Portugal now boasts 53 Michelin-starred restaurants, maintaining its status without a single three-star establishment. The latest additions were revealed during a prestigious gala held at the Savoy Hotel in Funchal, Madeira. Despite the absence of a third star, the culinary scene celebrated the recognition of ten new one-star restaurants.
Highlights from the Michelin Guide for Portugal
This year, the Michelin Guide’s event marked the third edition dedicated solely to Portuguese restaurants. Noteworthy chefs and food enthusiasts gathered as the announcement unfolded. The esteemed chef Pedro Pena Bastos from Broto expressed his disappointment for the continued absence of the coveted third star.
Significant New Additions
Among the ten new one-star establishments, In Diferente in Porto stands out. Led by Brazilian chef Angélica Salvador, it is now recognized with a Michelin star, making her the first Brazilian chef to achieve this honor in Europe. Salvador’s husband, Portuguese chef Tiago Bonito from Eon, also received a star for his restaurant.
Furthermore, the Fifty Seconds restaurant in Lisbon, helmed by Rui Silvestre, earned its second star, joining an exclusive group of nine two-star restaurants across Portugal.
List of New Michelin One-Star Restaurants
- A Cozinha do Paço – Évora (Afonso Dantas)
- Alameda – Faro (Rui Sequeira)
- DOC – Porto (Rui Paula/Sandro Teixeira)
- Éon – Porto (Tiago Bonito)
- Gastro by Elemento – Porto (Ricardo Dias Ferreira)
- Indiferente – Porto (Angélica Salvador)
- Kappo – Cascais (Tiago Penão)
- Largo do Paço – Amarante (Francisco Quintas)
- Mapa – Montemor (David Jesus)
- Schistó – Peso da Régua (Vítor Matos/Vitor Gomes)
Overview of Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Portugal
Currently, Portugal has a total of nine two-star restaurants and 44 one-star restaurants. The two-star recipients include:
- Antiqvvm – Porto (Vítor Matos)
- Belcanto – Lisbon (José Avillez)
- Casa de Chá da Boa Nova – Leça da Palmeira (Rui Paula)
- Fifty Seconds – Lisbon (Rui Silvestre)
- Henrique Sá Pessoa – Lisbon (Henrique Sá Pessoa)
- Il Gallo d’Oro – Funchal (Benoît Sinthon)
- Ocean – Porches (Hans Neuner)
- The Yeatman – Vila Nova de Gaia (Ricardo Costa)
- Vila Joya – Praia da Galé (Dieter Koschina)
As the culinary scene in Portugal continues to thrive, chefs and restaurant owners remain hopeful for future recognition, including the elusive third star.
