Alkimia

Amazing tasting menu and wine pairing. I would highly recommend the wine pairing unless you are opening some interesting bottles. They really did excel with their pairing. We experienced a great service. The atmosphere is laid back for such a fancy restaurant. Worth to take a sneak peak at their private dinning room, its beautiful.

Possibly the best meal experience of my life. Staff were amaaaazing, food was delicious and the restaurant is gorgeous.

I recently visited this 1-star restaurant and unfortunately experienced several service issues that detracted from the overall dining experience. To start, our order was incomplete, with one of our dishes and the bread service forgotten. Additionally, the staff failed to return my bag to me when we finished our meal, requiring us to go back to the restaurant to retrieve it. This was an incredibly frustrating and disorganized experience. While the food itself was fine, the lack of typical 1-star niceties like an amuse bouche or petit fours was noticeable. The serving staff also seemed disinterested in providing information about the menu items. Overall, the service problems were the main issue here. I would encourage the restaurant to focus on improving order accuracy, attentiveness of staff, and ensuring a seamless experience for customers. With some refinements, this establishment could potentially provide a more enjoyable dining visit in the future

A wonderful and very delicious degustation menu experience, with a wonderful progression of flavours, outstanding matching wines, and flawless service. The entrance is quite dramatic with a fabulous jelly fish light installation inside the stairwell as you walk up to the restaurant, which foreshadows the unique experience that awaits.

Came here for lunch, mainly seafood in their seasonal menu but there was lamb leg too! Overall, very flavourful dishes and I understand the concept. Decent priced as well so very worth it!! A gem in BCN 🇪🇸 must try if you’re in the city.

An absolute must! The restaurant is actually on the 1st floor of an apartment building, so it feels like you are going to visit friends. The atmosphere is great and very cosy. The food is great! One of the dishes was named "Taste of the sea" and it really tasted like the sea - the breeze, the salt, the fish...absolutely amazing! Good wine selection and a very enjoyable evening. Will be coming again...and again...and again...Thank you for a fantastic time!

We had a degustation menu and a great experience. The staff was very attentive and kind, the sommelier was helpful with his recommendations and the food was delicious. I am sorry for the quality of my photos as they don't do the justice.

The restaurant interior is really nice. The food was just ok, it didn’t have the wow factor though. The service felt very rushed, this is the fastest set meal I’ve had in any Michelin restaurant. Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Food: 4/5

This was supposed to be a super nice and elite restaurant with a Michelin star. It is price fixed at €168 per person which includes 10 small courses. The service in the atmosphere was excellent, unfortunately the food fell far short. There was only one item out of the 10 that they served that was average, it was an anchovy on some white asparagus. Everything else was below average and just didn't taste good. And for two people the price tag was 500 including one wine pairing. Super disappointed considering it is one of the top rated restaurants in Barcelona. On the positive side, some people probably love their food. It just wasn't me. Nothing against the restaurant, Super nice people, the food just simply was not good.

Open from Monday through Friday at Ronda Sant Antoni 41, the relocation over one year ago apparently still a secret to the manufacturer of Audi's GPS (and several late arriving guests who were overheard telling the receptionist that they'd gone to the former location first,) Alkimia by Jordi Vila is one of those polarizing Michelin Stars that has many supporters but an equal number of people who claim the restaurant in "terrible," a visit on Tuesday afternoon validating both opinions In one way or another. Set-up as a sort of clandestine space, the buzzer near a small sign at the door allowing guests with reservations to be rang in before climbing stairs lined in wrought iron, it is upon reaching the top that a large wall of fluid-filled vessels looms with the foyer to the right, a reservationist speaking slow and monotone before leading parties to the dining area where things thankfully lighten up. Clearly an expensive restaurant, the Chef's agreement to design a menu for longtime Brewery Moritz in 2011 still an ongoing partnership that assuredly helped Vila build-out the space next door with a modern open kitchen, digital screens and elegant softening touches beneath the original painted ceiling, it was at a table only feet away from the line that a seat was offered, the menu divided into two tastings and an a la carte section with the shorter Jordi Vila menu described as "more traditional" across-the-board more appealing on this particular afternoon. Named after the Spanish word for Alchemy, though in reality not nearly as Modernist or 'molecular' as such a title would suggest as Chef Vila instead looks to rejuvenate tradition by way of technique-driven cooking featuring high quality products, it was with Wine declined and Water poured that the menu quickly got underway without an amuse, the Roasted Red Pepper Flat Bread smoky and sweet in front of a glass filled with bitter Granita and topped with a leaf of Lettuce filled with herbal crumbs and a sort of Cannelloni filled with Anchovy Paste. Continuing strong with Seafood, a plate of Tartare absolutely pristine with tender chunks of sweet flesh playing well off tangy Yogurt, it was next that a Red Prawn with Caviar was served, the flavor immediately 'off' with an intensely bitter liquid gushing forth as the Head was squeezed and something, that if intentional, seems severely misguided as it immediately made one wish the next course would come and additionally threatened to spoil the rest of the meal. Still reeling from the Prawn, a description of what had been experienced brushed away as "yes, it is intense" by the server who thankfully brought course three no more than two minutes later, suffice it to say that "Tuna with Sherry Tomato and Acidulated Lemon Juice" was definitely better than the Prawn but still not particularly well-made as the Fish got lost amongst competing ingredients, the Rockfish Rice pleasant and texturally intriguing despite the fact that the protein was slightly overcooked amidst tender Grains and a net of aged Manchego. Said to be a master of Catalonian cuisine, a focus on 'modern, fresh and light' methods used to coax the best out of his ingredients, it was finally with a meaty Filet of Turbot that Vila and his team served a dish that was truly remarkable as the Oyster Cream and Squash Blossom stuffed with earthy flavors each contributed something different yet complimentary, the Sourdough used to wipe up some sauce a nice touch while the "French Fries and Iberico" follow-up was a throwaway course that seemed far too gimmicky. Again showing some skill with flavor pairings by way of the Chicken and Pumpkin Ravioli, a very "Thanksgiving" sort of dish that found balance between freshly grated Ginger and a thick dollop of what tasted like Cottage Cheese, savories were rounded out by Medium-Rare slices of Beef set next to a Sweetbread cooked rubbery, the Almond Milk Palate Cleanser with Peaches pleasant enough as was the €14 a la carte add-on Lemon Soufflé served slightly browned with a sidecar of Fruit Salad and Orange Ice Cream that was added to the center of the red-hot baking dish immediately. Told that Chef Vila also creates his own pastries, an impressive fact considering the fact that the combined menus contain a dozen daily, it was prior to a double Espresso that Dark Chocolate Cake with a texture like Pudding was enjoyed alongside Pickled Plum Ice Cream, the flavors complimentary and without a doubt the meal's highlight besides the Turbot though the Mignardise of Caramelized White Chocolate and Vanilla Bean was also well executed with a clean break and smooth cream featuring restrained but lingering sweetness.

Probably the least exciting and worst Michelin star restaurant I have ever been to. Ambiance - Loud and very bright. Alkimia itself only has 6 tables and it is connected with another open space that is their tapas restaurant which can get quite rowdy and loud. The restaurant itself and furniture is worn and not in a good and rustic way either. The whole place looks cheap and does not exude fine dining at all. The tasting menu is less than exciting. Granted Disfrutar is a hard meal to follow just two days after, but most dishes here are really neither flavorful nor innovative. When the flavor does not match up to the presentation, one can only say that it is just gimmicky. Two dishes I especially have to complain about: The shrimp head with caviar on top - I was told to suck on the shrimp head. Being Asian, I have had my fair share of shrimp heads in my life so this isn't my first rodeo. I knew not to "suck" on the shrimp head because of the hot burning liquid that is going to shoot into my mouth so I instead gently bit into it. As expected, the juice that came out SCALDED my tongue and the roof of my mouth. I had blisters on the roof of my mouth for the next 2-3 days! Also, a grilled shrimp head with some caviar on top is really nothing exciting to eat. There was also a bone in another fish filet dish. This place was really trying to kill my mouth. The uni dish - I have been to Japan multiple times and frequent Michelin star Japanese places. Wherever this uni came from should not have been served at a restaurant with this supposed caliber. I have had better buffet uni than this. It was not fresh at all and tasted absolutely foul. I had to really gulp some wine in order to wash out the terrible aftertaste. It's been a little over a week since my meal and I really can't remember too much else about the meal. Very forgettable experience with some blatant misses. No wonder it was so easy to get a reservation compared to the other Michelin star places in Barcelona.

4.5 Stars Midday Menu 39,00 € (Monday through Friday, excluding holidays) Starter First Course Second Course Third Course (choice of fish or meat) Desserts or Cheese Plate Glass of wine, water and coffee included How can I resist as a Lunch Special fanatic? Alkimia, a One Star Michelin restaurant for a full dining experience at a bargain?! Come here with an Open Mind as it is necessary as the only choice you need to make is Red or White? Fish or Meat? Cheese or Dessert? Allergy or no Allergy? After that you are really at the mercy of the kitchen in a way as there is no menu... So what did I eat? Every dish was presented to me with an explanation of ingredients.. I should had take notes but all I did was busy taking photos and went oh and ah with everything I put in my mouth. The setting of the restaurant is simple but chic and every seat here is under a spotlight showcasing every dish, make it perfect for photos! Everything was just so enjoyable from the food, the service and the professionalism of the waitstaff as a whole! Highly recommended! And just remember to allocate plenty of time (2 hours) to enjoy the whole experience!

It was worth the trouble to locate the place! Very few restaurants will earn the Wow from me. This one did! Thanks to Yelp, I was in the area after visited Sagrata Familia. Wow! I had prefix lunch there. What a great experience! Beautiful presentation absolutely out of this world dishes! For Sagrata Familia and Alkimia, I should be back to my favorite city Barcelona!

A great place for the value.... and you should make a reservations to guarantee a seat. We got the alkimia tasting with waters which ended up being about 100 euros per person. The first course was delicious. This place is definitely worth the experience and for you to come and enjoy it while your in Spain if your a fan of food :)

This was our first Michelin starred meal in Barcelona and what a great start! Service, food, and ambiance were all spot on. The "Traditional" five course menu was more appealing to our taste buds than the "Alkimia" 10 course so we went with that. It was more than enough food as we left stuffed to the brim! Amuse bouches were tomato gazpacho with salami, baby squid. Entrees: fig and sardines with lemon sorbet; chicken cannelloni in a bechamel sauce; saffron risotto with langoustine; sea bass with greens; lamb with mushrooms and pumpkin Desserts: nougat with raspberries and kumquats (too tart for my tastes); and chocolate cake with roasted apples, eucalyptus ice cream. Petit fours: Yogurt with fruit compote, chocolate truffles, passion fruit and white chocolate truffle, raspberry filled donut holes with ginger glaze. Delicioso.

Reserved restaurant tonight for two after reading the introductions on Lonely Planet guidebook. I was barely getting over the shock of the set menu Alkimia Menu's price (everyone at the table has to order the same set menu). There is a cheaper, more affordable set menu and you could order the dishes separately as well. However, considering that this might very well be the last time I will ever be in Barcelona again, I convinced my wife into ordering the Alkimia Menu together by promising that I'll save more money from now on (thereby condemning myself to instant ramen meals for next few months I think). Alkimia menu supposed is about 10 courses with two appetizers several dishes and two desserts. The dishes are all very small portions reminiscent of french quisine style tasting menu. The dishes range from raw fishes, seafood soup, grilled pork cheek, to the famous ibérico pork. The dishes in general are extremely exquisite and delicately plated. We were in awe and enjoyed the look, the smell, and the taste of each dishes. Despite the menu's description, they gave us no less than fifteen items, including a serving each on the house of a very large and fresh prawn that was literally just carried into the restaurant as we sat down. Would I do it again? Probably not in the near future. But the memory of one of the most exquisite (and expensive) restaurant will be with me for the rest of my life. Oh as for service. While some other yelpers complained about the service, I didn't find any fault in it. They are a bit busy at times but always pleasant and responsive. Maybe it helped that we came on a night that isn't busy and we ordered a menu that naturally takes two and a half hour to finish. Enjoy the pictures. :)

We had dinner here last year. I know the place is closed now, but honestly I am not surprised. When we went, it was fairly empty. Joe and I decided to have ourselves a fancy dinner while vacationing in Barcelona. We read some reviews and decided to choose Alkimia. The service was great. They were attentive and didn't mind that we were dressed like bums - we forgot to bring fancy clothes. With that being said, it wasn't worth the money nor did we enjoy our meals. The dinner itself was really one note - sour. From beginning to end everything had a sour note that we couldn't even differentiate the first course from last course. We were sorely disappointed.

This place have a excellent degustation menu with modern catalan food. The food is excellent and the place have a nice ambience with small cozy place. The attention is superb and the timing of food was very good between plates.

The food was good but for a Michelin Star was expecting a bit more innovation. They did accommodate another person for us. A bit hard to find you have to ring a bell to be let inside. Interesting venue.

The first night in Barcelona we tried to get into Alkimia with no success. One of the few fine dining places open on Mon night it was packed. Not to be defeated we came back the next day for lunch to find the whole place to ourselves. The place has the stark white interior of an ultra modern design, a contrast to the industrial looking neighborhood it's in. We were seated at a table of our choice by Pedro the head waiter. Shortly after a guy showed up who found did the same thing. So we invited to sit with us. Turns out he was from Sweden and visiting friends in Barcelona. We got to talking about food and from the places I'd mentioned and what he knew, it was clear he was as serious about the food as we were. Alkimia has three menus. A modern current tasting, the Jordi Villa "classics" and an a la carte to choose from. We decided on the current, bolstered by one fish from the "classics" as follows: menu Alkimia -Appetizers -Spaghetini with seafood -Simple, white asparagus -Pickled oysters with glazed pork cheek and spinach sauté -Peas with ink sauce and ginger -Prawn "a la mano" F-ish of the day with onion and black olive -From the "classic menu" Rice with nyoras, saffron and fresh langoustine -Special chickpeas with " a la llauna " codfish -Mourels stuffed with meat ball -Beef with springtime vegetables and mustard seeds -Cream of pumpkin with orange -Baked apple with black chocolate and eucalyptus ice cream What an amazing meal. Chef Villa is definitely pushing the boundaries of modern Catalan cooking. After we finished up the French sommelier gave us a tour of the kitchen. After we got back our Swedish friend found out he didn't have his wallet. We weren't sure if this was honestly true or whether this was a trick but deep down I wanted to believe the former. However we were in a hurry, settled our portion and had to make our way to the airport en route to Athens. He seemed to know his food but you never know if you're getting scammed so we reserved from paying for him and went about our way. To this day I wonder what happened there. Anyways, the service from Pedro is awesome as was the sommelier who I wish I had remembered her name. Turns out Jordi Villa loves Italian food also, and runs a pizza joint and an invite only underground Italian dinner by appointment. So if you love his food, definitely inquire about it. Excellent experience on all fronts.

For the price and from the reputation I would have expected much better... First off, our experience with the restaurant started with a decidedly sour note. I had made reservations to 3 different Michelin star restaurants for our last trip to Barcelona and I did not have any problems with either of the other two. I had made a reservation via email and confirmed credit card details to secure the reservation over the phone. I was assured that our reservation was confirmed. They should have mentioned that they would email you the day of and if you didn't respond your reservation would be cancelled... I assume this restaurant has clientele from all across the globe. Being I was on vacation out of the country I did not receive the email, they claimed they called me but I have no record (I was definitely outside of my service area being from the U.S.). I do not understand what the point is of giving your credit card # to secure a reservation if you also have to verbally or via email confirm again prior to the reservation... the whole point of giving a credit card number is to re-assure you will make the reservation otherwise you will be charged a cancellation fee. So, after waiting in the entryway for probably 10 min we were told our reservation was cancelled because we did not re-confirm (in a very scolding sort of way), but they did say we could sit in this other open section of tables in the back (in a very un-apologetic way like they were doing us a solid). We decided to stay because we had already taken a taxi across town to get there. After our first course we were told that they had another "cancellation" and that we could move tables to the regular reserved area. Super annoying, but we did move. After some time we were told by the same person who had originally told us our reservation was cancelled, I assumed her to be the manager, that we were really lucky because it was the best table like she was doing us a favor and we should be thanking her... not really great customer service for a restaurant where our dinner for two was over 400 euro. The food was good (beautifully presented), not great, nor exceptionally creative from a flavor prospective. I do admit we would have enjoyed our meal a lot more if we didn't have to go through the whole reservation fiasco so that could have tainted our opinion admittedly. Nonetheless, the rest of the wait staff was really nice and professional and I really enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant. Also, it was nice being able to see the chefs at work in the kitchen from our table (during the half of the meal we were seating in the main section of the restaurant). All in all we definitely won't be making a return trip to this restaurant, we much preferred the food and the service at the other two restaurants we had booked for the trip.

4.5 stars Super excited about my first OVERSEAS review. Would love to make yelp abroad a resource, allows for travelers even more options to really look for the great places to eat. Went here 9/2011 for a trip of the northern part of Spain. Alkimia has been well talked about amongst the chowhound community and we're so glad we made it here. Atmosphere: 1-michelin star, fine dining. Modern and mostly subdued. Go for the pre-fixe dinner, well worth the price. Service: this is where they lost 0.5 stars. the service was hurried. the staff didn't spend too much time on explaining the food perhaps due to a language barrier. so at first glance you would assume the food is just not as good due to its lackluster service, but WRONG. the food was just the opposite. Food: Very modern, flavors all spot on. We ate at many fine dining establishments on this trip and I felt this place was one of the few that didn't have a few dishes that were overally salted. All the classic catalan ingredients (all very fine) and done in a modern, clean way. Favorites: Squid in it's own ink/ginger - very rich but oh so wonderful. Oyster/beef cheek - similar texture but obviously different tasting profiles. Tomatoes/sea beans/fish - quite acidic, but all went well perfectly together. Overall, very different than the cuisine we would encounter in the states. Spanish fine dining concentrates so much on the freshness of the ingredient and are experts at preparing seafood. Can't say enough how lovely this dining experience was for us (minus so-so service). In the Cinc Sentis vs Alkimia debate - they are both sublety different so I would say must try both, but if I only had room for one, I would pick Alkimia.

4.5 stars. Incredible food, the codfish brandada with green beans and cured pigeon with plums were extraordinary. I've never had better pigeon, the texture.. The price was reasonable as well for the quality and breadth of the dishes. The decor itself was rather minimalist and the service a touch cold. Nonetheless, definitely worth trying out!

Fantastic food and service. Try the tasting menu. This IS Spanish gastro food!

I was by no means blown away, but I have to admit the €39 lunch was an amazing deal. Water and a glass of white wine were also included with the following: 1. Macadamia nut cracker: one of the most interesting crackers I've had - it was a parmesan cracker with wonderfully nutty chunks and pieces of macadamia nuts 2. Liquid pan con tomate: a shot glass with olive oil on top - I didn't really want to drink all that olive oil, but the tomato water underneath was good. 3. Sausage: one peppery slice per person 4. Fruit and nut bread: with hazelnuts, apricots, fig; it was almost like a fruit cake 5. Chicken terrine salad: chicken, foie gras and blood sausage. This was quite rich, but one part of it that was like smoked ham was good 6. Codfish brandade: my favorite savory dish of the meal. It's pureed potatoes with salt cod, very rich, but cut nicely by the pickled cauliflower, 2 types of green beans, and horseradish. The other option was sweetbread 7. Pescado: from Paraguay. It was a generous piece, and it came with nice stewed white peaches. Without the peaches, the fish was a little bland and boring. I ended up crusting it in my leftover macadamia nut cracker, which was a great idea (except I'm sure they would be angry if they saw me..) 8. Dessert: this was awesome. It was an alcoholic pineapple dish that was very refreshing for a warm day. It had pineapple granita, pieces of pineapple, pineapple ice cream, liqueur, and a brownie underneath. I could have done without the cream, and the lime gelee at the bottom was an interesting surprise (like key lime pie flavor). 9. Espresso: strong 10. Yogurt foam and raspberry sherbet: the raspberry sherbet tasted kind of like the ones I had as a kid, and the yogurt foam was interesting (much better than whipped cream!) 11. Peach and vanilla pate de fruit: I don't usually eat these, but the vanilla was a nice touch I appreciated the service and really enjoyed all the extras at lunch, but it's not really something i would consider to be a standout in Barcelona.

Minimalist decor but lunch course meal was full of vision, surprises and tastes. I would definitely go back and dine here next time I am in Barcelona.

Simply one of the best meals I've ever had...ESPECIALLY the liquid tomatoe course...Oh My!

The best restaurant I've ever had in my life! A must dine in place in Barcelona. I choose the lunch tasting menu and each dishes tasted fantastically. I'll definitely stop by again next time!

Gotta say, I was expecting a bit more from Alkimia. Walking in, you feel as though you're entering an art gallery - beautiful, but you're almost afraid to talk at a normal volume! Maybe it was because we got a bit soaked on our walk over, but I just didn't get a sense of warmth and friendliness that we experienced almost everywhere else in the city. Particularly troubling was our actual waiter, who actually got disgruntled at one point when we asked him to walk us through the menu del dia. Unperturbed at the time because we had just landed and were excited to be in Barcelona, now looking back it was really frustrating to get that response from a Michelin-rated restaurant! Despite the service setbacks, we had a really great meal. We started off with a pair of amuse-bouche's, one of which was almost like a basil-olive oil crostini, except reconstituted into a shot glass! Very tasty. We also split a "spaghettini" made of zucchini ribbons instead of pasta - I need to get an attachment to my mandolin to make these at home! I must admit my fiancee's entree outshone my own selection - the nora rice was so tasty and the langoustines were as good as a Maine lobster. The first of many, many delicious langoustines that we tried in Barcelona. My John Dory fish was quite good, but the filet was quite large and I ended up overeating I think! It also came with an onion puree that was a bit salty for my taste - overall the dish needed some acidity and a slightly smaller portion of fish. With a bit better service, I think Alkimia would've been a truly unforgettable start to our trip to Barcelona. With so many great restaurants in the city, I'd probably not point a friend here right off the bat, but if you end up at Alkimia your tastebuds will thank you!

We had the tasting menu for lunch, every single dish was incredible. It's hard to get a table so please book way in advance!

This place was a wonderful experience in Barcelona. My favorite parts were service, Alkimia's house wine and bread. The food was okay. I really wish it would have been better, but the wine made up for it.

I really wanted check out a restaurant in Spain that has a Michelin star so I look at all of the restaurant in Barcelona and decided on this one because they has a great lunch special for $38 euro for 5 courses. The place was very stylish and sleek and the waiter actually speak some English so that was a plus for me. We sat down and order the 2 pre-fix courses and decided to choose different dishes so we can try more. At first they brought it out a grizzini bread which was nice. Next they asked us if we wanted any bread. I didn't eat any but my gf took one. The amuse was tomato water w/olive oil and something crunchy which was really refreshing. Next came out another appetizer of salted cod and roasted pepper which was a little salted for me and I love salt. Next came out one of our main courses. I got the octopus and artichoke which was good but they grill it alittle too much because certain part taste burnt but over all it was a decent dish. My gf has the anchovies and it came w.bread, basil and that was a decent dish too. Next came out our main courses of Meat burrito and a frizee salad for me and my gf has the John Dory which came out almost perfect cook because it was still wiggling when we move the dish. The kitchen sent us out another course because they know that I work in the kitchen. The dish was shrimp with cannelini bean and celegy. First they brought us the soup w/out the broth in it and pour it table side and half way thru your soup, they come with homemade cream w/greens in it and it totally change the taste of the soup. That was truly a GREAT IDEA! I totally forgot about another course that we had, it was beef for me which was cook rare which i love and it came w/carrot and carrot puree and pickle carrot. At this stage I was stuff already but it is so rude for me not to finish it but i couldn't. So we asked to take home the beef. Another dish we has was shrimp, baby wild asparagus and brown butter and some type of puree which was very good. They also sent us out 2 amuse dessert before we actually got our dessert. I couldn't even finish it and when the dessert came out. It was ice cream and chocolate w/kumqurt. This whole time we finsih 1 1/2 bottle of cave and I had another 2 reserve beer that they had and it was the best beer i had in Spain. After we were done, they took us in back of the kitchen to meet the sous chef and the kitchen crew. They were nice enought for me to take a picture w/the sous chef. Overall i had a good time eating here and finally get to try my 1st Michelin Star in Spain,

If you are looking for a true culinary experience. this is it. The presentation and use of regional ingredients was excellent. The combination of ingredients and presentation was visionary and nothing that I have experienced before. We chose the larger fixed price menu because it just seemed to have more fish and exciting items. If you are not hungry than go for the smaller menu ( 2 to choose from). One of the deserts was a homemade ice cream ?goat milk and a cold green tomato broth which looked amazing and tasted great---go figure? I hate mackerel but I ate the mackerel that was somehow prepared getting rid of the strong taste of mackerel making it very mild and not over cooked. All the sauces were mild and complemented the flavors of the main ingredients of the food. If you enjoy a high level culinary experience you will enjoy the restaurant. Make reservations before you go or show up and see if they have room. I do not write a lot of reviews but when I find a true example of quality in a touristy town I am all for supporting it. Enjoy the experience while it lasts. Keep one menu while eating to refer to when you are having your meal. Service was great and the wine list was excellent.