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Belcanto
Awarded with two stars of the Michelin guide, the Belcanto first opened its doors in 1958 in Chiado. Its privileged location in Lisbon’s historic centre, the discreet service and its refined cuisine, quickly conquered the elites of the Portuguese capital. The Belcanto, by the hand of chef José Avillez, opened in 2012, with a completely new face. That same year, the restaurant was awarded with a star of the Michelin guide and, in 2014, gained its second one, being the first restaurant in Lisbon with this incredibly high distinction. In 2015, Belcanto was considered one of the hundred best restaurants in the world by the prestigious “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants List”. In Belcanto, José Avillez provides a unique gastronomic and sensorial trip.
Website: http://belcanto.pt/PT/
Address: Largo de São Carlos, 10 1200-410 Lisboa, Portugal
Restaurant Salpoente
Salpoente is an extraordinary restaurant located in Cais de São Roque, in Aveiro. The restaurant presents a unique and creative space that will take on a superb adventure through Aveiro’s flavours. The award-winning restaurant is known for reinventing traditional Portuguese cuisine with modern twists. Salt Cod is the speciality of the restaurant and every scrumptious dish is prepared by the extremely skilled Chef Duarte Eira. Quality, innovation, design, architecture and well-being are some of the main ingredients that distinguish this marvellous restaurant from others. The dining room presents an utterly glamorous and welcoming atmosphere and is well-appointed with iconic furnishings and lighting designs, such as the Brubeck round chandelier by DelightFULL. As a whole, Salpoente embraces Portuguese design and craftsmanship, by giving support to local brands and values and preserving traditions, supporting and encouraging ancient arts and artists as well as developing tourism in the city of Aveiro.
Feitoria
Upon entering the exceptional restaurant, one can observe a marvelous Nambam panel, covered in gold leaf. Furthermore, the metal cubes suspended on the ceiling create an elegant and welcoming ambience. Portuguese linens featuring Feitoria’s monogram decorate the dining tables, the tableware is selected according to the guest’s choice, guaranteeing a unique experience. When speaking of Feitoria, it is impossible not to mention the importance of the wine. The restaurant contains a wine cellar within the walls, protected by a gold metallic mesh. João Rodrigues is the signature Chef of the restaurant. Terra and Matéria are the most coveted menus, consisting of scrumptious dishes, like smoked beetroot with fresh cheese, tangerine and hazelnuts or the Premium Grilled Arouquesa cut with mashed potatoes, Swiss chard and marrow, respectively. Feitoria is a Michelin-starred restaurant located inside
the deluxe Altis Belém Hotel & Spa.
Website: www.restaurantefeitoria.com
Morada / Address: Doca do Bom Sucesso 1400-038 Lisboa, Portugal
Loco
The LOCO nomenclature means in place, which for chef Alexandre Silva, is in the kitchen. A space even greater than the restaurant room, the Chef is lost in the midst of his creations, his philosophies and, above all, his ideas. With a fine dining concept, the author’s cuisine, LOCO is much more than a restaurant, with a gastronomic proposal that goes far beyond a meal. LOCO is an organic project that values national products and nature. The restaurant is governed by the seasons, by the micro-climates and in the references of traditional Portuguese cuisine. LOCO is a
constant creative chain, it is a full experience, which promotes the relationship between the customers and the restaurant team.
Website: http://www.loco.pt/
Address: R. Navegantes 53, 1200-830 Lisboa, Portugal
Fortaleza do Guincho
With a philosophy firmly based on the best practices of haute cuisine, Fortaleza do Guincho draws a huge inspiration from the lavishing Atlantic Ocean, its unique backdrop. The fresh fish and seafood from the Portuguese coast, as well as the best local products, are a constant at Guincho’s table, and they are constantly honored and recreated in every single dish. Each season, their amazingly cooked dishes collect an enormous recognition of the national and international critic. In 2001, the restaurant, strongly influenced by haute cuisine and the ocean itself, won a its first Michelin Star which still holds today.
Website: www.fortalezadoguincho.com
Address: Fortaleza do Guincho Estrada do Guincho 2750-642 Cascais Portugal
Alma
The restaurant aims to be an innovative space, not only with the approaches it proposes, but also to simplify and break down some basic rules of the service, which not only is thought out in detail but also highly relaxed. For the chef Henrique Sá Pessoa there is just the good kitchen and the bad kitchen. He defines it as a cuisine of taste: refined taste, perfect technique and excellent product.
Website: http://www.almalisboa.pt/
Address: R. Anchieta 15, 1200-224 Lisboa, Portugal
Eleven
The restaurant is located in the heart of Lisbon’s business district, overlooking the entire city and surrounded by lavish gardens. Way more than simply a restaurant, Eleven is a place of culture and art, both at the table and beyond it. The architecture of the purpose-built building is modern, minimalist and organic,
using natural materials like wood and decorative stones, and boasting enormous glass windows that open towards Lisbon and the river Tejo. The restaurant witnesses a metamorphosis during the day as it adapts to the changing effect of the outside light and the views over Lisbon. Drapes, candles, soft lights, music; all is transformed to create an atmosphere that is vibrant during the day and intimate at night. The food is the result of Chef Joachim Koerper’s skills, of merging his own identity with the restaurant’s location.
Website: http://www.restauranteleven.com/homepage
Address: Rua Marquês da Fronteira Jardim Amália Rodrigues, Lisboa, Portugal
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