Discovering Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Lisbon

Discovering Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Lisbon

Lisbon, with its rich cultural tapestry and historical allure, serves as an exquisite backdrop for a culinary experience of unparalleled magnitude. Imagine savouring meticulously crafted dishes, each a testament to the culinary mastery of renowned chefs who have earned the coveted Michelin recognition. From the iconic Belcanto to the hidden gems tucked away in the city’s corners, Lisbon’s gastronomic scene promises a symphony of flavours that captivates the palate.

This article invites you to partake in a gastronomic adventure, delving into the essence of Lisbon’s Michelin-starred restaurants. Each establishment, adorned with Michelin stars, represents a dedication to culinary brilliance and a commitment to providing an extraordinary dining experience. Whether you are a connoisseur or an aspiring enthusiast, join me in unravelling the culinary treasures that Lisbon has to offer. Let us together explore the gastronomic wonders, where tradition meets innovation, and every bite narrates a story of culinary finesse. Welcome to the captivating world of Michelin-starred dining in Lisbon.

1. SÁLA de João Sá

This extremely welcoming restaurant with an open kitchen visible at the entrance is a good dining option. Here, chef João Sá, who can often be seen passing from table to table serving and explaining his dishes in detail to guests, offers world cuisine with plenty of personality that combines tradition, the very best Portuguese ingredients and an array of globally influenced flavours, with a particular and intense focus on Asia. 

On his tasting menus, entitled Horizon at Sight and In Search of New Flavours, savour new textures in options such as couscous with coriander and razor clams, a technically simple dish but highly visual and delicious that delighted us with its ability to combine the unusual couscous, which was completely green in colour, with the sea and notes of citrus.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: R. dos Bacalhoeiros 103, 1100-068 Lisboa, Portugal

CALL: +351 21 887 3045

OPEN: Tue – Thur 6:30 – 9:30 pm Fri, Sat 12:30 – 2 pm 6:30 – 10:30 pm 

RESERVATIONS: SUPERBEXPERIENCE.COM

2. Prado

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Prado boasts a casual and contemporary ambience where the farm-to-table concept is to the fore, with a natural focus on seasonal and local market produce and ingredients. Reservations are highly recommended.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: Tv. das Pedras Negras 2, 1100-404 Lisboa, Portugal

CALL:  +351 21 053 4649

OPEN: Tue – Wed 7-10:30pm Thur – Sat 12 – 3pm, 7 – 10:30pm

RESERVATIONS:  PRADORESTAURANTE.COM

3. Tágide

Tágide Wine & GastroBar is a restaurant that bets on a wine list that represents the richness of the national terroir, maximum expression of history, culture and tradition of a people, opening the doors to a journey through the matrixes of Portuguese gastronomy with international influences, highlighting the seasonality and freshness of the products used.

Two Tasting Menus, one of them vegetarian, are the zenith of this new menu that proposes pairing with expressive, differentiated, and high gastronomic profile wines, including a pairing of exclusively organic wines, in a tribute to aroma, flavour and colour.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: Largo da Academia Nacional de Belas Artes 19, 1200-289 Lisboa, Portugal

CALL: +351 21 340 4010

OPEN: Tue – Sat 12:30 – 3 pm, 7 – 11 pm Sun, Mon Closed

RESERVATIONS:  RESTAURANTETAGIDE.COM

4. EPUR

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At Epur, behind the robust façade of an old building, you’ll find an informal, more modern interior that includes an open-view kitchen and dining rooms lit in a contemporary, minimalist fashion. Enjoy superb views across the Tagus estuary to a backdrop of geometrically shaped ceilings and azulejo panels which are a silent testament to the past but which add appropriate character and personality.

The creative cooking on display is highly visual yet at the same time elegant, pure and with a strong focus on vegetables. They have two tasting menus which elevate the entire restaurant’s dining experience. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: Largo da Academia Nacional de Belas Artes 14, 1200-289 Lisboa, Portugal

CALL:  +351 21 346 0519

OPEN: Tue – Sat 7:30 – 11 pm Sun, Mon Closed

RESERVATIONS:  EPUR.PT

5. Terroir

A restaurant with a contemporary and somewhat relaxed feel where the focus is on strong technique and seasonal Portuguese ingredients. Surprise tasting menus are also available.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: R. dos Fanqueiros 182, 1100-232 Lisboa, Portugal

CALL: +351 21 887 3823

OPEN: Tue – Sat 7-11 pm Sun, Mon Closed

RESERVATIONS:  THEFORK.PT

6. Alma

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Alma is a signature cuisine restaurant, where everything will be prepared in detail to give you the best experience. Henrique Sá Pessoa cuisine is defined as a tasteful cuisine.

The basis of his culinary philosophy is in his influences and references: travels around the world, his passion for Asia, his knowledge of traditional Portuguese cuisine, and his life in Lisbon. Reservations are highly recommended. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: R. Anchieta 15, 1200-224 Lisboa, Portugal

CALL: +351 21 347 0650

OPEN: Tue – Sat 12 – 3:30 pm, 7 pm – 12 am 

RESERVATIONS:  ALMALISBOA.PT

7. Encanto

Encanto, an enchanting haute-cuisine restaurant in Lisbon, is a Michelin-starred ode to the world of vegetables. Within its culinary realm, legumes, leaves, seeds, seaweed, mushrooms, flowers, fruit, eggs, and cheeses are masterfully prepared and presented. This is where small-scale and local farmers’ craftsmanship is celebrated, and seasonal produce takes centre stage.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: Largo de São Carlos 10, 1200-410 Lisboa, Portugal

CALL: +351 21 162 6310

OPEN: Tue – Sat 7-10:30 pm Sun, Mon Closed

RESERVATIONS:  ENCANTOJOSEAVILLEZ.PT

8. Belcanto

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At Belcanto, José Avillez offers a unique gastronomic and sensory journey. Here he offers contemporary Portuguese cuisine in a sophisticated setting that takes us on a journey in time, from Chiado’s old romantic past to the future.

With two Michelin stars and currently #25 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants List, Belcanto is located at Lisbon’s historic centre, offers attentive, welcoming and discreet service, and an extraordinary wine selection that showcases some of the best Portuguese wines as well as other celebrated international references.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: R. Serpa Pinto 10A, 1200-026 Lisboa, Portugal

CALL: +351 21 342 0607

OPEN: Tue – Sat 12:30 – 3 pm, 7 pm – 12 am 

RESERVATIONS:  SEVENROOMS.COM

9. Grenache

Nestled in the courtyard of Patio Dom Fradique, near Lisbon’s iconic Castelo Sao Jorge, Grenache is the perfect assemblage of old and new. At Grenache, every plate is crafted keeping in mind that tradition and modernity are to be paired rather than opposed.  The mission is to bring to you modern French cuisine with adherence to age-old techniques and paying homage to local Portuguese produce.

Hailing from Avignon in the south of France, Chef Philippe Gelfi began his career at the early age of 15. Soon he was to have the privilege of working with Avignons’ most renowned Chef Christian Etienne at his 1 Star Michelin ‘Restaurant Christian Etienne’. It was not long before he moved to Paris as the Executive Chef of the restaurant ‘ Pierre Sang in Gambey’. Thereafter he worked at the two-starred Michelin -Le Gabriel with Chef Jérôme Banctel at Paris’ exquisite Hotel La Reserve.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: Pátio de Dom Fradique 12, 1100-624 Lisboa, Portugal

CALL:  +351 21 887 1616

OPEN: Tue, Wed Closed Thur – Mon 7 – 10:30 pm 

RESERVATIONS:  GRENACHE.PT, THEFORK.PT

10. Taberna – Bairro do Avillez’

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Taberna is a must-go-to for lunch, dinner or a snack in the afternoon. A place where Portugal’s traditional delicacies are reinvented in a laid-back atmosphere ideal for those who enjoy hearty food. The most recommended menu suggestions include;  cheese and charcuterie by Manteigaria Silva, a tuna steak sandwich with vinegary vegetables, Iberian pork steak, and, for dessert, salted caramel.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: Rua Nova da Trindade 18, Lisbon, 1200-466, Portugal