Carciofo in Tre Versioni

Carciofo in Tre Versioni (Artichoke in Three Versions) is a signature dish from the three-Michelin-starred restaurant Can Roca in Girona, Spain, created by the Roca brothers. The dish exemplifies the restaurant’s philosophy of transforming humble ingredients through technical precision and playful presentation. It presents the artichoke in three distinct preparations—often including a raw shaved version, a creamy purée or soup, and a fried or roasted element—to showcase the vegetable’s full range of textures and flavors.

A great version of Carciofo in Tre Versioni hinges on the quality of the artichokes, which must be young and tender, and on the balance of acidity, bitterness, and richness. The Roca brothers’ rendition is celebrated for its meticulous technique and the way each component highlights a different facet of the artichoke. As noted by *Where the Foodies Go*, the dish is a must-try at Can Roca, where it has become a modern classic.

Regional variations may incorporate local ingredients such as Iberian ham, truffle, or citrus, but the core concept remains the same: a tripartite exploration of a single vegetable. The dish has influenced chefs worldwide, inspiring similar deconstructed presentations of other vegetables.