Belcanto

Lisbon, Portugal

“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 #25 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
in different menus that recreate, reinvent
and take 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 choose from the À la Carte menu or opt for one of the Tasting Menus.

The À la Carte service consists of one starter, one main course and one dessert per person, to choose from, and is always preceded by Snacks and finalized with Petits-Fours.

The Classics Menu presents some of Belcanto’s emblematic dishes. With this journey, we present our origins and our first contributions to haute cuisine in Portugal.

The Landscapes Menu reflects the work we have been developing over the years, from the beginning to the present day. With this voyage, you’ll travel side by side with us, discovering Belcanto’s history and savouring our ongoing evolution.

Menu

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 gente, 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.

Olívia Moreno

Kitchen Porter

Hard-working, strong-minded and easy-smiling. She dedicates her free time to her family, the centre of her world.

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 na 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 área 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 restaurante, a restaurante 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. Na 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.

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 táxi 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.

Ricardo Guimarães

Host

Optimistic, methodical, and organised, this Portuguese northerner likes to meet new people, from different countries and cultures. He has a degree in Hotel Management from the Hotel School of Viana do Castelo. Above all, he values his roots and his family.

Matilde Dongrie

Hostess

Enthusiast and communicator par excellence, knows how to welcome like no other. She also takes care of reservations and solves unexpected situations... with a smile. She’s a Psychology major, but music holds a special place in her heart (she did a singing course in London and back vocals for HMB band).

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.

Beatriz Pacheco

Hostess

She likes to host! Born and raised in northern Portugal, but finished her degree in Lisbon, at the School of Hospitality and Tourism. She spends her free time riding her motorbike, walking her dog and volunteering at a kennel.

José Ferreira

Sommelier

He loves the world of wine, pairing and gastronomy. And he spends much of his time reading about it and learning about the market. On his days off, he goes surfing in Guincho or Carcavelos as soon as he wakes up. Being out in nature inspires him.

FAQ

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.