Quique Dacosta
Quique Dacosta | |
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| Born | Template:Birth year and age Spain |
| Occupation(s) | Chef, Restaurateur |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Known for | Culinary director at Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel, Owner of multiple restaurants including Quique Dacosta Restaurante, El Poblet, Deessa |
Quique Dacosta is a renowned Spanish chef who embarked on his culinary journey in 1986. Two years later, in 1988, he became part of the team at the establishment that would eventually be known as Quique Dacosta Restaurante.
Career
Currently, Dacosta serves as the culinary director and creative force behind the kitchen at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel in Madrid. His restaurant there, Deessa, secured its inaugural Michelin star within just seven months after opening.
Throughout his career, he has been honored with several prestigious accolades, such as the Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts and the title of Best Spanish Restaurateur awarded by the Royal Gastronomic Academy. His culinary style draws heavily from influences found in the Mediterranean Sea and Montgó Natural Park.
In addition to his work at the Mandarin Oriental, Dacosta established ArrosQD in London and owns multiple dining venues including El Poblet, Llisa Negra, Vuelve Carolina, and Mercatbar. He is also the author of De Tapas con Quique Dacosta, a collection featuring 80 recipes from his various restaurants.
Restaurants
Chef and Proprietor of:
- "Quique Dacosta Restaurant" located in Denia (3 Michelin Stars, 3 Repsol Suns)
- "El Poblet" (2 Michelin Stars, 2 Repsol Suns)
- Deessa (2 Michelin Stars) inside Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
- "Vuelve Carolina" (1 Repsol Sun)
- "Mercat Bar" situated in Valencia
- "Llisa Negra" based in Valencia
- "Arrosqd" operating in London
- Palm Court, El Jardín del Ritz, Champagne Bar, Pictura – all within Mandarin Oriental Ritz, Madrid
- "Quique Dacosta Delivery" providing food distribution across Spain
Awards
- Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts, awarded in 2020
- Best Spanish Restaurateur by the Royal Gastronomic Academy, 2019
- Honorary Doctorate (Doctor Honoris Causa) from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Miguel Hernández University of Elche
- Ranked 39th among The World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2015
- Recognized as Best Restaurant in Europe by Opinionated About Dining during 2012 and 2013
- Recipient of the National Prize for Gastronomy by the Spanish Royal Academy of Gastronomy in both 2005 and 2009
- Millesime Chef Award winner in 2013
- Holder of 3 Michelin stars continuously since 2012