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title: "Guide to Upscale Restaurants in Barcelona"
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# Guide to Upscale Restaurants in Barcelona

> Barcelona's thriving restaurant culture includes a handful of upscale and Michelin-starred establishments offering creative, luxurious dining experiences for special occasions or high-end travellers.

## What to see
- **ABaC Hotel Restaurant** — Two Michelin-star hotel restaurant known for creative dishes such as sweet and salty oysters, sea urchin curry, and pickled meringue.
- **Saüc** — Michelin-star restaurant in the city centre offering a three-course lunch menu for €37 per person, praised for cuisine, atmosphere, and service.
- **Lasarte** — Basque-style fine dining led by chef Paolo Casagrande, with a cosy interior and limited tables for an intimate experience; advance booking recommended.
- **Moments Restaurant** — Owned by celebrated chef Carme Ruscalleda (five Michelin stars total), with personalised service and a head chef who accommodates individual dietary preferences.

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    caption: "Commendable ABaC hotel restaurant © by ARTEH Hotels"
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    caption: "Reasonably priced Michelin star lunch"
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    caption: "Basque style fine dining © by Jonghyungo"
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    caption: "Female Michelin star chef"
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