Aitor Zabala

Chef

Restaurants in Los Angeles

About Aitor Zabala

Basque-born chef bringing Catalan/Basque heritage to LA. 'Somni' means 'dream' in Catalan. Led first LA restaurant to earn 3 Michelin stars (2025). Known for avant-garde Spanish modernist cuisine with theatrical presentation.

Career

  • Stagiaire at elBulli, Roses, Spain (2008-2009)
  • Line Cook at Arzak, San Sebastián (2009-2010)
  • Chef de Cuisine at The Bazaar by José Andrés, Los Angeles (2014-2018)

Mentored by José Andrés, Ferran Adrià.

Restaurants