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Barcelona with the Chef Behind the 2nd-Best Restaurant in the World

Meet the chef behind Barcelona's leading three-Michelin-star restaurant

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Gabrielle
Sep 17, 2023
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Meet Chef Eduard Xatruch, one of the three executive chefs at Disfrutar in Barcelona. Disfrutar is a two-Michelin-starred restaurant and is currently ranked as the second-best restaurant in the world by the World’s 50 Best Restaurants.

Disfrutar

Chef Eduard met his partners Chefs Oriol Castro and Mateu Casañas at the legendary El Bulli, in which they became part of the core creative team. Today, the trio run two of Barcelona’s most sought-out restaurants, Disfrutar and Compartir. 

This coastal city boasts a rich gastronomic culture with different experiences and styles, serving up a dizzying abundance of choice for even the most discerning diners. Below, Chef Eduard Xatruch narrows down which places you simply cannot miss.

(Note: A Google Map with all locations listed is provided at the end of the interview.)

My Absolute Favorite Restaurants in Barcelona

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