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Belcanto by José Avillez – Michelin 2 Star Restaurant, Lisbon, Portugal

It’s Michelin season once again and the Michelin Guide to Spain and Portugal 2016 is fast approaching !! We’ll keep you updated with the results of the NEW Michelin Starred Restaurants in Spain and Portugal Guide when announced on November 25th!

In the meantime, over the next few weeks we’ll be showcasing some of the Best Michelin starred Chefs in Spain and Portugal  with our own 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!

This year we’re starting in Portugal where surprisingly there are no Michelin 3 star restaurants (yet!). First off, and in no particular order, a Portuguese chef who last year obtained his Second Michelin Star and is shooting for that 3rd Michelin star in 2016:

Belcanto - Lisboa

José Avillez –  is the first Portuguese chef to obtain the Michelin 2 Star Restaurant honor in Portugal. He currently has 5 restaurants in Lisbon – Belcanto, Cantinho do Avillez, Mini Bar, Café Lisboa and Pizzaria Lisboa,  1 restaurant in Oporto – Cantinho do Avillez, a take-away service called JA at Home and a wine range called JA Wines bearing his signature: JA Red, JA White and JA Rosé.

Belcanto, Lisbon  –  acclaimed the best restaurant in Portugal, is the flagship restaurant by the young talented chef José Avillez. It opened in 2011 in the Chiado district of Lisbon, Portugal. Within a year Belcanto was awarded its first Michelin star and in 2014 received its second for the 2015 Michelin Guide for Spain and Portugal. Belcanto is the first restaurant in Lisbon to obtain this Michelin 2 Star restaurant distinction. Original modern Portuguese cuisine, inspired by El Bulli, great service in an elegant setting with beautifully presented food and a fantastic selection of Portuguese wines – this is Belcanto.  To be enjoyed on one of our Private Food, Wine and Cultural Tours :)

Belcanto has also been elected one of the best 100 restaurants in the world by the prestigious Restaurant Magazine and currently stands at 91st place on  “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants List”.

A dish by José Avillez at Belcanto © Vasco Célio

A dish by José Avillez at Belcanto © Vasco Célio

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.

Michelin Starred Restaurants Portugal

Michelin Date for your diary!!!  The Michelin Guide to Spain & Portugal 2016 will be presented on November 25th 2015 from Santiago de Compostela in Spain.  Here’s a recap of what happened last year in Portugal:

For 2015, the Michelin Guide to Spain & Portugal added two new Michelin starred restaurants in Portugal to the distinguished list of gastronomic excellence, and promoted another to Michelin two-star status.  

 

For 2015, the “Belcanto” in Lisbon, from the popular chef José Avillez, was promoted to Michelin 2 Star Restaurant status.

Curiously Belcanto is the first restaurant in Lisbon to be distinguished with two Michelin stars and José Avillez is the first Portuguese chef to obtain this honor in Portugal.

New on the Michelin Restaurant list for 2015 is Pedro Lemos, Executive Chef for his namesake restaurant in the Foz do Douro area of Porto, and, São Gabriel in Almancil, Algarve, by Chef Leonel Pereira, regained its Michelin star after a one-year absence.

In total Portugal currently holds 17 Michelin stars by 14 chefs, spread all across the country.

It will be great to see some more Michelin Stars shining in Portugal for 2016 so good luck chefs :-)

 

All Michelin Starred Restaurants in Portugal 2015 COMPLETE LIST:

 

Michelin 2 Star Restaurants in Portugal :

– Ocean (Armação de Pêra), Hans Neuner

– Vila Joya (Albufeira), Dieter Koschina

– Belcanto (Lisboa), José Avillez – NEW

 

Michelin 1 Star Restaurants in Portugal:

– Casa da Calçada (Amarante), Vítor Matos

– Eleven (Lisboa), Joachim Koerper

– Feitoria (Lisboa), João Rodrigues

– Fortaleza do Guincho (Cascais), Vincent Farges

– Henrique Leis (Almancil), Henrique Leis

– Il Gallo d’Oro (Funchal), Benoît Sinthon

– L’And Vineyards (Montemor-o-Novo), Miguel Laffan

– Pedro Lemos (Porto), Pedro Lemos – NEW

– São Gabriel (Almancil), Leonel Pereira – NEW

– Willie’s (Vilamoura), Willie Wurger

– Yeatman (Vila Nova de Gaia), Ricardo Costa

 

The Spanish Michelin Stars and the FULL LIST of Michelin Starred Restaurants in Spain 2015 

Experience Portugal’s growing gastronomy and fantastic wine regions on a Gourmand Breaks Private Food, Wine and Cultural Tour.  Portugal is an ever-increasing destination choice with our guests and can easily be combined with Spain  for a two-center vacation.

Michelin Guide Spain and Portugal 2016

November 25th 2015 – a date for your diary!!!!

The Michelin Guide Spain and Portugal 2016 will be officially presented on November 25th 2015, and this year the awards ceremony will be presented from Galicia.  UPDATE: FULL COMPLETE LIST of MICHELIN STARRED RESTAURANTS in SPAIN and PORTUGAL 2016

Last year, the Michelin Guide Spain & Portugal 2015, detailing the Michelin Starred Restaurants in Spain and Portugal for 2015, was presented from Marbella. This year the Michelin tires drive North and to Santiago de Compostela where the NEW Michelin guide Spain & Portugal 2016 will be unveiled.

The prestigious awards ceremony, for the new edition of the MICHELIN guide Spain & Portugal 2016, will be presented from the Parador Hostal dos Reis Católicos in Santiago de Compostela.

 

Michelin starred restaurants Spain 2015:

Last year just 20 NEW Michelin stars were awarded to Spain with Aponiente – Angel León – being the highest achiever as a NEW Michelin 2 star restaurant for Spain 2015. No new Michelin 3 star restaurant was awarded but the 8 wonders in the Michelin 3 star category did hold on to their stars. 19 NEW Michelin 1 star restaurants in Spain appeared for the 2015 prestigious “Red Guide”.

Here is the FULL LIST Michelin Starred Restaurants Spain 2015

And here’s what happened over in Portugal last year as well as the FULL LIST of Michelin Starred Restaurants in Portugal .

 

Michelin starred restaurants Spain 2016?:  TBC !!!!

Will Mugaritz (currently No 6 on the World’s Best 50 Restaurants List) finally achieve a 3rd Michelin star?

Will one, or more, of Barcelona city’s Michelin 2 star restaurants achieve Michelin 3 star status so that the city can finally boast a Tri-Star Michelin Restaurant?

Is Angel León on a roll to keep climbing and achieve another Michelin star for 2016?

 

All will be revealed on November 25th 2015 when the Michelin Guide Spain & Portugal 2016 will be officially presented – from here at Gourmand Breaks we’ll keep you informed :-)

 

Girona – the Cathedral and Game of Thrones

American TV series “Game of Thrones” has taken the world by storm, and  part of the filming for its new Series 6 is taking place in Girona, Spain.   Ambling around the Old Town of Girona certainly can transport you back in time, or, with the correct props, into the fantasy world of one of the Kingdoms of Game of Thrones.

Set building for Game of Thrones (series 6) taking place in the Old Town of Girona, Spain.

Set building for Game of Thrones (series 6) taking place in the Old Town of Girona, Spain.

The Game of Thrones cast and crew are currently”decorating” and preparing to start filming next week in certain parts of the Old Town, the Medieval Jewish quarter if you will,  of Girona. Maybe not a great time for you to visit right now, as the filming of Game of Thrones continues into mid-September with many areas beng closed, but all year round Girona and it’s old town are a great place to wander. At the heart of the intricate network of cobbled streets, towering above the Medieval Jewish quarter that winds around it, stands Girona Cathedral.

Girona Cathedral is a significant work of Gothic architecture since its construction began in the 11th century. Girona Cathedral’s prominence especially rose in the 15th century when architects added what is still, today,  the largest Gothic nave in the world and the second largest nave overall, behind St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.

Inside Girona Cathedral there are several relics dating back to the 11th century as well as ancient saint shrines, an ivory throne made for King Charlemagne and the Tapestry of the Creation, a very rare surviving tapestry from the era depicting the creation of the world, months of the year and Biblical characters.

Girona Cathedral

Curiously, Girona has not not only inspired the modern day Game of Thrones, the Cathedral inspired even Antoni Gaudi!  On the Apse façade of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, the chapel of the Assumption will be built, dedicated to the Assumption of the Virgin, which is especially popular in Catalonia. This project is inspired by an existing one in Girona cathedral and includes the crown dedicated to the Virgin, the pillars that form the  structure and the curtains hanging from it, as well as the angels that are represented on the Girona model.

 

Explore the beautiful city of Girona on a private Gourmet, Wine and Cultural Tour of Spain like our Romantic Spain Luxury Private Tour which takes you within Girona cathedral’s courtyard and the Roman walls behind it  – a beautifully peaceful journey through the history of Gothic art as well as visits to medieval villages, prestigious wineries and the chance to dine Michelin style.

Girona, The colourful riverside homes, Cathedral and Sant Felix

Read more about Girona on our blog post:  Girona, Spain – Little City, BIG heart

GAZPACHO ANDALUS, a traditional Spanish recipe

As temperatures are souring this summer,  cool down with a delicious chilled Gazpacho soup. This quick and easy traditional Gazpacho recipe is not only refreshing it’s packed full of vitamins too! Olé!!

Gazpacho

INGREDIENTS for Traditional Gazpacho recipe:

75 g stale bread (Spanish loaf, not packaged bread), crusts removed

1 kg ripe tomatoes (see note below ABOUT TOMATOES), peeled and seeded

3 cloves garlic

2 tsp salt and pepper

6 tbsp olive oil

5 tbsp vinegar

about 300 ml water

 

GARNISH for Traditional Gazpacho recipe:

100 g green peppers, finely chopped

100 g cucumber, peeled and finely chopped

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 small tomato, finely chopped

2 slices bread, toasted and diced like croutons

 

METHOD for Traditional Gazpacho recipe:

Put the bread to soak in enough water to cover it for around 10 minutes.

Squeeze out the excess water and put the bread in a blender or processor.

Cut the peeled tomatoes into chunks and add to the blender with the garlic, salt and pepper.

Blend until puréed and with the motor running add the oil in a slow stream, followed by the vinegar.  The mixture will thicken and change color as the oil blends in.

Add a little water and transfer to a serving bowl or pitcher. Stir in the water to the desired consistency and chill until serving time.

 

For the garnish:

Place the chopped peppers, cucumbers, onion, tomato and croutons in individual small bowls or in a divided dish and serve them as accompaniments.

Gazpacho may also be served in glasses or mugs for sipping but without the garnishes.

 

Note ABOUT TOMATOES: vine-ripened tomatoes are one of Spain’s treats.  If possible, buy the big, beefy ones.  Even if they are slightly green, they will ripen in a few days. Avoid the all-of-a-size and color long-life tomatoes. They’re bred for shipping long distances and don’t have the flavor of the local varieties. Tomatoes can be skinned before making the gazpacho by dipping them in boiling water or try running the blunt edge of a knife across the skin, then pulling it off.  Otherwise, crush the tomatoes, and then sieve them to remove the skin and seeds.

 

Gazpacho Ingredients

Learn to cook tasty local Spanish dishes with an excellent in situ chef as part of your Private Luxury Food, Wine and Cultural Tour in Spain.  Our  wonderful Spanish Cooking and Wine Tour takes you into the world of Spanish Cuisine, and Spanish Wine, the best way to learn about Spain!

The Eve of Sant Joan, 23 June

Sant Joan

 

In Catalunya and throughout Spain, the most important celebration during the month of June is undoubtedly the Eve of Sant Joan (St. John). This is celebrated both in private houses and in public places, and there is dancing and the typical “coca”, as well as bonfires in some streets and squares, and fireworks.  Catalonians celebrate the Eve of Sant Joan in their idiosyncratic way- the fiesta takes place the night before Saint John’s Day (June 24th), which coincides with the summer solstice. Old furniture is bundled onto bonfires in the villages and towns throughout Catalonia, the fire acting as a purifier and curative element.

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Terra Remota Winery – Emporda DO Wine Region of Spain

Located in the Emporda DO Wine Region of Spain, as the name implies, the site of this winery, Terra Remota (Remote Land)  is isolated and secluded, feeling even more so since the devastating fires that destroyed much of this region recently- leaving a path of charcoaled lifelessness in its wake.

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Thankfully Terra Remota, in the Emporda DO Wine Region of Spain, was, for the most part, unharmed with only a small plot of vines damaged but learning more about the history behind the Spanish winery it is terrifying to think not only about the possible destruction of the building but also of everything it stands for.

The land here, in the Emporda Wine Region, symbolizes more than just wine production, for the family it stands for identity.  Terra Remota winery is owned by Marc and Emma Bournazeau.  Emma’s grandfather was a man from Catalonia that, after the Spanish Civil war, escaped to France to live in Perpignan. For the family, Terra Remota represents a return from exile and to the land of origin, reclaiming the lost identity of a family.

Terra Remota Winery

The first thing you notice when driving up to Terra Remota is the extraordinary raw concrete “bodega”, which is designed by the Spanish architects Pépe Cortés & Nacho Ferrer and is made up of “Three shoeboxes” nestled into the hillside with the intention of integrating the building into the surrounding landscape- respect for the natural environment is a reoccurring theme here at Terra Remota. The three levels of the structure reflect the three stages the grapes go through from sorting at the top level to bottling, ageing and tasting on the bottom floor, respecting the principle of gravity.

Terra Remota Winery

Every process inside this building is designed to treat the grapes with utmost respect and care.  The key principle at this winery is to avoid excessive manipulation of the original quality of the grape- convinced that the better the raw material the less need for interference.

The idea is that each wine is different and must be treated as such.   The wines “Caminante”, (white) “Caminito” (rosé) and  “Camino” (red), named in homage to Machado’s poem, are the product of respect, and perseverance from the team.

Emporda Wines

Many of guests have thoroughly enjoyed a visit and relaxing picnic in the vineyards at this great Emporda winery!  Join us on a Private Food, Wine and Culinary Tour including the Emporda DO Wine Region of Spain and you too could be visiting this wonderful winery for a private tour and exclusive wine tasting!

World’s Number 1 Restaurant over the Years

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards and List started in 2002 and each year is organized and compiled by the British “Restaurant” Magazine.

It is an annual recollection of the opinions and experiences of over 900 international restaurant industry experts.  Today, this prestigious list is awaited each year, with baited breath, to find out WHO is considered THE BEST Restaurant in the World!!! Over the last 14 years just 5 restaurants have received the Number 1 spot as Best Restaurant in the World!!  Spain has headed the prestigious Worlds 50 Best Restaurants List 7 times at Number 1, Denmark 4 times, USA twice and the UK once.

worlds best 50The first EVER restaurant to be awarded the prestigious title of World’s Number One Restaurant in the World was in 2002 –  El Bulli, by Spanish born, Catalan, chef  Ferran Adrià.  El Bulli, as a restaurant,  closed its doors in 2011 to transform into a creativity center. El Bulli sat proudly at the top of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants  List, in 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Now it is the turn of Spanish born, Catalan Brothers, Joan, Josep and Jordi Roca of El Celler de Can Roca, Girona. First awarded the Number 1 spot in 2013, the Boys are Back for a second time in 2015 – Current World Number One Restaurant!

El Bulli

Here are the World’s Number 1 Restaurants over the years, as awarded by Restaurant Magazine in the World’s Best 50 Awards Ceremonies:

2002: El Bulli – Ferran Adrià – Spain (currently closed)

2003 + 2004: The French Laundry – Thomas Keller – USA (currently, 2015, at Nº 50)

2005: The Fat Duck – Heston Blumenthal – UK (currently, 2015, at Nº 73)

2006, 2007, 2008 + 2009: El Bulli – Ferran Adrià – Spain (currently closed)

2010, 2011 + 2012: Noma – René Redzepi – Denmark (currently, 2015, at Nº 3)

2013: El Celler de Can Roca – Joan, Josep and Jordi Roca – Spain (currently, 2015, at Nº 1)

2014: Noma – René Redzepi – Denmark (currently, 2015, at Nº 3)

2015: El Celler de Can Roca – Joan, Josep and Jordi Roca – Spain

Can Roca

Here are the FULL 2015 RESULTS of the World’s Best Restaurants 2015 – from Number 1 – 100, Best Female Chef, Best Pastry Chef, One to Watch, Continetal results etc ..

 

In 2016 the Worlds 50 Best Restaurants Awards Ceremony will leave it’s home,  in London, and will be presented from New York City. The world ceremony will, for the first time ever, leave the English capital. It will be the first time in 14 years that the Worlds 50 Best Restaurants awards has left the UK.

 

El Bulli is currently closed and El Celler de Can Roca has a loooooong waiting list that far exceeds it’s capacity, but great restaurants are rife in Spain!! Why not join us on a Private Food, Wine and Culinary Tour of Spain (you could even combine with Portugal) covering foodie Spanish hotspots like San Sebastian, Barcelona, Madrid …. to indulge in some sublime Spanish dining.

World’s Best Restaurants 2015 FULL LIST

The World’s Best Restaurants 2015 FULL COMPLETE List from 1-100 plus the Individual Award Winners 2015 and Continental Restaurant Awards 2015: 

Worlds Best Top 3

1. El Celler de Can Roca, Girona (Spain) – World’s Best Restaurant + Best Restaurant in Europe

2. Osteria Francescana, Modena (Italy)

3. Noma, Copenhagen (Denmark)

4. Central, Lima (Peru) – Best Restaurant in South America

5. Eleven Madison Park, New York (USA) – Best Restaurant in North America

6. Mugaritz, San Sebastian (Spain)

7. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, London (UK)

8. Narisawa, Tokyo (Japan) – Best Restaurant in Asia

9. D.O.M., Sao Paulo (Brazil)

10. Gaggan, Bangkok (Thailand)

11. Mirazur, Menton (France)

12. Arpège, Paris (France)

13. Asador Etxebarri, Atxondo (Spain) – Highest Climber Award 2015

14. Astrid Y Gastón, Lima (Peru)

15. Steirereck, Vienna (Austria)

16. Pujol, Mexico City (Mexico)

17. Arzak, San Sebastian (Spain)

18. Le Bernardin, New York (USA)

19. Azurmendi, Larrabetzu (Spain)

20. The Ledbury, London (UK)

21. Le Chateaubriand, Paris (France)

22. Nahm, Bangkok (Thailand)

23. White Rabbit, Moscow (Russia) – Highest New Entry Award 2015

24. Ultraviolet, Shanghai (China) – NEW ENTRY

25. Fäviken, Järpen (Sweden)

26. Alinea, Chicago (USA)

27. Piazza Duomo, Alba (Italy)

28. The Test Kitchen, Cape Town (South Africa) – Best Restaurant in Africa

29. Nihonryori RyuGin, Tokyo (Japan)

30. Vendôme, Bergisch Gladbach (Germany)

31. Restaurant Frantzén, Stockholm (Sweden)

32. Attica, Melbourne (Australia) – Best Restaurant in Australasia

33. Aqua, Wolfsburg (Germany)

34. Le Calandre, Rubano (Italy)

35. Quintonil, Mexico City (Mexico)

36. L’Astrance, Paris (France)

37. Biko, Mexico City (Mexico)

38. Amber, Hong Kong (Hong Kong)

39. Quique Dacosta, Denia (Spain)

40. Per Se, New York (USA)

41. Mani, Sao Paulo (Brazil)

42. = Tickets, Barcelona (Spain) – NEW ENTRY

42. = Boragò, Santiago (Chile) – NEW ENTRY

44. Maido, Lima (Peru) – NEW ENTRY

45. Relae, Copenhagen (Denmark) – NEW ENTRY + Sustainable Restaurant Award 2015

46. Restaurant André, Singapore (Singapore)

47. Alain Ducasse au Plaza Aathénée, Paris (France)

48. Schloss Schauenstein, Fürstenau (Switzerland)

49. Blue Hill at Stone Barms, Tarrytown (USA) – NEW ENTRY

50. The French Laundry, Yountville (USA)

51. Geranium, Copenhagen (Denmark)

52. Tim Raue, Berlin (Germany)

53. Hertog Jan, Bruges (Belgium)

54. Hof Van Cleve, Kruishoutem (Belgium)

55. The Clove Club, London (UK)

56. Saison, San Francisco (USA)

57. Septime, Paris (France)

58. Quay, Sydney (Australia)

59. DiverXO, Madrid (Spain)

60. Hedone , London (UK)

61. Martin Berasategui, San Sebastián (Spain)

62. 8 ½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana, Hong Kong (China)

63. L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon Paris, Paris (France)

64. Maaemo, Oslo (Norway)

65. Combal Zero, Rivoli (Italy)

66. Amass, Copenhagen (Denmark)

67. NoMad, New York (USA)

68. Nerua, Bilbao (Spain)

69. Momofuku Ko, New York (USA)

70. Waku Gin, Singapore

71. De Librije, Zwolle (Netherlands)

72. Restaurant at Meadowood, St. Helena (USA)

73. The Fat Duck, Bray (UK)

74. Jaan, Singapore

75. Coi, San Francisco (USA)

76. Fu He Hui, Shanghai (China)

77. Indian Accent, New Delhi (India)

78. La Maison Troisgros, Roanne (France)

79. Ryunique, Seoul (South Korea)

80. Daniel, New York (USA)

81. Joe Beef, Montreal (Canada)

82. Le Louis XV, Monte Carlo (Monaco)

83. Tegui, Buenos Aires (Argentina)

84. Sepia, Sydney (Australia) – The ONE to watch restaurant award 2015

85. L’Effervescence, Tokyo (Japan)

86. Hajime, Osaka (Japan)

87. Brae, Birregurra (Australia)

88. = The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français, Franschhoek (South Africa)

88. = Zuma, Dubai (UAE)

90. Estela, New York (USA)

91. Belcanto, Lisbon (Portugal)

92. St. John, London (UK)

93. Jungsik, Seoul (South Korea)

94. Masa, New York (USA)

95. Fu1015, Shanghai (China)

96. Mikla, Istanbul (Turkey)

97. Esperanto, Stockholm (Sweden)

98. Vila Joya, Albufeira (Portugal)

99. Lung King Heen, Hong Kong (China)

100. Manresa, Los Gatos (USA)

Individual Awards 2015:

  • The Diners Club® Lifetime Achievement Award 2015: Daniel Boulud – Restaurant Daniel, New York, USA
  • The Veuve Clicquot World’s Best Female Chef 2015: Hélène Darroze – Hélène Darroze, Paris, France and Hélène Darroze at the Connaught, London, UK
  •  The World’s Best Pastry Chef Award 2015, sponsored by Cacao Barry®: Albert Adrià – Tickets, Barcelona, Spain
  •  Chefs’ Choice Award 2015, sponsored by Gaggenau: Daniel Humm – Eleven Madison Park, New York, USA
  •  One To Watch Award 2015, sponsored by Silestone® by Cosentino: Sepia – Sydney, Australia
  • Sustainable Restaurant Award 2015, sponsored by Pago Los Balancines: Relae – Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Highest New Entry Award 2015, sponsored by LesConcierges: White Rabbit – Moscow, Russia at Number 23
  • Highest Climber Award 2015, sponsored by Lavazza: Asador Etxebarri – Atxondo, Spain at Number 13

 

Continental Restaurant Awards 2015 – SPONSORED BY ACQUA PANNA:

  • Best Restaurant in Europe – El Celler de Can Roca, Girona (Spain) at World’s Number 1
  • Best Restaurant in N. America – Eleven Madison Park, New York (USA) – at World’s Number 5
  • Best Restaurant in S. America – Central, Lima (Peru) at World’s Number 4
  • Best Restaurant in Asia – Narisawa, Tokyo (Japan) at World’s Number 8
  • Best Restaurant in Australasia – Attica, Melbourne (Australia) at World’s Number 32
  • Best Restaurant in Africa – The Test Kitchen, Cape Town (South Africa) at World’s Number 28

World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015 – El Celler de Can Roca Nº1 again!

LIVE,  from London’s Guildhall, the results are in for THE WORLD’S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS 2015.

At the much anticipated World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards Ceremony for 2015,  held this evening at the historic Guildhall in the City of London the Top 3 are :

No 1  El Celler de Can Roca, Girona Spain, was confirmed as the World’s No 1 Restaurant for 2015!worlds best 50

The Roca Boys are Back!!!!!!!!!!

With the newly announced World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2015 The Roca Brothers return to Nº1 !!!

2nd and 3rd place go to:

Number 2:  Massimo Bottura climbs to Nº2 with  Osteria Francescana, Modena, Italy from last years Number 3!!!!

Number 3: NOMA falls to 3rd from last years Nº 1 !!!!!!

But, the Roca Brothers are not the only Spanish restaurant to feature among the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015.

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Spain is also represented, in the prestigious Top 50 list, by a number of world famous restaurants and HOT OFF THE World’s 50 Best Restaurants press here are the Spanish movers and shakers in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015 LIST: 

  • nº 6 Mugaritz – Errenteria, Gipuzkoa –   stays firm at  nº 6  and now celebrates 10 consecutive years in the Top 10  – since first entering the list (and Top 10) in 2006!
  • nº 13 Asador Etxebarri – Atxondo –     HIGHEST CLIMBER!  from nº 34 in 2014
  • nº 17 Arzak – San Sebastián –                     falls from nº 8 in 2014 !!
  • nº 19 Azurmendi – Larrabetzu –              climbs from nº 26 in 2014
  • nº 39 Quique Dacosta – Dénia –              climbs from nº 41 in 2014
  • nº 42  Tickets – Barcelona –                         climbs from nº 57 in 2014

Albert Adrià was also awarded with Best Pastry Chef 2015, taking the crown from last year’s Jordi Roca. Keeping it in Catalonia :-)

Here is the NEW COMPLETE LIST of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2015:

  • 1. El Celler de Can Roca, Girona (Spain) – World’s Best Restaurant and Best Restaurant in Europe
  • 2. Osteria Francescana, Modena (Italy)
  • 3. Noma, Copenhagen (Denmark)
  • 4. Central, Lima (Peru) – Best Restaurant in South America, sponsored by Acqua Panna
  • 5. Eleven Madison Park, New York (USA) – Best Restaurant in North America, sponsored by Acqua Panna
  • 6. Mugaritz, San Sebastian (Spain)
  • 7. Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, London (UK)
  • 8. Narisawa, Tokyo (Japan) – Best Restaurant in Asia, sponsored by Acqua Panna
  • 9. D.O.M. , Sao Paulo (Brazil)
  • 10. Gaggan, Bangkok (Thailand)
  • 11. Mirazur, Menton (France)
  • 12. Arpège, Paris (France)
  • 13. Asador Etxebarri, Atxondo (Spain) – HIGHEST CLIMBER
  • 14. Astrid Y Gastón, Lima (Peru)
  • 15. Steirereck, Vienna (Austria)
  • 16. Pujol, Mexico City (Mexico)
  • 17. Arzak, San Sebastian (Spain)
  • 18. Le Bernardin, New York (USA)
  • 19. Azurmendi, Larrabetzu (Spain)
  • 20. The Ledbury, London (UK)
  • 21. Le Chateaubriand, Paris (France)
  • 22. Nahm, Bangkok (Thailand)
  • 23. White Rabbit, Moscow (Russia) – HIGHEST NEW ENTRY
  • 24. Ultraviolet, Shanghai (China) – NEW ENTRY
  • 25. Fäviken, Järpen (Sweden)
  • 26. Alinea, Chicago (USA)
  • 27. Piazza Duomo, Alba (Italy)
  • 28. The Test Kitchen, Cape Town (South Africa) – Best Restaurant in Africa, sponsored by Acqua Panna
  • 29. Nihonryori RyuGin, Tokyo (Japan)
  • 30. Vendôme, Bergisch Gladbach (Germany)
  • 31. Restaurant Frantzén, Stockholm (Sweden)
  • 32. Attica, Melbourne (Australia) – Best Restaurant in Australasia, sponsored by Acqua Panna
  • 33. Aqua, Wolfsburg (Germany)
  • 34. Le Calandre, Rubano (Italy)
  • 35. Quintonil, Mexico City (Mexico)
  • 36. L’Astrance, Paris (France)
  • 37. Biko, Mexico City (Mexico)
  • 38. Amber, Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
  • 39. Quique Dacosta, Denia (Spain)
  • 40. Per Se, New York (USA)
  • 41. Mani, Sao Paulo (Brazil)
  • 42. Tickets, Barcelona (Spain) – NEW ENTRY
  • and Boragò, Santiago (Chile) – NEW ENTRY
  • 44. Maido, Lima (Peru) – NEW ENTRY
  • 45. Relae, Copenhagen (Denmark) – NEW ENTRY and SUSTAINABLE RESTAURANT
  • 46. Restaurant André, Singapore (Singapore)
  • 47. Alain Ducasse au Plaza Aathénée, Paris (France)
  • 48. Schloss Schauenstein, Fürstenau (Switzerland)
  • 49. Blue Hill at Stone Barms, Tarrytown (USA) – NEW ENTRY
  • 50. The French Laundry, Yountville (USA)

 

But it doesn’t end at 50! Here is the COMPLETE LIST OF The World’s 50 Best Restaurants from 51 – 100 including DiverXO at nº 59, Martín Berasategui at nº61 and NEW ENTRY Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao at nº 68.

The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards and List, which is now in its 13th year, is organised and compiled by Restaurant magazine and sponsored by S Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. It is an annual recollection of the opinions and experiences of over 900 international restaurant industry experts and is attended by the world’s finest chefs, international media and the world’s most influential restaurateurs.

Next year, 2016, the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards Ceremony will be leaving London, where it has been held since its first year, and heading to New York City!!!

Congratulations to our great Spanish Superchefs for their fantastic World rated restaurants and another year in the prestigious list!

If you would like to experience some of the best restaurants Spain has on offer, then something like our Ultimate Gourmet Tour   is perfect for sophisticated diners who are looking to experience the best of Spanish cuisine.