12 Luxury restaurants in Portugal
Among many other things, Portugal is World renowned for its rich and varied cuisine. Since tasty grilled fish dishes, excellent DOP (Protected Denomination of Origin) meat dishes, as the Portuguese stew, best accompaniments and desserts and the famous wines of Oporto, Douro and Alentejo, make the Portuguese cuisine and every meal truly remarkable!
Throughout the Country there are restaurants and talented chefs who prepare mouthwatering Portuguese dishes.
Come with us and discover a selection of the 12 best luxury restaurants in Portugal, awarded with the Michelin star in 2014.
Located at Montemor-o-Novo in the Alentejo region, the restaurant L’AND is a genuine tribute to the Alentejo landscape and seeks to affirm the new Portuguese gastronomic culture, reflecting its history and culture, also integrating the experiences and ingredients from the discoveries in the Orient.
Eleven
Located on the highest point of Lisbon, the Eleven offers a breathtaking view over the city, the Tagus river and the ‘Arrábida’ mountain, being surrounded by the greenery of the ‘Eduardo VII’ park, which gives it an unusual serenity in a big city.
Ocean
The ocean is a gourmet restaurant located in Lagoa, Algarve, which offers a magnificent view over the Atlantic Ocean. This elegant restaurant is known for its excellent service and weekly menus of gourmet cuisine. A careful selection of the excellent wines from around the World completes an unforgettable culinary experience.
Vila Joya
Integrated in a unit of charm and luxury, the Vila Joya restaurant is a reference space in the Algarve and national restoration. It was distinguished by its rich and creative, almost eccentric cooking by the responsibility of the Austrian chief, Dieter Koschina.
Willie’s
The Willie’s restaurant in Vilamoura, Algarve, offers you a mixture of international influenced cuisine, in a relaxing atmosphere.
Henrique Leis
A wooden house which offers you a cozy, elegant and comfortable environment. The interior is ideal for intimate dinners in a discreet environment. Their wine list features a selection of the best references in Portugal and Worldwide.
Il Gallo D’Oro
Il Gallo d’Oro is a gourmet restaurant located in Funchal, Madeira, at The Cliff Bay Hotel (a five star hotel from the Porto Bay Group). The elegant décor and its environment at The Cliff Bay highlight a unique and refined atmosphere.
Largo do Paço – Casa da Calçada
Located in Amarante, between the City of Porto and the Douro Valley, the ‘Casa da Calçada’ offers you a cuisine of regional and Mediterranean inspiration. This is a place of obligatory passage for private dinners, business or family lunches.
Fortaleza do Guincho
The Fortaleza do Guincho offers you a magnificent view over the Atlantic Ocean which adds a special flavour to the incomparable dishes. There are always various menus on offer, and the most difficult part of your meal will be choosing between the Season, Degustation and à-la-carte menus.
The Yeatman
The ‘The Yeatman’ restaurant located in Oporto, offers you a classic comfort environment where you can enjoy a sophisticated and creative cuisine inspired by local ingredients.
Feitoria
At Feitoria restaurant, in Lisbon, you will discover the true essence of a Portuguese cuisine. Traditional and authentic flavours with modern influences, where the priority is the quality and provenance of the product.
Belcanto
The Belcanto restaurant located at Chiado, Lisbon’s historic center, offers you haute cuisine dishes as a form of expression. At Belcanto every dish tells a story and aims to thrill anyone who accepts to taste it.