single seasonal à la carte menu that is image-based rather than text and changes with the seasons. It focuses on market-fresh cuisine, game dishes, offal, and slow-cooked traditional dishes.
What are the signature dishes at Nairod Barcelona?
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Michelin highlights Nairod's 'incredible game dishes in season, including hare, venison, partridge and, in particular, pigeon.' Repsol praises the offal, spoon dishes, and country terrines. The house croquette, roasted pigeon, and Hare to Senator Couteaux are menu staples.
How much does it cost per person at Nairod Barcelona?
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À la carte dishes range from €3.50 for the roast chicken croquette to €30 for the roasted pigeon, with most mains between €14 and €24. A typical dinner with a starter, main, and dessert lands in the €50-75 per person range before drinks.
What makes Nairod different from other Barcelona restaurants?
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Nairod stands out for its deeply personal, tradition-rooted cooking in a small, intimate setting. Chef Rustarazo specializes in slow-simmered dishes, whole-animal butchery, and one of Barcelona's strongest game programmes, with an open kitchen where you can watch the chef work.
How are the reviews and ratings for Nairod Barcelona?
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Nairod holds 1 Repsol Sol and is Michelin Selected. It scores (331 reviews) (312 reviews), and (65 reviews).
Where can I see photos of Nairod restaurant?
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You can see photos of Nairod on their Instagram @restaurantnairod, on their website restaurantenairod.com which includes a 360° virtual tour, and on review platforms like and Google. The restaurant features a small, intimate dining room with an open kitchen and contemporary bistro setting.