Michelin Stars in Portugal for 2026 are announced.The biggest news of the night was the awarding of ten new one-star restaurants, alongside the promotion of Fifty Seconds in Lisbon to the prestigious two-star category. There are now 44 one star and nine two-star restaurants from north to south and across to Madeira.

Portugal still does not yet have a three-star restaurant, but the growing number of Michelin-recognized kitchens highlights the country’s rapidly evolving gastronomy scene..

New Stars

The Michelin Guide awarded ten new restaurants their first star. Starting in the north, Schisto chefs Vítor Matos and Vítor Gomes earned a star in Peso da Régua, Largo do Paço by Francisco Quintas in Amarante regains its star after a closing for renovations, and DOP by Chefs Rui Paula and Sandro Teixeira, Éon from Tiago Bonito, Gastro by Elemento from Ricardo Dias Ferreira and In Diferente, Chef Angélica Salvador all received a stars in Porto. Kappo by Tiago Penão in Cascias was recognized. In Alentejo, A Cozinha do Paço with Afonso Dantas in Evora is honored as was neighbor Mapa by David Jesus in Montemor-o-Novo. And down south in the Algarve, Rui Sequeira at Alameda brings a star to Faro.

(Photo at top: Restaurant Ocean, by Hans Neuner at Vila Vita Parc, Algarve)

Green Stars

One Green Star was added to this growing list restaurants honored for being at the forefront of sustainable practices. The newest awardee is A Cozinha do Paço in Évora. Others already on the list are Herdade do Esporão and Malhadinha Nova also in Alentejo, Encanto in Lisbon, Mesa do Lemos in Sigueiros , O Balcão in Santarém and two Michelin star Il Gallo d’Oro in Funchal.

Bib Gourmet

New Bib Gourmet designations, given to restaurants of quality with reasonable pricing, went to: Mesa 15 in Leiria and Taberna Sakra in Alverca do Ribatejo.

Michelin Stars Portugal 2026 Full List

Click on restaurant name to read more about the restaurant.

TWO STARS ❋❋

Funchal – Il Gallo d’Oro
Galé – Vila Joya
Leça da Palmeira – Casa da Chá da Boa Nova
Lisbon – Belcanto
Lisbon – Fifty Seconds
Lisbon – Henrique Sá Pessoa
Porches – Ocean
Porto – Antiqvvm
Vila Nova da Gaia – The Yeatman

ONE STAR ❋

Almancil – Gusto by Heinz Beck
Amarante – Largo do Paço
Braga – Palatial
Bragança – G Pousada
Cascais – Forteleza do Guincho
Cascais – Kappo
Évora – A Cozinha do Paço
Faro – Alameda
Funchal – Desarma
Funchal – William Restaurant
Guimarães – A Cozinha
Lagoa – Bon Bon
Lisbon – 2 Monkeys
Lisbon – Cura
Lisbon – Encanto
Lisbon – Epur
Lisbon – Feitoria
Lisbon – Grenache
Lisbon – Kabuki
Lisbon – Kanazawa
Lisbon – Loco
Lisbon – Marlene,
Lisbon – Sála

ONE STAR ❋

Lisbon – Yōso
Montemor-o-Novo – Mapa
Peso da Régua – Schisto
Portimão – Vista
Porto – Blind
Porto – DOP
Porto – Éon
Porto – Euskalduna Studio
Porto – Gastro by Elemento
Porto – In Diferente
Porto – Le Monument
Porto – Pedro Lemos
Porto – Vila Foz
Reguengos de Monsaraz – Esporão
Santarém – O Balcão
Silguieros – Mesa de Lemos
Sintra – Lab
Sintra – Midori
Tavira – A Ver Tavira
Vila do Conde – Oculto
Vila Nova da Gaia – Vinha

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Following is a restaurant-by-restaurant Michelin Stars in Portugal 2026 guide.

NORTH | BRAGANÇA, BRAGA & GUIMARÃES

A Cozinha, Guimarães

Chef: António Loureiro

ONE STAR ❋

After earning numerous accolades, including Portugal’s Chef of the Year in 2014, António Loureiro returned to his hometown of Guimarães to open A Cozinha in a restored house in the historic center. His cuisine highlights authentic Portuguese flavors interpreted with modern techniques, using seasonal ingredients—including produce from the restaurant’s own urban vegetable garden.

Largo do Serralho 4, Guimarães
Reservations: +351 253 534 022
See Our Story: Restaurante A Cozinha
Learn More: A Cozinha website

G Pousada, Bragança

Chef: Óscar Geadas

ONE STAR ❋

After gaining recognition at O Fradas, Chef Óscar Geadas joined forces with his brother António to create a culinary destination at the Pousada de Bragança. The menu celebrates the traditional cuisine of northeastern Portugal with locally sourced ingredients, reimagined with contemporary technique and creativity. Sommelier António curates thoughtful wine pairings from the region.

Pousada de Bragança São Bartolomeu, Estrada do Turismo, Bragança
Reservations: +351 273 331 493
See Our Story: G Pousada – Michelin Star Regional Cuisine of Óscar Geadas
Learn More: G Pousada website

Palatial, Braga

Chef:  Rui Filipe

ONE STAR ❋

Just outside Braga’s historic center, Palatial offers a refined dining experience focused on creative Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Chef Rui Filipe presents two tasting menus: “Tradição,” highlighting regional Portuguese ingredients and classic flavors, and “Inovação,” exploring more contemporary interpretations. A concise à la carte menu also celebrates traditional Portuguese gastronomy.

Av. da Independência 8, Arcos, Braga
Reservations:  +351 967 817 022
Learn More:  Palatial webpage

DOURO VALLEY & PORTO AREA

DOP

Chefs: Rui Paula & Sandro Teixeira

ONE STAR ❋ 

Rui Paula grabs another star (see above) but Chef Sandro Teixeira shares the credit. In Porto’s historic center, DOP highlights cosmopolitan Portuguese cuisine The menu celebrates traditional flavors reinterpreted with modern technique, emphasizing seasonal ingredients and regional products in a sophisticated yet welcoming dining room. 

Palácio das Artes
Largo de S. Domingos, 16
Reservations: +351 222 014 313
Learn More:  DOP Website

Éon

Chef: Tiago Bonito

ONE STAR ❋

Located within the elegant Palacete Severo boutique hotel, Éon marks Chef Tiago Bonito’s return to fine dining after his Michelin-starred tenure at Largo do Paço. The tasting menu draws on the chef’s memories and travels across Portugal, presenting refined contemporary cuisine that blends regional ingredients with modern technique and subtle Asian influences.

Rua de Ricardo Severo 21, Porto
Reservations: +351 229 667 000
Learn more: Éon website

Euskalduna Studio

Chef: Vasco Coelho Santos

ONE STAR ❋ 

After training at legendary Spanish kitchens including Mugaritz, Arzak, and El Bulli, Chef Vasco Coelho Santos returned to Porto to create Euskalduna Studio. The intimate restaurant serves a single tasting experience built around creativity and experimentation, where the chef presents a series of evolving moments inspired by international techniques and ingredients. 

Rua de Santo Ildefonso, No. 404, Jardim de São Lazaro, Baixa, Porto
Reservations: +351 935 335 301
See Our Story: Euskalduna Studio – Creative Cuisine of Vasco Coelho Santos
Learn More:  Euskalduna Studio Website

Gastro by Elemental

Chef: Ricardo Dias Ferreira

ONE STAR ❋

Chef Ricardo Dias Ferreira brings creative contemporary cuisine to Gastro by Elemento, where tasting menus explore Portuguese ingredients through modern techniques and bold flavor combinations. The intimate Porto restaurant emphasizes seasonality, precision, and innovation, offering diners an immersive gastronomic experience centered on craftsmanship and product quality.

Rua Maria Adelaide Freitas Gonçalves 13, Porto
Reservations: +351 225 492 399
Learn more:  Gastro by Elemento website

In Diferente

Chef: Angélica Salvador

ONE STAR ❋ 

Chef Angélica Salvador leads the kitchen at In Diferente with a modern interpretation of Portuguese cuisine shaped by seasonal ingredients and contemporary technique. The tasting menu explores creative combinations of flavors and textures while maintaining a strong connection to traditional culinary roots and regional products. 

Rua Dr. Sousa Rosa 23, Porto
Reservations: +351 911 033 315
See Our Story: Cuisine with Passion and Creativity
Learn More:  In Diferente Website

Largo do Paço – Amarante

Chef: Francisco Quintas

ONE STAR ❋

Located within the historic Casa da Calçada hotel in Amarante, Largo do Paço continues its tradition of refined Portuguese gastronomy under Chef Francisco Quintas. The tasting menus highlight seasonal ingredients and regional flavors, combining classical technique with contemporary creativity in an elegant dining setting overlooking the Tâmega River.

Largo do Paço 6, Amarante
Reservations: +351 255 410 830
Learn more:  Largo do Paço Website

Le Monument at Le Monumental Palace Hotel

Chef: Julien Montbabut

ONE STAR ❋

At the elegant Le Monumental Palace Hotel in Porto, French chef Julien Montbabut brings refined haute cuisine rooted in classical technique. After training at Paris’s three-star Pavillon Ledoyen, Montbabut created a tasting menu inspired by Portuguese ingredients, blending French precision with local flavors in dishes that reinterpret the country’s culinary traditions.

Le Monumental Palace, Avenida dos Aliados 151, 4000-067 Porto
Reservations:  +351 227 662 415
Learn more:  Le Monument Website

Oculto

Chef: Vítor Matos

ONE STAR ❋

Located within a historic monastery setting, Oculto reflects Chef Vítor Matos’s signature approach of combining Portuguese culinary heritage with contemporary creativity. Seasonal ingredients and Mediterranean influences shape the menu, while an extensive wine cellar complements the experience. The intimate space creates an elegant and immersive setting for Matos’s refined cuisine.

The Lince Santa Clara Hotel, Largo Dom Afonso Sanches, Vila do Conde
Reservations:  +351 252 035 300
Learn More:  Oculto webpage

Schistó – Peso da Régua

Chefs: Vitor Matos & Vitor Gomes

ONE STAR ❋

Located in the heart of the Douro Valley, Schistó celebrates the flavors of northern Portugal through contemporary cuisine crafted from regional ingredients. Chefs Vítor Matos and Vítor Gomes present tasting menus inspired by the Douro’s culinary traditions, pairing refined technique with products sourced from local farmers, fishermen, and vineyards.

Rua de Vilarinho dos Freires, Peso da Régua
Reservations: +351 254 247 228
Learn more: Schistó website

CENTRAL (VISEU)

LISBON | CASCAIS | SINTRA

2 Monkeys

Chefs:  Vítor Matos & Guilherme Spalk

ONE STAR ❋

At Torel Palace Hotel in Lisbon, chefs Vítor Matos and Guilherme Spalk present an intimate counter-style dining experience centered on modern Portuguese cuisine. The surprise tasting menu highlights exceptional ingredients prepared with precision and creativity, while the open kitchen encourages close interaction between diners and chefs. 

Torel Palace Hotel, Rua Câmara Pestana 23
Reservations:  +351 218 262 927
Learn More:  2 Monkeys Website

Belcanto

Chef: José Avillez

TWO STARS ❋❋

José Avillez received his first Michelin star while head chef at the historic Tavares restaurant in Lisbon. His career has since skyrocketed with numerous gastronomy projects, but Belcanto remains his flagship. In the heart of Chiado, Avillez presents imaginative tasting menus where each dish tells a story, blending Portuguese culinary heritage with creativity and theatrical flair in one of the country’s most celebrated dining rooms.

Rua Serpa Pinto, 10 A, Lisbon
Reservations: +351 213 420 607
See Our Story: Portuguese Haute Cuisine of José Avillez
Learn More: Belcanto Website

Cura
at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz

Chef:  Rodolfo Lavrador

ONE STAR ❋  

At the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, Chef Rodolfo Lavrador continues Cura’s Michelin-starred legacy after succeeding Pedro Pena Bastos in 2025. True to its name—derived from “curatorship”—the restaurant presents seasonal tasting menus that assemble Portuguese ingredients into elegant, technically refined dishes served in one of Lisbon’s most striking Art Deco dining rooms.

Four Seasons Hotel, Rua Rodrigo da Fonseca, 88, Lisbon
Reservations:  +351 213 811 401
See Our Story:  Cura at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz
Learn More:  Cura website

Encanto

Chef: José Avillez
Executive Chef: Diogo Formiga

ONE STAR ❋

Encanto showcases José Avillez’s exploration of vegetarian fine dining, where vegetables take center stage. Working with Executive Chef Diogo Formiga, the kitchen presents a seasonal tasting menu of twelve “moments,” celebrating produce sourced from small Portuguese farmers and foragers through inventive combinations of color, texture, and flavor. 

Largo de São Carlos 10, Chiado, Lisbon
Reservations:  +351 211 626 310
See Our Story:  Encanto – José Avillez Enchanted with Vegetarian Cuisine
Learn More:  Encanto Website

Grenache

Chef:  Philippe Gelfi

ONE STAR ❋

At Grenache, French chef Philippe Gelfi blends classical technique with exceptional Portuguese ingredients in an intimate fine-dining setting. Originally from Avignon, Gelfi trained under renowned chef Christian Etienne and later worked in prestigious Paris kitchens. His tasting menus showcase refined craftsmanship, balancing tradition and innovation with elegant precision.

Patio de Dom Fradique 12, Lisboa
Reservations:  +351 218 871 616
Learn More:  Grenache website
See Our Story: French-Inspired Cuisine with Portuguese Ingredients

Henrique Sá Pessoa

Chef:  Henrique Sá Pessoa

TWO STARS ❋❋

After closing the celebrated Alma in Chiado, Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa opened his new flagship restaurant in a new neighborhood of Lisbon, carrying forward the two Michelin stars earned by its predecessor. The restaurant presents refined contemporary Portuguese cuisine through tasting menus that combine seasonal ingredients, global influences, and the chef’s signature technical precision.

Páteo Bagatela, Lisbon
Reservations:  +351 218 384 605
Learn More:  Henrique Sa Pessoa website

Kabuki

Chef: Paulo Alves

ONE STAR ❋

Located within Lisbon’s Four Seasons Hotel Ritz, Kabuki quickly earned Michelin recognition after opening in 2022. Chef Paulo Alves presents sophisticated Japanese cuisine enriched with subtle Iberian influences. Sushi and sashimi take center stage, while inventive dishes—like tuna with tomato and breadcrumbs or nigiri with quail egg and truffle pâté—highlight the restaurant’s creative flair.

Rua Castilho 77–77E
Galerias do Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Reservations:  +351 212 491 683
Read Our Story:  Kabuki at the Four Seasons Ritz in Lisbon
Learn More:  Kabuki Website

Kappo – Cascais

Chef: Tiago Penão

ONE STAR ❋

At Kappo in Cascais, Chef Tiago Penão presents an intimate Japanese dining experience inspired by traditional kappo-style cuisine. The counter seating allows guests to observe the chef’s precise techniques as he prepares seasonal seafood and delicately balanced dishes that highlight purity, craftsmanship, and exceptional ingredients.

Avenida Emídio Navarro 23A, Cascais
Reservations:  +351 214 844 122
Learn More:  Kappo Website

Kanazawa

Chef: Paulo Morais

ONE STAR ❋

Widely regarded as a pioneer of Japanese cuisine in Portugal, Chef Paulo Morais has spent decades refining his craft. After studying traditional techniques in Japan and leading several respected Lisbon kitchens, he assumed control of Kanazawa, continuing the restaurant’s reputation for authentic sushi while introducing his own refined creativity.

Rua Damião de Góis 3A, Belem, Lisbon
Reservations:  +351 213 010 292
Read Our Story: Michelin Star Japanese Fine Dining in Lisbon
Learn More:  Kanazawa Website

Marlene

Chef: Marlene Vieira

ONE STAR ❋

After a long and celebrated career in Portuguese kitchens, Chef Marlene Vieira finally earned Michelin recognition for her eponymous Lisbon restaurant in 2025. Drawing on decades of experience, she presents refined Portuguese cuisine that balances tradition with contemporary creativity, highlighting seasonal ingredients with an elegant and modern sensibility.

Av. Infante D. Henrique, Doca Jardim do Tabaco, Terminal de Cruzeiros de Lisboa, Lisbon
Reservations:  +351 912 626 761
Learn More:  Marlene website

Sála

Chef: João Sá

ONE STAR ❋

Chef João Sá discovered his passion for cooking early, enrolling in the Estoril Hotel School at just 14 and later working with leading chefs including Nuno Mendes. At Sála, he presents tasting menus centered on seafood, vegetables, and bold flavors—dishes whose deceptively simple descriptions conceal intricate technique. 

Rua dos Bacalhoeiros 103, Lisbon
Reservations:  +351 218 873 045
See Our Story:  Sála by João Sá in Lisbon
Learn More:  Sála website

Yōso

Chef:  Habner Gomes

ONE STAR ❋

Brazilian-born chef Habner Gomes brings refined Japanese cuisine to Lisbon with an omakase experience inspired by kaiseki traditions. Drawing on his training in prominent Japanese restaurants in Portugal, Gomes emphasizes seasonality and pristine seafood, creating a sensory dining journey that reflects both Japanese precision and Portuguese influence.

Rampa Das Necessidades 6, Lisbon
Reservations: +351 213 970 705
Learn More:  Yōso Instagram

ALENTEJO

A Cozinha do Paço

Chef: Afonso Dantas

ONE STAR ❋

Set within the historic Paço do Morgado de Oliveira estate near Évora, A Cozinha do Paço celebrates the culinary traditions of Alentejo. Chef Afonso Dantas presents contemporary interpretations of regional dishes, highlighting local ingredients, estate wines, and the rich gastronomic heritage of southern Portugal. 

Paço do Morgado de Oliveira, Évora
Reservations: +351 96 603 9123
See Our Story:  Fine Dining from the Palace Kitchen
Learn More:  A Cozinha do Paço website

Esporão

Chef:  Carlos Teixeira

ONE STAR ❋

At the renowned Esporão winery in Alentejo, Chef Carlos Teixeira creates seasonal tasting menus rooted in sustainability and regional ingredients. Working closely with local producers, he highlights products at their peak freshness, while thoughtfully pairing each course with wines from the estate.

Herdade do Esporão Winery, Reguengos de Monsaraz, Alentejo
Reservations:  +351 266 509 280
Learn More:  Esporão website

Mapa

Chef: David Jesus

ONE STAR ❋

At Mapa restaurant in L’AND Vineyards, Chef David Jesus—former executive chef of Lisbon’s two-star Belcanto—presents contemporary Portuguese cuisine rooted in regional ingredients and global inspiration. His tasting menus explore the meeting of cultures and flavors while expressing both the identity of Alentejo and his own evolving culinary vision.

L’AND Vineyards, Herdade das Valadas, Montemor-o-Novo
Reservations: +351 266 242 400
Learn more:  Mapa website

Taberna O Balcão

Chef: Rodrigo Castelo

ONE STAR ❋

Chef Rodrigo Castelo celebrates the culinary heritage of Ribatejo at Taberna Ó Balcão, where traditional flavors are elevated with contemporary technique. Known for championing regional ingredients, Castelo has earned numerous national awards, while signature dishes such as bluefin tuna with grilled cabbage showcase the depth of local gastronomy.

Rua Pedro de Santarém, No. 73, Santarém
Reservations:  +351 243 055 883
See our story: Ó Balcão Santarém
Learn more:  O Balcão website

ALGARVE

MADEIRA

Desarma

Chef:  Octávio Freitas

ONE STAR ❋

Chef Octávio Freitas celebrates the flavors of Madeira at Desarma, presenting tasting menus that explore the island’s ingredients and culinary traditions. Passionate about regional gastronomy, Freitas combines creativity and technique to craft a sensory journey through Madeiran cuisine. 

Hotel The Views Baía, Rua das Maravilhas 74, Funchal
Reservations:  +351 291 700 220
Learn More:  Desarma Website

Michelin Stars Portugal! Bon Proveito!