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title: "Fine Dining in Lisbon: Discover Belcanto Restaurant"
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# [Fine Dining in Lisbon: Discover Belcanto Restaurant](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/fine-dining-in-lisbon-discover-the-incredible-belcanto-restaurant)

 Written by [Soraia Costa](https://blog.winetourismportugal.com/author/soraia-costa) | 28-Aug-2020 08:42:43

**Belcanto** is one of the main references in the Portuguese gastronomy. **José Avillez** has taken over the direction of the restaurant in 2012, were he has inaugurated a new chapter in the history of this stunning space, that is often awarded and is established since 1958 in the romantic neighborhood of Chiado.

Nowadays the incredible **Chef José Avillez** has several restaurants both in **Lisbon** and **Porto** that definitely offer very unique and memorable gastronomic experiences. But for now, let's discover the **crown jewel** of his empire.

 

 

With **two Michelin stars**, and in **42nd place** on **"The World's 50 Best Restaurants" list**, an awarded and one of the most renowned Portuguese Chef in the world, **Belcanto** is also distinguished by its privileged location in the historical center of Lisbon, for its impressive, welcoming, discreet and attentive service, and by an **extraordinary wine cellar** that presents some of the best Portuguese wines, as well as major international references.

After taking over the lovely Belcanto restaurant, the **Chef Avillez** has order a renovation that has definitely met the expectations. Afterward, in 2019 it changed for a new location and again renovation, were the decor of the space is sober yet sophisticated. It is composed only by fifteen more seats (the previous location only had ten tables), for a total of forty-five, divided by three rooms. However, besides these seats, there will be more **private rooms** upstairs and an eight-seat **chef's table** (which can be transformed into tables of four or two) in the kitchen, whose configuration will make it more exposed for the living room.

Among Belcanto kitchens, its the exclusive space: the **Chef's table**, from which it is possible to observe the attentive and rigorous work of the team while an exceptional, surprise, a tasting menu is served, accompanied by a **special wine menu** suggested by **sommelier Nadia Desidério**.

The cuisine is very diversified and creative, in which all the dishes revisits the **Portuguese gastronomy**, through constant experimentation with flavors and textures. Moreover, the **wine list** of the restaurant is extensive and diversified, since it includes over **350 references**. About eighty percent of the wines are Portuguese, but you will also find a wide selection of wines from all over the world, that consist of different styles, from contrasting regions, large and small producers. A plus? Younger and older wines, including some relics and rarities, are present in this incredible list that is a **must for any wine and gastronomy lover**.

 

 

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