Xerta
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.Xerta
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.Formerly Michelin-starred (2016-2024). The only Ebro Delta gastronomic restaurant in Barcelona, housed in the Ohla Eixample hotel. Chef Jose Guadalupe sources 90% of ingredients from the Delta, elvers, oysters, sea anemones, rice, reimagined through contemporary technique.
Background
About Xerta
The Story
Xerta is part of the Villa Retiro Grup, founded by chef Fran Lopez who at age 25 won a Michelin star at his Villa Retiro restaurant in the town of Xerta in the Ebro Delta. The Barcelona outpost, located in the Ohla Eixample hotel, held a Michelin star from 2016 to 2024. As Repsol describes, the kitchen translates the recipes and culinary landscape of the Terres de l'Ebre to Barcelona from a contemporary, carefully measured perspective, prioritising flavour and territorial identity over artifice. The restaurant remains the only gastronomic establishment with an Ebro Delta seal in Barcelona.
The Cuisine
The kitchen centres on Ebro Delta produce: elvers, baby eels, oysters, sea anemones, rice from the Delta paddies, and 90% of ingredients sourced from the region. Chef Jose Guadalupe, from Yucatan and passionate about Mediterranean cuisine, builds menus around seasonality, creamy duck rice with seasonal mushrooms, galera mantis shrimp with truffled parmentier, market fish with lemon-lemongrass sauce. The Josper grill handles aged ribeye and whole sea bass. Rice dishes are a signature of the kitchen.
The Team
Chef Jose Guadalupe Couoh Pomol leads the kitchen, bringing a Yucatan-born perspective to Ebro Delta traditions. Sommelier Didac oversees the wine programme. The restaurant operates under the Villa Retiro Grup umbrella, carrying forward the Delta-focused vision that founder Fran Lopez established. Repsol notes the serene, professional service.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
Xerta Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Selected (formerly 1 star, 2016-2024)
1 Sol, Mediterranean cuisine rooted in southern Catalonia, Ebro Delta produce and seasonality define the discourse
Best Paella in Barcelona list
Diner Ratings
4.3
1,583 reviews
TheFork
9.3
1,327 reviews
TripAdvisor
4.1
529 reviews
Yelp
3.8
24 reviews
Professional recognition includes Michelin Selected (formerly 1 star, 2016-2024) and 1 Repsol Sol. Diners rate it 4.3/5 on Google (1,583 reviews), 9.3/10 on TheFork (1,327 reviews), 4.1/5 on TripAdvisor (529 reviews), and 3.8/5 on Yelp (24 reviews).
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Reservations
How to Book Xerta
Booking
Xerta is open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch (13:00-16:00) and dinner (20:00-23:00), closed Sundays and Mondays. Reservations are required and can be made through the restaurant website. The seasonal lunch menu (€55) is available Tuesday to Friday only, not evenings, Saturdays, or holidays. Booking several days ahead is advisable for weekend dinners.
Reserve
Experience
Xerta Dining Experience
A cream-coloured, contemporary dining room within the Ohla Eixample hotel, surrounded by a terrarium-like garden. Semi-open kitchen with views of the cooking. A 15 sqm terrace offers outdoor seating. The setting is elegant without being stiff, suited to both business lunches and romantic dinners.
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Xerta Location & Neighbourhood
Getting There
Xerta is housed within the Ohla Eixample hotel on Carrer de Corsega in the Dreta de l'Eixample. The location is well-served by Provenca FGC station and Diagonal metro (L3/L5), close to the Eixample's modernist architecture corridor.
Nearby
La Dreta de l'Eixample is the right-hand side of Barcelona's iconic Eixample grid, home to modernist landmarks and an upscale dining scene. Xerta sits in a pocket of Corsega street with Windsor just 71m away and Berbena 215m distant, forming a cluster of guide-recognised restaurants in this well-connected neighbourhood.
Nearby Restaurants
Windsor
Contemporary Catalan
€€€€Contemporary Catalan cooking from chef David Rodríguez in la Dreta de l'Eixample.
DIREKTE
Fusion
€€€€Modern fusion cuisine celebrating Catalan traditions through innovative techniques.
Berbena
Creative
Bib Gourmand€€€€Seasonal Mediterranean cuisine with creative twists in a charming neighborhood.
Details
Xerta Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 13:00–16:00 & 20:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Xerta hours verified 2026-03-01. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
Contact
Required. Bookings available through the restaurant website.
Good to Know
Social
From xertarestaurant on Instagram
Celebramos 10 años de Xerta Restaurant! 🖤✨ El 26 de marzo, acompáñanos en una noche única para conmemorar una década de momentos inolvidables. Hemos preparado una cena exclusiva con menú degustación y maridaje de la mano de Perrier-Jouët, diseñada para resaltar lo mejor de los productos del Delta
@xertarestaurant , de l'Ohla Eixample, ha revalidat el seu Sol Repsol 2026 a la @guiarepsol celebrada a Tarragona.☀️✨ Un reconeixement que celebra el compromís amb el producte, el territori i una cuina d'autor que emociona des de la subtilesa i l'elegància. Seguim creixent. #XertaRestaurant #Ohla
Felices de seguir siendo parte de esta gran familia, Guía Repsol. Felicidades a todo nuestro equipo!!! #guiarepsol #solrepsol☀️ #restaunte #restaurantebarcelona
Una sesión para Xerta Catering donde la protagonista es la materia, la luz y el detalle. Fotografía gastronómica pensada para mostrar el producto con honestidad, sin artificios, dejando que cada plato hable por sí mismo. Me gusta trabajar la comida como trabajo a las personas: observando, respetan
From New York to Barcelona... and straight to the table. Our couple travelled all the way from NY to taste and choose the menu for their wedding at @xertarestaurant A moment to slow down, share impressions, savour every dish and imagine how their guests will experience the day. Because a destinati
Et portem les Terres de l'Ebre al centre de Barcelona👋🏽
Questions
Xerta FAQ
Who is the chef at Xerta Barcelona?
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Chef Jose Guadalupe Couoh Pomol leads the kitchen at Xerta. Originally from Yucatan, Mexico, he brings a unique perspective to Mediterranean cuisine and specializes in Ebro Delta gastronomy. The restaurant operates under Villa Retiro Grup, founded by chef Fran Lopez.
Is Xerta Barcelona kosher?
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Yes, Xerta offers certified kosher dinners on specific dates by reservation. This is a rare offering in Barcelona's fine dining scene, making Xerta one of the few upscale restaurants in the city to provide kosher options.
What is Xerta's menu and pricing?
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Xerta offers three tasting menus: the Product Menu at €115 per person (9 courses including baby eels, aged T-bone steak, and duck rice), the Delta Menu at €80 per person (7 courses), and a Seasonal Lunch Menu at €55 per person (Tuesday-Friday noon only, includes 2 glasses of wine). A full a la carte menu is also available with starters from €26, rice dishes from €28, mains from €34, and desserts from €15. Wine pairings are available at €65 and €45 respectively.
Does Xerta Barcelona have a Michelin star?
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Xerta does not currently hold a Michelin star, though it is listed as Michelin Selected. The restaurant previously held a Michelin star from 2016 to 2024. It currently maintains 1 Repsol Sol.
What makes Xerta restaurant unique in Barcelona?
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Xerta is the only gastronomic restaurant in Barcelona with an Ebro Delta seal, sourcing 90% of its ingredients from this UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve region. The restaurant specializes in rare Delta products like elvers, sea anemones, and cajitas (molluscs), with rice dishes being a particular signature of the kitchen.
Where is Xerta located and how do I get there?
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Xerta is located at Carrer de Corsega, 289 in Barcelona's Eixample district, housed within the Ohla Eixample hotel. The closest metro station is Provença (L6/L7/S1/S2) just a 3-minute walk away, or Diagonal (L3/L5) which is a 7-minute walk.
Does Xerta offer catering services?
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While Xerta is part of the Villa Retiro Grup restaurant group, the available data does not specify details about catering services. For catering inquiries, it's best to contact the restaurant directly at +34 937 379 080 or info@xertarestaurant.com.