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Moments

4.6 ·

Discover Moments, the two-Michelin-starred jewel of the Mandarin Oriental Barcelona. Savor Raül Balam's refined tasting menus of reworked Catalan classics, from a rich mayo cheesecake opener to polished service on Passeig de Gràcia.

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Reasons to go

  • Chef Carme Ruscalleda's culinary legacy is carried on by her son Raül Balam, who now leads the kitchen.
  • The restaurant is set inside the Mandarin Oriental on Passeig de Gràcia.
  • The tasting menu opens with a distinctive mayo cheesecake course.
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Full description

Moments carries forward the culinary legacy of chef Carme Ruscalleda, with her son Raül Balam now leading a kitchen that reworks Catalan classics into elegant, technically precise tasting menus. At 4.6 stars from 455 reviews and a must-see score of 85, it holds a strong place among Barcelona's hotel fine-dining destinations, with the setting inside the Mandarin Oriental on Passeig de Gràcia adding polish to the experience.

Reviewers describe returning for special occasions and building lasting memories around specific dishes, like an unexpectedly rich mayo cheesecake opener. It suits a celebratory dinner where setting and service matter as much as the food.

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Address

Pg. de Gràcia, 38-40, Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain · Eixample
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Hours

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Booking

Booking required

Duration

2h

Best time

evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Book well in advance, particularly for special occasions
  • take the classic tasting menu to sample the kitchen's signature dishes
  • dress the part, as the hotel setting leans elegant
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Reviews

Beautiful restaurant, really delicious food and amazing super attentive service. The dishes were unique and familiar at the same time. My husband has a really severe dairy allergy and they made accommodations to allow him to fully enjoy the experience and made us feel very comfortable.

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kplaxiy

3/5

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