Amazing! Dining here is like tasting a painting - or eating a piece of music. It doesn't offer the cozy aroma of an Abuelas Spanish kitchen, but visually every dish is stunning. read more

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Be aware: Do NOT waste your money at this restaurant if you are Asians!!! We dined at Disfrutar with high expectations given its 3 Michelin stars, but unfortunately, our experience was extremely disappointing. We were the second party to check in yesterday. However, when several hosts came out, they escorted multiple European groups who arrived after us into the restaurant first, while leaving our party waiting. As an Asian family visiting from the United States, this made us feel uncomfortable and raised concerns about whether we were being treated differently. The situation became even more concerning during the meal. My daughter was holding a glass of orange juice when the glass suddenly broke in her hand and cut her left thumb. A staff member came to clean the table and clearly saw her bleeding finger, yet there was no apology, no concern, and not even a simple "Are you okay?" This lack of basic care and empathy was shocking. At a Michelin 3-star level, service should be attentive, respectful, and consistent for every guest. Unfortunately, our experience made us feel overlooked and unwelcome. At this level, service is not optional--it is a fundamental part of the experience. Being made to feel overlooked and unwelcome, combined with the lack of care in a situation involving a child's injury, made this an experience we cannot recommend. To be fair, the cuisine itself was exceptional--creativity, presentation, wine quality, and overall execution were all at a very high level (close to 10/10). The taste was strong (around 8/10). However, the customer service was extremely poor (1/10), and unfortunately, that overshadowed the entire experience. We hope the restaurant takes this feedback seriously and reflects on how all guests are treated. There are many choices when it comes to fine dining, and service matters just as much as the food. read more

Disfrutar - Modern European Near Me - Barcelona, B

Cuisine: 10 Service: 10 Decor: 10 Value: 10 Overall: 10 This is my 1000th review. I saved a very special epicurean destination for this occasion. Disfrutar in Barcelona is considered one of the best restaurants in the world, and it was ranked #1 on the World's Best list in 2024. Disfrutar means "To Enjoy" and it delivered because I have never personally enjoyed any meal more in my life. Four of us were lucky enough to get the private room in the basement, which was such a phenomenal experience. Honestly, just look at the scores I gave this restaurant, they were perfect in every way. The host began the evening by introducing us to the chefs in the open kitchen as he led us around the restaurant, ultimately down a flight of stairs to our seating. Then our server gave us a rundown of what we should expect for the meal, which was 4.5 hours with a 15 minutes intermission. Lol We had the classic menu, which was 32 courses of magnificently crafted works of art. We loved how they had a story with many of the dishes served. Some of them even had videos displayed on monitor next to our table. I don't want to give away too many surprises, but there are dishes that literally melt in your mouth without chewing, others that pop, while others snap and crunch. My personal favorites were the Smoked Butter Cream, Mushroom Leaf, and Golden Egg. However, there were just simply highlight after highlight, which is why I consider this meal to be the very best overall I have ever consumed. Btw, when we thought the meal was over, they actually brought us to another gorgeous indoor garden with open air sky roof. This is where they served us the final six dessert items on a "plant". What a way to finish the evening. There's not much more I can say except, "I absolutely love Disfrutar." read more

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Disfrutar -- A Masterclass in Playful Fine Dining If you're in Barcelona and want a meal that's not just food but an experience, Disfrutar absolutely delivers. This is one of those rare restaurants where creativity, technique, and storytelling all collide -- and somehow every bite still tastes incredible. Disfrutar is known for avant-garde cuisine, but unlike some experimental places, every dish has soul. Expect surprises, whimsy, and a lot of "wow" moments. Highlights included: * The famous panchino -- an airy brioche with caviar that disappears in your mouth. * The multi-spherical olive, a mind-bending reinvention of a classic. * The cooked ceviche, which flips the idea of ceviche completely on its head. * And of course, the "Disfrutar box" and the playful ending chocolates that make you feel like a kid again. Every course feels like a magic trick you actually get to eat. My favorite part is The Living Table at Disfrutar! THE most memorable parts of the meal. The table literally becomes part of the experience -- drawers open, hidden compartments appear, and the chefs build dishes right in front of you. It feels like a playful culinary performance where the table turns into a stage. It's interactive, surprising, and beautifully executed, perfectly capturing Disfrutar's mix of creativity and incredible flavor. read more

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28 course meal that is good value. Service was pleasant. There was a variety of servers that came to our table to explain the dishes and present the wine pairings. One issue here: Foie gras and sweetcorn multi spherical tatin This dish was first presented in a square shaped box open at the top with two rectangular front and back compartments. In the middle, there is a horizontal mirror that was meant to look like glass and somehow reflects the front compartment onto the back compartment. The real food was in the front compartment. However, it was intended for the guest to see the reflection onto the back compartment and see the middle mirror as see through glass. When this is the case, the guest would think the food is in the back compartment and try to grab the food there. The thing is I could tell that horizontal mirror in the middle was a mirror and not just a glass. So without looking at other guests, I tried to grab the food at the front compartment, which made the seaweed break and the corn and foie gras fall over when I tried to grab it looking at the reflection. The server got frustrated and said I wasn't following instructions with a smirk. I was following instructions (!!) - he said try to grab the food and I did. Note for future: Don't blame your guests for seeing what they see instead of what you intended for them to see. This was my first 3 star Michelin restaurant and I haven't even been to a 2 star. I wasn't able to say what I now hope I did in the moment. I was just stunned at what had happened, how it went from great servers to a rude server. I was questioning whether if it's possible that I didn't make a mistake but the server just couldn't see what I saw. I'm tempted to give the restaurant 5 stars still because of the rest of the amazing servers and the owner. The owner greeted us at the beginning and turned out quite approachable. At the end, he asked us about our experience and if there's anything we wanted to tell him. He also helped up flag down a taxi to take us back to our hotel. However, I couldn't make up my mind about how to present the Foie gras and sweetcorn multi spherical tatin incident without looking like an angry and confused customer. Plus, we were rushing back to the hotel to fly out in the next few hours. For these reasons, I didn't tell the owner I was unsatisfied with Foie gras and sweetcorn multi spherical tatin experience. Now regarding the rest of the food: My favorite dishes were those with truffle or caviar ingredients. Top dishes: Flourless 'coca' bread with truffle and burrata - Plenty of real black truffle slices Panchino filled with caviar and sour cream - Crispy soft shell and tasty interior Crispy egg yolk with warm mushrooms gelatin - You pour the egg yolk over the mushroom gelatin. Both ingredients are incredible. Tomato "polvorón" and arbequina Caviaroli - Isn't for everyone but I unexpectedly enjoyed it. Reminded me of a sour dried tomato. The wine pairings were intentional, meant to agree with or balance the flavors of the food. The dining room was bright and open with screens on the ceiling showing a blue sky. read more

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If I could give Disfrutar 10 stars, I would. At this point, my friends are tired of me gushing about how it was the best meal of my life. I got a reservation 9 months in advance when it was only #2 on the best restaurants in the world; it became #1 shortly after, and reservations became impossible to get. However, I hear that it's easier to get a reservation the second time around if you email, so I'll update if that's the case. As it's an ever-changing tasting menu and I ate here almost two years ago, there likely wouldn't be any repeats. It was a glorious 5 hour meal and we were floored, delighted, and captivated the entire time. The backstory behind each course, the insane creativity, and the deliciousness of each bite truly blew us away. My favorite course was the golden egg that was turned into a fried egg with a golden yolk - that turned out to be Singaporean chili crab condensed into a yolk-like substance. I also loved the pan chino, which was a Chinese-inspired bread stuffed with caviar and cream; it was definitely better than any Chinese bread I've had. There was also a gazpacho "sandwich" with a scented vinegar garnish made with a dehydrated tomato meringue and gazpacho sorbet (which has since inspired me to make a spicy Thai basil lime tomato sorbet). I also loved the crunchy mushroom leaf, which was a microwaved mushroom and rice starch paste with porcini butter - something about the fact that something so delicious could be cooked by a microwave was astounding to me. I can't wait to return. read more

Number 1 restaurant in the world for 2024 and reservations are ridiculously hard to get. I was waitlisted for a few days while i was in barcelona and thankfully got the call that i was off the waitlist. The main dining area is pretty open, but you get seated pretty closely with other parties. Service was also great - staff was super attentive and kind, as well as welcoming and looked like they were enjoying their job. Didn't feel stiff talking to them or forced politeness Out of the 20+ or so courses, i'd say that i disliked maybe 2 courses, thought 3 courses were meh, 7 courses were good, and 9 courses were absolutely amazing. We ate for around 3.5 hours (and i think we were even the first the finish). Highlights: - Black sesame cormet - Caviar ball - Bubbled butter - Squab This experience was a great balance of delicious taste while also being extremely theatrical and fun. I wouldn't say any of the flavors were extremely complex but they didn't need to be - good flavors overall and the aesthetics and interactive portions were some of the best parts. read more

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Ok ok ok. One of the best experiences, and one of the best restaurants I've ever visited in my life! Food was unreal and outstanding! Just magnificent and magical at the same time. Service was superb on the highest level imaginable. Ambiance is perfect in every way. An absolute must visit to experience something incredible once in your life read more

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Reservations are hot. I got on the waitlist and sent them a personal email of basically begging them lol. I got a call literally a week in advance that I got the reservation. Staff was very attentive and kind. Food was amazing but I think my stomach couldn't handle that many courses. Very unique flavors and with each dish there was a special background story which our group really enjoyed. Once in a lifetime experience. read more

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The grand finale of our six stars for six decades had finally arrived, our long awaited trip to the world's best restaurant, the 3 star Disfrutar in Barcelona. The external facade of this gastronomical powerhouse is shamelessly underwhelming, a passerby could easily be unaware of the magnitude of this restaurants achievements. Warmly welcomed by what seemed an army of staff, the design of the restaurant; much larger than judged from outside, was meticulously explained as we were led to our table. More staff introduced themselves each one setting the scene which was described as a gastronomical experience, worryingly a phrase that we had previously heard at Mugaritz. The menu was unveiled which was a collection of words conveying the values and expectations for the evening, lovingly described as a suprise 28 course menu presenting classic dishes from years gone by served with perfectly matched wines. There was minimal wait for the experience to begin, light bites of passion fruit, beetroot balls, lychee, roses and gin showcasing a touch of the Chefs skills to follow. Not everything seemed as it was, recreated pintxo with pretend olives, a golden egg whose yoke was made from crab and a melt in your mouth gazpacho sandwich served with scented vinegar in a glass. The attention to detail was magnificent, a tiny carved paper man potentially overlooked as a tear, accompanied the smoked butter bubbles with caviar. Each morcel in every dish had a purpose, the depth of flavour just kept giving playfully balanced with texture and suprise. The trio of mushroom dishes were a delight, particularly the egg shell housing mushroom and a golden yolk suspended on top miraculously encased in a tempura ball. There was oyster, caviar, foie gras, pistachios and eel a decadent collection of ingredients, imaginatively presented such as the uncracked walnut revealing cheese followed by the walnut shell that had been marinated different ways, served with homemade smoked cider. The wine pairings were excellent each glass explained by top class somelliers highlighting the link to the course. There was barely room for dessert which started with hoisin cucumber with a touch of pork crackling for contrast, followed by a delicious black sesame seed ice cream. If there was any chink in the Chefs ensemble it was perhaps the chocolate peppers with a hefty case of gelatin which maybe overwhelmed the dish. We finished with an array of petit fours presented on the terrace with coffee, a perfect end to our six stars in six decades and a big thank you to our offspring and partners. read more

Disfrutar was on my bucket list for a long time and my husband surprised me with a birthday dinner reservation, WHAT A TREAT! The atmosphere at the place is very pleasant and the service was outstanding. They offered us two pre fixed menu options, the classic and the seasonal, but they suggested us to take the classic since we were first timers. The sommelier also helped us pick a divine white wine that paired perfectly with the meal. We didn't know what to expect but I can only describe the experience as mind-blowing. Every dish was perfectly thought out, presented in the most exquisite way. The food was innovative, creative, but above all very DELICIOUS! 10/10 read more

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At some point, a meal completely transcends the words we would normally use to describe it. I don't know what to say, except that Disfrutar is innovative, shocking, theatrical -- but above all, DELICIOUS. I don't want to spoil any of the surprises by describing anything, but it was probably the best meal of my life. The lunch service is the same as dinner, so don't miss the opportunity if an earlier table is available. The alcohol pairing (not just wine!) is definitely worth it, and we appreciated them letting us share it between two people. Two tips: 1) Come starving; you won't regret it. 2) Nothing is as it appears. We laughed, we (nearly) cried, we screamed at the audacity of a dessert centered around hoisin sauce. Truly one of the meals of a lifetime. read more

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"Can we give Disfrutar a 6 out of 5 stars?" - my husband We went to Disfrutar this past summer as it's been on my husband's bucket list for a while, and it did not disappoint. The courses were incredible, and it was an overall 10/10 experience from beginning to end. Truly unforgettable, and we would go back in a heartbeat. read more

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One of the most unforgettable meals I've had. I won't recount all the dishes we've had here, as there were plenty of reviews describing everything already. Disfrutar is now ranked #3 best restaurant in the world, and it well deserved it. If you have the chance to come here, do not hesitate, it will blow your mind. The technique behind every dish and the innovative ideas behind them were unmatched. We had dinner at El Celler de Can Roca the night before. It was a masterpiece. So we were REALLY close to cancelling this dinner because we thought, what can top our experience from previous night?! I'm glad we decided to keep it. It was equally stunning, but a completely different culinary experience. Here's the analogy: if I think El Celler as a movie, it would be the best drama of all time, such as the Godfather, perfectly structured from beginning to end. On the other hand, Disfrutar would be the best comedy of all time (Home Alone anyone?), you'd be laughing from beginning to end and having the greatest FUN time of your life. read more

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Writing an update, after revisiting and re-confirming that this is my favorite dining experience in the world. Everything at Disfrutar seems to just match everything I look for in dining - the food is both delicious, as well as creative, presented beautifully, and fun to eat. The service is warm and staff are able to communicate perfectly in a number of languages. The sommelier provided wonderful recommendations and also explained the wine pairing so well, and this was the best pairing we experienced in 25 michelin stars on this trip. The chefs were there to shake hands upon arriving, and we found them outside after our meal where we thanked them again and again for the experience. The whole experience feels like such a steal compared to our tasting menus in the US, except this one is the current #2 restaurant in the world. I cannot recommend Disfrutar highly enough, and can't wait to return again to hopefully experience the living table. This is the restaurant that I compare all others to - this is the gold standard. For this meal, we opted for the festival menu, and added some highlight courses from our past "classic" meal experience. Favorites included - the tomato polvoron, chinese bun, butter smoked bubbles and caviar, crunchy mushroom, egg yolk tempura, pork broth carbonara, golden egg, corn and foie. Loved the desserts - the waldorf salad with mustard ice cream was out of this world. read more

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After having been exposed to the top restaurants of the world from childhood, raised by extreme foodies, Disfrutar is in a class of its own. This was hands down, the best meal I've ever had in my life. I do not say that lightly. Every dish has you captivated in absolute astonishment, forcing you to question everything that you have ever considered food or a dining experience. Unpretentious, absolute wonder in every bite, simply amazing. Michelin star restaurant after Michelin star restaurant, Disfrutar is on a completely different level FAR above all the rest. It's almost hard to write a review grand enough to properly honor the treasure that is this place. Absolutely extraordinary, culinary genius. Thank you for bringing your art to this world. So grateful to have been there and hope to someday return. read more

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The worst thing about a meal at Disfrutar is that the journey from the heavens back to the mortal world is a long way down. It is in a league of its own and other Michelin 3s and 2s feel like your run-of-the-mill neighborhood restaurants in comparison. Playful, yet elegant, Disfrutar's creative artistry is evident from her very first dish, and she plays with your senses as well as your mind at every opportunity. El bulli alums, Castro, Xatruch and Casanas are doing Ferran and Albert proud, and having recently dined at Enigma, which is another fantastic option in Barcelona, I can easily conclude that the prodigies have surpassed their masters. No. 2 in the world on the Pellegrino list when we visited, Disfrutar will likely be no. 1 in 2024. read more

Wow wow wow. Such an amazing experience. We've been to many Michelin starred restaurants and this one is amazingly priced and absolutely breathtaking!! Reminded me of Atelier Crenn in San Francisco but without the poem. We went for lunch and it's the same menu as dinner but that's great because we could get home early. They do a fabulous job presenting the food and explaining the deconstruction and wine and experience. They speak English and can explain what you are being served in English but I feel like I would have preferred the speech in Spanish. We did the wine pairing, but next time we will just get a bottle. We did the traditional menu which was OUTSTANDING, loved everything. We want to go back for the seasonal menu. We lucked out getting a cancellation spot. Otherwise, next available booking is August! read more

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The most creative meal I have ever had! This is truly one of the most amazing food experience! I was only in Barcelona for three days, and I was lucky enough to get off of the waitlist for disfrutar. People usually need make reservation a year in advance. This two Michelin star restaurant offers a 28 course meal with either the classic option or a festive option that is for newer dishes. This restaurant is also ranked number 2 in the world. Absolutely love the whole entire experience, and it is definitely a memorable experience. The whole takes about 4 hours so make sure to leave enough time for the meal. It is very apparent from every dish how much thought goes into it. Every dish is just perfectly executed. Highly recommend everyone to try to snag a reservation if you can when visiting Barcelona! The staff is so professional and explains every dish in detail before serving. I also love how they showcase how some of the ingredients came about. Even though 4 hours is a long time for a meal, but trust me it does not feel like 4 hours with 28 dishes coming at you one after another. Very reasonably priced as well comparing to the two Michelin star restaurants in US. The ambiance is great as well. Before you start dining, they take you to see the kitchen and explain some design elements of the restaurant. read more

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Disfrutar is my best dining experience EVER! It's worthy of its 5 star reviews if not more. Barcelona was our last city after a whirlwind trip through Italy. Having dined at Osteria Francescana in Modena the night before, I just wanted to just grab a light dinner from any of the restaurants outside of our airbnb. Leave it to my determined foodie bff making calls to Lasarte and Tickets asking for openings that evening. My friend was able to get through to Disfrutar and snag an 8:30 PM reservation. It was already 8:00 PM and we were finishing off some Cava on our patio deck. We rushed to get ready, hopped in a taxi and made it to the restaurant on time. We were one of the first guests to arrive and were provided with a tour of the restaurant. There probably were more staff working the kitchen and dining room than the guests. We went with the Classic menu which was a 20+ course meal. Every dish as seen from the photos was amazing. My favorite dish of the evening was the macaroni carbonara. We wrapped up the meal with coffee in the back patio area. We even got to take a photo from Chef Eduard Xatruch afterwards. I thank my friend countless times to this day for making reservations at Disfrutar. Disfrutar definitely delivered on the molecular gastronomy experience and was one of the highlights of my trip. I highly recommend Disfrutar if you're looking for an upstanding and stellar dining experience. I will be back BCN! read more

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I don't think there are words to describe how incredible Disfrutar was. Start to finish bite after bite and sip after sip - unimaginable creativity and flavor. True art. One of the best things in Barcelona. Skip the Sagrada Familia and beg for a table, kidding, kind of. read more

Disfrutar - Modern European Near Me - Barcelona, B

Disfrutar was rated the 9th best restaurant in the world in 2019 by The World's 50 Best, so it was hard to manage my expectations coming in. We started off with a tour of the restaurant, which is very upscale and beautiful. The kitchens are open for visitors to see from the walkway. Anyways, let's get into it. Service: This was our first 2* Michelin restaurant, so I'm not sure how things usually go. It felt oddly rushed, as waiters dashed in to grab our dishes the moment we set our cutlery down. It also felt a little bit impersonal, perhaps because of the rushed nature of it all. There were only 4 tables of 2 each, but each table started at a different time. Even though there were only a maximum of 8 people at any time, it still FELT like the whole restaurant staff were going about serving a huge crowd of people. That's the "impersonal" vibe I was getting from the experience; not sure if I'm conveying it well. Food (Gran Classic, 165 Euros): For the food, pretty much everything was baseline good, so I won't mention it if it was just good. I'll try to point out highlights and things that were exceptionally good or creative, or the things that were disappointing. I'll write NA for courses that were just "good." A lot of the courses are built around surprises, which they do really well. I will try not to ruin the surprises in my descriptions. 1. Frozen passionfruit ladyfinger with rum: great starter. Nice and light to ease into the meal. Not really crazy good, but it wasn't intended to be 2. Beetroot meringue/Lychee and roses with gin: The beetroot meringue was extremely good. That was my favorite part of opening courses. 3. Candied walnut/Mango with tonka beans and whiskey: Mango tasted brilliant. So flavorful. I'm sad that it was gone in such a small bite. 4. Smoky apple cider/Idiazabal cheese on cracker: This was a great pairing. The smoky apple cider really complemented the cheese on cracker. The crackers were made from only Parmesan cheese, and the Idiazabal cheese went really well with it. The crackers were also expertly constructed, so that when I took a bite none of the cheese filling came out (that's what usually happens). really well done 5. Gazpacho sandwich: One of my least favorite; but it's also one I can't really appreciate since I don't think I've had gazpacho. That said, going by taste alone, this one was a miss. 6. Gilda: NA 7. Crispy egg yolk with mushroom gelatin: This was my favorite course of the middle courses. The crispy egg yolk was HEAVENLY. It was delicately crisped on the outside, and they had us take a bite and pour the egg yolk into the eggshell containing the mushroom gelatin. The resulting mixture inside can only be described as an umami bomb. What an amazing course. 8. Asparagus with elderflower and macademia dust: NA 9. Multispherical pesto with pistachios and eel: This was a really creative dish. Tasted good, but what impressed me was mostly the creativity. 10. Macaroni alla carbonara: This course was a little mediocre for me. It is sort of like deconstructed carbonara, but the pasta is replaced by iberian pork gelatin. The whole time I was eating it, I felt like something was missing from the dish. I kept craving some kind of carb to be the foundation of the meal, but I just kept tasting the gelatin. It wasn't bad, but it was a little unsettling. It's like that feeling you get when you eat a bunch of dip, but there aren't any chips to go with it. It felt a little like they were trying to be edgy with this one, but it didn't feel like an upgrade over traditional carbonara. 11. Tomato polvoron and arbequina Caviaroli/Liquid salad: NA 12. Lobster/Lobster cappuccino: This one had a dash of saffron sauce, some parsley foam, and spherified potatoes. The potatoes were really good. The lobster was good but not anything special, as was the cappuccino (just tasted like bisque). 13. Multispherical tatin of corn and foie: I really liked their corn-themed dishes. This one tasted so very rich. Great follow-up to the previous course, and a good interlude between "main" courses. 14. Cochinita pibil squab/foie gras bonbon: The squab was insanely tender, but the taste was not that impressive. The foie gras bonbon was a little overwhelming. By this point in the meal, it felt like the courses were losing steam. The "main" courses really did not impress us. 15. Pandan: NA 16. Cheesecake cornet: A raspberry and cheesecake fusion. This was a nice way to kick off desserts. The cheesecake was so rich!! 17-: Out of the remaining desserts, they were all very solid and good, but nothing was outstanding or insane Summary: Food was good, but some courses felt like the creativity came at the expense of flavor. Way too many desserts, and the desserts all seemed too similar. Main courses honestly disappointed. A few courses were the highlights. I ran into the character limit, so had to cut some things out. Worth it? Maybe. read more

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Disfrutar was an amazing experience in service, food, taste, environment, ambiance and everything else. I have no words. A highly recommended experience for your senses! Just prepare to spend 4 hours there - we (two of us) went for lunch on a week day and were there for a bit longer than that. We got the traditional menu option. Absolutely nothing disappointed! Bravo! read more

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Let me start by saying I was looking forward to this restaurant for 9 months because of my husband. Service is subpar. Don't even act like it's a 3 star Michelin restaurant. Waiters do not act nice, do not pull my chair, do not explain properly. Of course I understand I made a vegan request while my husband wanted the classic menu. But even Le Bernadine a FRENCH seafood restaurant made me a better vegan meal. I'm beyond disappointed I made this reservation as it did not impress with the wine menu; did not care for detail, did not care for flavor. Even the wine pairing did not match the flavors or dishes, were very acidic. Who serves sherry wine as the third wine? Even my husbands dish was subpar for the classic. Had the worst meal of my life. And it's 3 Michelin like many I have been too. Disgustingly ashamed I visited and they should be ashamed they can't even cook vegetables properly while the waitress rolls her eyes to explain the dishes. Undercooked vegetables I'm never going to recommend this ever. Can't wait to see their stars stripped of this over hyped restaurant. Absolutely worst meal of my life and not worth the money considering I've been to plenty with my restrictions. They clearly have no creativity or innovations besides what they know. I can't believe we spent 1000$ for the most MID MEAL of BOTH our lives. Service is disgusting. Not 3 Michelin stars to say one bit. Please visit cocina hermanos torres instead. read more

So, probably not going detail as everyone else. Summed up the experience - Creativity - 10/10 Value of €190 Classic 30 courses - 7/10 It's great but I have to say after the meal there are probably 6-8 dishes that are truly memorable out of 30, which is a bit low. English speakers were all seated at the bar that night. read more

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Disfrutar means "enjoy" in Spanish, and true to its name, the lunch experience here was one of the more enjoyable meals I've had. With a delightful combo of whimsical table-side presentations, our extra cheerful server, and a zen dining space, there was much to love about Disfrutar. I found myself smiling and feeling especially carefree during a leisurely 4.5 hour meal. Created by three former elBulli chefs, Disfrutar offers Mediterranean-inspired tasting menus with modern techniques. We opted for the longest menu - the 30 course "Disfrutar" menu, which featured a combo of their classic and current dishes, plus some menu exclusives. When asked about dietary preferences, my husband mentioned he wasn't a big fan of foie and sea cucumber, and they seamlessly substituted these ingredients for his courses, while keeping the same quality. The wine list was surprisingly affordable, with glasses starting around €6. In lieu of the wine pairing, we chose to share a bottle of white wine and order red and dessert wines by the glass. The red wine they poured for us was a 1947 magnum of Garnacha for just €6.50 a glass! It was pleasantly drinkable too, even given the age. Some of my favorites: Panchino - Chinese-style soft bread filled with a generous amount of beluga caviar and crème fraîche. Disfrutar Gilda - An artsy interpretation of the San Sebastián pintxo with anchovy, guindilla pepper, and olive plus a surprising addition of passionfruit. Crispy Egg Yolk - This fried yolk sat on the cutest egg stand with a chicken figurine. Biting the fried dough revealed a perfectly runny yolk center. Inside the egg shell was a mushroom gelatin that was delicious with the yolk poured in. Multi Spherical Tatin - This had kernel shaped circles that were actually liquid-filled. The little bursts of sweet corn liquid went well with the creamy foie gras base. My husband's course had avocado instead of foie, and I liked that one even better! Macaroni Carbonara - Not your typical macaroni! The see-through pasta was made from iberico ham gelatin. The carbonara sauce was truffle foam squeezed out of an iSi canister. As the server mixed the foam, the macaroni took on color and became opaque! Topped off with generous grated parmesan, this was a winner. Black Sesame Cornet - My favorite of the desserts. A cute little cone filled with black sesame ice cream. Tarta al Whiskey - They sprayed Lagavulin whiskey directly onto your palms to inhale prior to tasting the deconstructed hazelnut and vanilla flavors. Post meal, we had the option to enjoy coffee or tea in the covered outdoor courtyard. True to local culture, we were leisurely left outside with no rush to pay. This was probably our only "issue" with the service. No one came out to check in after our coffees were delivered, and while it was nice to not be rushed, we finally had to go back inside to flag a server down for the check. Not a big deal though. Considering what we paid (€225/pp) for a full tasting menu and a good amount of wine, Disfrutar was one of the better value two Michelin star meals I've experienced. With the creative food and welcoming service, I predict three stars not too far in their future! read more

Disfrutar is one of those experiences that everyone should enjoy at least once in their lives. The service was impeccable, and the food was...well, a lot to take in, both figuratively and literally! Our table of four ended up getting both the gran tasting and the more seasonal tasting, which totaled upwards of 31 dishes the night we were there. It was outrageous, brilliant, and filling, to say the least. They'll tell you every dish is about "one or two" bites, but a) that's only partially true, and b) the richness of some of those bites will still crush you by the 20th dish or so. Add in a few bottles of wine, and you're in for a long night! Speaking of, we were there for many hours, starting our meal at 9pm and being one of the last tables to leave before closing, but it was such a fun evening that it was easy to lose track of time! Many of the dishes came with instructions on the best way to indulge, highlighting the complexity of the gastronomic dishes in front of you, so you really need to pay attention when they present each dish. Sure, the whole process could seem a bit pretentious and over-the-top, but that's part of the fun! To be enjoyed! It's not called "disfrutar" for nothing! The pacing is really good, and the staff is very nice and professional with their presentation, explaining everything clearly, and answering any questions you may have (you will likely have questions). If there's a "negative" aspect to Disfrutar, it's that the price tag of your meal will definitely remind you that you just ate at a Michelin-starred restaurant. The initial shock may make you forget, for a split second, that you just had a world-class meal and 30+ courses, but then you'll think about how much you enjoyed the experience, and leave without even an ounce of regret! Enjoy! read more

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Initially, 28 'courses' may seem like a daunting task for a 3 or 4 hour meal but when many of the courses seem to just explode then evaporate in your mouth leaving behind a multitude of flavors, well, 28 is quite do-able! And be prepared to smile, giggle and occasionally laugh out loud in surprise and delight. This is not dining but rather an elevated level of culinary art: an expression of what food and dining can and should be. This is Disfrutar! Each course is prepared and presented to perfection. The staff seems to disappear and reappear magically for each course. And I strongly recommend the offered wine pairing menu to accompany the meal. Each wine is an absolutely perfect match to each course. This is an extremely serious restaurant but with a great sense of humor. They want to see you smile, giggle and laugh with delight! I've been to several 3 star restaurants throughout the world but Disfrutar is otherworldly. read more

I just left Disfrutar without eating but €300 poorer. I had eaten at Disfrutar last year and really loved it, so I made a reservation to go with my daughter who is a foodie and really excited about the fine dinning experience. I tailored my trip to Barcelona to accommodate our Disfrutar meal. We anticipated this day for many months. But today when we arrived to the restaurant our table was not in the main room overlooking the kitchen but in a dark, ugly hallway by the entrance. It really looked like a mid neighborhood joint, not at all the place that we expected and for which I was about to drop €700 for. I've always thought that it took Disfrutar this long to earn a third star because the local's entrance is not up to standard, and that's where we were going to be eating. The wait stuff told us that this was our only option since their dinning room was full. Then they tried to convince us that the space was actually better. That was kind of infuriating. We asked if they'll charge the penalty fee and they said they will. Frankly I think they shouldn't have, because what they were offering was so inferior we decided to leave rather than spend the whole meal feeling we were second class costumers. So we are a cautionary tale: make sure to ask, when you make your reservation, to be seated in the main dinning room. A normal person would never expect to be seated in the horrible space by the entrance, but make sure to ask because if you don't you'll be missing out and paying the same price. read more

This is one a the best ever restaurants in the world that we has been! The place is relax atmosphere, great service, very friendly. The food is incredible, creative, another level. If you go to Barcelona please go to this place, you will never forget! read more

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I mean as you can see, this place is phenomenal. As you walk in, every single employee greets you, which is sort of daunting. They explain all the decor of the restaurant, you say hello to the head chef, and you get seated. The main dining room is bright and simply decorated. We had the original menu. Everything was simply wonderful. It was 28 courses so make sure to come hungry! I love how they sort of were playing mind games with some of the dishes... it would look like a dessert, but in fact it would be savory. The staff were super kind and personable. I can't wait to come back and try their creative menu one day! read more

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Simple amazing! Better than any restaurant that services "pretty food" in California! (Maybe NYC too) Every dish was delicious, pretty, and super creative! I've been to a decent amount of Michelin Starred restaurants in the world but this's definitely one of my top five! They have four different menus to choose from, I suggest to pick the longer classic menu. My favorite dish was the fried ball/dough filled with caviar, I would happy to eat 5 of them and be super happy. All the dishes were delicate, they were clearly made with highly creative minds. The service was great, everyone was professionals and polite. Definitely come here when you are in Barcelona, well deserved two Michelin stars! A must try! read more

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Exquisite! Went with the full tasting menu called the Disfrutar classic for 30+ courses. This menu showcases creations that are now "classics" at the restaurant. A few dishes prepared were paradoxical such as the gazpacho in sandwich form and the liquid salad. Creatively odd but top notch dishes. Nothing like I've had before. Presentation was phenomenal! Won't go into detail about each dish as this can easily get drawn out. Dinner was lengthy at 4.5 hours for our group. So be sure to plan accordingly! I had tons of questions about the dishes and the male staff in charge of our area was receptive in answering them. Had 2 mishaps here during the duration of my dinner. I had specified early on when choosing the tasting menu that I was particularly sensitive to spicy foods so I could not have it. However, one of the dishes arrived spicy so I had to send it back. Also, I was given a wet plate once so I had to send that back too. They were apologetic on both counts. The wet plate incident I could forgive but they should try to be more attentive when it comes to a customer's sensitivities or allergies especially a restaurant of their stature. In the end, my focus is primarily on the food and the restaurant exceeded my expectations in that regard exceptionally. Disfrutar means "enjoy" in Spanish and we did just that! It is now one of my top favorites for fine dining. Definitely proved that it is worthy of its position as one of the world's best restaurants. read more

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The most amazing dining experience I've had. Wonderful flavors and unbelievable dishes. Cannot wait to go back. Fantastic service and very pleasant atmosphere. read more

My (now husband) and I went to disfrutar for lunch. We initially went to the courtyard area for drinks before our lunch was served, and it was really nice. Our lunch total took 4 hours, as we opted for the 30 course meal (which actually turned into 29 courses because they forgot to serve us one course). We only found out one was missing because they gave us a printed out menu with the date, what we drank, and what we ate at the end of our dinner, and we noticed that one of the dishes we definitely didn't have. What they did to make up for it is cut down our bill by 1/26 lol. Frozen passion fruit ladyfinger with rum (I actually don't have a picture of this, and don't even really remember this much) The best that comes out of the land - really cool presentation. The "beet" was actually embedded below these small "rocks", and they would swirl the container, and the beets would slowly surface up. Lychee and roses with gin - pretty presentation. The lychee was good. Don't eat the rose petals Panchino / filled with beluga caviar - THE BEST THING I'VE EVER EATEN!!!! I will never forget this. I could eat this forever and ever. It's so good. Savory walnut candy with mango, tonka beans, and whisky - this was really flavorful. Presentation was also beautiful Smoked instant apple cider - was good, but not mind blowing Idizabal Mille feuille - also not mind blowing Disfrutar Gilda - this was actually pretty delicious and one of the more filling dishes. It had pieces of fish in this vinegar-y sauce. There was an "olive" in the middle that was like a little ball with olive juice inside. I don't even like olives and I thought it was cool. Gazpacho sandwich with vinegar garnish - kind of a cool concept. I literally felt like I was eating a gazpacho sandwich. Just imagine a small slice of frozen gazpacho in the middle of 2 pieces of bread Super tender almonds in vinaigrette - the description says it all. They were very good and savory Crispy egg yolk with mushrooms gelatine - this is their signature dish, and it's absolutely beautiful. It also tastes really good!!! Multi spherical tartin of foie gras and corn - was pretty cool and pretty. I'm not a HUGE fan of foie gras though. Ceviche deconstruction - this was the dish we didn't get :( very sad Razor clams with seaweed in salt - one of the top dishes. Was super super good! Our macaroni carbonara - very filling and creamy Liquid salad - literally a green liquid with orange/pink foam. I did like this Tomato polvoron and arbequina oil caviar - this was a little too dry for my taste even though it came with the liquid salad. Sea cucumbers - very good, but not super unique Langoustine - loves how delicate and divine this tasted! Cappuccino - was good but didn't stand out Hare cold juice - I really really didn't care for this at all, but my significant other loved this. I would describe it similar to cold bone broth. Hare and foie gras - this was alright. I'm not a huge fan of foie gras, so that's probably why I wasn't a huge fan. Laksa - mmmmm one of my favorite dishes. It was so flavorful. I just wish there was more of it! Pibil squab - aka pidgeon. This was probably one of the more filling dishes, and was delicious. Also came with baby corn which I love! Pandan - I'm not a huge pandan fan, but I do like it. This dessert was good, but didn't blow me away. Black sesame cornet - absolutely amazing. No other black sesame dessert has been able to beat this one! Love love love it. Cherries - ok so really it's not just cherries that they give you. It looks like a cherry and tastes like a cherry, but when you bite into it, it creates and juicy explosion that is actually very interesting and a cool experience. Tarta al whisky - nothing too special about this. Coffee Swiss roll - was good, nothing special. Cocoa and mint cotton - What. A. Cool. Dessert. This comes out in a stick of cotton, and some of the cotton balls are real, and some of them are cotton candy that tastes like chocolate and mint. Super super cool (no pun intended) and good tasting! read more

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This place deserves over 5 stars. Disfrutar is more than just food. It's art and it's an experience. It was also one of my highlights from my entire solo backpacking trip in Europe. My pockets were emptier after eating here and opting for the 30-course meal along with cava, but my palate and gastronomic experience left fuller and more satisfied than ever. I was hungry for more of the artistic flavor that I had entrusted the chefs to both visually and physically delight me with. Considering the quality and amount of food you get, it is worth it. You can check out my experience and my full review here: http://sandyconqueringtheworld.com/the-time-i-ate-at-a-michelin-2-star-restaurant-for-free/ read more

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Michelin star splurge meal for the trip. We got the 25 course tasting menu (150). The wine pairing was fairly pricey (60pp) so we just got a bottle for under 30. It was a great experience. As soon as you enter, you are given a quick "tour" of the restaurant and are introduced to the head chefs. I was very happy with every single one of the courses, which is quite rare. Many are extremely creative (maybe 2 or 3 were a little gimmicky). And most importantly, the food was cooked perfectly and delicious. Staff is very friendly, and our waiter spoke ok English. Was quite easy to make weekday lunch reservations online at the last minute (although there didn't seem to be any dinner availability at such short notice). Highly recommend this place and will return for the 30 course next time I'm in the city. read more

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This was one of the best memories of my trip to Barcelona and one of the best dinner experiences I have ever had. Everything was impeccable from the service to the presentation to the wine to the amazing and creative taste of all of the dishes. Definitely a major foodie spot and some of the most beautifully plated dishes and innovative techniques. It was a super long meal - we ate late at 9 and probably didn't leave until almost midnight, but the time flew by and we never felt rushed. The pacing of the meal was perfect. The sommelier was great and helped us pick a couple of perfect wine pairings for our meal. We felt so honored to meet the chef at the beginning of the meal and it was such a memorable and incredible experience. Could not recommend more for anyone that truly appreciates beautiful, delicious and innovative read more

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It was our night #2 meal at this prestigious top 50 restaurant in the world (debut at #18). Expectations are high to find out if it is all hype as it was very hard to make a reservation (hence an 8:15pm at the counter on a Monday night). We somehow missed the reservation confirmation call the day before, so our reservation was cancelled. The restaurant was kind enough to reinstate and honored our reservation. Phew! From the moment we sat down, service was excellent, attentive without feeling stuffy, each course had its own surprise element. Highlight of the meal was the fried Chinese donut stuffed with caviar. The bomb! Sooo amazing. I can eat a dozen of those or all night long. It was a memorable meal from start to finish. Refreshing to be able to order a bottle of local red that pairs well with different dishes, order multiple whites and reds by the glass and the bill still came out to be decent, not costed arm and a leg like in the US. read more

FINALLY. The 500 Mark. And I knew I had to save a special one for this momentous occasion. For this, I wanted to write about a joint that changed my thoughts on how overrated Michelin stars can be at moments and this place completely made me re-imagine what molecular gastronomy is and left me wanting more and hoping the meal would never end. The joint I am stoked to write about today is Disfrutar in Barcelona. I was on holiday in Europe earlier this year and was eyeing this place for a while after seeing it on a few shows and originally a "backup" for my potential reservation at tickets. To be clear, this is no back up and deserves the stage front and center. Disfrutar translated literally means "Enjoy" and that I did on this exquisite food experience. The restaurant itself has a very minimalist décor and when you walk into the restaurant, you are immediately greeted and offered to hang up any coats/jackets. You are then led down a narrow hallway which provides a view into the kitchen on the right side and able to meet/greet the chefs who provide a warm welcome as well. The back then opens up into a beautiful dining room which is open and spacious. There is not a single hiccup in the entire service as it was impeccable and the pacing of food was on point like clockwork. This ended up being a 3 hour lunch but because of the service, playfulness on the senses with food and the experience, it felt like not even 1 hour and I wished the time would drag. The joint itself serves Mediterranean inspired cuisine and offers a few varieties of tasting menus which in my opinion are all priced incredibly well for a Michelin restaurant let alone a two star Michelin restaurant. The menus range to provide a classic for those that are new to the experience, or revised ones that allow new twists for repeat customers. Given I was the first type, I opted for the Gran Classic and a bottle of 2014 wine to help enjoy the experience. The Gran cuisine brought out close to 20 dishes for the tasting and they nailed EVERY SINGLE one. Each one came out with a unique presentation that toyed with all senses whether it be eyes, smell, taste, etc. The list of everything is long and I actually reached the limit for yelp reviews so I will just list the show stoppers. They are the Beet that comes out of the land, the olives, the egg yolk with gelatin, the corn with foie gras, and the chocolate peppers and cotton twig with the whiskey placed on hand to tickle all the sense. I honestly could write novels about how this place was for each dish and how they brought different flavors and ingredients to ignite the land of the possible but I CANT because of character restrictions =) ... so you will have to take my word. Get ready to have your senses played with as Disfrutar is amazing and playing with all of them and providing an absolutely phenomenal experience. Especially for the value, this is a no brainer to me and a MUST DO when in Barcelona. These guys are so underrated and deserve all the credit for the creativity and flavor. I cannot wait to be back and feel blessed to have had the opportunity to dine at this fine 2 star Michelin establishment. read more