Belcanto
“We’re nonconformists by nature.”
José Avillez
At Belcanto, José Avillez offers a unique gastronomic and sensory journey.
Here he offers contemporary Portuguese cuisine in a sophisticated setting that takes us on a journey in time, from Chiado’s old romantic past to the future.
With two Michelin stars and currently #31 on “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants List”, Belcanto is located at Lisbon’s historic centre, offers an attentive, welcoming and discreet service, and an extraordinary wine selection that showcases some of the best Portuguese wines as well as other celebrated international references.
“The light, the life and the people.
The history, the sea, our regions.
Portugal. This is where we live and grow, are inspired, tread.
Cuisine is our fado, our way of expression.“
José Avillez
Belcanto offers some of the best Portuguese flavours through a Tasting Menu and a Menu that recreates, reinvents, and takes the traditions of Portuguese cuisine further.
At Belcanto, we cultivate some of the fundamental traits of Portuguese culture and identity
– hospitality, attention to detail and genuine care with those who sit at our table.
We take great pride in our country’s exceptional products
spread out through different, contrasting terroirs.
At Belcanto, we tell the long story of Portuguese cuisine.
At Belcanto you can opt for Belcanto Tasting Menu or choose À LA CARTE. *
The Belcanto Menu reflects the work we have been developing over the years, from the beginning to the present day. With this voyage, you will travel side by side with us, discovering Belcanto’s history and savouring our ongoing evolution.
The À la Carte service consists of one or two starters, one main course and one dessert per person, to choose from, and is always preceded by Snacks and finalized with Petit-Fours.
(*) Each customer will be required to choose a TASTING MENU or select an À LA CARTE dish. Diners are not allowed to share a TASTING MENU or À LA CARTE dish.
Belcanto’s wine list is wide-ranging, diversified
and has over 350 entries.
About 80 % of the wines are Portuguese,
but there is also a wide selection of wines from all over the world.
Sparkling wines, champagnes, whites, reds, late harvests, Port and Madeira.
Different styles, contrasting regions, large and small-scale producers.
Young and old wines, including aged gems and rare wines.
José Avillez
Executive Chef
Considered one of the great Portuguese Chefs, José Avillez stands out because of his enterprising spirit and drive to keep pushing further.
Américo dos Santos
Pastry Chef
Dedicated and gentle, puts his heart and soul into everything he does. When he’s not busy with a finger in every pie, he enjoys doing research on Portuguese gastronomy. He likes to play padel, jog and read.
Luís Reis
Maître
A tireless worker, always ready to help. A father of 4 and Benfica fan who enjoys reading, sports, cinema and cheering everybody up with his bad jokes.
João Leitão
Chef
Driven by relentlessness, he loves music, sports and travelling to new gastronomic horizons.
Nádia Desidério
Restaurant Manager and Head Sommelier
A woman of action who never avoids the gym. In her free time, she visits farms and vineyards, participates in wine tastings and meets wine-producers.
Miguel Gomes
Chef
He wanted to study sports, but after an internship in the kitchen of Hotel Albatroz where he met Chef José Avillez, he turned to cooking and enrolled in the School of Hotel and Tourism in Estoril. In his spare time, he likes to play football and gather his friends around a lively table.
Filipa Figueiredo
Pastry Cook
Passionate about animals and a Scout of ten years. In the field of gastronomy, she always felt pastry was her calling, because she believes this area allows her to develop innovative ideas with deeper creative freedom.
José Duarte Gonçalves
Sous chef
A man of few words, collected and reserved. He studied contemporary art and thought of becoming na architect. Later he came to realize that he didn’t want to stray from the gastronomy world through his mom, a restaurant owner. Whenever he has time, he shares it with his closest friends.
Pedro Pinto
Kitchen Porter
Tireless worker, a dedicated and highly respected staff member. An essential gear in the kitchen’s operation. A voluntary social worker who enjoys classical music and painting.
Patrícia Muraro
Sous chef
Loves the operational logistics of the kitchen and likes to end the day knowing that she "gave it her all" and "left no loose ends". She was born in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and has a degree in Cuisine and Pastry. In her free time, she’s doing ceramics or yoga.
Andrei Mitroi
Sous chef
He studied Chinese medicine for five years, but his lifelong passion for cooking (inherited from his grandparents, he believes) got the better of him and took him down a different path. He is Romanian, born in Constata, but has been living in Portugal for 20 years. His job is ‘to ensure a smooth-running kitchen’. He devotes his spare time to another passion of his, producing electronic music.
Gabriel Pedro
Sous chef
‘Working with top-quality products and feeling the thrill of the kitchen service’ is what motivates this chef, who was born and bred in Ribatejo. He grew up immersed in the customs and traditions of the region’s cuisine and that is maybe why he decided to get a degree in Restaurant Food Production and to work in the food industry. He devotes his spare time to studying the great world masters’ cookbooks.
Mónica Gonçalves
Sous chef
She was born in Venezuela and lived in Madeira where she graduated from the Madeira Hospitality School. She then came to Lisbon bringing plenty of vivacity, positive energy and a winning smile. She loves the fact she helps to create and deliver unique experiences every single day.
Rúben Ribeiro
Cook
Dedicates his time to his family and girlfriend and, finds the challenge of solving the puzzles in crime series addictive. Loves going out at night with his friends.
Dante Cerezo
Cook
Filipino, from the province of Pangasinan, where he was a taxi driver. Every day, when he gets off from work, he picks up his phone to be with his family who’s back in the Philippines. Sunday, after mass, he joins the Filipino community gatherings.
Rostyslav Fedotov
Sommelier
Ukrainian from Kherson, in Portugal since he was 6, "Ross" is known for his professional, discreet, elegant demeanour. He studied Equipment Design at Lisbon’s Faculty of Fine Arts, but it was in haute cuisine, the art of hospitality and oenology that he found his vocation.
João Marques
Sommelier
His passion? Advising wines. His mission? "Awakening smiles" and make customers feel good. He graduated from the Lisbon Hotel School. In his spare time, he likes to study, taste wines, and hang out with his friends.
Francisco Loios
Sommelier
He feels that wine and happy memories go hand in hand; that it takes us back to special places and moments. He loves the fact he contributes every day to creating these experiences, this emotional connection. He trained as a wine steward but continues to study the science and art of wine. He loves surfing, photography, listening to music and reading a good book.
Nelson Cardoso
Host
His colleagues say he’s charismatic, but he prefers to describe himself as someone who’s curious and wants to learn, be it geopolitics, art, or oenology. He graduated from the Estoril Hotel School. He feels great about being able to offer unique moments to Belcanto's guests.
Mariana Rolo
Hostess
She has a degree in design from IADE, but ‘hospitality’ is in her DNA. She is known for her congeniality and broad smile. Her greatest satisfaction is ‘seeing people happy after having helped to provide them with unique moments and memories’. She enjoys handicrafts in her free time.
Beatriz Brandt
Hostess
She finds joy and purpose in forming genuine bonds. And she makes a point of giving every guest personalised treatment. Fluent in the language of conviviality, she has a degree in Hotel Management and a master’s in Management, Hospitality and Customer Experience. In her spare time she loves travelling and taking in a great sunset.
belcanto@belcanto.pt
+351 213 420 607
Chamada para a rede fixa nacional
Rua Serpa Pinto, 10 A,
1200-445 Lisbon
Open from Tuesday to Saturday
for lunch 12:30 – 15:00
and dinner 19:00 – 22:00
Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Please kindly note that the following e-mails should not be used to request reservations.
Events
grupos@joseavillez.pt
Press
press@belcanto.pt
Applications and internships
work@belcanto.pt
Vouchers
vouchers@joseavillez.pt
In case of dispute, the consumer may resort to the Centro de Arbitragem de Conflitos de Consumo de Lisboa (CACCL). For more information, visit the Consumer Portal: www.consumidor.pt.