Belcanto

Lisbon, Portugal

• Accolades
• No.42 The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025
• No.31 The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2024

This legendary Lisbon establishment opened its doors as a men's club in 1958, but took on a new life when chef José Avillez took the helm in 2012. Under his culinary navigation, the restaurant has progressed to become among the finest in Portugal. The chef describes himself as 'nonconformist by nature', but the Belcanto experience is one of refined elegance. Located in Lisbon's historic centre, the wood-panelled dining room, which lies under vaulted ceilings and minimalist chandeliers, can seat 45 guests. It's a sophisticated nook of old-world Portugal where you'll be taken on a decidedly new-world adventure. There's both a tasting and a la carte menu, featuring classics like suckling pig and grilled hake given the Avillez treatment, alongside experimental dishes that have made his name, such as the fairy tale The Garden of the Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs, a starter of slow-cooked egg, gold leaf, crunchy bread and mushroom stock.

Key Information

• Tasting menu from $331
• Lunch and dinner: Tues – Sat
• +351 21 342 06 07
• Visit Belcanto's Website

Location

Rua Serpa Pinto 10A, Chiado, Lisbon, 1200-026 Lisbon