Portugal is a hub of global cuisine: with influences from its European neighbours and flavours taken from other parts of the world. On your next luxury holiday in Portugal, discover the best food with our guide to the Michelin-star restaurants in Portugal.
Whether you're in search of the best beach bar in Comporta or the best fine dining experience in Portugal's Michelin-star restaurants, we've got you covered.
If you're looking further afield as well, see our list of Michelin-star restaurants in Europe.
Portugal's fine-dining scene has come into its own, with award winning Michelin Star chefs from across the world looking to join the ranks of some of the country's most-extolled kitchens. There are 28 Michelin-starred restaurants in Portugal, with 21 of them having 1 star and 7 boasting 2 stars.
The tasting menu of G Pousada shines a light on the rich produce of the Trás-os-Montes region. Both the restaurant and the terrace boast sweeping views over the city of Bragança and its castle.
Estrada de Turismo, Bragança, 5300-271, Portugal
+351 273 331 493
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Traditional dishes are lifted into modernity through playful touches of texture and a fine balance of flavours, where each ingredient has its share of the limelight. This unpretentious restaurant is tucked into the folds of this quaint mediaeval town, welcoming all to dine at its tables.
Largo do Serralho 4, Guimaraes, 4800-472, Portugal
+351 253 534 022
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In the refined setting of an aristocratic house, Chef Vitor Matos pays homage to traditional Portuguese dishes through his set menu. Each plate is full of the artistic flair of a creative and ambitious chef.
Largo do Paço 6, Amarante, 4600-017, Portugal
+351 255 410 830
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Located in the green heart of Porto, this restaurant offers a wonderful fine-dining experience with views of nature and the River Douro. The season's flavours are brought together in harmonious ways, each jostling for position but giving way to the next with seamlessness.
And if you like the views, see our exclusive guide to visiting the Douro Valley for all the best addresses and attractions in the area.
Rua de Entre Quintas 220, Porto, 4050-240, Portugal
+351 22 600 0445
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Beyond the understated stone facade of Pedro Lemos, you will find a kitchen that explores the region's amalgamation of flavours through ever-changing and considered tasting menus.
Rua do Padre Luis Cabral 974, Foz do Douro, 4150-459, Portugal
+351 22 011 5986
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Mesa de Lemos is a modern structure that melds into the bucolic setting of vines and lavender. Chef Diogo Rocha produces fresh, contemporary cuisine that traverses the globe. Paired with ambrosial wines and set against a stunning backdrop, this is one of our favourite Michelin-star restaurants Portugal has to offer.
Quinta de Lemos, Passos de Silgueiros, 3500-541, Portugal
+351 961 158 503
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From the heights of the Vasco de Gama tower, you will feel like you're dining on a cloud. Spanish Chef Martin Berasategui promises gustatory pleasure in a sleek setting.
Cais das Naus, Lisbon, 1990-173, Portugal
+351 21 152 5380
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Eleven is inimitably elegant and light with views spilling down to the gardens of Amália Rodgrigues. Equally bright and attractive cuisine is whisked from the kitchen to your table with a flourishing finish.
Rua Marquês de Fronteira, Lisbon, 1070-051, Portugal
+351 21 386 2211
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EPUR is filled with thrills, as French Chef Vincent Farges guides you through his single surprise menu. Each experience in EPUR is different, so stay on your toes. While the menu is everchanging, keep an eye out for the following spectacular dishes.
Largo of the National Academy of Fine Arts 14, Lisbon, 1200-005, Portugal
+351 21 346 0519
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Bosnian Chef Ljubomir Stanisic's cuisine is a personal adventure, with influences from his birth country and his adopted country making their way onto his menu in 100 inventive ways.
Rua do Teixeira 39, Lisbon, 1200-459, Portugal
+351 910 918 181
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With its open kitchen and single dining room, Loco makes each guest feel part of the fine-tuned process of turning local ingredients into Michelin-starred plates.
Rua dos Navegantes 53 B, Lisbon, 1200-731, Portugal
+351 21 395 1861
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With two dining rooms, Eneko Lisboa pays tribute to Basque cuisine, and showcases the skills of Spanish Chef Eneko Atxa, whose other restaurant near Bilbao boasts three stars.
Rua Maria Luisa Holstein 13, Lisbon, 1300-388, Portugal
+351 912 411 863
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Feitoria showcases a culinary praise of the sea, with fish and ingredients from local producers gracing each dish. Feitoria is one of the more creative and stylish Michelin-star restaurants Portugal has to offer.
Bom Sucesso Dock, Lisbon, 1400-038, Portugal
+351 21 040 0208
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Midori melds together the Portuguese influences of the sea, France, and Spain with a Japanese spirit. Local fish and flavours are fused into lip-smacking Japanese dishes.
Estrada da Lagoa Azul, Sintra, 2714-511, Portugal
+351 21 924 9011
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Sergi Arola, the celebrity Spanish chef, channels both art and science in his carefully executed cuisine, where textures are bound to intrigue. The floor-to-ceiling views of the golf course are the proverbial cherry on the cake at Lab.
Estrada da Lagoa Azul, Sintra, 2714-511, Portugal
+351 21 924 9011
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New life is given to traditional Portuguese favourites in Fortaleza do Guincho. This fortress-like restaurant boasts sweeping vistas over the sea. The wine list is extensive.
Guincho Beach, Guincho Beach, 2750-642, Portugal
+351 21 487 0491
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Chef Rui Silvestre invites his guests to savour his sophisticated and delicate food that is made accessible to all. The terrace is a must during the summer.
Site of Pocinho, Vila Nova de Cacela, 8900-907, Portugal
+351 281 950 950
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With Chef Heinz Beck at the helm, Gusto manages to write new lyrics to the never-ending ode to the fruits of the sea. Even the most seasoned foodies will be given pause for thought.
Road from Vale do Lobo to Quinta do Lago, Almancil, 8135-106, Portugal
+351 289 350 700
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Proud of the flavours of the Algarve, the chef seeks to find new and innovative ways to showcase his much-loved region's cuisine. The result is imaginatively presented food that captures the best of southern Portuguese cuisine.
Estrada de Sesmarias, Lagoa, 8400-525, Portugal
+351 282 341 496
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Teetering on the edge of the Atlantic, Vista's bright and airy interior and spacious terrace gaze out over the sea. Here, fish and seafood take centre stage in a delightful gustatory performance.
Avenida Tomás Cabreira, Portimao, 8500-802, Portugal
+351 282 460 280
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On the island region of Madeira, William is an elegant and intimate restaurant in a breathtaking setting. Local products take the form of traditional European recipes with a contemporary twist.
Estrada Monumental 139, Funchal, 9000-098, Portugal
+351 291 717 171
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Casa de Cháda Boa Nova is a seaside paradise, perched on the rocks that are lapped against by the Atlantic. In the unpretentious setting, local cuisine is presented to guests with passion and creativity.
Avenida da Liberdade, Leça da Palmeira, 4450-705, Portugal
+351 22 994 0066
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The Yeatman flows with the bounty of each season, crafting mesmeric tasting menus with the changing produce available. The wine cellar is one of the finest in the whole of Portugal.
Rua do Choupelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, 4400-088, Portugal
+351 22 013 3100
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Beneath the high-vaulted ceilings of an old convent in Lisbon, you will drift into a daze at the hands of one of the best fine-dining experiences in Portugal. Turn this into a visual spectacle as well as gustatory by opting for a seat at the chef's table.
Rua Serpa Pinto 10, Lisbon, 1200-410, Portugal
+351 21 342 0607
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Local, international, and Mediterranean cuisine takes pride of place on this ever-changing and diverse menu. The warm glow of the interior has an allure that makes each dish feel like an entirely personal encounter.
Rua Anchieta 15, Lisbon, 1200-023, Portugal
+351 21 347 0650
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Chef Dieter Koschina's perfectionism does nothing to detract from the natural ease that shines through in each dish. Modernity is bestowed upon classical dishes of Central Europe in intriguing and beguiling ways.
Estrada da Galé, Albufeira, 8200-416, Portugal
+351 289 591 795
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Vibrant dishes bursting with textures and colour, along with the blue and bleached interior, capture the essence of the season's produce, particularly of the ocean. The sweeping views are an unrivalled accompaniment to the exquisite food.
Rua Anneliese Pohl, Porches, 8400-450, Portugal
+351 282 310 100
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The modern cuisine of Il Gallo d'Oro seeks to maximise the potential of each flavour, and ingredient. This Madeiran restaurant also flaunts fantastic views through the treetops down the Atlantic below.
Estrada Monumental 147, Funchal, 9004-532, Portugal
+351 291 707 700
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