Belcanto, Portuguese fine dining restaurant in Santa Maria Maior, Portugal
Belcanto is an upscale restaurant in central Lisbon serving contemporary Portuguese cuisine under the direction of Chef José Avillez. The establishment features a wine cellar holding over 350 selections, the majority sourced from Portugal.
The location sits in a district rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake that reshaped Lisbon's center. The restaurant has become a two-Michelin-star establishment.
The restaurant honors Portuguese cooking traditions through thoughtful reinventions of classic dishes that reflect modern culinary thinking. Visitors experience how regional flavors appear on the plate in contemporary form.
The restaurant opens Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner service across different seating areas. Reservations are advised, particularly for peak dining times and days.
Guests can sit at a table positioned within the kitchen and watch the chef and team prepare their food directly. This close view reveals the precision and technique behind each dish.
Location: Santa Maria Maior
Address: R. Serpa Pinto 10A, 1200-026 Lisboa
Phone: +351213420607
Website: https://belcanto.pt
GPS coordinates: 38.71006,-9.14149
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:46
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