The Michelin Guide Portugal has once again shined a spotlight on the country’s vibrant culinary scene, marking a historic moment for Portuguese gastronomy. This year’s awards ceremony, held in Porto, introduced eight new one-star restaurants, bringing the total number of Michelin-starred establishments in Portugal to 38. Among the winners, Marlene Vieira and Rita Magro became the first Portuguese female chefs in over three decades to earn a Michelin star, signaling a shift towards greater diversity in the industry. Let’s take a closer look at the restaurants that are redefining Portugal’s culinary landscape!

The Michelin Guide Portugal 2025 highlights the country’s ongoing gastronomic evolution, rewarding chefs who balance tradition with innovation. With a record number of new stars, greater recognition of female chefs, and an increasing emphasis on sustainability, Portugal is proving itself as a top destination for food lovers worldwide. In addition to these remarkable achievements, the guide continues to celebrate Portugal’s commitment to sustainability, awarding a Green Star to José Avillez’s vegetarian restaurant, Encanto. While the three-star milestone remains unclaimed, this year’s achievements pave the way for an even brighter future for Portuguese fine dining.

Newly Awarded Restaurants

 Arkhe (Lisbon)

Arkhe, helmed by chef João Ricardo Alves, is a vegetarian fine-dining restaurant that continues to push the boundaries of plant-based cuisine. The Michelin inspectors praised the restaurant’s ability to transform humble vegetables into gourmet masterpieces, showcasing bold flavors, exquisite textures, and seasonal produce in every dish.

 Blind (Porto)

Led by Rita Magro and Vítor Matos, Blind offers a mystery tasting menu concept, where guests are taken on a surprise gastronomic journey, trusting the chef’s creativity. With a focus on local ingredients and artistic presentation, this restaurant delivers an immersive dining experience that keeps guests intrigued until the last bite.

 Grenache (Lisbon)

Inspired by classic French cuisine with a modern Portuguese twist, Grenache is the brainchild of chef Philippe Gelfi. Known for its elegant, wine-forward approach, the restaurant delivers refined dishes that highlight the synergy between high-quality ingredients and expert sommelier pairings.

 Marlene (Lisbon)

Chef Marlene Vieira made history this year with her restaurant’s Michelin star, celebrating contemporary Portuguese cuisine with a feminine and innovative touch. Marlene blends traditional flavors with avant-garde techniques, resulting in dishes that are both nostalgic and groundbreaking.

 Oculto (Vila do Conde)

Oculto is an intimate, chef-driven restaurant where Vítor Matos takes diners on a deeply personal journey through his signature cuisine. With only a handful of seats, the experience here is exclusive, precise, and heavily influenced by Portugal’s rich culinary traditions.

 Palatial (Braga)

A sophisticated addition to Braga’s growing gastronomic scene, Palatial offers a refined take on Portuguese flavors. The restaurant, led by chef Luís Brito, focuses on beautifully executed dishes that emphasize regional ingredients with a modern flair.

 Vinha (Vila Nova de Gaia)

Set within a luxury wine hotel, Vinha is a wine-focused fine-dining destination that pairs exceptional food with some of Portugal’s best wines. Chef Pedro Braga crafts menus that celebrate the country’s diverse terroirs, creating a true gastronomic and oenological experience.

 Yoso (Lisbon)

Yoso is where chef Rui Silvestre delivers a multi-sensory journey through bold flavors and artistic presentation. The restaurant’s name, meaning “elements” in Japanese, reflects its philosophy of blending fire, water, earth, and air into each dish, resulting in a fusion of Portuguese and Asian influences.

Restaurants With Two Michelin Stars

The MICHELIN Guide is pleased that the culinary level in Portugal is remaining stable, and that the eight restaurants with Two MICHELIN Stars continue to offer exceptional cuisine that is worth a detour! The inspectors confirm that the greatest champions of Portuguese cuisine are: Alma (Lisbon), Antiqvvm (Porto), Belcanto (Lisbon), Casa de Chá da Boa Nova (Leça da Palmeira), Il Gallo d’Oro (Funchal), Ocean (Porches), The Yeatman (Vila Nova de Gaia), and Vila Joya (Albufeira).

Special Awards

The MICHELIN Guide, proud of its determination to also recognize the individual talents that make a restaurant great and are a determining factor in the experience, presented the following Special Awards.

MICHELIN Young Chef Award – José Diogo Costa, William (Funchal, Madeira) – Presented by Makro

MICHELIN Service Award – Nelson Marreiros, Ocean (Porches)

MICHELIN Sommelier Award – Marc Pinto, Fifty Seconds (Lisbon) – Presented by Sogrape