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Enigma

No.34 World's 50 Best 2025 — Albert

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Veronica's Take

Albert Adrià, the Catalan chef who once led the pastry program at elBulli, has brought his 35 years of culinary mastery to Enigma, a Barcelona restaurant that debuted at No. 34 on the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 list. At Enigma, Adrià channels his ironic, spontaneous, and humble spirit into dishes that are both delicate and deeply flavorful, showcasing his genius for transforming seasonal ingredients into edible art. This two-Michelin-starred restaurant is Adrià's most personal project yet, showcasing his relentless creativity and obsession with pushing the boundaries of fine dining.

Adrià is many things – ironic, spontaneous, humble – but most of all, the Catalan chef is highly talented. At Enigma, he has channelled all his creative energy and 35 years of experience into his most personal restaurant yet. Seasonal ingredients are imbued with the chef’s genius, subtle touch, to create delicate, beautiful and delicious dishes. @enigma_albertadria Albert Adrià is many things – ironic, spontaneous, humble – but most of all, the Catalan chef is highly talented. At Enigma, he has channelled all his creative energy and 35 years of experience into his most personal restaurant yet. Seasonal ingredients are imbued with the chef’s genius, subtle touch, to create delicate, beautiful and delicious dishes.

Accolade

List: World's 50 Best Restaurants · Rank: 34 · Year: 2025

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The people behind Enigma

Albert Adrià

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Head Chef, Enigma

Albert Adrià Acosta is a Spanish chef. He is currently head chef of Enigma, a Michelin two-star restaurant in Barcelona and was formerly the head pastry chef at elBulli.