alkimia
10 expert reviews
“Alkimia boasts a striking design, with an avant-garde nod to the maritime world and a brand-new "unplugged" concept that complements its main gastronomic dining room.”
– Michelin Guide
Insight Guides
"Young chef Jordi Vilà is the alchemist in question, working wonders on ordinary Catalan dishes and converting them into something quite delicious."
Travel + Leisure
"Chef and alchemist Jordi Vilà runs the kitchen at this Michelin one-starred restaurant in the Sagrada Familia district of Barcelona." Full review
Zagat
4.2
"“Playful and whimsical” yet “dead serious about flavor profiles”, this “superb” Gràcia Catalan by chef Jordi Vilà beckons with “inventive” dishes." Full review
Time Out
"Even before Alkimia was awarded its Michelin star it was notoriously tricky to get a table, and these days it hasn't got any easier." Full review
Rough Guide
"Ask Barcelona foodies which is the best new-wave Catalan restaurant in town and once they've all stopped bickering, this is the one they'll probably plump for."
Fodor's
"Chef Jordi Vilà is making news here with his inventive creations and tasting menus." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Somehow, Alkimia has managed to stay somewhat under the radar, despite it's Michelin-starred status—and so much the better." Full review
Gayot
17.0
"Chef Jordi Vilà fuses colour, vibrance and texture to create contemporary Catalan cuisine." Full review
Frommer's
"Chef Jordi Vila fashions himself an alchemist, transmuting base materials of Catalan cuisine into a kind of gastronomic gold...its lush environment now complements the extravagance of his food." Full review