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The recently presented New Michelin Guide Spain and Portugal 2016 offers over 170 Michelin starred restaurants in all of Spain for 2016!!!

So, basically wherever you are headed in the country from North to South or from East to West you’ll find Michelin dining that can be enjoyed on one of our Private Food, Wine and Cultural Tours :-)

We’re breaking the list down into autonomous communities over the coming days so you’ve got a handy reference for the area that you are going to !!

In the autonomous community of The Basque Country you will find a great 20 Michelin Starred Restaurants – 4 of which are Michelin Three Star Restaurants, 1 Michelin Two Star Restaurant and 15 Michelin One Star Restaurants:

Juan Mari Arzak

20 MICHELIN STAR RESTAURANTS IN THE BASQUE COUNTRY, SPAIN

Donostia-San Sebastián – Akelare ***
Donostia-San Sebastián – Arzak ***
Larrabetzu – Azurmendi ***
Lasarte-Oria – Martín Berasategui ***
Errenteria – Mugaritz **
Amorebieta / Boroa  – Boroa *
Axpe – Etxebarri *
Bilbao – Etxanobe *
Bilbao – Mina *
Bilbao  – Nerua *
Bilbao  – Zarate * NEW
Bilbao – Zortziko *
Donostia-San Sebastián – Kokotxa *
Donostia-San Sebastián – Mirador de Ulía *
Elciego – Marqués de Riscal *
Galdakao  – Andra Mari *
Getaria  – Elkano *
Hondarribia  – Alameda *
Oiartzun – Zuberoa *
Vitoria-Gasteiz  – Zaldiarán *

Basque chefs

More Michelin Starred Restaurants 2016 reading:

50 Michelin Starred Restaurants in Catalonia, Spain

COMPLETE LIST MICHELIN STARRED RESTAURANTS 2016

Guia Michelin Spain Portugal 2016The NEW Michelin Guide Spain and Portugal 2016 was presented from Santiago de Compostela on November 25th. There are no new Michelin 3 star restaurants for 2016.

In Spain 2 restaurants were promoted to Michelin 2 Star status and 14 restaurants were awarded with a Michelin 1 star.

In Portugal just 1 restaurant was awarded a Michelin 1 star.

 

 

 

 

Here is the COMPLETE FULL LIST OF MICHELIN STARRED RESTAURANTS SPAIN AND PORTUGAL 2016:

Michelin 3 Star Restaurants in Spain 2016:

  • Akelare (San Sebastián – Guipúzcoa)
  • Arzak (San Sebastián – Guipúzcoa)
  • Azurmendi (Larrabetzu – Vizcaya)
  • DiverXO (Madrid)
  • El Celler de Can Roca (Girona)
  • Martín Berasategui (Lasarte – Oria – Guipúzcoa)
  • Quique Dacosta (Dénia – Alicante)
  • Sant Pau (Sant Pol de Mar – Barcelona)

 

Michelin 2 Star Restaurants in Spain 2016:

  • Àbac  (Barcelona)
  • Aponiente  (El Puerto de Santa María – Cádiz)
  • Atrio  (Cáceres)
  • Casa Marcial  (Arriondas)
  • Coque (Humanes  – Madrid) NEW
  • Dani García (Marbella – Málaga)
  • El Club Allard  (Madrid)
  • El Portal (Ezcaray – La Rioja)
  • Enoteca (Barcelona)
  • La Terraza del Casino  (Madrid)
  • Lasarte  (Barcelona)
  • Les Cols  (Olot – Girona)
  • M.B. de Martín Berasategui (Tenerife / Guía de Isora)
  • Miramar  (Llançà – Girona)
  • Moments (Barcelona)
  • Mugaritz (Errenteria – Guipúzcoa)
  • Ramón Freixa  (Madrid)
  • Santceloni  (Madrid)
  • Sergi Arola  (Madrid) UPDATE: CLOSED in September 2016
  • Zaranda (Es Capdellà – Mallorca) NEW

 

Michelin 1 Star Restaurants in Spain 2016:

Andalucía

  • Abantal (Sevilla)
  • Acanthum (Huelva) NEW
  • Alejandro (Roquetas de Mar)
  • Choco (Córdoba)
  • El Lago (Marbella)
  • José Carlos García (Málaga)
  • Kabuki Raw del Hotel Finca Cortesin (Casares) NEW
  • La Costa (El Ejido)
  • Messina (Marbella) NEW
  • Skina (Marbella)
  • Sollo (Fuengirola) NEW

 

Aragón

  • Hospedería El Batán (Tramacastilla)
  • La Prensa (Zaragoza)
  • Las Torres (Huesca)
  • Lillas Pastia (Huesca)
  • Tatau Bistro (Huesca)

 

Asturias

  • Arbidel (Ribadesella)
  • Auga (Gijón)
  • Casa Gerardo (Prendes)
  • El Corral del Indianu (Arriondas)
  • El Retiro (Llanes / Pancar)
  • La Salgar (Gijón)
  • Real Balneario (Salinas)

 

Baleares (Islas)

  • Andreu Genestra (Mallorca / Capdepera)
  • Can Dani (Formentera / Sant Ferrán de ses Roques)
  • Es Fum (Mallorca / Palmanova)
  • Es Molí d’En Bou (Mallorca / Sa Coma)
  • Es Racó d’Es Tix (Mallorca / Deià)
  • Jardín (Mallorca / Port d’Alcudia)
  • Simply Fosh (Mallorca / Palma)

 

Canarias (Islas)

  • El Rincón de Juan Carlos (Los Gigantes / Tenerife) NEW
  • Kabuki (Tenerife / Guía de Isora)
  • Kazan (Tenerife / Santa Cruz de Tenerife)

 

Cantabria

  • Annua (San Vicente de la Barquera)
  • Cenador de Amós (Villaverde de Pontones)
  • El Nuevo Molino (Puente Arce)
  • El Serbal (Santander)
  • Solana (Ampuero / La Bien Aparecida)

 

Castilla-La Mancha

  • El Bohío (Illescas)
  • El Carmen de Montesión (Toledo)
  • Las Rejas (Las Pedroñeras)
  • Maralba (Almansa)
  • Tierra (Torrico / Valdepalacios)

 

Castilla y León

  • Cocinandos (León)
  • El Ermitaño (Benavente, Zamora) NEW
  • La Botica (Matapozuelos)
  • La Lobita (Navaleno)
  • Refectorio (Sardón de Duero)
  • Víctor Gutiérrez (Salamanca)
  • Villena (Segovia) NEW

 

Cataluña

  • Alkimia (Barcelona)
  • Angle (Barcelona)
  • Bo.Tic (Corçà)
  • Ca l’Enric (La Vall de Bianya)
  • Caelis (Barcelona)
  • Can Bosch (Cambrils)
  • Can Jubany (Calldetenes)
  • Capritx (Terrassa)
  • Casamar (Llafranc)
  • Cinc Sentits (Barcelona)
  • Disfrutar (Barcelona) NEW
  • Dos Cielos (Barcelona)
  • Dos Palillos (Barcelona)
  • Els Brancs (Roses / Playa de Canyelles Petites)
  • Els Casals (Sagàs)
  • Els Tinars (Llagostera)
  • Emporium (Castelló d’Empúries) NEW
  • Estany Clar (Cercs)
  • Fogony (Sort)
  • Gaig (Barcelona)
  • Hisop (Barcelona)
  • Hofmann (Barcelona)
  • Hoja Santa (Barcelona) NEW
  • Koy Shunka (Barcelona)
  • L’Ó (Sant Fruitós de Bages)
  • La Cuina de Can Simon (Tossa de Mar)
  • La Fonda Xesc (Gombrèn)
  • Les Magnòlies (Arbúcies)
  • Les Moles (Ulldecona)
  • Lluerna (Santa Coloma de Gramenet)
  • Malena (Gimenells)
  • Massana (Girona)
  • Nectari (Barcelona)
  • Pakta (Barcelona)
  • Rincón de Diego (Cambrils)
  • Roca Moo (Barcelona)
  • Sala (Olost)
  • Saüc (Barcelona)
  • Tickets (Barcelona)
  • Tresmacarrons (El Masnou – Barcelona) NEW
  • Vía Veneto (Barcelona)
  • Villa Retiro (Xerta)

 

Galicia

  • A Estación (Cambre)
  • Alborada (A Coruña)
  • Árbore da Veira (A Coruña)
  • As Garzas (Malpica de Bergantiños / Porto Barizo)
  • Casa Marcelo (Santiago de Compostela) NEW
  • Culler de Pau (O Grove / Reboredo)
  • Maruja Limón (Vigo)
  • Nova (Ourense)
  • Pepe Vieira (Raxo)
  • Retiro da Costiña (Santa Comba)
  • Silabario (Tui)
  • Solla (Pontevedra / San Salvador de Poio)
  • Yayo Daporta (Cambados)

 

Madrid (Comunidad)

  • Álbora (Madrid)
  • Casa José (Aranjuez)
  • Chirón (Valdemoro)
  • DSTAgE (Madrid)
  • Kabuki (Madrid)
  • Kabuki Wellington (Madrid)
  • La Cabra (Madrid)
  • Lúa (Madrid)  NEW
  • Montia (San Lorenzo de El Escorial)
  • Punto MX (Madrid)

 

Murcia (Región)

  • La Cabaña de la Finca Buenavista (Murcia / El Palmar)

 

Navarra

  • El Molino de Urdániz (Urdaitz)
  • Europa (Iruña)
  • Rodero (Iruña)

 

País Vasco

  • Alameda (Hondarribia)
  • Andra Mari (Galdakao)
  • Boroa (Amorebieta / Boroa)
  • Elkano (Getaria)
  • Etxanobe (Bilbao)
  • Etxebarri (Axpe)
  • Kokotxa (Donostia)
  • Marqués de Riscal (Elciego)
  • Mina (Bilbao)
  • Mirador de Ulía (Donostia)
  • Nerua (Bilbao)
  • Zaldiarán (Vitoria)
  • Zarate (Bilbao) NEW
  • Zortziko (Bilbao)
  • Zuberoa (Oiartzun)

 

La Rioja

  • Venta Moncalvillo (Daroca de Rioja)

 

Valencia (Comunidad)

  • BonAmb (Xàbia)
  • Cal Paradís (Vall d’Alba)
  • Casa Manolo (Daimús)
  • Casa Pepa (Ondara)
  • El Poblet (Valencia)
  • L’Escaleta (Cocentaina)
  • La Finca (Elche)
  • La Sucursal (Valencia)
  • Monastrell (Alicante)
  • Ricard Camarena (Valencia)
  • Riff (Valencia)

 

Spanish restaurants that LOST THEIR MICHELIN ONE STAR STATUS

  • Aizian (Bilbao)
  • Ca L’ Arpa (Banyoles, Girona)
  • Casa Alfonso (Dehesa de Campoamor, Alicante)
  • Comerç 24 (Barcelona) – due to closure
  • La Casa del Carmen (Olías del Rey, Toledo)
  • Manairó (Barcelona)
  • Miramón Arbelaitz (San Sebastián) – due to closure
  • Neichel (Barcelona) – due to closure
  • Vertical (H.C. Aqua 4) (Valencia)

 

Michelin 2 Star Restaurants in Portugal 2016:

  • Belcanto (Lisboa)
  • Ocean (Armação de Pêra)
  • Vila Joya (Albufeira)

 

Michelin 1 Star Restaurants in Portugal 2016:

  • Bon Bon (Carvoeiro – Faro)  NEW
  • Casa da Calçada (Amarante)
  • Eleven (Lisboa)
  • Feitoria (Lisboa)
  • Fortaleza do Guincho (Cascais)
  • Henrique Leis (Almancil)
  • Il Gallo d’Oro (Funchal)
  • Pedro Lemos (Porto)
  • São Gabriel (Almancil)
  • Willie’s (Vilamoura)
  • Yeatman (Vila Nova de Gaia)

 

Portuguese Restaurant that LOST ITS MICHELIN ONE STAR STATUS:

  • L’And Vineyards (Montemor-o-Novo)

 

Resuming:

Spain received NO NEW Michelin 3 Star restaurant for 2016, but did gain TWO NEW Michelin 2 Star restaurants. 14 NEW Michelin 1 Star Restaurants were presented for the 2016 Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal but 9 Michelin 1 Star restaurants from 2015 LOST their Michelin Star Status.

Portugal still has NO Michelin 3 star Restaurant but does hold on to the THREE Michelin 2 Star Restaurants from last year’s Michelin Spain and Portugal Guide.  In the Michelin 1 star Restaurant category Portugal lost one Restaurant for 2016 but gained one NEW Michelin 1 Star Restaurant.

 

Experience Michelin starred Restaurant dining opportunities! On one of our Private Food, Wine and Cultural Tours you can indulge in the Best Michelin Starred Restaurants in Spain and Portugal.  Contact us for your personalized quote.

Michelin 2016 Spain & Portugal RESULTS ARE IN 

The yearlong wait is over –  The NEW MICHELIN Guide Spain and Portugal 2016 was officially presented earlier this evening LIVE from Galicia. So ……  what’s new? What’s HOT ? (What’s NOT?) Here’s the lowdown from Santiago de Compostela:

This year just 16 NEW Michelin Stars were awarded to Spain! 

* * *  NO  NEW Michelin 3 Star Restaurant in Spain 2016 * * *

We were rooting for Mugaritz and ABaC to be promoted to the Michelin 3 Star elite status but unfortunately for another year it is just not to be! So, no new Michelin 3 star restaurants in Spain will appear in the New Michelin Guide to Spain and Portugal for 2016.

However, all eight of last year’s Michelin 3 Star Restaurants in Spain retained their magnificent status to head the list of the “crème de la crème” for another year!

The 8 Wonders of Spain – Michelin 3* restaurants 2016 (in alphabetical order)

Akelarre. Pedro Subijana (Guipúzcoa)

Arzak. Juan Mari Arzak (Guipúzcoa)

Azurmendi. Eneko Atxa (Vizcaya)

DiverXO. David Muñoz (Madrid)

El Celler de Can Roca. Joan Roca (Girona) – Current World’s Number One Restaurant !!!

Martín Berasategui.  (Guipúzcoa)

Quique Dacosta. (Alicante)

Sant Pau. Carme Ruscalleda (Barcelona province)

 

* *  TWO NEW Michelin 2 Star Restaurants in Spain 2016 * *

  • Zaranda (Mallorca / Es Capdellà)
  • Coque (Humanes de Madrid)

 

No previous Michelin 2 star restaurants lost any stars so this brings the total of Michelin 2 Star Restaurants in Spain for 2016 to 20

 

*  14 NEW Michelin 1 Star Restaurants in Spain 2016 * 

Kabuki Raw (Casares, Málaga)

Sollo (Fuengirola, Málaga)

Messina (Marbella)

Acanthum (Huelva)

Disfrutar (Barcelona)

Hoja Santa (Barcelona)

Tresmacarrons (El Masnou, Barcelona)

Emporium (Castelló d’Empúries, Girona)

El Ermitaño (Benavente, Zamora)

Villena (Segovia)

El Rincón de Juan Carlos (Los Gigantes, Tenerife)

Zarate (Bilbao)

Lúa (Madrid)

Casa Marcelo (Santiago de Compostela)

Congratulations to all our wonderful Michelin Star Chefs!

 

But it’s not all good news – 9 Michelin 1 Star Restaurants from 2015 lost their star:

Ca L’ Arpa (Banyoles, Girona)

Comerç 24 (Barcelona) – due to closure

Manairó (Barcelona)

Neichel (Barcelona) – due to closure

Aizian (Bilbao)

Casa Alfonso (Dehesa de Campoamor, Alicante)

Miramón Arbelaitz (San Sebastián) – due to closure

La Casa del Carmen (Olías del Rey, Toledo)

Vertical (H.C. Aqua 4) (Valencia)

 

And over in Portugal? Our neighbors gained just 1 Michelin One Star restaurant with Bon Bon, in Carvoeiro (Faro) with the presentation of the NEW MICHELIN Guide Spain and Portugal 2016 but lost one with L’And Vineyards (Montemor-o-Novo).

 

And, here’s the FULL COMPLETE LIST of MICHELIN STARRED RESTAURANTS in SPAIN and PORTUGAL 2016

The NEW Michelin Spain and Portugal 2016 Guide will be presented tomorrow evening LIVE FROM SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA!!!

We’ll keep you updated with the results tomorrow when they are announced but here’s a quick re-cap of how the Michelin Spain and Portugal 2015 restaurants shape-up:

 

 

SPAIN

8 Michelin THREE Star Restaurants

18 Michelin TWO Star Restaurants

143 Michelin ONE Star Restaurants

TOTAL: 169 Michelin Starred Restaurants Spain FULL LIST

PORTUGAL

0 Michelin THREE Star Restaurants

3 Michelin TWO Star Restaurants

11 Michelin ONE Star Restaurants

TOTAL: 14 Michelin Starred Restaurants Portugal FULL LIST

 

Experience Michelin starred Restaurant dining opportunities! On one of our Private Food, Wine and Cultural Tours you can indulge in the Best Michelin Starred Restaurants in Spain and Portugal.  Contact us for your personalized quote.

 

Our Pre-Michelin Guide Spain and Portugal 2016 SuperChef Series by Gourmand Breaks – An insight into the world of some of the current Michelin star chefs in Spain and Portugal – is well underway. We previously showcased the current Michelin 2 star restaurants in Portugal (there are only 3): Belcanto, Ocean and Vila Joya.

There are currently no Michelin 3 star restaurants in Portugal so on now to the Michelin 1 star restaurants in Portugal.  There are just 11 Michelin 1 Star restaurants in Portugal (at the moment) and we’ve already showcased: The Yeatman, Casa da Calçada, Fortaleza do Guincho and Eleven

Now we’re heading to Porto and a New Kid on the Block being awarded his first Michelin Star last year:

Pedro Lemos

Pedro Lemos – had a successful career in civil engineering, but decided to leave it all behind to follow his passion for food. After studying and working with varios master chefs, he spent a few years in Lisbon before returning to his hometown of Porto to open a restaurant in 2010. Pedro received his first Michelin Star last year in 2014 for the 2015 Michelin Guide to Spain and Portugal. Is Pedro on a winning streak for another Michelin Star for 2016? All will be revealed on the 25th of November.

Pedro Lemos (Porto) – is housed in an old (now renovated) 19th century house in the heart of the distinguished Foz do Douro district of Porto. Apart from the cosy chic ambience of the dining room there is also an attractive rooftop terrace for dining al fresco. Pedro Lemos presents Portuguese cuisine based on traditional dishes using only fresh seasonal ingredients. The menu changes frequently but you can always be sure of curious and creative dishes here. To be enjoyed on one of our Private Food, Wine and Cultural Tours :-)

Pedro Lemos dish

Experience Portugal’s growing gastronomy and fantastic wine regions on a Gourmand Breaks Private Food, Wine and Cultural Tour to include Portugal.  An ever-increasing destination choice with our guests Portugal can easily be combined with Spain  for a two-center vacation giving you the chance to indulge in the Best Michelin Starred Restaurants in Spain and Portugal.

Our Pre-Michelin Guide Spain and Portugal 2016 SuperChef Series by Gourmand Breaks – An insight into the world of some of the current Michelin star chefs in Spain and Portugal – is well underway. We previously showcased the current Michelin 2 star restaurants in Portugal (there are only 3): Belcanto, Ocean and Vila Joya.

There are currently no Michelin 3 star restaurants in Portugal so on now to the Michelin 1 star restaurants in Portugal.  There are just 11 Michelin 1 Star restaurants in Portugal (at the moment) and we’ve already showcased: The Yeatman, Casa da Calçada and Fortaleza do Guincho.

Now we’re heading to the capital and a German chef who is no stranger to the Michelin starred restaurant World :

Joachim Koerper

Joachim Koerper – has worked in the grand luxury hotels of Europe and renowned Michelin star restaurants, cooking for celebrities and politicians. In the 70’s he travelled southern Europe and became a master chef of Mediterranean cuisine. Since November 2004 he has been the Executive Chef and  partner of the restaurant Eleven in Lisbon.

Eleven (Lisboa) – set on Lisbon’s highest hilltop Eleven is an elegant restaurant combining discreet luxuriousness, an intimate ambience and a charming view over Lisbon, the River Tagus and the Serra da Arrábida. Eleven opened in 2004 and just one year after opening it was awarded with a Michelin star. Elaborate and visually pleasing cuisine of fresh and natural ingredients are emphasised with the use of many local products.  To be enjoyed on one of our Private Food, Wine and Cultural Tours :-)

Eleven dish

Experience Portugal’s growing gastronomy and fantastic wine regions on a Gourmand Breaks Private Food, Wine and Cultural Tour to include Portugal.  An ever-increasing destination choice with our guests Portugal can easily be combined with Spain  for a two-center vacation giving you the chance to indulge in the Best Michelin Starred Restaurants in Spain and Portugal.

Our Pre-Michelin Guide Spain and Portugal 2016 SuperChef Series by Gourmand Breaks – An insight into the world of some of the current Michelin star chefs in Spain and Portugal – is well underway. We previously showcased the current Michelin 2 star restaurants in Portugal (there are only 3): Belcanto, Ocean and Vila Joya.

There are currently no Michelin 3 star restaurants in Portugal but there are 11 Michelin One Star restaurants in Portugal (at the moment). We started our Michelin One Star Restaurants in Portugal with Yeatman and Ricardo Costa  and Casa da Calçada and Vítor Matos. Now we’re heading to the coast and a French chef who for 10 years headed a Fortress kitchen:

Vincent Farges

Vincent Farges –  worked Worldwide until finally settling in Cascais in 2005 at the Fortaleza do Guincho. Until June 2015, so for the Michelin guide for 2015, he was executive chef at the Fortaleza do Guincho, conducting Antoine Westermann’s French cuisine (Westermann being gastronomic consultant here since 1998).

Fortaleza do Guincho (Cascais) – Was built as a fortress in the 17th century and has been exquisitly renovated as a luxury 5 star hotel with a Michelin Starred restaurant. The Michelin star was awarded in 2001 and until June 2015, the kitchen was run by Vincent Farges. This position is now held by Miguel Vieira, the first Portuguese chef to take on the management of this restaurant. Can Miguel hold on to the Michelin star? All will be revealed on November 25th 2015. The dramatic setting of the Fortaleza do Guincho restaurant offers a magnificent view over the Atlantic Ocean adding a special ingredient to it’s incomparable dishes. To be enjoyed on one of our Private Food, Wine and Cultural Tours :-)

Fortaleza do Guincho dish

Experience Portugal’s growing gastronomy and fantastic wine regions on a Gourmand Breaks Private Food, Wine and Cultural Tour to include Portugal.  An ever-increasing destination choice with our guests Portugal can easily be combined with Spain  for a two-center vacation giving you the chance to indulge in the Best Michelin Starred Restaurants in Spain and Portugal.

Summer may be over but ice-cream never goes out of season!! If you are heading to Girona, Spain, then a must stop is Rocambolesc, the Willy-Wonka-esque ice cream shop of the Michelin 3 star Roca Brothers, in particular Jordi Roca. The sweet brother in charge of desserts at El Celler de Can Roca, current World’s Number 1 restaurant, invites you to experience the sweet sensations of El Celler de Can Roca at Rocambalesc – a world much more than just ice-cream!

Rocambolesc Girona

Just a small shop, on Carrer de Santa Clara in Girona, Rocambolesc radiates a vintage feel and as soon as you step inside you will instantly return to your childhood with “oooos” and “wows” as the colors, smells and sights hit, invade and delight your senses.

Rocambolesc ice-cream

Rocambolesc – Enjoy El Celler de Can Roca delicacies at a fraction of the cost  –  just 3.90€ for a large tub (as per the photo) with 3 toppings!

There are six different flavors of ice-cream to choose from, in cones or tubs, including the classics of vanilla or chocolate and the more adventurous green sorbet or baked apple. Your server will recommend the 3 toppings ideal for your ice-cream flavor choice although you can choose your own 3 from over 30 options such as parma violet marshmallow, strawberries, caramelized apple, nut sprinkles, flaked sugar, crunchy caramel, honey rocks, coconut……

Jordi Roca and Rocambolesc

The youngest of the three Roca Brothers, Jordi Roca was proclaimed “The World’s Best Pastry Chef “in 2014 (the current holder of this title for 2015 is Albert Adrià). At El Celler de Can Roca Joan Roca heads the sublime kitchen; Josep Roca is the expert sommelier and Jordi Roca creates the imaginative desserts.

 

Where to find Rocambolesc:

Rocambolesc in Girona:
Carrer de Santa Clara 50, 17001 Girona
Open: Sun -Thurs 12:00 – 21:00, Fri and Sat 12:00 to 23:00

Rocambolesc in Platja d’Aro (Girona):
Avinguda de S’Agaró 59, 17249 Platja d’Aro
Closed in winter

Rocambolesc in Madrid:
Calle Serrano 52, El Corte Inglés- 7th Floor, 28001 Madrid
Open: Sun-Thurs 12:30 – 00:00, Fri and Sat 12:30 to 00:30

 

Experience the ice-cream joys of Rocambolesc on your Gourmand Breaks Private Food, Wine and Cultural Tour.  We can customise any of our Our Sample Spain Portugal Private Tour Itineraries to include a stay in Girona county and among other fascinating visits a private guided visit of the city of Girona.

Our Pre-Michelin Guide Spain and Portugal 2016 SuperChef Series by Gourmand Breaks – An insight into the world of some of the current Michelin star chefs in Spain and Portugal – is well underway. We previously showcased the current Michelin 2 star restaurants in Portugal (there are only 3): Belcanto, Ocean and Vila Joya.

There are currently no Michelin 3 star restaurants in Portugal so on now to the Michelin 1 star restaurants in Portugal.  There are just 11 Michelin 1 Star restaurants in Portugal (at the moment) and we started our Michelin One Star Restaurants in Portugal with Yeatman and Ricardo Costa . Now we’re heading to Amarante and another chef heading a Hotel Restaurant:

vitor matos

Vítor Matos – trained in Switzerland and, after working in various hotel restaurants, finally joined the Casa da Calçada team in 2010 to head the Largo do Paço restaurant.

Largo de Paço (Amarante) is the Michelin 1 star restaurant of the 5* Casa da Calçada Hotel. Regional and Mediterranean cuisine combine to meet the gastronomic quality and originality required by the Relais & Châteaux chain. The Largo do Paço restaurant gained it’s Michelin star in 2004 and Vítor has kept hold it. The elegant atmosphere, original ideas and impressive  presentation make this restaurant a must visit place that will certainly surprise you. To be enjoyed on one of our Private Food, Wine and Cultural Tours :-)

 

Casa da Calçada Michelin 1 star dish

Experience Portugal’s growing gastronomy and fantastic wine regions on a Gourmand Breaks Private Food, Wine and Cultural Tour to include Portugal.  An ever-increasing destination choice with our guests Portugal can easily be combined with Spain  for a two-center vacation giving you the chance to indulge in the Best Michelin Starred Restaurants in Spain and Portugal.

Our Pre-Michelin Guide Spain and Portugal 2016 SuperChef Series by Gourmand Breaks – An insight into the world of some of the current Michelin star chefs in Spain and Portugal – is well underway. We previously showcased the current Michelin 2 star restaurants in Portugal (there are only 3): Belcanto, Ocean and Vila Joya.

There are currently no Michelin 3 star restaurants in Portugal so on now to the Michelin 1 star restaurants in Portugal.  To be enjoyed on one of our Private Food, Wine and Cultural Tours :-)

There are just 11 Michelin 1 Star restaurants in Portugal (at the moment) and we’re starting this Michelin star restaurant group with a young Portuguese chef who uses, in the kitchen,  tips he learned from his Grandma:

Ricardo Costa

Ricardo Costa – is executive chef at the first Michelin starred restaurant in Porto – Pedro Lemos became the second just last year for the 2015 Michelin restaurants in Spain and Portugal Guide. Although only born in 1979, Costa has worked in many hotels and restaurants in mainland Portugal, Madeira, Spain and England. He earned his first Michelin Star for the Largo do Paço restaurant in Amarante and then in 2011 headed to the Yeatman where that same November he gained Michelin One Star status for The Yeatman Gastronomic restaurant for the Michelin 2012 guide.

Yeatman (Gaia) – The Yeatman restaurant is housed in the luxury Yeatman hotel in Vila Nova de Gaia – Porto. Owned by the company behind  Taylor’s Port, it is named after the family’s historic link with the city, and drawing on its owners’ expertise in both fine wine production and luxury hotel management has become one of the world’s leading wine hotels. The gastronomic Yeatman Restaurant earned its Michelin star for the 2012 Guide and has retained it ever since.  Ricardo Costa brings to the Yeatman restaurant an imaginative cuisine based on the traditional flavors of Portugal presented with contemporary flair. Added to the fine food and wine offered at  the Yeatman restaurant are the fantastic views of the River Douro and the historic center of Porto which, when all combined,  guarantee an extraordinary experience.

Yeatman dish

Experience Portugal’s growing gastronomy and fantastic wine regions on a Gourmand Breaks Private Food, Wine and Cultural Tour to include Portugal.  An ever-increasing destination choice with our guests Portugal can easily be combined with Spain  for a two-center vacation giving you the chance to indulge in the Best Michelin Starred Restaurants in Spain and Portugal.