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Dos Palillosvsalkimia
Dos Palillos and Alkimia are both endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Alkimia ranks slightly better than Dos Palillos. Alkimia comes in at 89 with praise from 11 sources like Michelin Guide, Insight Guides and Condé Nast Traveler.
Dos Palillos
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Zagat
Time Out
Rough Guide
Michelin Guide
goop
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
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
alkimia
Insight Guides Travel + Leisure Zagat Time Out Rough Guide Fodor's Michelin Guide Condé Nast Traveler
Gayot Frommer's
Ronda Sant Antoni, 41, 08011 Barcelona, Spain
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Insight Guides "Young chef Jordi Vilà is the alchemist in question, working wonders on ordinary Catalan dishes and converting them into something quite delicious."
Travel + Leisure "Chef and alchemist Jordi Vilà runs the kitchen at this Michelin one-starred restaurant in the Sagrada Familia district of Barcelona." Full review
Zagat4.2
"“Playful and whimsical” yet “dead serious about flavor profiles”, this “superb” Gràcia Catalan by chef Jordi Vilà beckons with “inventive” dishes." Full review
Time Out "Even before Alkimia was awarded its Michelin star it was notoriously tricky to get a table, and these days it hasn't got any easier." Full review
Rough Guide "Ask Barcelona foodies which is the best new-wave Catalan restaurant in town and once they've all stopped bickering, this is the one they'll probably plump for."
Fodor's "Chef Jordi Vilà is making news here with his inventive creations and tasting menus." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Alkimia boasts a striking design, with an avant-garde nod to the maritime world and a brand-new "unplugged" concept that complements its main gastronomic dining room." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Somehow, Alkimia has managed to stay somewhat under the radar, despite it's Michelin-starred status—and so much the better." Full review
Gayot17.0
"Chef Jordi Vilà fuses colour, vibrance and texture to create contemporary Catalan cuisine." Full review
Frommer's "Chef Jordi Vila fashions himself an alchemist, transmuting base materials of Catalan cuisine into a kind of gastronomic gold...its lush environment now complements the extravagance of his food." Full review
