Rafa de Bedoya: Excellence Recognized

Aleia, the restaurant set within Casa Fuster on Passeig de Gràcia, has been awarded its second MICHELIN Star. The distinction follows the kitchen's first Star, earned in 2022, a year after the restaurant opened, and recognises the consistency of a cuisine that pairs refined technique with seasonal Mediterranean produce.

The recognition affirms the work of Rafa de Bedoya, who leads the kitchen under the strategic direction of Paulo Airaudo. Born in Jerez, de Bedoya brings an Andalusian sensibility to a tasting menu defined by precision, balance and an understated sense of restraint.

The tasting menu, discreet yet precise, conveys an understated elegance that shuns noise and focuses on product and harmony. The second star confirms the value of balance and serene gastronomic expression. — Barcelona Obertura