The gala of the Michelin Guide Spain and Portugal 2021 was held. The ceremony that annually distinguishes luxury restaurants that stand out for the quality of the products, flavor and presentation of their dishes. This year the event was broadcast from Spain, more specifically from Real Casa de Correos, in Porta do Sol, Madrid.
In this very unusual year for the whole world, the catering sector is undoubtedly one of the sectors most affected by the pandemic that is plaguing us. For this reason the ceremony was held yesterday with a few weeks late, usually happens in November, and in a virtual format without an audience due to the restrictions imposed by the pandemic of covid-19, the launch of the guide goes to newsstands today.
Portugal in this 2021 edition maintained the 7 restaurants with 2 stars Micheline and now has 21 with one star. Being that a ‘São Gabriel’ in Almancil lost a restaurant because it closed after being sold. On the other hand, there are two restaurants that won their first star, both in Lisbon, and are the restaurant “100 Maneiras” by chef Ljubomir Stanisic and “Eneko Lisboa” by Basque chef Eneko Atxa, which reaches the sixth Michelin star. So far, Portugal does not have a three-star restaurant, the Michelin Guide's highest rating.
List of Portuguese restaurants with Michelin stars:
With 2 Stars:
Casa de Chá da Boa Nova in Leça da Palmeira by Chef Rui Paula
Alma in Lisbon by chef Henrique Sá Pessoa
Belcanto in Lisbon by chef José Avillez
Il Gallo d’Oro in Funchal, Madeira with Chef Benoit Sinthon
Ocean in Armação de Pêra with Chef Hans Neuner
The Yeatman in Vila Nova de Gaia with Chef Ricardo Costa
Vila Joya in Albufeira with Chef Dieter Koshina
With 1 Michelin Star:
100 Maneiras in Lisbon by chef Ljubomir Stanisic - New
Eneko Lisboa in Lisbon with chefs Eneko Atxa and Lucas Bernardes- New
A Cozinha in Guimarães with chef António Loureiro
Antiqvvm in Porto with chef Vítor Matos
Bon Bon in Carvoeiro with chef Louis Anjos
Eleven in Lisbon with chef Joachim Koerper
Epur in Lisbon with chef Vincent Farges
Feitoria in Lisbon with chef João Rodrigues
Fifty Seconds by Martín Berasategui in Lisbon with chef Filipe Carvalho
Fortaleza do Guincho in Cascais with chef Gil Fernandes
G Pousada in Bragança with chef Óscar Gonçalves
Gusto by Heinz Beck in Almancil with chef Libório Buonocore
LAB by Sergi Arola in Sintra with chefs Sergi Arola and Vlademir Veiga
Largo do Paço in Amarante with chef Tiago Bonito
Loco in Lisbon with chef Alexandre Silva
Mesa de Lemos in Viseu with chef Diogo Rocha
Midori in Sintra with chef Pedro Almeida
Pedro Lemos in Porto with chef Pedro Lemos
Vista in Portimão with chef João Oliveira
Vistas in Vila Nova de Cacela with chef Rui Silvestre
William in Funchal with chefs Luís Pestana and Joachim Koerper
We highlight some of the award winning restaurants that are present on the CHOOSETHEMOON website.
Belcanto in Lisbon by chef José Avillez
Located in Chiado, one of the prime areas of Lisbon. Chef José Avillez reinvented traditional Portuguese cuisine, to provide a gastronomic journey in each dish with spectacular and unique sensations.
Il Gallo d’Oro in Funchal, Madeira with Chef Benoit Sinthon
Integrated at The Cliff Bay Hotel in Funchal. With signature cuisine with the refinement of Iberian and Mediterranean cuisine using regional products of the highest quality.
Ocean in Armação de Pêra with Chef Hans Neuner
It is inserted in the Hotel Vila Vita Parc, it is a refined and elegant restaurant with a privileged view over the Atlantic Ocean. It has a unique decoration, with a side of beautiful corals, as well as an entrance of Murano crystals, similar to jellyfish.
The Yeatman in Vila Nova de Gaia with Chef Ricardo Costa
It has the particularity of having an extraordinary and privileged view over the Douro River and over the Historic Center of Porto. With a vast wine list that covers all Portuguese wine regions.
Vila Joya in Albufeira with Chef Dieter Koshina
Where each dish is a unique creation and an unforgettable tasting experience. With a privileged location for a breathtaking view over the Atlantic.
Eleven in Lisbon with chef Joachim Koerper
Located in one of the most emblematic places in the Capital, surrounded by the green of Parque Eduardo VII, it stands out for its privileged view over Lisbon and the Tagus River.
Largo do Paço in Amarante with chef Tiago Bonito
Refined and elegant restaurant at Hotel Casa da Calçada. It highlights traditional Portuguese cuisine with menus between traditional and contemporary, simple and sophisticated.
Feitoria in Lisbon with chef João Rodrigues
It follows the line of the Altis Belém Hotel & Spa in which it pays homage to the Portuguese discoveries, with the decoration of the space and the harmony of the choice of dishes to provide unique experiences of food and wine tasting.
Fortaleza do Guincho in Cascais with chef Gil Fernandes
The fish and seafood dishes from the Portuguese coast as well as the best national products are the main base of this restaurant that has the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop.
There is another category in the Michelin Guide, the “Bib Gourmand” in which restaurants with a great quality / price ratio are distinguished, in Portugal five more restaurants joined the list, thus making it 39 in total.
One of the novelties this year was the attribution of a new distinction, the green star, which rewards restaurants for their sustainability. Implemented in 13 countries, this was the debut of the award in Portugal and Spain, in Portugal no restaurant won this title.
