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This was supposed to be a super nice and elite restaurant
This was supposed to be a super nice and elite restaurant with a Michelin star. It is price fixed at €168 per person which includes 10 small courses. The service in the atmosphere was excellent, unfortunately the food fell far short. There was only one item out of the 10 that they served that was average, it was an anchovy on some white asparagus. Everything else was below average and just didn't taste good. And for two people the price tag was 500 including one wine pairing. Super disappointed considering it is one of the top rated restaurants in Barcelona. On the positive side, some people probably love their food. It just wasn't me. Nothing against the restaurant, Super nice people, the food just simply was not good.
Be the first to ReplyProbably the least exciting and worst Michelin star
Probably the least exciting and worst Michelin star restaurant I have ever been to.Ambiance - Loud and very bright. Alkimia itself only has 6 tables and it is connected with another open space that is their tapas restaurant which can get quite rowdy and loud. The restaurant itself and furniture is worn and not in a good and rustic way either. The whole place looks cheap and does not exude fine dining at all. The tasting menu is less than exciting. Granted Disfrutar is a hard meal to follow just two days after, but most dishes here are really neither flavorful nor innovative. When the flavor does not match up to the presentation, one can only say that it is just gimmicky. Two dishes I especially have to complain about:The shrimp head with caviar on top - I was told to suck on the shrimp head. Being Asian, I have had my fair share of shrimp heads in my life so this isn't my first rodeo. I knew not to "suck" on the shrimp head because of the hot burning liquid that is going to shoot into my mouth so I instead gently bit into it. As expected, the juice that came out SCALDED my tongue and the roof of my mouth. I had blisters on the roof of my mouth for the next 2-3 days! Also, a grilled shrimp head with some caviar on top is really nothing exciting to eat. There was also a bone in another fish filet dish. This place was really trying to kill my mouth.The uni dish - I have been to Japan multiple times and frequent Michelin star Japanese places. Wherever this uni came from should not have been served at a restaurant with this supposed caliber. I have had better buffet uni than this. It was not fresh at all and tasted absolutely foul. I had to really gulp some wine in order to wash out the terrible aftertaste. It's been a little over a week since my meal and I really can't remember too much else about the meal. Very forgettable experience with some blatant misses. No wonder it was so easy to get a reservation compared to the other Michelin star places in Barcelona.
Be the first to ReplyThe food was good but for a Michelin Star was expecting a
The food was good but for a Michelin Star was expecting a bit more innovation. They did accommodate another person for us. A bit hard to find you have to ring a bell to be let inside. Interesting venue.
Be the first to ReplyFor the price and from the reputation I would have expected
For the price and from the reputation I would have expected much better...First off, our experience with the restaurant started with a decidedly sour note. I had made reservations to 3 different Michelin star restaurants for our last trip to Barcelona and I did not have any problems with either of the other two. I had made a reservation via email and confirmed credit card details to secure the reservation over the phone. I was assured that our reservation was confirmed. They should have mentioned that they would email you the day of and if you didn't respond your reservation would be cancelled... I assume this restaurant has clientele from all across the globe. Being I was on vacation out of the country I did not receive the email, they claimed they called me but I have no record (I was definitely outside of my service area being from the U.S.). I do not understand what the point is of giving your credit card # to secure a reservation if you also have to verbally or via email confirm again prior to the reservation... the whole point of giving a credit card number is to re-assure you will make the reservation otherwise you will be charged a cancellation fee.So, after waiting in the entryway for probably 10 min we were told our reservation was cancelled because we did not re-confirm (in a very scolding sort of way), but they did say we could sit in this other open section of tables in the back (in a very un-apologetic way like they were doing us a solid). We decided to stay because we had already taken a taxi across town to get there. After our first course we were told that they had another "cancellation" and that we could move tables to the regular reserved area. Super annoying, but we did move. After some time we were told by the same person who had originally told us our reservation was cancelled, I assumed her to be the manager, that we were really lucky because it was the best table like she was doing us a favor and we should be thanking her... not really great customer service for a restaurant where our dinner for two was over 400 euro.The food was good (beautifully presented), not great, nor exceptionally creative from a flavor prospective. I do admit we would have enjoyed our meal a lot more if we didn't have to go through the whole reservation fiasco so that could have tainted our opinion admittedly. Nonetheless, the rest of the wait staff was really nice and professional and I really enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. Also, it was nice being able to see the chefs at work in the kitchen from our table (during the half of the meal we were seating in the main section of the restaurant). All in all we definitely won't be making a return trip to this restaurant, we much preferred the food and the service at the other two restaurants we had booked for the trip.
Be the first to ReplyMinimalist decor but lunch course meal was full of vision,
Minimalist decor but lunch course meal was full of vision, surprises and tastes. I would definitely go back and dine here next time I am in Barcelona.
Be the first to ReplyOpen from Monday through Friday at Ronda Sant Antoni 41,
Open from Monday through Friday at Ronda Sant Antoni 41, the relocation over one year ago apparently still a secret to the manufacturer of Audi's GPS (and several late arriving guests who were overheard telling the receptionist that they'd gone to the former location first,) Alkimia by Jordi Vila is one of those polarizing Michelin Stars that has many supporters but an equal number of people who claim the restaurant in "terrible," a visit on Tuesday afternoon validating both opinions In one way or another.Set-up as a sort of clandestine space, the buzzer near a small sign at the door allowing guests with reservations to be rang in before climbing stairs lined in wrought iron, it is upon reaching the top that a large wall of fluid-filled vessels looms with the foyer to the right, a reservationist speaking slow and monotone before leading parties to the dining area where things thankfully lighten up.Clearly an expensive restaurant, the Chef's agreement to design a menu for longtime Brewery Moritz in 2011 still an ongoing partnership that assuredly helped Vila build-out the space next door with a modern open kitchen, digital screens and elegant softening touches beneath the original painted ceiling, it was at a table only feet away from the line that a seat was offered, the menu divided into two tastings and an a la carte section with the shorter Jordi Vila menu described as "more traditional" across-the-board more appealing on this particular afternoon.Named after the Spanish word for Alchemy, though in reality not nearly as Modernist or 'molecular' as such a title would suggest as Chef Vila instead looks to rejuvenate tradition by way of technique-driven cooking featuring high quality products, it was with Wine declined and Water poured that the menu quickly got underway without an amuse, the Roasted Red Pepper Flat Bread smoky and sweet in front of a glass filled with bitter Granita and topped with a leaf of Lettuce filled with herbal crumbs and a sort of Cannelloni filled with Anchovy Paste.Continuing strong with Seafood, a plate of Tartare absolutely pristine with tender chunks of sweet flesh playing well off tangy Yogurt, it was next that a Red Prawn with Caviar was served, the flavor immediately 'off' with an intensely bitter liquid gushing forth as the Head was squeezed and something, that if intentional, seems severely misguided as it immediately made one wish the next course would come and additionally threatened to spoil the rest of the meal.Still reeling from the Prawn, a description of what had been experienced brushed away as "yes, it is intense" by the server who thankfully brought course three no more than two minutes later, suffice it to say that "Tuna with Sherry Tomato and Acidulated Lemon Juice" was definitely better than the Prawn but still not particularly well-made as the Fish got lost amongst competing ingredients, the Rockfish Rice pleasant and texturally intriguing despite the fact that the protein was slightly overcooked amidst tender Grains and a net of aged Manchego. Said to be a master of Catalonian cuisine, a focus on 'modern, fresh and light' methods used to coax the best out of his ingredients, it was finally with a meaty Filet of Turbot that Vila and his team served a dish that was truly remarkable as the Oyster Cream and Squash Blossom stuffed with earthy flavors each contributed something different yet complimentary, the Sourdough used to wipe up some sauce a nice touch while the "French Fries and Iberico" follow-up was a throwaway course that seemed far too gimmicky.Again showing some skill with flavor pairings by way of the Chicken and Pumpkin Ravioli, a very "Thanksgiving" sort of dish that found balance between freshly grated Ginger and a thick dollop of what tasted like Cottage Cheese, savories were rounded out by Medium-Rare slices of Beef set next to a Sweetbread cooked rubbery, the Almond Milk Palate Cleanser with Peaches pleasant enough as was the €14 a la carte add-on Lemon Soufflé served slightly browned with a sidecar of Fruit Salad and Orange Ice Cream that was added to the center of the red-hot baking dish immediately.Told that Chef Vila also creates his own pastries, an impressive fact considering the fact that the combined menus contain a dozen daily, it was prior to a double Espresso that Dark Chocolate Cake with a texture like Pudding was enjoyed alongside Pickled Plum Ice Cream, the flavors complimentary and without a doubt the meal's highlight besides the Turbot though the Mignardise of Caramelized White Chocolate and Vanilla Bean was also well executed with a clean break and smooth cream featuring restrained but lingering sweetness.
Be the first to ReplyA great place for the value.
... and you should make a reservations to guarantee a seat. We got the alkimia tasting with waters which ended up being about 100 euros per person. The first course was delicious. This place is definitely worth the experience and for you to come and enjoy it while your in Spain if your a fan of food :)
Be the first to ReplyThis place have a excellent degustation menu with modern
This place have a excellent degustation menu with modern catalan food. The food is excellent and the place have a nice ambience with small cozy place. The attention is superb and the timing of food was very good between plates.
Be the first to ReplyIt was worth the trouble to locate the place! Very few
It was worth the trouble to locate the place! Very few restaurants will earn the Wow from me. This one did! Thanks to Yelp, I was in the area after visited Sagrata Familia. Wow! I had prefix lunch there. What a great experience! Beautiful presentation absolutely out of this world dishes! For Sagrata Familia and Alkimia, I should be back to my favorite city Barcelona!
Be the first to ReplyWe had dinner here last year.
I know the place is closed now, but honestly I am not surprised. When we went, it was fairly empty. Joe and I decided to have ourselves a fancy dinner while vacationing in Barcelona. We read some reviews and decided to choose Alkimia. The service was great. They were attentive and didn't mind that we were dressed like bums - we forgot to bring fancy clothes.With that being said, it wasn't worth the money nor did we enjoy our meals. The dinner itself was really one note - sour. From beginning to end everything had a sour note that we couldn't even differentiate the first course from last course. We were sorely disappointed.
Be the first to ReplyI was by no means blown away, but I have to admit the €39
I was by no means blown away, but I have to admit the €39 lunch was an amazing deal. Water and a glass of white wine were also included with the following:1. Macadamia nut cracker: one of the most interesting crackers I've had - it was a parmesan cracker with wonderfully nutty chunks and pieces of macadamia nuts2. Liquid pan con tomate: a shot glass with olive oil on top - I didn't really want to drink all that olive oil, but the tomato water underneath was good. 3. Sausage: one peppery slice per person4. Fruit and nut bread: with hazelnuts, apricots, fig; it was almost like a fruit cake5. Chicken terrine salad: chicken, foie gras and blood sausage. This was quite rich, but one part of it that was like smoked ham was good6. Codfish brandade: my favorite savory dish of the meal. It's pureed potatoes with salt cod, very rich, but cut nicely by the pickled cauliflower, 2 types of green beans, and horseradish. The other option was sweetbread 7. Pescado: from Paraguay. It was a generous piece, and it came with nice stewed white peaches. Without the peaches, the fish was a little bland and boring. I ended up crusting it in my leftover macadamia nut cracker, which was a great idea (except I'm sure they would be angry if they saw me..)8. Dessert: this was awesome. It was an alcoholic pineapple dish that was very refreshing for a warm day. It had pineapple granita, pieces of pineapple, pineapple ice cream, liqueur, and a brownie underneath. I could have done without the cream, and the lime gelee at the bottom was an interesting surprise (like key lime pie flavor).9. Espresso: strong10. Yogurt foam and raspberry sherbet: the raspberry sherbet tasted kind of like the ones I had as a kid, and the yogurt foam was interesting (much better than whipped cream!)11. Peach and vanilla pate de fruit: I don't usually eat these, but the vanilla was a nice touchI appreciated the service and really enjoyed all the extras at lunch, but it's not really something i would consider to be a standout in Barcelona.
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