Belcanto

Cuisine

Creative, Portuguese

Michelin

2

Price

€€€€

Website

https://www.belcanto.pt/

Description

Belcanto boasts a superb location in the Bairro Alto (Chiado) district popular with tourists, on a corner close to a former convent damaged by the large earthquake that devastated the city in 1755. In his culinary empire’s showcase gourmet restaurant, chef José Avillez offers a modern à la carte and a single tasting menu entitled Belcanto that takes guests on a journey of gastronomic discovery in a dining room divided into different spaces, alongside a chef’s table in the kitchen. Avillez explains that all his dishes are influenced by Lisbon’s different light, its maritime shoreline and its di

Review score

4.3

Review count

80

Review summary

Belcanto in Lisbon offers creative Portuguese cuisine, generally praised for high food quality, elegant theatrical ambiance, and attentive service. Reviewers describe the tasting menu as an artistic journey. However, negative feedback highlights issues with value for money, meal pacing, and occasional service lapses. Isolated reports mention health concerns and reservation difficulties. While many find it exceptional, others feel it fails to meet expectations for its global ranking. The experience is polarizing, with strong appreciation for its refinement contrasting with criticisms regarding cost and consistency.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking refined creative cuisine and unique ambiance, but those sensitive to value should proceed with caution.

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