The Olympus of
The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2022
is already defined.
London hosted the Oscars of Gastronomy for another year, in which the Danish Geranium met the forecasts and reached the highest position in the ranking, replacing his compatriot Noma by
René Redzepi
, who went on to
Best of the Best
, the hall of fame of former number 1s. On the national side, the Barcelonan Enjoy came in third place, followed by DiverXO (Madrid), which was in 20th place in the previous edition.
Asador Etxebarri drops three positions, but remains among the top 10, occupying sixth place.
The list of 50 is completed with three other national kitchens: Elkano, in 16th place;
Mugaritz, who drops from position 14 to 21;
and, Quique Dacosta Restaurante, which returns to the ranking at number 42 with its Denia restaurant with three Michelin stars.
Enjoy (Barcelona)
The chefs
Oriol Castro
,
Mateu Casañas
and
Eduard Xatruch
rule the kitchens of Enjoy.
All three worked at El Bulli.
After closing in 2011, they opened Compartir in Cadaqués in April 2012 and, shortly after, in December 2014, Enjoy, in Barcelona's Eixample, just in front of the Mercado del Nino.
Its gastronomic proposal revolves around the tasting menu, with a clearly avant-garde cuisine, where the dishes stand out for their great personality, markedly Mediterranean.
They offer two menus, Enjoy Classic, made up of creations that have become classics of the house (
235 euros
) and, at the same price, Enjoy Festival, made up mostly of creations created during the current season.
Apart from the normal pairing (
110 euros
) they have another
semi
-alcoholized wine (
145 euros
), designed for customers who want to live an experience with a different pairing of wines with a very low percentage of alcohol.
DiverXO (Madrid)
Last December,
Dabiz Muñoz
's three-Michelin-star restaurant announced that it was raising the price of its tasting menu,
The Kitchen of the Flying Pigs
, from 250 to
365 euros
.
If you opt for the option of tasting the selection of wines selected by the sommelier
Miguel Ángel Millán
, you have to add 150 euros to the bill, while if you opt for a high-class pairing, the payment amounts to
300 euros
.
The restaurant is located on the ground floor of the NH Eurobuilding hotel, but it is planned that by the first quarter of 2024 it will have moved to Pozuelo, to a larger space surrounded by nature with Finca as a partner.
Etxeberri Grill (Axpe)
The Asador Etxebarri website, opened in 1991, is as simplified as its cuisine.
If in the second premium the seasonal product of the highest quality grilled, whether it is meat, vegetables or seafood, in the first one goes straight to the point as soon as you click: "The price of our menu is
242 euros
( taxes included). Payment will be made in advance, and for the total number of diners in your reservation".
Of course, it no longer happens as before, when you could call the Axpe farmhouse, on the slopes of Mount Amboto, the day before and book a table without much problem.
The mastery of
Bittor Arginzoniz
, who considers himself
a grill cook before he cooks
has crossed borders.
They only offer midday services (they close in August and from December 24 to January 10) and after selecting the date you want to go, the restaurant will send you the confirmation if there are places.
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GASTRONOMY.
The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2022: The Danish Geranium, best restaurant in the world;
Enjoy and DiverXo, third and fourth
Drafting: ISABEL MUÑOZ/ AMAYA GARCIA
The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2022: The Danish Geranium, best restaurant in the world;
Enjoy and DiverXo, third and fourth
AWARDS.
Josep 'Pitu' Roca, the best sommelier in the world who likes to call himself a wine waiter
Writing: ISABEL MUÑOZ
Josep 'Pitu' Roca, the best sommelier in the world who likes to call himself a wine waiter
Elkano (Getaria)
The grill founded by
Pedro Arregui
in 1964, which is now run by his son
Aitor
, a former Villarreal and Alavés footballer, is one of Getaria's gems.
Its holm oak charcoal grill on the street gives a good account of an establishment in which
freshness and seasonality
set the standard.
His turbot, admired by his colleagues in the guild, is considered one of the best in the world.
It is served with
Lourdes water
, its famous secret formula sauce, and practically everything is eaten (and enjoyed).
Their tasting menu is
100 euros
.
Mugaritz (Errenteria)
Chef Andoni Luis Aduriz
's beloved Basque restaurant,
located in a cozy farmhouse among century-old oaks, continues with its proposal to "feed the mind by feeding curiosity, the senses or desire."
For approximately three hours, and through around
23-25 creations
, they build a story "of stories, gestures and emotions around the table".
From this moment that is reserved until the day of the diner's visit, they ask for different information to offer a personalized experience.
In order to confirm your reservation, it is necessary to pay 110 euros of the
242 euros per diner
What does the menu cost without drinks?
This amount will be deducted from the final invoice.
In case of not being able to attend, the date can be modified or the reservation transferred to a third party.
This deposit is non-refundable, except in cases of duly accredited force majeure.
Quique Dacosta Restaurant (Denia)
"They say (and it is true) that
the most valuable thing in life is not things, but moments
. That it is not about collecting objects but experiences, that there is nothing more beautiful than sharing. So, what better gift than a unforgettable day at Quique Dacosta Restaurant?
This is how the three-starred Dacosta, one of Spain's great chefs and businessmen, presents his gift menu options:
250 euros
for the tasting menu;
260 euros
hydrated, not paired;
420 euros
for the Harmonies Menu (with a welcome drink and harmony of wines) and
448 euros
for the complete experience (welcome drink, harmony of wines, water, coffee and mixed drinks).
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