Tastavents
Tastavents
Michelin SelectedSelected by the Michelin Guide inspectors as a restaurant offering good cooking.Tastavents is a modern restaurant in Barcelona's Badalona neighbourhood, where Dídac Alcoriza leads the kitchen with a focus on seasonal ingredients and thoughtful preparation. The dining room offers a cozy and romantic and elegant setting that suits date nights, celebrations and group dinners.
Background
About Tastavents
The Story
Tastavents opened on the third floor of the Hotel Marina Badalona, along Badalona's redeveloped waterfront promenade. The Michelin Guide Selected restaurant is part of the Salles Hotels group and has established itself as the most ambitious kitchen in the Barcelonès coastal strip north of the city. The open-plan dining room and adjacent outdoor terrace face directly onto the marina, with uninterrupted views across the Mediterranean that define every service. The team also manages a dedicated kitchen garden at a farm in Cabrera de Mar, which supplies herbs and seasonal produce directly to the kitchen.
The Cuisine
Executive chef Dídac Alcoriza runs two tasting menus, Origen and Sensaciones, both rooted in the kitchen garden at Cabrera de Mar and seasonal seafood from the nearby coast. Oysters, tuna, red mullet, prawns, and octopus anchor the opening sequences before giving way to land-based main courses. awards the food 7.4 out of 10, pointing to precise technique and high-quality sourcing throughout. A chef's table is available for parties wanting direct interaction with the kitchen team during service.
The Team
Executive chef Dídac Alcoriza and sub-chef José Mansilla co-lead the kitchen, combining a tradition of Mediterranean coastal cooking with contemporary tasting-menu technique. Their collaboration produces two distinct menus, a shorter Origen and a more expansive Sensaciones, each reflecting the kitchen garden's seasonal output and the day's catch from the nearby coast., noting attentive, polished pacing throughout the meal.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Tastavents Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Selected
Diner Ratings
4.9
129 reviews
Tastavents ranks #114 of 828 rated restaurants in Barcelona across 5 independent sources. Professional recognition includes Michelin Selected and Macarfi food 7.4/10. Diners rate it 4.9/5 on Google (129 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Tastavents
Booking
Tastavents opens Tuesday through Thursday for lunch and Friday through Saturday for dinner only. Reservations are required and can be made through the restaurant's own website. The dining room is compact and the chef's table books quickly, reserve several days in advance for weekend dinners.
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Experience
Tastavents Dining Experience
The dining room occupies the third floor of Hotel Marina Badalona, with floor-to-ceiling glass windows looking directly over the Port Esportiu marina. An open kitchen runs along one side, letting guests follow each course as it's prepared. The space is modern, refined, and unhurried, awards the decor 6.5 and notes the panoramic sea views as a defining feature. A terrace opens in warmer months, and a chef's table is available for groups who want direct kitchen interaction.
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Tastavents Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Tastavents occupies the third floor of Hotel Marina Badalona, at Av. d'Eduard Maristany, 225 in Badalona's waterfront district. The glass-fronted dining room looks directly over the Port Esportiu marina and Platja del Coco, with panoramic Mediterranean views. Badalona is the first coastal municipality north of Barcelona, reached in about 25 minutes from the city centre by R1 regional train.
Nearby
Badalona sits immediately north of Barcelona along the Mediterranean coast, connected to the city by the R1 regional train (about 25 minutes from Sants) and the L2 metro line. The Hotel Marina Badalona area anchors a redeveloped waterfront strip that extends from the Port Esportiu south towards the historic centre. The beach promenade and marina offer a calmer alternative to Barcelona's more crowded coastal districts, with Tastavents serving as the area's most prominent fine-dining destination.
Details
Tastavents Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:00–15:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–15:30 |
| Thursday | 13:00–15:30 |
| Friday | 20:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 20:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Tastavents hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Bookings available through the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From tastavents on Instagram
🎨 La cocina se convierte en trazo y composición. La salsa no es un añadido: es discurso, intención y equilibrio. Cada línea sobre el plato revela una narrativa pensada al milímetro.
🌿 La frescura no es un concepto, es un compromiso diario. Selección minuciosa, respeto por el origen y un tratamiento delicado que preserva la identidad de cada hoja.
✨ Profundidad, contraste y sutileza conviven en una propuesta que despierta los sentidos antes del primer bocado. La estética es solo el preludio de una arquitectura gustativa compleja y precisa.
🌾 Sabores de la Tierra. En Tastavents, el territorio se interpreta con mirada contemporánea. Cada ingrediente cuenta una historia de paisaje, memoria y respeto, transformada con técnica y sensibilidad.
🔪 La excelencia no admite improvisación. Cada corte, cada textura y cada punto de cocción responden a un estándar que exige rigor absoluto.
✨ Paciencia y método definen el proceso. La claridad del resultado es consecuencia de horas de trabajo silencioso donde nada queda al azar.
Questions
Tastavents FAQ
How do I get to Tastavents from central Barcelona?
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Tastavents is located in Badalona, about 25 minutes from Barcelona city centre. Take the R1 regional train from Barcelona-Sants to Badalona, or use the L2 metro to Pep Ventura station (7-minute walk) or Gorg station (9-minute walk). Free parking is available on site if you prefer to drive.
What are the two tasting menus at Tastavents and how much do they cost?
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Tastavents offers two tasting menus: Origen (the shorter option) and Sensaciones (the fuller experience). Both feature seasonal seafood and produce from the restaurant's own kitchen garden in Cabrera de Mar. places the average spend at around €70 per person.
Why is Tastavents only open certain days of the week?
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Tastavents operates on a split schedule: Tuesday through Thursday for lunch service (13:00–15:30) and Friday through Saturday for dinner service (20:00–22:30). The restaurant is closed on Mondays and Sundays. This allows the kitchen team to focus on quality and maintain their connection to their Cabrera de Mar garden.
What makes the location and views at Tastavents special?
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Tastavents occupies the third floor of Hotel Marina Badalona with floor-to-ceiling glass windows offering panoramic views over the Port Esportiu marina and Mediterranean Sea. The glass-fronted dining room looks directly onto the marina and Platja del Coco, with uninterrupted sea views that define every service.
Can I watch the chefs cook at Tastavents?
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Yes, Tastavents features an open kitchen that runs along one side of the dining room, letting guests follow each course as it's prepared. They also offer a chef's table for parties wanting direct interaction with executive chef Dídac Alcoriza and sub-chef José Mansilla during service.
What is Tastavents' connection to their own kitchen garden?
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The restaurant maintains a dedicated kitchen garden at a farm in Cabrera de Mar, which supplies herbs and seasonal produce directly to the kitchen. This garden-to-table approach is central to both their Origen and Sensaciones tasting menus, ensuring ultra-fresh ingredients from their own land.
How far in advance should I book at Tastavents?
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Reservations are required and must be made through the restaurant's website. The dining room is compact and the chef's table books quickly, so it's recommended to reserve several days in advance, especially for Friday and Saturday dinner services.