Lasarte

Lasarte is the Barcelona restaurant of the Basque chef Martín Berasategui, who directs it, with the day-to-day cooking led by head chef Paolo Casagrande. In 2017 it became the first restaurant in Barcelona to hold three Michelin stars, and it has kept them every year since. The dining room is inside the Monument Hotel, just off Passeig de Gràcia, but it has its own entrance and identity.

The cooking is refined and produce-led, with clear flavours, careful sauces and a strong sense of the seasons. Diners can choose between à la carte dishes and tasting menus, and the menu changes through the year, so the website is the place to check what is being served. Sweet courses are overseen by Xavi Donnay, and the wine list and dining room are run by the sommelier Joan Carles Ibáñez, whose team is happy to guide guests through pairings. Special events are held from time to time, such as a dinner with Château Margaux on 20 November 2026.

Lasarte opens Wednesday to Saturday only, for lunch from 1pm to 2.30pm and dinner from 8pm to 9.30pm, which are the times when tables are seated; it is closed from Sunday to Tuesday. Book through the reservation page of the official website or by phone, well ahead for weekend evenings. A tasting menu takes around three hours, and prices are at the top end, so this is a place for a celebration or a serious culinary treat. The atmosphere is calm and polished, and smart dress fits in.

The restaurant suits couples, business diners and food lovers who prefer classic elegance to theatrical presentation. Tell the restaurant about dietary needs when booking, as tasting menus are planned in advance. Lunch is a good way to experience the cooking in daylight and leaves the evening free.

The Monument Hotel stands on Carrer de Mallorca at the corner of Passeig de Gràcia, a few minutes from Passeig de Gràcia station on lines L2, L3 and L4 and from Diagonal on lines L3 and L5. Casa Batlló and La Pedrera are both within a five-minute walk, so a gourmet lunch combines easily with an afternoon of Gaudí architecture. Afterwards, the cafés and shops of Rambla de Catalunya, one block west, are pleasant for a stroll.