Slow & Low
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. One sol: notable quality.Slow & Low
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. One sol: notable quality.Co-chefs Nicolas de la Vega (Mexican) and Frank Beltri (Barcelonan, with stints in London and Indonesia) run a kitchen without borders, merging Mexican, Asian, and Mediterranean influences into blind tasting menus served from an open kitchen with two counters.
Background
About Slow & Low
The Story
Slow & Low is the joint creation of Nicolas de la Vega, a Mexican chef who settled in Barcelona, and Frank Beltri, a Barcelona native who cooked in London and Indonesia before returning home. The Repsol Guide describes it as a restaurant without borders, a label rooted in the pair's combined international experience. Located on a residential stretch of Comte Borrell near the Sant Antoni market, the restaurant has earned both a Michelin star and a Repsol Sol for its eclectic, internationally inflected tasting menus. The website declares: you'll come for the cooking, you'll stay for the rock and roll.
The Cuisine
The Michelin Guide describes the cuisine as internationally inspired, combining ingredients from around the world with clear Mexican influence alongside nods to Spanish, Argentinian, and Thai cooking. Two blind tasting menus -- Slow (13 courses, 140 EUR) and Slow&Low (15 courses, 170 EUR) -- are served with courses revealed one by one. Fish and vegetarian recipes feature prominently. The Repsol Guide highlights balanced, savoury, intense courses with measured heat and well-balanced acidity, built primarily around seafood.
The Team
The kitchen is led by co-chefs Nicolas de la Vega and Frank Beltri. De la Vega brings deep roots in Mexican culinary traditions, while Beltri contributes experience from London and Indonesia. Their complementary backgrounds define the restaurant's boundary-crossing identity. The Michelin Guide notes that table service is shared between chefs and waiting staff, with each dish explained in detail -- blurring the line between kitchen and dining room.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Slow & Low Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
One Star -- "High quality cooking, worth a stop"
Traveling cuisine blending Mexican and Asian influences, primarily seafood-based tasting menus
Aggregated across Google, TheFork, and TripAdvisor
Diner Ratings
4.6
794 reviews
TheFork
9.8
223 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.3
169 reviews
Professional recognition includes 1 Michelin star, 1 Repsol sol, and Macarfi food 9.0/10. Diners rate it 4.6/5 on Google (794 reviews), 9.8/10 on TheFork (223 reviews), and 4.3/5 on TripAdvisor (169 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Slow & Low
Booking
Reservations are required and can be made through the restaurant's website at slowandlowbcn.com/reserva/. Slow & Low serves dinner only, Tuesday through Saturday, from 19:00 to 22:00. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday. Booking one to two weeks ahead is advisable, particularly for Friday and Saturday seatings.
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Experience
Slow & Low Dining Experience
The Michelin Guide describes a modern space built around an open kitchen with two counters that let guests watch the creative process unfold. A clean, contemporary setting avoids the formality typical of starred dining. The restaurant's tagline -- 'you'll come for the cooking, you'll stay for the rock and roll' -- captures the energetic, relaxed vibe. A small terrace and a chef's table are also available.
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Slow & Low Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Slow & Low is located on Carrer del Comte Borrell in Barcelona's Sant Antoni neighbourhood, close to the renovated Sant Antoni Market. The area sits at the western edge of the Eixample grid, well connected by metro with Sant Antoni station a four-minute walk away.
Nearby
Sant Antoni, centred on its landmark 1882 iron market hall (renovated and reopened in 2018), has become one of Barcelona's most active dining neighbourhoods. The area blends residential Eixample grid streets with a concentration of independent restaurants, natural-wine bars, and specialty food shops. It is well connected by metro, with Sant Antoni station (L2) just a four-minute walk away.
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Details
Slow & Low Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 19:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 19:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 19:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 19:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 19:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Slow & Low hours verified 2026-04-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Bookings through the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From slowandlowbcn on Instagram
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Questions
Slow & Low FAQ
What is Slow & Low Barcelona known for?
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Slow & Low is a Michelin one-star restaurant in Barcelona's Sant Antoni neighborhood known for its borderless cuisine that combines Mexican influences with Mediterranean and international flavors. The restaurant offers blind tasting menus where courses are revealed as surprises, served from an open kitchen with two counters where diners can watch chefs Nicolas de la Vega and Frank Beltri work.
How much does it cost to eat at Slow & Low Barcelona?
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Slow & Low offers two tasting menus: the Slow menu (13 courses) at €140 and the Slow & Low menu (15 courses) at €170. Wine pairings are available for €115 and €140 respectively. Prices will increase to €150-180 from May 2026.
Does Slow & Low Barcelona have a Michelin star?
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Yes, Slow & Low holds one Michelin star, described as 'high quality cooking, worth a stop.' The restaurant also holds one Repsol Sol, placing it among Barcelona's recognized fine-dining establishments.
What type of cuisine does Slow & Low Barcelona serve?
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Slow & Low serves internationally inspired cuisine with clear Mexican influence alongside Spanish, Argentinian, and Thai elements. The restaurant offers only blind tasting menus with a strong emphasis on seafood, fish and vegetarian recipes, featuring balanced spice and acidity.
How far in advance do I need to book Slow & Low Barcelona?
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Reservations should be made one to two weeks in advance, particularly for Friday and Saturday seatings. The restaurant serves dinner only Tuesday through Saturday from 19:00 to 22:00, and is closed Sunday and Monday. Bookings can be made through their website at slowandlowbcn.com.
Where is Slow & Low located in Barcelona?
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Slow & Low is located at C. del Comte Borrell, 119 in Barcelona's Sant Antoni neighborhood, near the renovated Sant Antoni Market. The restaurant is a 7-minute walk from Sant Antoni metro station (L2) and sits at the western edge of the Eixample district.