Can Fabes

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

A Catalan Table That Earned Global Recognition

Can Fabes, located in the small town of Sant Celoni in the hills north of Barcelona, became one of the most internationally recognised addresses in Catalan cuisine during the 2000s. The restaurant appeared in The World's 50 Best Restaurants list every year from 2004 to 2008, reaching as high as 11th place in 2006 — a remarkable achievement for a restaurant rooted in the traditions of its region rather than the spectacle of a major city.

Rooted in Catalonia

The cooking at Can Fabes was defined by its commitment to Catalan cuisine: precise, product-driven, and deeply connected to the landscape of the Montseny natural park that surrounds Sant Celoni. That regional grounding, rather than any pursuit of international trends, was the foundation of its sustained critical recognition across consecutive years on the world stage.

A Lasting Mark

Few restaurants outside Spain's major urban centres have matched the consistency of Can Fabes' presence among the world's best. Its repeated appearances on that list — five consecutive years — reflect not a single exceptional moment but a sustained standard that placed Catalan cuisine firmly in the global conversation.