A Michelin-starred restaurant can make a meal the focus of a trip or celebration. Choosing one involves more than counting stars: the menu’s style, the time available and everyone’s dietary needs matter just as much.
Michelin’s official 2026 selection awards three stars to DiverXO and ABaC and two to Deessa. These are three examples in Madrid and Barcelona, not our own ranking of Spain’s best restaurants. The edition is stated because a distinction should not be treated as a permanent guarantee.
DiverXO, Madrid
DiverXO, Dabiz Muñoz’s restaurant, is at Calle Padre Damián, 23, in the NH Collection Eurobuilding. Its FAQ states that vegetarian and vegan menus are not available and that some allergies or dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated. If this affects your party, enquire before booking rather than when you sit down.
The same page states that bookings start at two diners. Check the current payment, cancellation and party-size conditions before committing to a date.
Deessa, Madrid
Deessa is at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Plaza de la Lealtad, 5. Its culinary offering is associated with Quique Dacosta. The hotel website lists several menu formats, with availability potentially depending on the day or service.
Do not assume that every menu is available at both lunch and dinner. Choose the format that interests you, then check its availability, approximate duration and whether drinks are included.
ABaC, Barcelona
ABaC is at Avinguda del Tibidabo, 1. Its gastronomy page presents Jordi Cruz’s tasting menu and several beverage accompaniments, including an alcohol-free option. Consult the current version because dishes, prices and combinations can change.
If you want to stay overnight, distinguish a restaurant booking from a hotel package. Sharing a location does not mean that one price includes both services.
Four questions before confirming
- What is the expected total, including drinks and extras?
- Can each diner’s specific dietary restrictions be accommodated?
- How much time should you allow for an unhurried meal?
- What happens if your party size changes or you need to cancel?
A star does not guarantee availability or make a restaurant suitable for every occasion. For a different food-and-drink plan, our wine-shop guide explains the difference between a retail visit and an organised tasting.
Sources and review
Editorial update and sources checked: 24 September 2026. Illustrative archive image; it does not identify dishes from the restaurants mentioned.
