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Atlântico Restaurant at Vila Vita Parc in Porches welcomes Chef Diogo Rocha from Mesa de Lemos for a Four-Hands Dinner on May 5, from 7pm to 10.30pm, where two of The post Four-Hands Dinner at Atlântico Restaurant, Vila Vita Parc appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Three restaurants in the Algarve have been awarded the highest distinction in the Guia Repsol (Repsol Guide), placing the region firmly on Portugal’s fine dining map. Vila Joya in Albufeira The post Three Algarve restaurants awarded top 3 Sun status by Repsol Guide appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The sun shone on the Algarve this Monday, April 13, with the Repsol Guide awarding its highest distinction to two restaurants in the region. Villa Joya in Albufeira and Vista in Portimão were awarded Three Suns at the gala held at the Garcia de Resende theatre in Évora. With these additions, the total number of restaurants with Three Suns in Portugal rises to six. In total, 41 establishments received Suns, while another 79 were named Repsol Guide Restaurants, bringing the total number of highlighted venues to 120 this year.
Two restaurants in Porto have been awarded a Michelin star. The two awarded chefs are a couple.
A scandal at one of the world's best restaurants has made the debate definitively necessary.
After leaving, opening his own place, and starting over, the chef turns back and once again takes over the Mapa restaurant at L’AND Vineyards in Montemor-o-Novo. He refuses to engage in controversy and guarantees a regular presence in the kitchen.
The return to Montemor-o-Novo comes one day after the announcement of the departure of David Jesus, who earned a Michelin star, and weeks after Laffan left Intemporal.
Miguel Laffan returns to the MAPA restaurant at the L’And Vineyards Resort in Montemor-o-Novo to once again lead the kitchen he helped establish on the national scene. He replaces David Jesus, who earned a Michelin star for the restaurant in March.
The chef, who had begun a new phase for the restaurant two years ago, feels that his duty has been fulfilled. L’And Vineyards announces the return of Miguel Laffan, who previously won and lost a star.
It is official. David Jesus is stepping down from leading the Mapa gastronomic project, located at the L'And Vineyards resort in Montemor-o-Novo. The news comes weeks after the chef was awarded a Michelin star.
After working in award-winning kitchens and spending nearly seven years with the 100 Maneiras group, the Mexican chef is debuting a menu under his own name at Black Moon, a gastrobar at the new Mythic Sana. He is aiming for a Michelin star.
The two Michelin-starred Ocean restaurant, at Vila Vita Parc, in Porches, reopens today with Essência, a new tasting menu by Chef Hans Neuner that marks both a conclusion and a The post Ocean reopens with “Essência”, a homecoming for Chef Hans Neuner appeared first on Portugal Resident.
On Saturday, March 28, Milton Ferreira invites chefs Rui Paula and Joel Paiva to cook in the Douro. The special dinner, which interprets regional products, takes place among vineyards at the Casa das Pipas restaurant in Celeirós, in the municipality of Sabrosa.
Cláudio Martins and chef Henrique Sá Pessoa join forces for a unique experience where cuisine is paired with “Wines From Another World”. The exclusive dinner, which costs €750 per person, prepares for the arrival of a new planet to the constellation of unique wines.
Fine dining lovers in the Algarve are being offered a rare chance to get up close with some of Portugal’s top chefs, as the Chef’s Table returns to the Pine The post Michelin chefs take over Pine Cliffs for exclusive dinner series appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The two chefs each earned a star this year for their restaurants in Porto, IN Diferente and Éon. “It was a double joy.” Now they want to “evolve, provide continuity and add value.”
Chef Miguel Laffan has left Intemporal, now recommended by the Michelin Guide, and has taken over the Italian restaurant Gabbro, located in the former Panorama space in Guincho. He also promises a new fine dining establishment soon.
The Lisbon palace restaurant where the 'farrobodó' was born is celebrating: in addition to the novelties from the recent change of chef, there are ten thematic tours guided by history and architecture.
Four exclusive dinners will blend art, wine, and gastronomy at Quinta do Paral in the Alentejo region. The series begins on March 21st to celebrate Spring, with subsequent events scheduled for Summer, Autumn, and Winter. Chef Rui Paula, recently awarded his third Michelin star, will host the inaugural dinner, accompanied by wines from Wine&Soul, winemaker Sandra Tavares da Silva, and musician Luís Trigacheiro. The '4 Seasons' dinners are limited to 45 guests per event, reflecting the estate's commitment to authentic, high-quality experiences.
With one eye on the gala and the other on the service. That was how Tuesday night went at Fifty Seconds, at the top of the Vasco da Gama Tower in Lisbon, while watching the presentation of the Michelin Guide Portugal 2026 stars. “The first person who realised let out a rather loud shout in the restaurant.” Then they shared it among...
We preview the big night of fashion, the biggest cinema awards, and all the dinners we would like to book at the new Michelin restaurants that Portugal gained this week.
From Évora to Amarante, and from Cascais to Faro, the Michelin Guide gala has distinguished ten new dining spots worth a trip. From fine dining to finger food suggestions, we reveal some highlights from their menus.
austa restaurant in Almancil has been included in the latest edition of The Michelin Guide Portugal. This early recognition, after a mere two years of operation, is just reward for The post austa named in 2026 edition of Portugal’s Michelin Guide appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Osvalde Stange Silva takes over the gastronomic leadership of Reid’s Palace in Madeira. The new executive chef of the iconic hotel, located on a promontory in Funchal, wants to “perfect the legacy of excellence at Reid's” and elevate the experience. Francisco Avalada remains as head chef of William Restaurant.
The Table has only been open for two months and no one on the fine dining team expected an award, but Michelin decided to distinguish it with the 'Opening of the Year' prize. Meanwhile, the Fish is one of the guide's Recommended restaurants.
Between joys and disappointments, the 3rd Michelin Gala in Portugal was an important moment for national gastronomy. This is what we know (and what we don't know) the day after.
The Eleven restaurant in Lisbon has lost its Michelin star again, after regaining it in 2014. “There were indications,” admits chef Joachim Koerper. But he promises to “continue to fight.”
At 27, Francisco Quintas is no longer a newcomer to the Michelin universe. In 2024, he earned his first star in Lisbon. He returned to Amarante to be awarded “Young Chef 2026” and to reclaim the distinction for the Largo do Paço restaurant.
