Disfrutar, co-owned by Mateu Casañas, Oriol Castro, and Eduard Xatruch, is renowned for its innovative, playful approach to Catalan cuisine, employing modern techniques and surprising presentations. Its consistent...
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I really enjoyed my trip to the el Bulli museum. We spent about 3 hours there (11-2pm) and followed it with lunch at Cala Montjoi (really good!) and a swim at the Montjoi beach which we had almost to ourselves. If you ever wondered what the hype was all about and why the most famous chef in the world closed down his restaurant at the height of his fame this museum is for you. It takes you through el bullis humble origins as a beach bar/ grill with mini golf to the most innovative 3 Michelin star restaurant in the world with a 40+ course tasting menu which people would fly in from all over the world to attend. The start of the museum is an outside area devoted to Ferran Adrias legacy project of creating a system for categorising and studying food. I found that part a bit dull but the inside of the restaurant was brilliant and fascinating. There’s a gift shop at the end but no opportunity to have food.
I made a day trip from Girona because I was very interested and curious about the restaurant and legend behind it. It was well worth the trip although driving over the mountains from Roses was somewhat harrowing. It is a very beautiful restaurant and the extra buildings that form the museum are incredible. The staff is very friendly and informative. The culinary aspect of it all was beyond me but I think would be fascinating for a student chef. I would not go here over the Dali museum or a day in Girona but I've done all that so this was a nice addition. Highly recommend!
5
What a wonderful afternoon we spent at the elBulli 1846 exhibition! I never had the chance to experience the original restaurant in its heyday, when culinary history was being made, but I'm thrilled to have visited this iconic and beautiful space. The immersive experience was outstanding, showcasing the sheer genius of Ferran Adrià his meticulous attention to detail and boundless creativity left me truly inspired. I loved how peaceful it felt with fewer crowds, making it an intimate, 5-star encounter. An amazing concept overall!
5
One of the best museums I have ever visited. Trully an eye-opening experience.
It much more than the story of one of the best restaurants in history, it’s about wanting to understand the art of cooking in it most basic origins, it’s about questioning how and why we do what we, as humans, do.
Overall, it’s about searching the limits, innovating, designing, understanding, sharing knowledge and of course, cooking.😉
Really recommend visiting the museum, reflecting on what they are trying to share with the public and get to know elBullifoundation.
5
An amazing destination to go to if you are a fan of nouvelle cuisine. I was so lucky to visit El Bulli with my teacher who was a former pastry chef of El Bulli from 1986-1988.
