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Eduard Xatruch, Oriol Castro & Mateu Casañas

Barcelona, Spain

3 knifes
Three knives
The Best

The Disfrutar team, composed of chefs Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch, and Mateu Casañas, represents a union of culinary innovation and excellence.

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Restaurant

Disfrutar

Location

Villarroel 163, Barcelona, 08036

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Bio

With roots in elBulli, where they honed their skills from the late 1990s to 2014, the trio combines decades of experience to create unforgettable gastronomic experiences. Their partnership began in 2012 with the founding of Maedor Tres SL, which launched their first restaurant, Compartir, in Cadaqués, followed by the opening of Disfrutar in Barcelona in 2014.

Disfrutar, meaning “to enjoy,” embodies their shared vision of creativity and innovation, pushing the boundaries of contemporary cuisine. They emphasize complete autonomy and independence in their work, ensuring their restaurants reflect their pure artistic vision. In 2018, they expanded their expertise into consultancy with Csult Edorma, and in 2022, they brought Compartir to Barcelona under their CBCN 2021 SL company.

The team’s approach combines technical precision with bold creativity, resulting in dishes that surprise and delight. With a strong foundation in teamwork and a commitment to excellence, Oriol, Eduard, and Mateu continue to influence the culinary world, offering diners unique, forward-thinking gastronomic experiences.

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