Alkimia and Jordi Vilà are two ideas that walk hand in hand. Jordi is responsible for making Alkimia a name that is familiar to any Barcelona resident. Pure merit. "A kitchen that looks to the future, but knows where it comes from." The treatment you will receive at Alkimia is excellent, as are its elegant facilities, its lounges and, of course, its cuisine, "because good cooking has to be done by hand and with a good hand". Alkimia is a small restaurant... on purpose. Jordi likes it that way. "It's the best way to give yourself completely to the customer and give them everything." So, in these magical coordinates of the Ronda Sant Antoni, are hidden the legendary Petit Atelier Menu (ideal for when a certain agility is required) and Gran Atelier Menu (tailor-made for the occasion with personalised proposals and à la minute according to the preferences of the diner). We are talking about between 73 and 170 euros per menu. Definitely not a cheap one. Is it worth paying that big bucks? It depends on your pocket and how much you enjoy eating. If your palate is an expert and your wallet is comfortable, you should visit Alkimia at least once in your life. Crustacean esqueixada with fresh herbs and lime romesco, oyster scramble with fermented plum juice, sea and mountain cucumber and pig's ear with galanga and plankton rust, leg of lamb xisqueta, black truffle cream and cheese... We just melt thinking about it. And, if you prefer "just another everyday kitchen", Jordi Vilà's closest and most personal facet is in Al Kostat, located in a specific corner of Alkimia's main dining room. Excellent products that "turn the act of eating into an everyday occurrence". However, you will hardly ever eat better dishes and tapas. Get prepared!