Rame N.
Yelp
Finally, a restaurant that respects food enough to use molecular gastronomy in an additive manner! Nothing less should be expected of the "5 star" chef Paco Pérez. Our experience at Enoteca was nothing short of amazing - from the booking process to the seating to the service, the staff is professional, friendly, inviting, and knowledgeable. Though at time of writing the restaurant has two stars, the service borders on three star quality.
We had the tasting with wine pairing. The theme was sea and land, an homage to Barcelona itself. As mentioned, the chef uses whole ingredients with surgical additions of molecular gastronomy elements to enhance the flavor, texture, and presentation. The taste and quality of the food is well deserving of the two Michelin stars, but just so. The wine pairing was basic; the sommelier made good use of local wines (quite an educational experience), but the pairing did not immediately stand out as exceptional.
Outstanding/unique courses:
- orchard - an assortment of elements that may be found in an orchard, deconstructed/reconstructed, and presented creatively in a custom platter. The course visually evokes the idea of an orchard and cues the start of an exciting meal!
- creamy rice with mushrooms and cuttlefish - a great embodiment of the sea and land concept; the savory of the rice and ham complement the cuttlefish, while the mixture of textures keep your mouth busy as you taste.
- squab - the only meat-dominant course in the tasting, the dish provides just enough of a sense of satisfaction without trespassing into "heavy" territory. The two pieces of squab are perfectly cooked, skin crispy and meat soft. The potato jelly, salsifi, and coffee flavors work to balance and enhance the meatiness of the squab.