Disfrutar

Disfrutar is a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Barcelona, Spain, founded by chefs Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch and Mateu Casanas. While the restaurant’s precise financial worth is not publicly disclosed, it is widely regarded as one of the most valuable and influential fine-dining businesses in the world.

Early Life & Family

Disfrutar was founded in 2014 by Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch and Mateu Casanas, three chefs who trained together at the legendary elBulli under Ferran Adria until its closure in 2011. The trio opened their first joint restaurant, Compartir, in Cadaques the following year before bringing their avant-garde approach to Barcelona with Disfrutar.

Rise to Fame

Disfrutar’s rise to prominence was rapid: the restaurant earned its first Michelin star in 2016, a second in 2018, and a third in 2024. It debuted on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list in 2018 at No. 18, and was ranked the World’s Best Restaurant in 2024.

Career History

The restaurant is known for its avant-garde, technique-driven take on Mediterranean cuisine, building on the creative legacy of elBulli. Its reputation and rankings have made it one of the most sought-after tables in the world, with reservations typically booked out months in advance.

How They Built Their Wealth

Disfrutar’s commercial success comes from its ability to command premium prices for a strictly limited number of covers, driven by sustained critical acclaim, Michelin recognition and its high placement on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list, which draws diners from around the globe.

Personal Life

Founders Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch and Mateu Casanas have built a small restaurant group beyond Disfrutar, including Compartir in Cadaques, reflecting their continued creative partnership since their elBulli days.

Known Assets

Beyond Disfrutar, the founding trio also operates Compartir in Cadaques, Spain, extending their culinary brand beyond their flagship Barcelona restaurant.

While Disfrutar’s exact financial value is not publicly disclosed, its three Michelin stars and status as a repeat World’s 50 Best honoree make it one of the most commercially and critically successful restaurants in the world.