Guía Repsol awards three suns to 46 restaurants

(21 February 2026) – The cuisine of Lucía Freitas' Galician restaurant A Tafona, which is committed to local ingredients and producers; Ramón Freixa's culinary ode to pleasure at Ramón Freixa Atelier in Madrid; and Álvaro Salazar's Mallorcan-Andalusian fusion at Restaurant Voro – all these restaurants have received the highest rating in the Repsol restaurant guide.

"The Repsol Guide keeps an eye on restaurants that combine intelligence and intuition throughout the year and proactively seeks them out across the country to discover new ones. Gastronomic trends continue to evolve every year, and in the 2026 edition, the fusion of different regions of Spain is replacing the more exotic influences that have long dominated gastronomy. There are also groundbreaking concepts that coexist alongside the more atmospheric ones, and this balance is spreading throughout the industry," explains María Ritter, director of the Repsol Guide.

Among the 83 new restaurants awarded three suns by the Repsol Guide community this year, three stand out with the highest rating: A Tafona (Coruña), Ramón Freixa Atelier (Madrid) and Voro (Mallorca). These restaurants reflect the diversity of Spain, where you can discover a wide range of cuisines that preserve the traditions of their respective regions while sharing a common cultural basis. For example, Lucía Freitas' restaurant in Santiago de Compostela exudes Atlantic flavours and proudly celebrates its Galician soul. It offers a modern vision born of a deep love for its roots and a unique culinary world in which local producers and artisans play a central role. In Capdepera (Mallorca), chef Álvaro Salazar from Jaén presents a Mediterranean mosaic at Voro, filtered through his Andalusian heritage, creatively highlighting the characteristics of each ingredient. After a career break, Ramón Freixa has reopened his restaurant. At a bar with only ten seats, he aims to offer his guests an exclusive and unforgettable experience.

Eleven restaurants have been awarded "Two Suns" for the first time in the Repsol Guide. These include Barahonda, located in a centuries-old winery in Yecla (Murcia), known for its harmonious combination of wine and cuisine; Bascoat ( Madrid), which captivates with its modern Basque cuisine; Callizo in Aínsa (Huesca), which celebrates the mountain cuisine of Alto Aragón; Dos Palillos (Barcelona), where Mediterranean and Asian flavours blend harmoniously; Dromo (Badajoz), which combines traditional family cuisine with avant-garde, celebrating the flavours of the region; and Fierro ( Valencia), which explores the coast, the surrounding orchards and Argentina. And La Bicicleta in Hoznayo (Cantabria) moves between modernity and tradition, exploring its roots. Mesón Sabor Andaluz refines simple products with emotional and family-oriented cuisine in Alcalá del Valle in the mountains of Cádiz; San Hô in Tenerife is a culinary journey with stops on the seven Canary Islands; at Smoked Room (Madrid), fire and seasonality take centre stage at this omakase bar, and at Vandelvira (Jaén), vegetables are the stars of a regional menu.

Young chefs play a decisive role in the 69 restaurants awarded one sun in the Repsol Guide 2026. These advocates of shorter, more affordable menus respond to guests' desire for freshness and seasonally changing dishes. "For decades, the Repsol Guide has stood out for its close ties to the local community, its keen sense of trends, and its recognition of both those who have dedicated their lives to a culinary project and those who offer a fresh and forward-looking vision. In this edition, more than thirty young chefs with sustainable, creative and innovative concepts are featured in the guide. This blend of experience and youth is one of our greatest strengths," said Repsol President Antonio Brufau.

In almost twenty restaurants, you can enjoy excellent food for around £50, for example at Trèsde ( Madrid), Moral ( Santa Cruz de Tenerife) or Farigola&Menta (Valencia). International fusion cuisine is losing importance, while regional fusion cuisine is becoming increasingly popular in Spain. Examples of this are restaurants such as Cervus ( Tarragona), which combines Catalan and Andalusian flavours; Troqué ( Adeje), which links the Canary Islands with the Basque Country and Asturias; and Besta ( Barcelona), which takes its inspiration from the Mediterranean coast and the Galician Atlantic coast. Sitting at the bar offers a front-row seat to live cooking, as can be experienced at EMi ( Madrid), 539 Plats Forts in Puigcerdá (Girona), El Bar Old School Food (Mérida) and Sisé ( Lleida) – an increasingly popular option.

The menus reflect a return to traditional craft methods, such as the production of homemade sausages – a trend that continues to spread – as well as the importance of carefully prepared vegetable dishes as main courses, which have become the stars of the kitchen. In terms of grilling techniques, charcoal grilling is unstoppable and has made the leap from traditional steakhouses to urban kitchens. Andorra joins the Repsol Guide 2026 with a Repsol Sun for Ibaya , paving the way for future awards. In addition, there are seven recommended restaurants – a category that will be called "Repsol Guide Restaurants" from this year onwards.

The gala took place on 16 February in collaboration with Catalonia, the region with the most Repsol Suns in Spain. The Palau de Tarragona provided the setting for a moving and entertaining event, hosted by Lorena Castell and Jorge Ponce. The award-winning chefs were able to visit representative cities such as Tarragona and Reus, where the welcome ceremony for the new Repsol Suns took place on Sunday, 15 February. "Catalonia is currently the region with the most Repsol Suns-awarded restaurants in the whole country, and this is not just a numerical advantage. It is the result of a culinary approach based on respect for tradition, outstanding products and the ability to constantly reinvent oneself. The Repsol Suns Gala celebration on the Costa Daurada, which coincides with Catalonia's designation as a world region of gastronomy, once again confirms the excellent state of Catalan gastronomy and the high level of its cuisine," said the Minister of Economy and Labour, Miquel Sàmper.

With the new additions in the 2026 edition, the Repsol Guide Suns universe now comprises a total of 808 restaurants: 46 with three suns, 173 with two suns and 589 with one sun, in addition to the 1,605 Repsol Guide restaurants (formerly "Recommended"), including 242 new entries. Catalonia (122), the Madrid region (98), Andalusia (77), the Basque Country (75), the Valencia region (68) and Castile and León (54) are the regions with the most suns. All the restaurants for 2026 can be viewed in the Repsol Guide app. Thanks to geolocation, it has never been easier to stop off at exactly where you want to go on your route. Download the app and discover one of the most renowned cuisines in the world.