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Michelin Stars Portugal 2026: Full List of Michelin Star Restaurants

Greg Boegner — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:17:10 +0000

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 […]

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José Avillez Shares Heart, Soul–and Recipes–in “My Portuguese Kitchen”

PC Staff — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:00:33 +0000

From the refined elegance of Belcanto (two Michelin stars) to the relaxed charm of Cantinho do Avillez, from the seaside sophistication of Maré in Cascais to the playful energy of Mini Bar, José Avillez has long been shaping the culinary landscape of Portugal. His Michelin-starred Encanto takes vegetarian cuisine to an entirely new level, while Páteo at Bairro do Avillez buzzes with the soulful flavors of traditional fare. Now, Portugal’s most acclaimed chef opens the door to something even more […]

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Maré by José Avillez in Cascais

Ann Abel — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:58:10 +0000

Portugal’s most internationally famous chef, José Avillez—whose two-Michelin-star flagship, Belcanto, currently holds 25th place on the prestigious World’s 50 Best list—went back to the basics with his latest restaurant, Maré, a seaside fish restaurant in his hometown of Cascais. Along with the protected terrace, there are two dining rooms: one that’s relatively formal, with white tablecloths and the like, and another that’s more relaxed. The latter is centered on a gorgeous bar that’s covered in tile panels from the renowned, […]

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Encanto – José Avillez Enchanted with Vegetarian Fine Dining

Ann Abel — Sun, 01 May 2022 10:04:00 +0000

Encanto has the same root word as “enchant” in Portuguese, and that’s exactly what two Michelin star chef José Avillez is hoping to do with his latest venture. It’s an enchanted place of haute cuisine, the restaurant’s announcement says, “where vegetables are celebrated as stars.” It’s Lisbon’s highest-profile project yet that’s putting vegetables front and center. (Arkhe continues to delight the city’s omnivores with its refined plant-based menus, while chef João Rodrigues took a big step with a fully vegan […]

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Páteo of José Avillez

PC Staff — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:51:01 +0000

You know that we love Bairro do Avillez in Lisbon. The “neighborhood” of restaurants (all under one roof) from popular Portuguese chef José Avillez includes Taberna, Mini Bar and Pizzaria Lisboa. Also included in this gastro-collection is Páteo, “where fish and seafood are king, but meat also rules.” Avillez built his Bairro by renovating a historic building on Rua Nova da Trindade in Lisbon’s chic Chiado area. The modern dining room is spacious with an open ceiling to the roof. […]

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Mini Bar by José Avillez

Greg Boegner — Sun, 20 Sep 2020 10:37:07 +0000

José Avillez has a knack for creating dining experiences, and Mini Bar is no exception. Although a small intimate space, Mini Bar has a big-city sophisticated appeal. The fine menu items, may seem miniature in appearance, but are packed with creativity and flavor. True to what we have come to expect from Avillez, this restaurant is full of fun and surprises for all of your senses. Mini Bar resides within Bairro do Avillez (Avillez’s neighborhood). This is the large, multi-venue […]

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Belcanto – Portuguese Haute Cuisine of José Avillez

Greg Boegner — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 11:23:40 +0000

Belcanto, the classic restaurant in Lisbon’s Chaido district, is a showcase for one of Portugal’s most exciting chefs, José Avillez.. 50 years ago, the space was a late night gathering place for artists and opera patrons who frequented the nearby St. Charles theatre. In the afternoons, Belcanto was a “gentleman’s club” where dancing girls performed on a small stage. Yet, in 2012, the Avillez Group fully restored the deteriorating Belcanto, and turned it in a mecca for fine dining enthusiasts. […]

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Jozé Avillez Honored with Grand Prix de L ’Art de La Cuisine

Greg Boegner — Thu, 06 Dec 2018 08:55:22 +0000

Congratulations to José Avillez! Not only is he one of Portugal’s most popular chefs, he is also a successful restaurateur and two Michelin star designee. Now, Avillez is considered an Ambassador of Portuguese Cuisine. He has been awarded the Grand Prix de L ’Art de La Cuisine by the International Academy of Gastronomy, a distinction that “rewards great contemporary cooking artists whose culinary mastery and creativity are recognized worldwide”. It’s the first time a Portuguese chef has been distinguished by […]

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