Michelin stars

Catalonia is a renowned gastronomic destination with a culinary tradition spanning over twenty centuries. Although it has never outgrown its roots, it has elevated haute cuisine to its highest expression, especially after the culinary revolution that astonished the world and set new trends at the beginning of the century. The legacy of Ferran and Albert Adrià, the Roca brothers, Carme Ruscalleda and Santi Santamaria remains strong, and a new generation of chefs that includes Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch, Mateu Casañas and the Torres brothers continues to push the boundaries of creative and avant-garde cuisine. This is reflected in the prominence of Catalan chefs in major food and drink guides, with many restaurants topping the lists of the world’s best and more than fifty establishments awarded Michelin stars, including five with three stars. What’s more, the average price in these restaurants is much lower than in other countries. From conceptual proposals, reinvented popular cuisine, pure products from traditional grocers, minimalism and local terroir to a commitment to traditional flavours and cooking techniques, everything has its place in the hands of these culinary masters.