ABaC

Cuisine

Creative

Michelin

3

Price

€€€€

Website

https://abacbarcelona.com/

Description

Tradition, cutting-edge, flavour, attitude and passion, along with a consistent approach, define to perfection the cooking of Jordi Cruz. In his elegant restaurant boasting views of a tranquil garden dotted with some amazing works of contemporary art, he offers diners a unique gastronomic experience that constantly evolves in line with ingredients from the changing seasons. These are always combined with his technical ability as he revisits Catalan and other Mediterranean flavours with a nod to influences from elsewhere around the globe. The experience here, which begins with appetisers in the

Review score

3.9

Review count

101

Review summary

ABaC in Barcelona holds an average TripAdvisor rating of 3.7/5 based on 80 reviews. Positive feedback highlights food quality, atmosphere, and service, with guests praising the creative cuisine and wine pairings. However, negative reviews frequently cite issues with food quality, service inconsistencies, and poor value. Specific complaints include slow meal pacing, an overly sterile environment, and hygiene lapses such as dirty ashtrays in the garden. Some diners found dishes underwhelming or technically flawed, while others criticized the hardness of bread and wine selections. Although interactions with chef Jordi Cruz are noted positively, the overall experience varies significantly, leading some to feel it falls short of its three-Michelin-star status.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking avant-garde cuisine who can tolerate inconsistent service; manage expectations regarding value and consistency.

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