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ABaCvsDos Palillos
ABaC and Dos Palillos are both highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, ABaC scores significantly better than Dos Palillos. ABaC comes in at #1 in Barcelona with praise from 15 reviewers such as Concierge, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
ABaC
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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
Dos Palillos Fodor's
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Elisabets 9, 08002 Barcelona
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Fodor's "Albert Raurich has opened an Asian fusion restaurant with a Spanish-Mediterranean touch—and garnered a Michelin star for it." Full review
Travel + Leisure "At star power of El Bulli’s former chef de cuisine Albert Raurich's latest opening, the setup is half the fun: you enter a traditional tapas bar (it’s actually new) in the Raval quarter." Full review
Zagat4.2
"“Inspired, Japanese-influenced” dishes “dazzle” at this “amazing Asian fusion” standout by chef-owner Albert Raurich (an El Bulli alum) in the arty Raval." Full review
Time Out "Albert Raurich creatively demonstrates the close links between Asian and Spanish tapas, and at such a high level of quality and innovation that it earned the restaurant its first Michelin star." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Flag-waver for Asian fusion tapas is this hipster hangout, which offers a la carte dim sum in the front galley bar."
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A highly original dining option both for its unique "show cooking" concept and its culinary philosophy." Full review
goop "Dos Palillos has two bar areas—the Asian bar serves their tasting menu at dinner, and at the more casual-feeling tapas bar, it’s à la carte for lunch and dinner." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Bring your sense of adventure to this Spanish-Japanese fusion spot, with an unpredictable menu that both surprises and delights." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Based on Japanese, Chinese, and Southeast Asian cuisines, the fusion tapas at Dos Palillos are divine, so the tasting menu comes highly recommended (you'll want to make a reservation online or by phone)"
Barcelona Travel Guide
June 30, 2021
Frommer's "Pays homage to the chopsticks of Asian cuisine and the toothpicks of Spanish bar food...regulars swear by the combination of tempura vegetables with glasses of sherry." Full review
