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ABaCvsDisfrutar
ABaC and Disfrutar are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, ABaC ranks significantly better than Disfrutar. ABaC has a TripExpert Score of 92 with accolades from 15 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Michelin Guide and DK Eyewitness.
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Avenida Tibidabo 1, 08022 Barcelona
From $167/night
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"The chic and intimate ABaC sits on the Tibidabo hill at the north end of the city, on a street lined with fantastic (and fantastical) modernist mansions." Full review
Concierge "Guests can partake of Cruz's singular cuisine: Options may include pigeon stuffed with foie gras and porcini mushrooms, milk-fed lamb infused with vanilla, and eel with Iberian ham ravioli."
Frommer's "This is the showcase of a personality chef, Xavier Pellicer, who creates a self-termed cuisine d'auteur, meaning a menu of completely original dishes." Full review
Zagat4.3
"“Exceptional”, “imaginative” food by chef Jordi Cruz dazzles diners at this “unique” upper Sant Gervasi Catalan with a “chic”, “tranquil” hotel setting." Full review
DK Eyewitness "At the foot of Tibidabo mountain, Abac offers French-Mediterranean cuisine prepared by award-winning chef, Xavier Pellicer."
Michelin Guide3 Stars
"A memorable gastronomic experience awaits at Abac, which occupies a contemporary building in the upper section of the city." Full review
Time Out "Jordi Cruz has regained Àbac’s second Michelin star, making his restaurant once again the essential haute cuisine establishment in Barcelona." Full review
Gayot16.0
"Chef Jordi Cruz serves contemporary cuisine in an oasis of peace and tranquility in Zona Alta." Full review
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Fodor's "The tasting menu is the only reasonable choice here: trust this chef to give you the best he has." Full review
Jetsetter "Want to experience Barcelona's avant-garde food scene first-hand? Check into ABaC Restaurant & Hotel." Full review
Disfrutar Gayot Fodor's
Travel + Leisure Michelin Guide Condé Nast Traveler
The Infatuation Time Out Travel + Leisure
Calle Villarroel, 163, 08036 Barcelona, Spain
From $0/night
Gayot16.0
"Tasting menus --- the 19-course 'Disfrutar Menu' and the 25-course 'Festival Menu' --- 'where the pursuit of pleasure is the main premise.'." Full review
Fodor's "Sun streams into the gorgeous interior through skylights, spotlighting a tasting menu of dazzling inventiveness and good taste." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Disfrutar translates as "enjoy" in Spanish, and that's exactly what guests here can expect to do. The restaurant's two expertly elaborated tasting menus are delightfully creative." Full review
Michelin Guide2 Stars
"Creativity, high technical skill, fantasy and good taste are the hallmarks of the three chefs here." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Three El Bulli alums come together to serve playful, sensual cuisine in a surprisingly laid-back atmosphere." Full review
The Infatuation "Expect high technical execution and an incredible attention to detail, not to mention delicious food." Full review
Time Out "The dishes are incredibly imaginative and made with tremendous precision, such as, for example, the already famous macaroni à la carbonara made with ham jelly. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "This Eixample-based restaurant serves up creative Mediterranean cuisine in an intimate space, decorated with ceramics and light hues to honor the city"
Barcelona Travel Guide
June 30, 2021
