El Bulli and Michelin Star Restaurants in Barcelona

If you are looking for top of the range cuisine and service during your stay in Barcelona, we have the guide to Barcelona’s best Michelin star restaurants. Why not book your Barcelona apartment or Barcelona hotel now, in order to make the most of these sumptuous restaurants? Follow the Oh-Trip guide to the best of Barcelona’s service, sophistication and most importantly, fantastic cuisine.

El Bulli, just north of Barcelona towards Girona, was voted “The Best Restaurant in the World” in 2002, 2006 and 2007. Possibly one of Spain’s most talked about restaurants, this 3 Michelin starred restaurant is definitely worth a visit. The work place of the best chef in the world; Ferrán Adrià, the cuisine lovingly produced in this restaurant is simply fantastic, and according to experts, Adrià is the greatest food genius of all time… The menu is unique and full of inventive creations: “Caipirinha with concentrated tarragon”. “Natural prawns” and “Chocolate Mound” However, with more than 100 creations or variations every season, we can not be certain that these dishes will still be there when you visit! Needless to say, getting into this magnificent restaurant is easier said than done. The restaurant is fully booked for 2008, so it is worth booking your table as early as possible and checking for cancellations. E-mail: bulli@elbulli.com or Tel. +34 972 15 04 57.

One of Barcelona’s only Michelin star restaurants, “La Dama”, which is situated in the heart of the city at Avinguda Diagonal, 423, 08036, offers fantastic service and a beautiful dining room for you to enjoy your meal, built by Manuel Sayrach in 1918, it is in a truly Art Nouveau building. The head chef at la Dama; “Josep Salsona” has created spectacular dishes including; “Small lobster and mango salad with spice vinaigrette”, “Sea bass supreme with potato flakes and spring truffles sauce” and “Cherry soup au cava with cinnamon ice cream”. The director of the restaurant, Josep Bullich, who has worked here since La Dama first opened its doors, said in an interview with Enric Ribera Gabandé that La Dama; “embodies the concept of Catalonia, which is the concept of majesty. The Catalonian kitchen is one of the most important in the world. It is one of the most refined kitchens in the world.” The restaurant is open from 13:30 - 15:30 then 20:30 - 23:30 all year round. Please phone: 93-202-06-86 to make a reservation.

Restaurant Gaig, founded in 1869, offers exciting, modern cuisine, created by Carles Gaig and his team. Carles, a true culinary artist, carries on the fourth generation of this family, and keeps surprising us with unique dishes which have won awards with his particular style of cooking which distinguishes him as an expert and heir of skills passed down to him. Eating at Gaig is a special experience as it combines years of exquisite cooking with the smells, sights and tastes of modern cuisine. Gaig can be found at Carrer Aragó 214 (Aribau Corner) Tel: 934 291 017 or email: info@restaurantgaig.com. So now you've got your restaurants sorted, get your Barcelona accommodation booked!