Besta · Restaurant · Barcelona
A Galician and Catalan tasting menu on Carrer d'Aribau, with a chef's table facing the kitchen.
Besta is a tasting-menu restaurant on Carrer d'Aribau in the Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample, built on the pantries of Galicia and Catalonia. Galician chef Manu Nunez created it with Catalan chef Carles Ramon, and the kitchen cooks between two seas, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, with fish and shellfish in the lead. The name is Galician for beast, and the restaurant is listed in the MICHELIN Guide Spain 2026.
There are two places to sit. The dining room is the calmer option. At the back, the Chef Table is a small wooden bar set in front of an iron and black marble counter where the cooks finish every dish in view of the guests. Nunez trained in Santiago de Compostela, cooked at Casa Solla, appeared on Top Chef in 2017 and worked in Swedish kitchens including Gastrologik and Ekstedt, and Nordic touches from that stretch run through the cooking.
The menu changes constantly, so the kitchen publishes formats in place of dishes: a nine-course Tasting Menu of three bites, four plates, a pre-dessert and dessert, and a twelve-course Festival Menu. The flavors run intense and acidic, with sea and land often on the same plate. MICHELIN's inspectors single out the Mariscada, a run of appetizers that reworks the Galician shellfish platter.
Dinner is served Wednesday to Sunday and lunch Thursday to Sunday. Booking is online, with a choice between the Chef Table and the dining room.
Address: Carrer d'Aribau 106, Eixample, 08036 Barcelona, Barcelona
Besta takes reservations through CoverManager. This MyRSVP guide covers the room, what it is known for and when to go in Barcelona; use the booking link on this page to reserve direct.
Hours of operation
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Dinner 19:00 - 22:30
- Thursday: Lunch 13:00 - 15:30, Dinner 19:00 - 22:30
- Friday: Lunch 13:00 - 15:30, Dinner 19:00 - 22:30
- Saturday: Lunch 13:00 - 15:30, Dinner 19:00 - 22:30
- Sunday: Lunch 13:00 - 15:30, Dinner 19:00 - 22:30
Frequently asked about Besta
How do I get a reservation at Besta in Barcelona?
Tables at Besta are booked directly with the restaurant. If it is part of a bigger Barcelona plan, our Barcelona partner handles the nightlife around your dinner and can point you to the venue's own reservations channel.
What should I order at Besta?
Besta is best known for its signature dishes and shareable plates. Tell MyRSVP your party size and any dietary needs and we note them with your request.
What is the dress code at Besta?
Besta keeps an upscale dining dress code: smart, dressed-up attire, no athletic wear or beachwear. MyRSVP confirms any current door specifics with your booking.
Where is Besta located?
Besta is in Barcelona, at Carrer d'Aribau 106, Eixample, 08036 Barcelona. MyRSVP can build it into a full Barcelona itinerary alongside the surrounding nightlife.
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