--- title: A guide to three-Michelin-star restaurants in Spain description: With our guide to three-Michelin-star restaurants in Spain, discover the rich and varied world of Spanish gastronomy. image: https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurant-spain-19-mecanismo-berasategui-styl-min.jpg --- [![Le Collectionist](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/logotype_stories-01.svg "Le Collectionist")](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/) [![Discover our holiday homes](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/c201153e-599f-45ae-afb2-42030f16b9c2.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/c201153e-599f-45ae-afb2-42030f16b9c2) [![Le Collectionist](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/logotype_stories-01.svg "Le Collectionist")](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/) ![Le Collectionist](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Lecollectionist_Blog_July2020/images/search.svg) - [Destinations](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/destinations) - [Homes](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/where-to-stay) - [Holiday Inspiration](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/inspiration) - [Concierge Services](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/luxury-concierge-services) - [Destination Guides](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/guides) - [Catalogues](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/our-catalogues) - [About Le Collectionist](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/our-added-value) - [Beautiful Destinations](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/destinations) - [Holiday Intel](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/inspiration) - [Exploring Our Homes](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/where-to-stay) - [Our City Guides](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/guides) - [Our Catalogues](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/our-catalogues) - [About Le Collectionist](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/our-added-value) - [Contact Us](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/lp/contact-us) - [| FR](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/fr) [![](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Lecollectionist_Blog_July2020/images/language.svg) | FR](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/?hsLang=fr) ![Le Collectionist](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Lecollectionist_Blog_July2020/images/search.svg) [![Le Collectionist](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Lecollectionist_Blog_July2020/images/mail-v2.svg)](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/contact-us) 09 March 22 [Destinations](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/destinations), [Food](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/food), [Spain](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/spain) # Michelin-star restaurants: Spain's three-star restaurants With our guide to three-Michelin-star restaurants in Spain, discover the rich and varied world of Spanish gastronomy. ![Michelin-star restaurants: Spain's three-star restaurants](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurant-spain-19-mecanismo-berasategui-styl-min.jpg) [Spain](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/spain)'s unique geographical setting means it is a point of confluence for many different cultures and traditions. The many influences that transcend Spain's borders find their way into the cuisine, which is rich and varied. North African, French, Mediterranean, and Spanish flavours meet in harmonious ways. With this guide to the 3-Michelin-star restaurants Spain has to offer, you can explore this diverse culinary landscape while in the safest of hands.  ## A list of Michelin-star restaurants in Spain with 3 stars With 210 [Michelin-star restaurants](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/tag/michelin-star-restaurants), [Spain](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/spain) has an acclaimed fine-dining scene. Here are the 11 best [Michelin-star restaurants](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/tag/michelin-star-restaurants) in Spain. - [Arzak](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/a-guide-to-three-michelin-star-restaurants-in-spain#arzak) - [Akelaŕe](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/a-guide-to-three-michelin-star-restaurants-in-spain#akelare) - [Martín Berasategui](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/a-guide-to-three-michelin-star-restaurants-in-spain#martin-berasategui) - [Azurmendi](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/a-guide-to-three-michelin-star-restaurants-in-spain#azurmendi) - [El Celler de Can Roca](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/a-guide-to-three-michelin-star-restaurants-in-spain#el-celler-de-can-roca) - [Cenador de Amós](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/a-guide-to-three-michelin-star-restaurants-in-spain#cenador) - [ABaC](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/a-guide-to-three-michelin-star-restaurants-in-spain#abac) - [Lasarte](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/a-guide-to-three-michelin-star-restaurants-in-spain#lasarte)  - [DiverXO](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/a-guide-to-three-michelin-star-restaurants-in-spain#diverxo) - [Quique Dacosta](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/a-guide-to-three-michelin-star-restaurants-in-spain#quique) - [Aponiente](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/a-guide-to-three-michelin-star-restaurants-in-spain#aponiente) [![The Collection](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/0fcf8387-89d4-4b21-af2f-507b37f0d122.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/0fcf8387-89d4-4b21-af2f-507b37f0d122) ## 3-Michelin-star restaurants in Spain ### Arzak [Arzak](https://www.arzak.es/en/) is a three-Michelin-star restaurant San Sebastian holds dear, and with good reason. The father-daughter duo behind the wheel has made Arzak into a fine-dining institution of great acclaim, converting the entirety of a century-old house into a [luxury restaurant](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/tag/luxury-restaurant) with a bar and two effortlessly glamorous dining rooms. The dining rooms are an exhibition of the creative culinary delights that glide from the kitchen.  [![michelin-star-restaurant-spain-arzak-bonito-con-petalos-de-ajos-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurant-spain-arzak-bonito-con-petalos-de-ajos-min.jpg?width=833&name=michelin-star-restaurant-spain-arzak-bonito-con-petalos-de-ajos-min.jpg)](https://www.arzak.es/en/) #### Michelin recommends - Lobster with fermented asparagus and batak - Fish of the day marinated with cinnamon and escorzonera - Ruins of chocolate, carob pectin, and crunchy honey #### Information - **Address**: Avenida Alcalde José Elosegi 273, Donostia / San Sebastián, 20015, Spain - **Telephone:** +34 943 27 84 65 - Website: [arzak.es](https://www.arzak.es/en/) ### Akelaŕe  [Akelaŕe](https://akelarre.net/en/) is also in San Sebastian, which has grown into a hub of gastronomy. Here, the best of Basque cuisine is fused with the flavours of [Spain](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/spain) and [France](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/france) and beyond. Traditionality is never forgotten in Akelaŕe, but it is given new life in inventive and artistic ways. Each dish is presented beautifully and the sweeping sea views create a dream-like ambience. Be sure to book a cookery class, which deeply enhances the experience.  [![michelin-star-restaurant-spain-akelarre-ambience-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurant-spain-akelarre-ambience-min.jpg?width=833&name=michelin-star-restaurant-spain-akelarre-ambience-min.jpg)](https://akelarre.net/en/) [![michelin-star-restaurant-spain-akelarre-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurant-spain-akelarre-min.jpg?width=833&name=michelin-star-restaurant-spain-akelarre-min.jpg)](https://akelarre.net/en/) #### Michelin recommends - *Kokotxa* (a traditional Basque fish stew), pumpkin seed emulsion, garlic and parsley bread - Royal pigeon with morokil - Fried "*Frantxineta*" and rhubarb cream #### Information - Address: Paseo del Padre Orcolaga 56, Donostia / San Sebastián, 20008, Spain - Telephone: +34 943 31 12 09 - Website: [https://akelarre.net/en/](https://akelarre.net/) ### Martín Berasategui [Martín Berasategui](https://www.martinberasategui.com/en/inicio) takes the helm of his eponymous restaurant. Berasategui philosophy is simple: in imparting to each guest his profound love of cuisine, he intends to make people happy through it. Bursting with colours and flavours in a culinary ode to the high-quality ingredients crafted into each dish, Berasategui ensures that his guests are enamoured with Basque cuisine by the time they leave. The restaurant is set amongst charming natural surroundings. [![michelin-star-restaurant-spain-mb-trayectoria-xzym-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurant-spain-mb-trayectoria-xzym-min.jpg?width=833&name=michelin-star-restaurant-spain-mb-trayectoria-xzym-min.jpg)](https://www.martinberasategui.com/en/inicio) #### Michelin recommends - Vegetable marrow salad with seafood, cream of farmhouse lettuce and iodised juice - Grilled Norway lobster on a seabed of aniseed and mayonnaise from its corals - Lemon with basil, green bean and almond juice #### Information - Address: Loidi 4, Lasarte, 20160, Spain - Telephone: +34 943 36 64 71 - Website: [martinberasategui.com](https://www.martinberasategui.com/en/inicio)  ### Azurmendi Eneko Atxa Azurmendi invites you to witness his talents that are showcased through the honest and ambitious plates that pay tribute to his roots in Biscay. Set in a modern building buried in the countryside, the self-titled [Azurmendi](https://azurmendi.restaurant/en/) boasts an array of sustainable practices, its own garden, and a txakoli wine cellar. Beyond being recognised with 3 stars, the restaurant also has a Green Star award for its commitment to sustainable gastronomy.  [![michelin-star-restaurant-spain-Petit-Four-Azurmendi-Review-Menu+(1+of+1)-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurant-spain-Petit-Four-Azurmendi-Review-Menu+(1+of+1)-min.jpg?width=833&name=michelin-star-restaurant-spain-Petit-Four-Azurmendi-Review-Menu+(1+of+1)-min.jpg)](https://azurmendi.restaurant/en/) #### Michelin recommends - Oyster, arugula, apple, and olive - Roasted and shelled lobster over grilled pepper juice and red onion from Zalla - Yeast ice cream, frothy milk, and liquorice #### Information - Website: Legina Auzoa, Larrabetzu, 48195, Spain - Telephone: +34 944 55 83 59 - Website: [azurmendi.restaurant](https://azurmendi.restaurant/en/) ### El Celler de Can Roca On the outskirts of the medieval city of Girona, a trio of brothers have established one of the finest [Michelin-star restaurants](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/tag/michelin-star-restaurants) Spain has to offer. Joan is in charge of the savoury dishes, Jordi has the sweet touch, and Josep is the master of wine. The brothers always have an eye to sustainability when crafting their innovative dishes based on traditional Catalan favourites. [El Celler de Can Roca](https://cellercanroca.com/en/), which is set in an attractive house with a chic and leafy terrace, flaunts its own vegetable garden. #### Michelin recommends - Wild pickles with walnut romesco - Pithivier pigeon with truffles and a fresh wild herbs sauce - Cocoa bean #### Information - **Address:** Can Sunyer 48, Girona, 17007, Spain - Telephone: +34 972 22 21 57 - Website: [cellercanroca.com](https://cellercanroca.com/en/) [![The Collection](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/897f7eaa-ab9f-421a-8891-9620ec9589ad.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/897f7eaa-ab9f-421a-8891-9620ec9589ad) ### Cenador de Amós Housed in an imposing 18th-century palace, [Cenador de Amós](https://www.cenadordeamos.com/en/) melds together the contemporary and traditional through the setting and its cuisine. The tasting menus are littered with gustatory delights that bring out the best out of each ingredient and pay homage to Cantabrian flavours.  [![michelin-star-restaurants-spain-Lomo-de-vaca-Tudanca-1-600x600-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurants-spain-Lomo-de-vaca-Tudanca-1-600x600-min.jpg?width=833&name=michelin-star-restaurants-spain-Lomo-de-vaca-Tudanca-1-600x600-min.jpg)](https://www.cenadordeamos.com/en/) #### Michelin recommends - Mushroom perfection with smoked eel, chickpeas and truffle - Cantabrian grouper with seaweed butter, and sea and mountain chard - Celeriac, lychee and elderberry #### Information - **Address:** Plaza del Sol 15, Villaverde de Pontones, 39793, Spain - **Telephone:** +34 942 50 82 43 - Website: [cenadordeamos.com](https://www.cenadordeamos.com/) ### ABaC In the cosy, intimate atmosphere of [ABaC](https://abacrestaurant.com/en/#la_elaboracion) Hotel in Barcelona's suburbs, Chef Jordi Cruz invites his guests to sample the season's bounty with his unfailingly complex, yet accessible dishes. Cruz shows his ambition by bringing ambrosial flavours together in fresh and exciting ways, rejuvenating the old and trailblazing the new. [![michelin-star-restaurant-spain-abac-ambience-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurant-spain-abac-ambience-min.jpg?width=833&name=michelin-star-restaurant-spain-abac-ambience-min.jpg)](https://abacrestaurant.com/en/#la_elaboracion) [![michelin-star-restaurant-spain-abac-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurant-spain-abac-min.jpg?width=833&name=michelin-star-restaurant-spain-abac-min.jpg)](https://abacrestaurant.com/en/#la_elaboracion) #### Michelin recommends - Cured red shrimp and grilled romesco bread with minced textures and stewed hazelnut juice - Roasted pigeon, served with pickled sauce and carrot romesco - Under a frost of fresh and dried flowers, textures of yogurt, crunchy cookies and violet ice cream await #### Information - **Address:** Avenida del Tibidabo 1, Barcelona, ​​08022, Spain - **Telephone:** +34 933 19 66 00 - Website: [abacrestaurant.com](https://abacrestaurant.com/en/#home) ### Lasarte Another of Martín Berasategui's brainchilds, the à la carte options and tasting menus of [Lasarte](https://www.restaurantlasarte.com/) both give an insight into the sheer depth of his skill and consistent perfectionism. The interior is sleek with black and white surfaces juxtaposed under the warm glow of lighting. The wine list is extensive and pairs exquisitely with each dish. [![michelin-star-restaurant-spain-lasarte-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurant-spain-lasarte-min.jpg?width=833&name=michelin-star-restaurant-spain-lasarte-min.jpg)](https://www.restaurantlasarte.com/) #### Michelin recommends - Squid tartare with runny egg yolk, onion consommé and kaffir - Grilled turbot, red prawn, roasted tomato and pink grapefruit - Peanut, tamarind, banana, and toasted butter #### Information - **Address:** Mallorca 259, Barcelona, 08008, Spain - **Telephone:** +34 934 45 32 42 - Website: [restaurantlasarte.com](https://www.restaurantlasarte.com/) ### DiverXO Chef David Muñoz takes you on a subversive tour of global cuisine with his surprising but unfailingly thought-provoking dishes that dance with flavours and aromas. [DiverXO](https://diverxo.com/en/home/), a quirkily designed restaurant, is as much of a visual experience as it is one of taste and smell. Follow the menu into a world of exhibitionist indulgence. This is one of the best Michelin-star restaurants Spain has for those who love to break away from tradition.  [![michelin-star-restaurant-spain-sala_diverxo_panoramica_02-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurant-spain-sala_diverxo_panoramica_02-min.jpg?width=833&name=michelin-star-restaurant-spain-sala_diverxo_panoramica_02-min.jpg)](https://diverxo.com/en/home/) [![michelin-star-restaurant-spain-diverxo_by_hungryformore_00127](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurant-spain-diverxo_by_hungryformore_00127.jpg?width=833&name=michelin-star-restaurant-spain-diverxo_by_hungryformore_00127.jpg)](https://diverxo.com/en/home/) #### Michelin recommends - Chinese soul with Italian philosophy - Lobster with fried partridge eggs in illustrated gochismo version - Toasted butter risotto #### Information - Address: Padre Damián 23, Madrid, 28036, Spain - Telephone: +34 915 70 07 66 - Website: [diverxo.com](https://diverxo.com/en/) ### Quique Dacosta The food design at [Quique Dacosta](https://en.quiquedacosta.es/) is both exceptional and extravagant, so much so that you will hesitate to take to it with a knife, fork, or spoon. The ambience of this restaurant resembles that of a modern-art gallery with a minimalistic and eclectic interior, which comes into contrast with the vibrant plates that spring from the kitchen.  [![michelin-star-restaurant-spain-quie-de-costa-chef-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurant-spain-quie-de-costa-chef-min.jpg?width=833&name=michelin-star-restaurant-spain-quie-de-costa-chef-min.jpg)](https://en.quiquedacosta.es/) [![michelin-star-restaurant-spain-qui-que-da-costa](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurant-spain-qui-que-da-costa.jpg?width=833&name=michelin-star-restaurant-spain-qui-que-da-costa.jpg)](https://en.quiquedacosta.es/) #### Michelin recommends - Salted fish trolleys - Sliced sun-dried tomato and rice vinegar drizzle - Almond soup #### Information - Address: Rascassa 1, Dénia, 03700, Spain - Telephone: +34 965 78 41 79 - Website: [quiquedacosta.es](https://www.quiquedacosta.es/) ### Aponiente Wander through the textures and flavours that Chef Ángel León has expertly captured at [Aponiente](https://www.aponiente.com/en/) to make a rounded culinary experience. His love of the sea shines through in his immaculate dishes and his commitment to sustainable practices, such as the "Cooks for Sustainability" initiative that seeks to share ideas for a better, cleaner industry.  [![michelin-star-restaurant-spain-aponiente-angel_leon_0-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurant-spain-aponiente-angel_leon_0-min.jpg?width=833&name=michelin-star-restaurant-spain-aponiente-angel_leon_0-min.jpg)](https://www.aponiente.com/en/) [![michelin-star-restaurant-spain-aponiente-plate-min](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hs-fs/hubfs/michelin-star-restaurant-spain-aponiente-plate-min.jpg?width=833&name=michelin-star-restaurant-spain-aponiente-plate-min.jpg)](https://www.aponiente.com/en/) #### Michelin recommends - Shrimp tortillas - Marine oyster - Curd  #### Information - Address: Francisco Cossi Ochoa, El Puerto de Santa María, 11500, Spain - Telephone: +34 956 85 18 70 - Website: [aponiente.com](https://www.aponiente.com/) Explore with Le Collectionist and discover your ideal [luxury villa to rent in Spain](https://www.lecollectionist.com/en/luxury-villas-rentals/spain).  [![The Collection](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5524673/f23161ea-3296-4fda-821e-ea93d8a61c61.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5524673/f23161ea-3296-4fda-821e-ea93d8a61c61) [![](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/hubfs/michelin-star-restaursnts-mallorca-feature-min-1.png)](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/our-favourite-michelin-star-restaurants-in-mallorca) [10 September 22](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/our-favourite-michelin-star-restaurants-in-mallorca) [Destinations](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/destinations), [Food](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/food), [Spain](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/tag/spain) ## [The best Michelin star restaurants in Mallorca](https://magazine.lecollectionist.com/en/our-favourite-michelin-star-restaurants-in-mallorca) Make a reservation at one of the best Michelin star restaurants in Mallorca for an authentic taste of the Balearic Islands! 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