Disfrutar

Disfrutar (디스프루타르) is a fine-dining restaurant located in Barcelona, Spain.

Its name means “to enjoy” in Spanish, and it was jointly founded by three chefs formerly of the legendary restaurant el Bulli (엘 불리).

It is regarded as a restaurant at the forefront of contemporary aesthetics for its innovative cooking techniques and creative tasting menus.

• Founded: Oriol Castro (오리올 카스트로), Eduard Xatruch (에두아르드 차트루크), and Mateu Casañas (마테우 카사냐스) jointly opened the restaurant in December 2014.

• Background: The three chefs were key figures who led the kitchen for decades alongside el Bulli (엘 불리) [restaurant] and Ferran Adrià (페란 아드리아) [person]. After el Bulli closed, they opened their first restaurant, Compartir (콤파트리르), in Cadaqués before establishing Disfrutar (디스프루타르) in Barcelona.

• Spatial design: The restaurant’s interior centers on ceramic decorations symbolizing the history and culture of the Mediterranean. Its layout leads from the bar area at the entrance through the kitchen to a bright, spacious, terrace-like main dining room.

• Culinary philosophy: The restaurant actively employs molecular gastronomy techniques that scientifically transform the shapes and textures of ingredients. Its core principle is to stimulate diners’ senses by presenting familiar flavors in entirely unexpected forms, creating an element of surprise.

Disfrutar (디스프루타르) operates exclusively with tasting menus and offers no à la carte dishes.

• Disfrutar Classic: A menu composed of the restaurant’s most iconic signature dishes from throughout its history.

• Disfrutar Festival: A menu showcasing the newest creative dishes developed for the current season.

• Notable dishes: Representative offerings include flourless macaroni carbonara, a fried egg that retains the shape of its yolk, and espuma dishes featuring a variety of flavors.

Reservation method: Online reservations are accepted through the official website, and securing a table is extremely difficult, with bookings typically filling up several months in advance.

• Michelin Guide: It currently retains the guide's highest rating of three Michelin stars (3 Stars).

• The World's 50 Best Restaurants: It was named No. 1 in the world (The World's Best Restaurant 2024) in 2024, cementing its recognition as one of the world's foremost restaurants.

-https://www.disfrutarbarcelona.com/