Lasarte

Yifan sun★★★★★★★★★★4.06 months ago

After ticking off several of Spain’s Michelin three-stars, I made my way to Lasarte, a restaurant serving refined Italian-leaning cuisine. The service was excellent — the head chef even greeted guests personally at the entrance before service began. The dishes were solid overall, but the true standout was their jamón brioche. I could easily have eaten it nonstop. Canapé ⭐️⭐️⭐️ The tempura was hot and crispy, though quite oily. The cream had a pleasant tang with a bit of bean-like crunch. Inside the crisp shell was a jammy egg, incredibly soft, complemented by the saltiness of the caviar. The second bite had extremely high acidity — almost too sharp — though pairing it with the kimchi at the bottom helped a little. Appetizers ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fresh fish with crispy elements and a hint of citrus. The beef tartare was fragrant but fairly average. Their signature foie gras had a sweet caramel shell; the sweetness and fruit notes kept the foie from being too heavy. The fish in the center carried a gentle smokiness. Bread ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Butter presented like a rainbow, and the jamón brioche was wonderfully aromatic — soft, savoury, and easily one of the best breads I’ve ever had. Mushroom Curd ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The artichoke was mild, but the combination of bouncy mushroom and razor clam textures was enjoyable. The mushroom flavour stood out beautifully. Fennel ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Savory, milky notes with a light touch of fennel aroma. Squid Tartare ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Crisp, springy, slightly sticky squid, lifted by the sweet-tart apple sauce — excellent balance. A5 Wagyu ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Exceptional beef with luscious fat. The scallops were fresh, though the quality of the uni felt a bit average. Duo of Carabineros ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Firm, sweet, savoury shrimp with concentrated flavour. Crustaceans Ravioli ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Lobster and mushrooms were crisp and bouncy; the cheese on the ravioli was subtle and melded well with the seafood filling — rich and full of flavour. Roasted Besugo ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Crispy skin and tender sea bream flesh. Venison Loin ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Good texture, no gaminess. The doneness could be even more precise. Slightly sweet sauce with a gently sour finish. Pistachio ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Yogurt with pistachio — a bit too heavy to follow a sequence of main courses. Baba Spheres ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bright, citrusy, and refreshing — light and elegant. Petit Four ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Raspberry piece was sweet-tart but slightly too sugary. Tiramisu had nice coffee and cream notes. The chocolate was crisp and well-balanced. Total: €371 Overall rating: 8/10

Darren★★★★★★★★★★3.07 months ago

Lasarte offers a beautifully polished dining experience, with flawless and attentive service that truly enhances the meal. I have to highlight the breads served, which was genuinely one of the best I've ever had—such a delightful surprise! It's a bit ironic that, despite the exquisite tasting menu showcasing premium ingredients and refined techniques, my standout moment was the humble bread. While I recognize the skill and artistry in the dishes, I found myself hoping for a more memorable and unique experience that would leave a lasting impression, especially given the restaurant's three Michelin stars. Overall, it was a lovely evening, but I left wishing for that extra spark that would make for a memorable and an unique 3 Michelin star meal.

Cy Love Wines★★★★★★★★★★1.05 months ago

A three star service with good atmosphere, but very terrible food. We had 2 times of shells that found in the dishes!!! It’s first time in my life that had shells in the dishes when I dine in fine dining restaurants. Especially after first time told to the kitchen, the next dishes still found it. Nothing special, but only see not balance of the food, especially the beef. What a waste of white truffle to match the beef. At the second day while I’m writing this review, my wife couldn’t wake up because she feels really uncomfortable of her stomach!

Michael Sharp★★★★★★★★★★5.08 months ago

A 5+ star experience lunch with amazing food, some great wine and incredible service from our server Samir and the Sommelier.  We had the 10 course Menu Degustacion … with appetizers and petit-fours it was more like 14 courses.  Along with some decaf coffee's it stretched out over sublime 3+ hours. Samir's professional yet approachable manner enhanced our experience significantly.  Our favorite dishes were the hamachi and oysters with cucumber, the prawns and barnacles with pineapple emulsion, and the marinated venison was the best I've ever had - which I told the chef when he visited our table at the end of our meal. Just brilliant.

Kirlo90★★★★★★★★★★5.0a month ago

One of the best experience in Barcelona. The cuisine is creative and very well-known mastered. The team is very professional and the restaurant is elegant.