Can Fabes
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founded | 1981 |
| Founder | Santi Santamaria |
| Defunct | August 2013 |
| Headquarters | Sant Celoni , Spain |
Key people | Santi Santamaria (Head chef) |
| Products | Fine dining |
Can Fabes was a dining establishment situated in Sant Celoni, near Barcelona, within the region of Catalonia, Spain. The restaurant's head chef, Santi Santamaria, distinguished himself as the first Catalonian chef to be awarded three Michelin stars. Additionally, Santamaria held leadership roles including president of Relais Gourmands and served as vice president of Relais & Chateaux from 2003 to 2006. Can Fabes became a member of Relais & Châteaux in 1989. The venue was housed in a building owned by Santamaria's family for two centuries and was also his birthplace.
Initially launched in 1981 as a casual bistro catering to visitors of the local market, Can Fabes achieved its initial Michelin star in 1988, followed by a second star in 1990. In 2008, it was placed 31st on the Restaurant magazine’s global Top 50 list.
The establishment was awarded its third Michelin star in 1994. After operating for 32 years, Can Fabes ceased operations in August 2013.