Henrique Sá Pessoa Opens His Namesake Restaurant in Lisbon

Henrique Sá Pessoa: Inside the Chef's New Namesake Restaurant in Lisbon

Michelin-starred chef Henrique Sá Pessoa has opened a new restaurant in Lisbon, and he named it after himself. Henrique Sá Pessoa, the restaurant, opened on February 17 at Páteo Bagatela, in the Amoreiras area of Lisbon, taking over the space and much of the team from Alma, the chef's previous two-Michelin-star restaurant in Chiado,  which has temporarily closed at the end of 2025.

The new restaurant seats 30 in the main dining room, plus two counter seats facing the open kitchen. A private dining room for 8 to 12 guests opens from mid-March, with its own kitchen for personalized events. Guests can order à la carte or choose from three tasting menus.

A New Chapter for a Michelin-Star Chef in Lisbon 

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After earning two Michelin stars at Alma and receiving numerous international accolades, Henrique Sá Pessoa now presents a restaurant that reflects both maturity and creative freedom. Unlike the structured tasting-only format of many Michelin-starred establishments, this new concept embraces flexibility.

Guests are invited to dine à la carte, choosing two or three dishes paired with a glass of wine, or embark on a complete tasting experience. The philosophy is simple: refined cuisine without rigidity.

An Intimate Setting at Páteo Bagatela

The restaurant features 30 seats in the main dining room, plus two coveted counter seats facing the open kitchen. From mid-March onward, a private dining room will accommodate 8 to 12 guests for exclusive dinners and bespoke culinary moments, supported by an independent kitchen designed for personalised gastronomic experiences, ideal for private celebrations or corporate gatherings in Lisbon.

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The interiors, created by Rebeca Perez of Tabula Rasa Design Studio (Ibiza), balance understated elegance with personal storytelling. One wall showcases part of the chef’s private culinary library alongside gastronomic trophies and nostalgic tributes to his childhood basketball idols, Tim Hardaway and Mitch Richmond, subtly connecting gastronomy and personal heritage.

The Menus: Signature Creations and New Expressions

The restaurant introduces a new tasting proposal while preserving two of the chef’s most celebrated menus.

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Henrique Sá Pessoa offers three menu options at his new Lisbon restaurant: the Menu Encontros, priced at 140€, designed as an introduction to his cuisine; the Menu Clássicos, at 220€, featuring the dishes that defined his career and earned him two Michelin stars and a Garfo de Ouro; and the Menu Costa a Costa, also 220€, a tribute to the rich seafood of Portugal’s coastline. 

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For wine pairings, sommelier Manuel Cambournac, long-time collaborator at Alma, curates thoughtful harmonisations that elevate each course.

Why This New Restaurant Matters for Lisbon

Lisbon has firmly established itself as a global gastronomic destination, attracting travellers seeking Michelin-star dining and contemporary Portuguese cuisine. This new restaurant reinforces the city’s status, offering:

• An intimate fine dining restaurant in Lisbon
• Flexible à la carte Michelin-level cuisine
• Exclusive private dining experiences
• A central location near Avenida da Liberdade

Where and How to Book

Henrique Sá Pessoa is located at Páteo Bagatela, in Lisbon's Amoreiras area, a short walk from Jardim das Amoreiras and Parque Eduardo VII.

For travellers seeking the best fine dining in Lisbon, Henrique Sá Pessoa’s new restaurant is set to become one of the city’s most coveted tables.

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