Belcanto - Lisboa

The menu was based on the chief's food memories which sometimes was interesting but other times less so. You get a set of cards at the end with the dishes on th... read more The menu was based on the chief's food memories which sometimes was interesting but other times less so. You get a set of cards at the end with the dishes on though TBH I would have preferred a menu at the start. Service and food were good. What lets it down is its ridiculously expensive and sometimes quite horrid non alcoholic matching avoid.

We had heard positive reviews for this Michelin starred restaurant and decided to give it a try for my wife 's Birthday, as we 're staying in the Chaido area. T... read more We had heard positive reviews for this Michelin starred restaurant and decided to give it a try for my wife 's Birthday, as we 're staying in the Chaido area. The service was smoothly professional from our greeting to our departure. Extra touches everywhere include white glove service at table side and an invite to tour the kitchen between dinner and dessert! We chose the a la carte option as the tasting menu is too many courses for us. We also opted for the wine pairings. With that, we were served pre-appetizers on an amazing display rack (delicious), followed by beet salad and shrimp dish (appetizers) and steak plus roast squab (our mains). We finished off with chocolate dessert as well as an amazing Tangerina (tangerine flavour 3 ways in a frozen sphere)! This was definitely a splurge but also an experience we will remember and talk about for a long time.

Our dinner at the Chef’s table was beyond all imagination. From the charming young lady that hosted us on arrival, introducing us to all the Kitchen chef’s and... read more Our dinner at the Chef’s table was beyond all imagination. From the charming young lady that hosted us on arrival, introducing us to all the Kitchen chef’s and workers, to the beautiful scenery around us, our random partners to this dinner, our kind waters and last but not least- the food. Jose Avilles is a very very good chef, no doubt. During our 3 days in Lisbon we ate in 3 of his restaurants, all very fresh and tasty. But Belcanto is a dream. The food is so diverse and so beautifully made and sooooo tasty. We had an amazing evening that we won’t forget. The problem is that it left us with a taste of more…..:

One of the worlds great chefs expresses his style with an awesome tasting menu of local foods and flavours. So many highlights. We asked for only Portuguese win... read more One of the worlds great chefs expresses his style with an awesome tasting menu of local foods and flavours. So many highlights. We asked for only Portuguese wine matching and were treated to some incredible wines with massive pedigrees that allowed the food and wine pairings to develop. The waiters were attentive and deeply knowledgeable. Suckling pig will stay with me as a truly great dish. Desserts were delicious, surprising and origional. Meal type: Dinner Price per person: €50+ Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Absolutely outstanding! It's funny but going to a restaurant that's so highly rated (2 Michelin stars), you have pretty high expectations... My wife and I both... read more Absolutely outstanding! It's funny but going to a restaurant that's so highly rated (2 Michelin stars), you have pretty high expectations... My wife and I both felt the expectations were exceeded by a lot! The food was unreal, the service was fantastic... The whole experience was one to remember.