Disfrutar

Richard★★★★★★★★★★3.0a week ago

We had a 12.30 lunch booking. We arrived 3’ early but were a bit surprised to see people waiting outside -> it feels like the restaurant could have welcomed people in to sit even if they are not formally open yet (Barcelona can be quite hot). Overall the food is impressive and culinarily advanced. However, there were few dishes that were genuinely delightful. Advanced techniques ≠ delicious. Eg, there was a gelatine penne/carbonara dish, which while impressive (the penne is transparent) wasn’t finger-licking good. The wine pairing was nice but quite heavy. The food was good but portioned too largely, we took a break but still felt ready to burst with 5/~28 dishes remaining. There were no towels at the bathroom. Only tissue (which sticks to your hands). The staff were very attentive but didn’t look excited. One of the 3 chefs introduced himself which was a nice touch. Overall a good experience but not an impressive one - at that price point expectations are high.

Hoong Nan Young★★★★★★★★★★5.05 months ago

We recently spent 18 days in Spain, and during our trip, we had the opportunity to dine at Disfrutar and DiverXO. Both were amazing!!! I was initially worried that since we dined at DiverXO before Distfrutar, that we might be disappointed with Disfrutar (DiverXO set the bar really high). Well... we were not disappointed. The food, and service were excellent. We dined with friends in Barcelona that we hadn't seen in 13 years, so it worked to our advantage that we were not seated in the main dining room. It allowed for a more private dining experience. But others might prefer to be seated in the main dining room. After the meal, all four of us said that we couldn't believe the meal took 3 hours and 45 minutes! Time just flew by because we were having such a good time, both with the food, and with the company. We highly recommend! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Rebecca Anwar★★★★★★★★★★5.05 months ago

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.

Joseph T★★★★★★★★★★5.0in the last week

Such an excellent experience. There was very little room for improvement. From the moment we were let in, all staff were very friendly and extremely aware. We ordered the tasting menu and the wine pairing. The food was delicious, with a few exceptional dishes in between. It really was a journey of flavours. The wine fit all the dishes so well. The atmosphere was very pleasant. All other guests were very well behaved and everyone was enjoying themselves. A special mention to Jennifer, David, Talia and Jan the sommelier. They really made our night and we couldn’t have wished for better service. We’re looking forward to returning!

Yifan sun★★★★★★★★★★4.06 months ago

Disfrutar was founded by three chefs from the legendary El Bulli, and its name — Disfrutar, “to enjoy” — perfectly captures its philosophy. Here, the experience goes far beyond flavour: it becomes an immersion into time, memory, and emotion. In 2024, Disfrutar was awarded three Michelin stars and crowned The World’s Best Restaurant, quickly becoming one of the defining symbols of contemporary Spanish gastronomy. I saved this place — the world’s No.1 — as the final stop of my Europe trip. And to be honest, while the concept and format are fascinating, the theatrics often outweighed the actual flavours for me personally. Some dishes were genuinely delicious, but others leaned too heavily into showmanship at the expense of balance. Their caviar, in particular, consistently carried a strange brininess. Take Pachino: the fried bread is crisp and airy, soft and slightly sweet inside — yet the overly fishy caviar disrupts the entire bite. Similarly, Amaranth Coral opens with a pleasant seaweed aroma, but the saltiness and fishiness become overwhelming. That said, Disfrutar also presents plenty of dishes that are both tasty and distinctive: Mushroom Leaf Crisp on the bite with the depth of a concentrated mushroom broth. Macaroni alla Carbonara A playful reinterpretation featuring transparent pasta. Salty, aromatic, and full of cheese, cream, and ham flavours. The biggest surprise was Calçotada — sweet, crisp, almost like an elevated Spanish version of scallions with dipping sauce. The warm broth is savoury and comforting. The dessert courses were the true highlight of the meal. Each dish carried its own charm, not only delicious but delightfully imaginative. Cucumber A refreshing sorbet that tastes like sugared cucumber, with a hint of ginger in the ice. The Homemade Cider deserves special mention — intensely apple-forward, sweet and tangy. Most unique of all was the Black Apple, showcasing apples preserved under vacuum at different stages. The flavour is gently acidic with a lingering sweetness, soft and delicate — a genuinely memorable experience. Despite its imperfections, and although Disfrutar is not the kind of restaurant I would choose purely for flavour, its originality and ambition deserve real respect. If you believe that dining is about more than just taste, Disfrutar offers an experience worth seeking out. It’s the kind of restaurant you may only visit once, yet continue to reflect on long after the meal ends. “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.”