Diego Murciego is a Spanish chef and head of Desde 1911 in Madrid, known for seafood-focused cuisine built around daily market produce and a refined blend of Spanish, French, Nordic, and Japanese techniques.
Mr. Diego Murciego is a talented chef closely connected to the Pescaderías Coruñesas family, with a deep understanding of quality seafood. He currently heads the kitchen at Desde 1911, a restaurant where the focus is on exceptional fish and seafood sourced from the best Spanish markets. Murciego’s culinary approach revolves around top-quality products, and his philosophy is simple: there is no fixed menu. Instead, he crafts dishes
based on the freshest ingredients available at the market each day. This allows the chef to create seasonal and dynamic offerings, ensuring a unique dining experience with each visit. Drawing on a diverse range of influences, Murciego combines Spanish, French, Nordic, and Japanese culinary techniques to elevate the natural flavors of the seafood he works with. His
ability to adapt these global techniques to enhance Spanish ingredients has established him as a skilled and innovative chef. At Desde 1911, Murciego continues to showcase his passion for exceptional seafood and dedication to craftsmanship, ensuring that the sea remains the true star of every dish he creates.
