Toño Pérez
Affiliation
Atrio
Three Michelin-starred chef at Atrio
i. Biography
Toño Pérez is the chef at Atrio in Cáceres, Spain, where he has built his entire career since its opening on December 25, 1986, initially under chef Juan González before taking over the kitchen. The restaurant earned its first Michelin star in 1994, a second in 2004, and a third in 2023, making it a three-star establishment as of 2026. He trained at notable kitchens including Arzak in San Sebastián, Jockey in Madrid, Bruneau in Brussels, and El Bulli in Roses, emphasizing local Extremadura products like wild asparagus and truffles in his frank, pleasure-focused cuisine.
The Archive
Selected Works & Focus Areas
Focus 01
Three Michelin-starred chef at Atrio
Focus 02
Use of local Extremadura producers
Focus 03
Signature dishes like roasted kid with thyme and potatoes, pan-fried foie gras with soy sauce and truffle oil