Dacosta serves as the director and culinary creator of the Hotel Mandarin Oriental Ritz in Madrid, where Deessa, one of his restaurants, earned its first
Michelin star just seven months after opening. Dacosta has received numerous accolades, including the Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts and the title of Best Spanish Restaurateur from the Royal Gastronomic Academy. His cuisine draws inspiration from the Mediterranean Sea and the
Montgó Natural Park. In addition to his work at the Mandarin Oriental, Dacosta founded ArrosQD, a restaurant based in London, and owns several other establishments, including El Poblet, Llisa negra, Vuelve Carolina, and Mercatbar. He has also published a recipe book titled
De Tapas con Quique Dacosta, which features 80 recipes from his restaurants. == Restaurants ==