Mugaritz

This is a once in a lifetime experience every real foodie should try. Very experimental, weird at some moments but something you can never forget, it will stay in your mind, you will be coming back to it in your thoughts and recheck. If you are not interesting in participating in gastronomic experiment (and you ll be part of it) dont go. If you are open minded modern foodie - book a table, go ASAP

Mind-blowing experience. We have been impressed with this year’s menu. The menu is consistent and with an outstanding wine pairing. Each dish is more intriguing than the one before. An almost 3 hours experience where we enjoyed every single bite and felt very comfortable.

Don’t let the negative reviews throw you off. Yes, it is experimental. Yes, it’s unique. But out of 23 small dishes only one was ‘mwah’, all others were (very) tasty and well-presented. I’d love to go back for the new menu.

What an amazing experience! Please, don't be intimidated by one-star reviews. If you are looking for an elaborated haute cuisine, you may be disappointed. This is a place for open-minded people. You won't leave hungry. Here you don't come just for a meal, but for a memorable experience. And we definitely have one to cherish and share.

Come with 0 expectations and an open mind. A super fun, educational dining experience that breaks boundaries in gastronomy and at times stuffy fine dining etiquette. Challenges your every senses and preconceptions of dining. Definitely not for all and not the most easily accepted/ classic of flavours or presentation, but I enjoyed almost every course that was presented - be it for creativity, technique and execution, flavour combinations or the multi-sensual experience evoked. Surprisingly many Japanese inspired components and techniques. Excellent polished service, wine list and recommendations.

Wow. Just wow.

We came here not knowing what to expect — and then we were transported through this incredible journey that was both a culinary masterpiece and an experience that I will never forgot.

Get the wine pairing. Forget about food aversions you might have because everything they do completely transforms how how you think and taste food.

Also, get the wine pairing. Yes, it’s pricey. But it elevates the experience.

Great staff. Great service. Beautiful location.

Come with an open mind. You will have no regrets.

An experience, education and emotional journey. Not for the faint hearted. From the setting, to the service, and the 20 odd courses in between, prepare to be challenged. We included the wine pairings and book ended with aperitif ... it deserves its 2 m stars, possibly 3 as it is so experimental. You will not like everything, but you will like or love other elements , so just go with it,if you can. I'm limiting photos as wouldn't wish to spoil the element of surprise....of which there are many!

I give Mugaritz 5 stars because the food is amazing, although our experience was 4 stars maximum. First, we decided to go driving and to try the non alcoholic pairing. This is a mistake, as there is not a non alcoholic pairing as such, only to try 2 or 3 kombuchas, and the level of attention from the staff is very minimal when compared to the tables that have wine pairing. Also, we have long gaps with no activity and the environment was frequently cold. We had a booklet with some definitions and we were encouraged to write, but nothing happened with this is the end. I really love Mugaritz food, but I think it is a pity not to use the nice environment and ideas better to offer a more amusing experience.

Great experience from start to finish. Innovative and original dishes which may not be to everyone's taste however the team are keen to cater for restrictions and tolerances which is great. The service was equally excellent and the venue was great

This is probably the most mind blowing meal I’ve ever had. I read a one-star review here where the diner complained that food and art do not go together. If you agree, this restaurant is probably not for you. I do not feel this way. Also, the wine pairings were my favorite of all time without comparison. The sommelier clearly has a role in the kitchen during development. For example, one course was a simply prepared slice of green pepper served with three, classified, 20+ year Bordeaux, all of which had green pepper characteristics. The pours are small, but in my opinion, appropriately sized. All 20+ courses, were accompanied with a different wine. We were told that the total amount of wine in the pairing would be about a half bottle (we chose the less expensive of the two offerings), which for me is a little skimpy. But, they also kept a side glass of a tasty yet uncomplicated wine always filled - which insures that I got a proper buzz. INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!

One of the best experiences dining I've had. Number 9 in the world for a reason as we received 26 well thought out & presented dishes. I've seen a few negative reviews here but I guess this place isn't for everyone as the food is very experimental & you eat most of the courses without cutlery. I didn't particularly like 2-3 of the dishes but that certainly doesn't make them "bad"; just not for me.

It's worth the cost as I found the service excellent as it was discreet (I hate it when people hover over you at restaurants) & the food was special. See below for 25 of the 26 dishes!

Experience of a lifetime. I had numerous firsts on some of the beautiful local sourced and rare ingredients. Grouper with beef essence was a definite highlight. Mullet toe with osetra caviar and egg yolk was too die for. Service was extremely professional and friendly with many well English speaking staff. Worthy of its #9 rank in the world.

Food experiment heaven. Some warnings:
- Don't go if you want/expect a classic approach (amuses, starters, fish, meat, sweets..). Everything will be mixed, 'personalised' for the table. Some might call it 'random' or a 'self-serving gimmick', and I understand this critique. Felt the order of dishes, flow could have been better.
- Don't go if you don't like going out of your food/taste comfort zone. At some moment you might feel part of a truth or dare experiment.
Enjoy the experiment, taste it.
- Don't go if you don't like eating with your hands. About half of the dishes are served without cutlery. Moist napkins are provided to clean your hands.
- Don't go if you're on a tight budget. These 25 plates and matched vintage wines & spirits come at a price. We felt the drinks were integral part of the discovery, sometimes more amazing than the food. We wonder if the total experience would still stand without the pairings.

Finally, think the chef and team deserve respect for brutally challenging gastronomic concepts. Open your mind and do it.

A big thx to the chef and team for the amazing ride.

I’ve rarely been struck with such clarity by the ideas behind a menu as in Mugaritz. Everything about your food, from the structure of the menu to how you physically eat, is up for debate. Because it’s only when you’re ready to destroy something that you really understand what its role is. In Mugaritz plates and dishes compenetrate, flavours chase one another like in a baroque fugue, you are forced to touch your food to the point of being messy and the meal is so harmonically structured you won’t know when it’s over. It’s food that helps you rebuild a relationship with the world by looking at objects - stones, fabrics, colours - under a new light after having experienced them in a completely new way and by understanding that the value of a meal resides not in the arcane liturgy of its consumption, but in the care that people and nature put into preparing it.

Sheer brilliance. Dining taken to another level, expect 30 courses of interesting and unusual food. We feared a lot of pretentious quaff as we had already done three high end degustation's in Spain. Our afternoon started well with warm buttery razor clams and at this level you'd have to be a serious food fanatic to not be challenged by some of the food here. That added to the experience, boundaries were pushed, I'm not dining at this level to be safe and the warm tasty start set me up well. If you get a chance you must try this resto

Challenging without being overpowering. What is good food, what is pleasant consistency and taste? Sometimes stretching the borders, to me always enjoyable. The service was friendly, engaged, from time to time a little bit overwhelmed and rushed. Overall an experience worth having.
Heavy on yolkiness! 🐣

We had read hit and miss reviews of this place but decided to try it out. Absolutely loved it! Fantastic food and service, and the wine pairing (we got the middle option) was the best we've ever had.

The experience in Mugaritz is very different to the normal dining, a few usual ingredients were used. People would either love it or hate it. For any dessert lovers, they only served chocolate at the end.

Simply fantastic. Interesting dishes with great wine pairings. Assume you have to be a bit of a foodie to like the place, though.

One of the best food experiences I've had. Great service, fantastic presentations and amazing combinations. We were both very happy with our visit.