Eating (a lot) and well is a Portuguese tradition. After all , from north to south, there are many restaurants that preserve the flavors of yesteryear. But it is in respect for origins and curiosity for innovation that true excellence is achieved , which is recognized annually in Portugal at the Michelin Guide ceremony .
In fact, the winners of the Michelin Stars were announced on Tuesday, March 10, at a gala held in Funchal (in the Autonomous Region of Madeira). In total, the Michelin Guide Portugal 2026 brings together 53 recognized establishments , nine with two stars (one of which is a new entry) and 44 with one star (including ten new entries).
Lisbon with two stars
One of the highlights of the Michelin Guide Portugal 2026 is the distinction of a new restaurant in the exclusive two-star group. As such, Fifty Seconds, by chef Rui Silvestre, now appears in the same ‘league’ as iconic restaurants such as Belcanto (in Lisbon) and Casa de Chá da Boa Nova (in Leça da Palmeira, Greater Porto).
The list from north to south
With Fifty Seconds joining this exclusive gastronomic group, we would like to share the complete list of restaurants with two Michelin Stars, from north to south of Portugal:
- Henrique Sá Pessoa – Lisbon
- Belcanto – Lisbon
- Fifty Seconds – Lisbon
- Vila Joya – Albufeira
- Ocean – Algarve
- Il Gallo d’Oro – Funchal
- Casa de Chá da Boa Nova – Leça da Palmeira
- Antiqvvm – Porto
- The Yeatman Gastronomic R. – Vila Nova de Gaia
The ten new stars
While the city of the ‘Seven Hills’ shone with two stars, Porto came out on top in terms of restaurants with one Michelin star. Here is the complete list of new additions:
- A Cozinha do Paço – Évora
- Alameda – Faro
- dop – Porto
- Éon – Porto
- Gastro by Elemento – Porto
- In Diferente – Porto
- Kapro – Cascais
- Largo do Paço – Amarante
- Map – Montemor-o-Novo
- Schistó – Peso da Régua
Other Michelin highlights
The Bib Gourmand distinction (quality/price) was awarded to two new establishments: Mesa15 (Petr Kiss – Leiria) and Taberna Sakra (Hugo China Ferreira – Alverca do Ribatejo).
In the Green Star category ( sustainable gastronomy), the restaurant A Cozinha do Paço, in Évora, was honored.
And the opening of the year was in…
Lisbon, of course! What does this mean? For the first time, the ‘Opening of the Year’ distinction was awarded to the restaurant JNcQUOI Table.
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