Quique Dacosta's sought-after gastronomic terrace at the Ritz: a unique high cuisine experience.

The coveted terrace of the Mandarin Oriental Ritz hotel, which until now was reserved exclusively for events, has opened for the first time this summer to diners at the two Michelin-starred Deesa restaurant, led by Quique Dacosta. This renowned Spanish chef has created a new menu in a shorter and more affordable format, but without losing the essence and quality that characterize his cuisine. In a double appointment with Quique Dacosta at the Mandarin Oriental Ritz hotel, the new Chronos menu is revealed, specially designed for diners who enjoy the Ritz terrace under the management of Deesa, his two Michelin-starred restaurant. Dacosta, known for his innovation and culinary excellence, presents dishes that blend the sea and the land, highlighting the beauty, sensuality, and fragrances of seasonal ingredients. Deesa, located in the elegant Alfonso XIII lounge of the Ritz, used to offer two tasting menus, Historical and Contemporary, at 240 euros, featuring Dacosta's best creations. However, with the opening of the terrace, a new, more accessible menu has been introduced at 120 euros, consisting of four acts where diners choose from exceptional dishes such as Saffron Fideuá, Cold beetroot and dill soup, and Crème brûlée with roasted onions and Iberian pork jowl. In the following acts, Quique Dacosta surprises with unique rice proposals, from Albufera rice with marbled oyster to a creamy one with meat and roasted red peppers in a wood-fired oven. Also noteworthy are the Rodaballo cooked at low temperature with Jerez pil pil and the milk-fed veal sweetbread, each dish expertly crafted and impeccably presented, reflecting the chef's passion for gastronomy. To accompany this exquisite menu, various wine pairing options starting from 150 euros are offered, creating a complete and memorable gastronomic experience. The proposal is available from Wednesday to Friday for lunch service until August, and from September onwards, giving diners the opportunity to enjoy Quique Dacosta's haute cuisine in an exceptional setting like the Ritz terrace. Quique Dacosta, with seven Michelin stars to his name, stands out for his elegance and style both in the kitchen and in his personal life. A lover of fashion and beauty, the chef shares his elegance references, his perfume preferences, his fondness for classical music, and his passion for art, which is reflected in every dish he creates. Additionally, he reveals intimate details such as his confessable vices, his most recent gifts, and his dreams as a Michelin Guide collector. In conclusion, Quique Dacosta's gastronomic proposal on the terrace of the Mandarin Oriental Ritz hotel is a unique experience that combines culinary excellence with aesthetic beauty and attention to detail. With this short menu, the chef invites diners to enjoy a true gastronomic work of art that promises to delight the senses and make a mark in Madrid's haute cuisine.