Pujol

Lonely Planet review

This smartly minimalist dining room with black-and-white decor is punctuated by the brilliant crimson of red carnations on the tables. The menu reflects a creative approach to classic Mexican and Spanish recipes with a soupcon of French influence - and a sense of humor, as evident in the starter of what looks like a quail egg (topped with caviar) in a Chinese soup spoon, actually created from mango and cauliflower.

Signature dishes include zucchini-blossom cappuccino (more of a soup served in a highball glass) and duck carpaccio with pipian (pumpkin seed) vinaigrette and mezcal foam. If you fancy gleaning a little Pujol culinary flair, consider enrolling in one of the cooking courses.