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JNcQUOI Fish: Lisbon’s Chic New Seafood Destination

Ann Abel — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:29:57 +0000

At JNcQUOI Fish, chef Filipe Carvalho has put together a beautifully designed presentation about the fish and seafood in Portuguese waters. The longtime chef, who previously held a Michelin star at Fifty Seconds, lovingly catalogued the species, their seasonality, and the precise cooking techniques to make their flavors sing. This presentation exists in the literal sense—a digital file meant to be studied by the restaurant’s employees (and curious diners)—but also in a more metaphorical way. It’s fair to say that […]

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Lamina: A Bold Portuguese Restaurant in Lisbon by Chef Vasco Coelho Santos

Ann Abel — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:51:33 +0000

The latest venture from Lisbon’s savvy Paradigma restaurant group (the folks behind unassuming foodie favorites like Ofício and Canalha), Lamina marks the return of chef Vasco Coelho Santos to the capital. While the chef worked in some of Spain’s top kitchens (Mugaritz, Arzak, and El Bulli among them) and earned his Michelin star in Porto for the Basque-accented Euskalduna Studio, his new Lisbon restaurant is proudly Portuguese. Strictly speaking, the food has a northern accent, as both Coelho Santos and […]

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Tasca Bica: A “Neo-Tasca” Where Dry-Aged Chicken Takes Center Stage in Lisbon

Ann Abel — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:28:38 +0000

At a moment when Lisbon’s restaurant scene was feeling a bit copy-paste—another smash burger joint? more ramen?—Tasca Bica landed in spring 2026 in a blaze of originality, flavor, and fun. Some reviews call it a neo-tasca, and others say it’s a chicken shop, but chef-owner Victor Vieira’s fun-dining spot is in a category of one. Vieira, who made a name for himself in the kitchens (and Master Chef competition) of Shanghai, lands in Portugal with an arsenal of spices, a […]

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Henrique Sá Pessoa’s Next Chapter: A Personal Restaurant, Two Michelin Stars

Ann Abel — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:35:35 +0000

Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa made waves in Lisbon foodie circles at the end of 2025 when he announced the closure of Alma, his fine dining restaurant that had held two Michelin stars since 2019. But what got lost in that announcement is that the closure wasn’t an ending. It was a beginning. The move set the stage for him—and his entire team at Alma—to start a new chapter in a new space, entirely on his own terms. In early 2026, […]

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JNcQUOI Asia – Fashionable Spot for Asian Cuisine in Lisbon

Ann Abel — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 16:06:00 +0000

Easily one of the most buzzed-about restaurants in Lisbon, JNcQUOI Asia mostly follows the playbook written by the original JNcQUOI restaurant, just a few doors up the street on Avenida da Liberdade. That’s not a bad thing, as the original has held on to its popularity for a good reason. Both are defined by grand scale, stunning design—complete with a giant (fake) animal skeleton—multiple spaces including large bars, and, especially, a vibrant social energy. This is a place where you […]

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Inside Bugio, the Praia Group’s New Seaside Restaurant in Oeiras

Ann Abel — Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:17:34 +0000

The Praia Group has a knack for creating sophisticated restaurants in iconic spaces, such as the gorgeous mid-20th-century building in the center of Lisbon that’s home to Praia no Parque. The group’s latest restaurant, Bugio, continues in that vein but outside the city, along one of Portugal’s most glamorous coastlines. Bugio occupies a prime location at the top of the Oeiras Marina, right in front of the ocean and at the midpoint of the “linha” (train line) of posh suburbs […]

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Not Your Usual Sushi Counter: The Rowdy Joy of Kureiji Izakaya

Ann Abel — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:24:20 +0000

In a city where high-end sushi spots seem to be proliferating, it’s refreshing to find one that’s as much over a casual, even messy good time as Kureiji Izakaya. The bustling counter-service restaurant on one of the trendiest streets in Cais de Sodré quickly became a go-to for people who want a top-quality Japanese experience without all the seriousness and sanctimony. At the helm is chef João Francisco Duarte, who had already made a name for himself in sushi circles […]

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Mimi, Curated by Yakuza – Chef Olivier Presents Omakaze

Ann Abel — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:33:02 +0000

It’s big news whenever serial chef-preneur Olivier da Costa opens a new restaurant, and his latest in Lisbon is no exception. While he was not the first to jump on the city’s—or global—omakase trend, he’s executing it with a great deal of his trademark glamor. Mimi, whose full name is Mimi, Curated by Yakuza, is unafraid of grandeur. Guests enter through a low-lit bar with two small tables, where they can wait for their date while sipping a crafted cocktail. […]

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