ABaC Restaurante

Wow! Where to start... one of the most memorable and special gastronomic experiences of my life. We were welcomed for a reservation and invited to join the staff in the kitchen for some super special appetizers and a killer bloody Mary.

Once we finished a number of wonderful treats in the kitchen, we moved onto our table where our server walked through the tasting menu. The restaurant has a clean, modern vibe, very minimalistic which allows you to focus on the food and the choreographed service

We decided to go all in and participated in wine pairing. It should be noted that we were invited to utilize any choice from their extensive wine menu rather than the wine tasting. Just for fun, we checked out the menu and it even included a number nice selections from USA Napa Valley.

All of the food was delicately prepared and well thought out. Wine pairings were all Spanish wines, and not one style; we enjoyed wines from all over Spain, most notably from their Rioja region and north. Selections included a nice variety that included white, reds, cider, and Sherries.

Each of the wines was well paired with the wonderful array of foods that we experienced. Many of the courses lean towards fish, which you would expect being so close to the Mediterranean. A wonderful squid dish, a flight of tomato based dishes, the absolute best hake may have ever had the pleasure to taste, just name a few. Wonderful lamb protein course towards the end of the meal, followed by several rounds of dessert, each whimsical and delicious at the same time. Honestly, everything was wonderful and the only thing I didn't care for was really an aside for fun a candle of coconut oil that melted bread dipping, fun but it wasn't my favorite taste

Our meal, lasted more than 3 1/2 hours, and it just flew by! The service was impeccable, wines, varied, and fun, food, absolutely one of a kind. A must if you ever have the opportunity to be in the Barcelona Spain area to experience Chef Cruz absolute genius.

Reservations are a must, in advance, to secure a spot at this restaurant.

Wonderful experience. You begin in the kitchen with a few amazing courses. The staff is sweet, attentive and friendly (so long as you are), otherwise they are quite professional and to the point which is still appreciated. Sommeliers are intelligent and enjoyable.

We were so full by the end, my partner needed to help me with the last courses (we came for lunch, tasting menu was about 3hrs). I love how playful some of the last dishes were. You must experience this restaurant and their creativity!

Having been to a few other Michelin restaurants, i felt the quality, quantity and pace of ABaC to be perfect. Being that we are spending all our money on quality food, we walked our butts to the restaurant from Las Ramblas area and I was glad to have a trek back to digest. There are also a few parks along the way to rest, reflect and digest.

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The restaurant's decor and atmosphere is wonderful. The staff is attentive and treats you very well. For me the food just didn't do it for me. Some of the dishes were too salty and repetitive. The number of times foam presented in a serving is unnecessary. We got a wine paring option with our meal and it was lacking. In both pairings and service. There were times during the meal the service had moved on to the next coarse and the next wine wasn't poured. I think we actually got the wrong pairing one time. Service wise this place was excellent. Taste wise...I found it lacking.

I really wanted to like this restaurant but for this price point there are a lot better meals to be had.

There are some really nice aspects to the meal, and they open really strong. Unfortunately the menu falls off really hard at the proteins and dessert.

They also straight up forgot to tell two tables (ours and a neighbor) that one of the dishes was edible (the one with the candle).

Highlight of the meal is the first dish, the Bloody Mary, as well as the deconstructed salads. Decent storytelling, particularly the balloon effect at the end but all of the flare doesn't make up for a so-so culinary experience.

The ambiance was rather sterile. There is hardly any color in the restaurant, which was surprising because the entrance and outside space is so gorgeous. Service was hit and miss that night. The food overall was okay, some beautiful presentations but not memorable.

At one point in the night, several drunk patrons wobbled their way from the back through the long dining room and one man threw up repeatedly on the floor (!!!), leaving everyone shocked and disgusted. One couple immediately left mid meal. I thought maybe the staff would present a courtesy wine pour (as an apology for the gross behavior) but nothing. In fact there was hardly an apology for the ruined experience. This is suppose to be a 3-star Michelin restaurant?? Understand your patrons.

I chose to come here because I was unable to secure a reservation at Disfrutar. Sadly I wish I had chosen one of the other 2 or 3 star Michelin restaurants in Barcelona.

What an incredible dining experience! Each dish was filled with delicious and bold flavors, beautiful presentation, and creativity. & the staff were professional and very service-oriented. I highly recommend ABaC when visiting Barcelona.

I only have two critiques, and they're both pretty minor. First, the music didn't fit the overall vibe of the dining experience. While trying some of the best food I've ever tasted, I was listening to some random cover of Hot Line Bling. I think classical or jazz would be a better fit. It was also a tiny bit too loud. Second, the kitchen tour was a bit too cramped. I appreciate getting to see the kitchen and meeting the chefs, but I also felt I was in the way during the kitchen tour.

Overall, ABaC deserves the 3 Michelin stars it has. The chefs at ABaC do not shy away from bold flavors and creative plating. The service is also amazing, as the staff will truly do whatever you need to feel comfortable and happy in the restaurant. Highly recommend: 5/5!

One of the best restaurant experiences we've ever had! We were lucky to snag a reservation the day after Christmas and so glad that we did.

We started our dining experience in the kitchen with some small bites and the best Bloody Mary cocktail I've ever had. Then we heading to the dining room for the rest of the meal.

I could go on and on about the food, but they are constantly changing their menu based off of the ingredients in season. I'll focus on the superb service and their attention to detail. They have a lengthy wine menu and received a really nice recommendation from the sommelier. There are a few cocktails built into the tasting menu which I really appreciated.

The service was impeccable! They asked that we let them know ahead of time if we need a dining break so that they can let the kitchen know as most of their dishes are delicate. Overall, we will definitely be back when we come back to Barcelona again!

My dinner at ABaC was over 4 years ago, but it still remains one of my most memorable dinners to date.

My wife and I went on our first international trip together to Spain, so we splurged for the occasion.

I don't remember the exact pricing, but it was actually relatively reasonable for a 3 Michelin star restaurant, as compared to other Michelin restaurants in the US and Europe.

I know the reviews for ABaC are a bit bipolar. Maybe some people just prefer more traditional fine dining, with less experimental technique (ie. molecular gastronomy) or prefer a more traditional presentation.

However I was thoroughly impressed with all aspects of dining at ABaC. The atmosphere, service, food taste and presentation were all top-notch.

I've never seen such synchronization, with the waiters bringing out the plates in tandem, it was almost like a well choreographed dance.

Sure, some of the presentation and plating was pretty modern and theatrical. But I actually enjoyed that and it's what I was paying for.

It was a 16 course meal (not a typo) and every single dish was good. I remember particularly enjoy their desserts.

If I ever find myself in Barcelona, I would love to revisit ABaC.

Prior to coming here, I read several reviews and was debating on whether or not to keep our reservation. (I read them on Yelp as well as trip advisor.) I'm so glad we kept the reservation because all the poor reviews were completely wrong.

Not only was the food amazing, the experience was truly worth it. The ambiance and the service is exactly what you would expect at a restaurant like this. We were told to come here by a few friends who had been here a few years ago... and it's safe to say, they haven't lost their touch.

Each food item had meaning and we loved the story line behind them. Our waiters were so lovely and explained everything. We feel we had the full experience pairing wine with our meal so definitely recommend doing such.

The only part I didn't like about the experience was the hot temperature of the restaurant, but they started to lower it once they saw how hot everyone was.

Overall we are so happy to have experienced this meal and can't wait to come back when we are in the area. Love!!

Quite an experience I must say! Unassuming entrance & minimal decor left a lot to the imagination, however the dishes were filled with care & creativity. The methodical preparation & theatrics of each dish kept us engaged & delighted throughout dinner. It was extensive & dinner lasted over 3 hours! I feel a lighter more consolidated version should be made available because we were overwhelmed half way through. Multiple desert dishes were an overkill at the end. I do agree with Michelin 3 star rating.