Restaurant Xavier Pellicer

Health food restaurant · la Dreta de l'Eixample ·

Restaurant Xavier Pellicer

Health food restaurant · la Dreta de l'Eixample ·

Inventive Spanish fare with organic vegetables, open kitchen

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Carrer de Provença, 310, L'Eixample, 08037 Barcelona, Spain Get directions

€100+

@michelinguide

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"In this centrally located restaurant just a few metres from the city’s emblematic La Pedrera-Casa Milà building designed by Gaudí, the focus is on “healthy” cuisine that is centred around seasonal vegetables and the sourcing of its ingredients exclusively from small-scale local producers. The backdrop is an elegant interior with a rustic simplicity that includes a modern dining room with an industrial vibe and a completely open kitchen behind the bar counter, enabling guests to interact with the chefs (there’s also another more multi-functional dining room called El Menjador designed for private events). Choose between a midweek “executive” menu called Mediodía and two tasting options (one with 5 courses, the other 8), each featuring three different options: vegan, vegetarian and omnivore. The interesting wine list includes lots of little-known labels." - Michelin Inspector

https://guide.michelin.com/en/catalunya/barcelona/restaurant/xavier-pellicer

Restaurant Xavier Pellicer

@eater

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The 13 Best New Restaurants in Barcelona | Eater

"According to acclaimed chef Xavier Pellicer, all ingredients possess an energy that gets passed directly from purveyor to cook to diner. This is what he aims to capture on the plate at his latest eponymous restaurant. With a staunch emphasis on biodynamic and organic practices, this flexitarian restaurant reveres vegetables without snubbing the occasional bit of fish or meat. Pellicer has revived some of the classic dishes that made him famous, like a beetroot gazpacho and pink lentil hummus, but you’ll also find new hits, like a roasted pumpkin with chutney and burrata with asparagus and citrus." - Isabel Conde

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Restaurant Xavier Pellicer

@jjfeldman

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After window shopping your way up Passeig de Gracia, and marveling at Gaudi's Casa Mila, stop in for a long lunch and rest your dogs. This laid back restaurant offers three tasting menus for the ominovores, vegetarians, and vegans. Not light on the wallet, this was one meal I'll never forget.

48 hours in Barcelona

Xavier Pellicer

devinevegan

Google

I've been vegan for over 22 years and have eaten at many restaurants around the world. Unfortunately, we were not wowed by the tastes of the vegan 9-course menu. I enjoyed the mushroom dishes and the cucumber soup, but the heirloom tomatoes weren't ripe and the zucchini was raw with just some sauce in the blossom. The food wasn't bad but it wasn't that good in flavor. We ate at many restaurants on our trip and were wowed at several. But unfortunately not here. We were expecting to be amazed and find brand new flavors and textures since it is a Michelin star and at a higher price point. The staff was wonderful but unfortunately, just before our dessert they wiped our table clean with an extremely smelly rag of mildew. It was difficult to enjoy our dessert after that. My boyfriend doesn't have a strong sense of smell but the mildew was so strong that even he was offended by the smell. On top of that, we were out of water for a very long time. My boyfriend had to ask if we could get more water and the waiter agreed but never brought it. After some time, another waiter brought us water after passing our table a few times.

K D

Google

We are grateful that friends from Spain made our luncheon arrangements in advance and joined us for this very special experience. A true dining experience of a lifetime in the heart of Barcelona. Chef Xavier and his team produced seamless courses of freshly prepared dishes and made accommodations to the menu that allowed us to combine 7 vegan courses with one fish dish from the 8 course menu (regular 8 course options include separate vegan, vegetarian and omnivore menus). I met with Xavier and the “maestro de” after lunch and learned more about their passion for fresh, healthy ingredients, harmonious pairings and impeccable service from the "amuse-bouche" to a one of a kind vegan dessert offering and “mignardise”.

Lorenzo C.

Google

I reserved the restaurant for our wedding lunch, a gathering of seven people. The restaurant recommended utilizing a private area named el menjador, which we agreed to. Everything was absolutely wonderful! The food was delightful, the staff's service was exceptional, and the chefs were putting the finishing touches on the dishes in a charming, small open kitchen right before our eyes. We could not have asked for a more perfect experience for this special day. Thanks everyone!!

Harsh R.

Google

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely deserving of its Michelin star. I was lucky enough to dine while the chef was in-house, and the authenticity of the flavors truly stood out. The staff were incredibly attentive, explaining each dish in detail, and the food was nothing short of exceptional. A memorable culinary experience from start to finish.

Dimitri K.

Google

We chose the 8 course tasting and it was simply perfection. Highlights for me was the tomato dish as well as the dessert. Everything else was incredible, but these two things really stood out. Was shocked at how cheap the bill was too lol. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Sacha dassonville W.

Google

What a nice experience. For an acceptable price you can enjoy a really great cuisine with great ingredients and novelty. We tried the omnivore menu but it is a perfect restaurant if you are vegan or vegetarian as well. The place is really entertaining with really nice staff, and the bathroom is quiet an experience as well. I would recommend sitting at the bar to have a view on the kitchen and discuss with the chef.

Franziska E.

Google

I've been wanting to have dinner at this restaurant for years and am so happy I finally did. The food was incredible, and the fact that you can choose a vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore menu makes it so easy to start with. The philosophy and story behind the restaurant are a true inspiration, and it shows in the atmosphere of the place. Featuring a completely open kitchen, you can see how everything is prepared, and yet you don't hear a thing, even on a busy evening. The service was flawless and I got the impression people enjoy working there. My favourite dish was probably the artichoke with an egg and a hazelnut sauce to die for - apart from the dessert of course. 100% recommended if you love healthy food and fine dining.

Guy G.

Google

If you're looking for a truly special dining experience, Xavier Pellicer is the place to go. The vegetarian menu is full of surprises, with dishes that feel fresh, creative, and absolutely delicious. They really know how to take organic vegetables and turn them into something extraordinary—every bite tastes like it’s cooked to perfection. The wine list is just as impressive, with a fantastic selection that pairs beautifully with the food. You can tell they’ve put a lot of thought into every detail. It’s not overly fancy or pretentious—just amazing flavors, great atmosphere, and a real focus on quality. A must-visit spot, even if you’re not usually into vegetarian food!

Ally W.

Yelp

This is a vegetarian-centric, not completely vegetarian, restaurant. Their appetizers are generally vegetable- or seafood-based, and their entrees are generally meat-based. I like how creative they are with all the vegetables beyond roasting and sauteeing. One unique thing to note about their carrot cake is that it's not the American carrot cake. They explained to me that it's mostly composed of carrot and has minimal sugar. I liked it, merely because it wasn't too sweet and tasted like a healthy dessert. After eating way too much jamon iberico in Spain, this restaurant was a nice change of pace.

Joe R.

Yelp

My boss dragged me to this place he described as vegetarian, which much to my surprise spectacular. We sat at bar facing the kitchen and watched these masters, including Xavier Pellicer, at work. We asked the sous chef what to order and he suggested a number of items, all of which we ordered. Everything was delicious and presented perfectly. The desert made of celeriac, the name of which I cannot recall, is probably the best dessert I've ever had. It was that perfect balance of sweet and tart. Incidentally, it is not vegetarian but vegetable centric. The owner does appear to have a love affair with vegetables. We watched him slice some carrots and cauliflower in what could only be described as a loving manner. It it truly a great restaurant.

Celia C.

Yelp

Embrace yourself to must amazing, unique and divine dining experience. Words cannot describe the uniqueness flavors on each dish. The Gazpacho de remolacha, puré de coliflor con huevo y aceite ahumado and glazed leek were to die for. Thank chef Xavier for your amazing cuisine.

Connie P.

Yelp

Food was very good but the experience was not so great. I decided to splurge with my family and eat at this restaurant as I was told about the impeccable service...how they take time to tell you all about the dish and how it was prepared. And we saw the owner doing this with *some* of the guests, but we obviously didn't meet the bar (even though we dressed for the occasion). Every course was simply placed in front of us with the name of the dish "beetroot gazpacho"....That's it. At the end, I was served a purple and yellow round disk of a dessert and the waiter said "carrot cake". I took a bite and it didn't taste like .. anything at all. So I waived over the server (first time in 2+ hours that I didn't this) and asked him what the yellow stuff was in the cake. He had no idea. He had to go and ask the kitchen. Then he came back and said carrots. So - this place boats it's attention to detail but that's only for some. Buyer beware.