J Perez
Google
I stopped by this restaurant as a solo diner around 15:45, aware that it was close to kitchen closing time, so I politely asked if they were still serving food. What I got in return was a blunt and quite rude “What do you want?” from a woman who seemed more annoyed than welcoming. Not the kind of greeting you'd expect anywhere, let alone at a Michelin starred spot. It honestly felt like I was inconveniencing them by walking in.
I was handed three menus: the tasting menu, à la carte, and the wine list. Knowing the timing, I opted for à la carte and kept it simple, aiming for a quick lunch. I ordered “bogavante con patatas fritas y huevos”. The lobster was decent, flavorful and cooked ok. But that’s where the positives end. The fried egg was awful (see pictures), and the chips were a soggy, oily mess. It felt like the dish was thrown together with no care or attention.
The overall presentation and atmosphere didn’t help either. The tablecloth was dirty, my cava glass was chipped, and the same woman who greeted me continued to show a complete lack of professionalism, throwing the cutlery on the table and making zero effort. Grooming standards were also questionable: chipped nail polish on visible hands isn’t exactly what you expect from front of house at a place with such credentials.
The one saving grace was a gentleman (possibly the owner?) who took my drinks order. He was attentive, polite, and seemed to be the only person there upholding any standard of hospitality.
All in all, a very underwhelming experience. I understand arriving near kitchen closing can be tricky, but if food and service standards can’t be maintained until the last guest is served, then perhaps it’s better to stop accepting customers after a certain time. Disappointing, especially considering the reputation this place carries.
