TL;DR Don't go here and you will save your time and money. --------------------------- Went here with my fiancé about two weeks ago. She wanted to celebrate our engagement and found a reservation during lunch time. They seated us next to a table that had small kids (small annoyance because they were very vocal). We chose the Evolution tasting menu based upon our server's recommendation. The food simply did not taste good. Maybe it was just a mismatch of flavor profiles being served versus what we liked. Everything was cooked well, but the taste was extremely lacking. The service was great, but that means nothing when the food is blah. By the end of it, were were down 450+ USD along with 2.5 hours of our day (which was the worst part). I heavily suggest reconsidering going to this restaurant if you are interested. Enjoy walking the streets of Lisbon and get some street food (it is far better, trust me). They gave an envelope at the end of the meal listing all the dishes we tried. It didn't even exactly match up to what we had! That is pretty lazy. (Also, it is a reminder of a bad experience, so it is going in the trash). I hope at some point Michelin ratings are re-evaluated because besides the service, this ain't it. read more

How anyone can rate this restaurant less than 5 stars beats me! We obviously had high expectations of Belcanto, and they were met! Starting with the service, while was attentive, but not pretentious or overbearing, to the ambience and then the food, it was all world class. We decided to do the a la carte as we felt that this would give us an opportunity to try out things we wanted to eat rather than the other way round. We were still served several of the palette cleansers. Of the palette cleansers, the tuna tatar was so good I wouldn't have minded making an entire meal of just that. While the presentation of some food items was worthy of a top 50 restaurant, some of the others were just a bit generic. However, that did not detract from the amazing flavors. I've eaten steak at the best steakhouses around (Heck, I'm from Texas, and that's one thing we know how to do right!), and can confidently say that this steak at Belcanto was the most perfect piece of beef I've ever had! read more

Impeccable presentation and service. One of the most wonderful dinning experiences. From the time you enter to the time you leave you are treated as their only customer. At any one given time you have 6 different staff members waiting on you and making sure you have anything you may need. We did the evolution journey versus the classic. If you aren't adventurous or like seafood I would recommend sticking to the classic. Although I will say If you don't like something they are accommodating which is usually unlikely. For a two star Michelin we anticipated it being pretty expensive but surprisingly found it moderately priced for the experience we had. We got a private tour of the kitchen by Chef Jose Avillez himself which was the perfect touch. He is incredibly talented and so nice! read more

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It's 2018 - times have changed. Hospitality is the name of the game regardless if you are a street vendor or you have a couple of Michelin stars. Guests should feel welcome, embraced and leave not wanting more. If you can't accomplish these 2 basic tasks in your establishment - then you have failed at your job. This is the type of restaurant that we call In the US call "Precious" - the guest is supposed to feel special because she/he can afford it and/or are allowed in. If you don't "get it" then you are not sophisticated, refined, or cultured. The food is beautiful and artistic. Sadly it does not fill you up. The portions varied greatly. It's is as the chef forgot he was supposed to feed you not just create artful food. And if the gist is that he is trying to take his guests on a "journey" he may want make sure his staff adequate reflects the Portuguese culture and tell them to lose the cold unfriendly dismissive demeanor. The kicker was after a week in Portugal trying to tip and being told it's not expected (but always appreciated), the waiter told us we could leave a tip on the machine or in cash and stood there watching to see what number we put down. Even this uncouth American knows better. That is NOT hospitality no matter the culture or the language. And it's not sophisticated or refined. It's presumptive, ungracious, and rude. read more

I don't know what to say about Belcanto other than this: possibly the most amazing culinary experience of my life. 14 "moments," picked by the chef, and apparently he changes them whenever he feels like it - so your experience there will almost certainly include different dishes than mine. However, if you're in Lisbon and looking for a major splurge experience that will leave you in awe and talking about the dinner you ate for weeks afterwards - do it. No hesitation. Yes, you will drop major ducats. But compare it to a night on Broadway, or something similar -- 3+ hours of pure entertainment, and absolute delight. The staff is amazing. The food is beyond. Just do it. read more

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This place is phenomenal. The food, the service, the atmosphere. It all meshes well. It has purpose and it shows. The moments tasting menu is a good idea. It was well paced with more than enough variation. Did the evolution menu which was started with some playful dishes and then showed off the Chef's skills near the end. Also had the wine pairing. The Sommelier knew her stuff but made the wines inviting. It's been a while since I've had such a great experience at a Michelin-rated place. They can be hyped up sometimes, but this place nails it. read more

Excellent food, inventive dishes, just a touch slow on the pacing. We arrived with a reservation for a lunch, and we were seated at the chef's table with one other person; the rest of the restaurant was fairly populated, so reservations are recommended. We had the tasting menu, which was very inventive and creatively put together, although the pacing was a bit slow with a lot of down time between dishes. It's probably best enjoyed if you have a lot of time in the city and a large stomach, because it's a lot of food, but it's a very enjoyable experience. read more

Belcanto is not only the best two Michelin star restaurant in Lisbon, as it is a perfect experience of flavors and pleasure that is always worth repeating. Without forgetting the cuisine of its own origins, it has nothing to owe to the Per Se restaurant in NYC, for example, or to any other restaurant of the same level in the world. Chef José Avillez is certainly the best Portuguese chef ever. read more

This was hands down one my favorite meals to date. We decided to do the A La Carte option which meant choosing a starter and entree as opposed to the pre-fix option. I sort of regret not having chose that, but even without going down that route, the chef was still able to tell his story in both his food and the little things he "surprises" you with. I won't give anything away as it's called a "surprise" for a reason. Trust me! The food, ambience, service, and overall experience is amazing!!! read more

Belcanto - Suckling Pig - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Toward the end of our cruise around the Atlantic, we had a stop in Lisbon. Due to an outbreak of terrible food on the cruise, we were looking for nice restaurants in our ports of call. Luckily, Belcanto had an available lunch booking on the day we were here, so we booked it and went in. I'm really glad we found this place. We had an amazing meal. We went for the tasting menu which comprised of three amuse bouche (and the other half was jealous because the first one was based solely on olives, and since he hates olives, didn't get one). The olives were interesting, and I think my favorite was the olive tempura. This was followed by a "ferrero rocher" that was actually a bit of foie gras. Clever! Finally we had some barnacles. I'd never had barnacles before had they were exactly how you'd expect them to taste. We opted to get the full wine pairings with the meal. We had two options, one that gave us a glass of wine with every course, and one with every other course. Clearly the correct choice is every course. And it was. The wines were a spectacular selection of Portuguese wines. I had only had Portuguese reds until this meal, but all the whites we had were absolutely wonderful. Each course was interesting in its own way and they had specially designed plates for each of them. One of them looked like a massive seascape full of delicious seafood. Another consisted of black and white gnocchi to resemble to streets of Lisbon. A third was an amazing sous vide egg with gold leaf and truffle (and apparently is one of the reasons they were granted a Michelin star). There was a lovely seafood and beet dish that was tasty and colorful. The main course was a suckling pig belly that they painted the sauce onto. It also came with a bag of crisps with an edible bag. Dessert was a taste of orange with an orange cream surrounded by an orange jelly with sorbet and other flavors and textures of orange. They served it with white port, and I didn't realize I liked white port until this meal. Everything about the meal here was spectacular and it was a real pleasure to dine here. The service was amazing, and even the bread came with three types of butter: salted, smoked and walnut. If you're in Lisbon and want a fantastic meal, this is definitely the place to go! read more

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My hubby took me to Lisbon to celebrate my birthday and better yet, he took me to Belcanto for dinner one night. This was THE best meal in Portugal by a long shot, and one of the best in my life.   We had the 20-course tasting menu that aims to tell "moments" of the city's history through food.  My hubby had the wine pairing while I ordered my own bottle of wine (why not?). Everything was absolutely amazing, from the chocolate foie gras balls, to the suckling pig sticking everything was mind-blowing.   The best surprise was when we were asked if we were ready to meet the chef!!! Jose Avillez, was there!! Yes! Present at the restaurant and was meeting with all guests individually in spite of how busy he and his team were.  The service was excellent, the sommelier even gave us some great recommendations for our visit to the wine country, El Douro. I hope one day my travels bring me back to this place.... read more

World class experience! Wow! We had an extraordinary lunch experience at the chefs table. Each course had a bit of a surprise whether it was a texture, flavor, appearance or combo of each. The details and depth of flavors for each dish were so thought out and executed perfectly. Recommended to the foodie! Some of the standouts: - The chocolate, cuddlefish ink, olive oil dessert - The rose, strawberry dessert - White fish with smoked avocado skin - The maize and olive breads with all the butters - Prawn(s) - Gazpacho - Stuffed lobster - Tuna tartare in the plant - cuddlefish ink and octopus art plate - Cabbage with meat broth YUM! read more

Brother in law did his research on this place. He had it reserved weeks before we went to Portugal, and with good reason. The first impression you get from this place is super stuffy, fancy. But as you meet your waiters and the adventure begins, you relax and it doesn't feel so overwhelming anymore. The wait staff was great. They anticipated our every need and service was prompt. The little surprise plates they bring out are fun and original. I don't like seafood, but I tasted the tuna cone and really liked the fishier edible stone. For my entree, I had the beef and the hubby had the pork. Both were amazing! Mine was a lot more filling than the hubbys. His bag of potato chips was so cool and tasty. Everyone wanted to taste his dish. It was the most fun out of all of the dishes. This experience was exactly that, an experience. It's not about the actual food. It's about the service, the food, the story, the wine pairings. It's a little on the pricier side, but if you're in Lisbon and want to splurge on one meal, let it be this one. read more

Omg what a fabulous experience Once in a lifetime during our vacation in Portugal this August We chose the 14 moments with the wine pairings It's an expensive, high end experience not for everyday Food presentation is exquisite, high quality and very creative It's a small place with exceptional service and out of this world food Choose a few dishes or go for the fix menu Exceptional delivery and remarkably wonderful food read more

Loved Belcanto. It's a beautiful space. Small number of tables and only one seating per night. We made a reservation a long time in advance. Was worth it. We arrived and range the door bell. I guess they want people coming in who don't have a reservation as they are usually fully booked. We did the evolution menu. They were very accommodating of certain dietary restrictions I have. It started off poorly with an olive sphere with chocolate inside. It was awful but partly because I don't like olive. Then things got interesting. The tuna tartare cornettos were excellent and hidden in a bouquet of flowers. There were also some familiar tasting edible stones, one of cod and the other of chickpea, both innovative and tasty. The mackerel with tomato water and granita was excellent. We had some amazing preparations of prawns and shrimp. The cabbage dish was not good and fell flat. Odd texture and flavor. An uncharacteristic mishit. The pork dish was a bit salty. The sea bass with smoked avocado was very interesting. The desserts were outstanding. The cuttlefish and chocolate was quite surprising and good. The strawberry dessert was a perfect summer dish. We also ended with some excellent petit four. Dinner was almost 200€ each and I don't drink. She had a few glasses of wine. But worth the splurge. Excellent meal. read more

Amazing culinary creativity! I have been to many chef tastings but this was by far the best and most creative. Every detail of the food was planned out perfectly. We chose the Lisboa Tasting Menu and it was the perfect amount. The chef offered several surprises which were all very exciting! My favorites things were the tuna tartare wonton hidden in the flower bouquet, the golden egg that left specks of edible gold on your lips, and the variety of melt in you mouth surprises. The staff was friendly and professional, but the atmosphere still had a casual feel which was nice in comparison to some of the stuffy and uptight tastings I've been to. I can't wait to come back to Lisbon and eat here again! read more

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Came here for lunch and ordered a carte. Innovative. Delicious. Best meal I had in Lisbon. I loved how they presented their food. The tuna cones hidden in a pot of flowers was very whimsical....and delicious. The butters that come with the bread were tasty and a nice touch. The best dish was the golden egg. I could eat this every day of my life. MUST GET. My friend got the dip in the sea. It looked awesome but I didn't get to try it. They gave a lot of amuse bouches so even though we ordered 2 dishes each a la carte, we left sufficiently full. This gastronomy restaurant reminded my much of Alinea in Chicago. If I ever return to Lisbon, I would come back here in a heart beat! read more

The presentation is impeccable, as expected. The service is good. The quality of the food is excellent; however, the dishes are underwhelming for the cost. The wine they recommended for us fell flat. I also told them that we were on our honeymoon so I was hoping for a small acknowledgement, but they once again fell short. Overall- we go to a lot of nice restaurants, so at the end we were expecting more from a place so highly regarded such as this one. read more

Oh God what a start to our trip in Portugal. Michelin rated and absolutely off the chart in every way. Went with the classical pairing menu with 9 Wines ( all well chosen and I swear I will never turn my nose up on a Portuguese wine again. There was not one course that was incredible. White glove service. The sommelier came over with each pairing to explain the origin and the grapes. Take a moment and check out the attached menus as well as photos on the site. I not exaggerating saying that I would come back to Lisbon just to dine here. Pricey and worth every penny. read more

Amazing presentation and taste. The food and service are over the top. My only issue is when dinner is $150-200 per person, why are you charging me for Bread? I don't get it. It's seems so trivial at a 5 star restaurant. If it's a special occasion this is the place. read more

Still picturing the moment that I had their lobster tartare and red shrimp. It was a umami explosion in my mouth! For a second all my taste butts was kind numbed from the strong and complex taste. Such spoiled dishes for me! What if I can't find similar dishes after leaving Lisbon! So damn good! There was few dishes that I don't like too much. But overall it's a great dinner. Lobster and red shrimp saved it all! Service is great. read more

Underneath a small awning, you'll find the doorbell. Once you ring it, you are let into a gorgeous dining room with a modern yet unobtrusive decor and a level of service that is unparalleled. There is much to say about every moment of the experience, but the key takeaway is this: Jose Avillez and his staff in the kitchen at Belcanto know what they are doing, and they do it better than most. We had the Evolution tasting menu, which included delights like perfectly-poached langoustines, life-changing red shrimp, a cabbage pot au feu that will change your mind about cabbage, a bread service (those butters!) that will take your breath away, and so many more courses that will linger in your memory for ages. The servers make their jobs look easy, they do it so well, but don't let the perceived simplicity fool you: these are people that work very hard to make this restaurant run perfectly. Everything is considered, and considerate. Fine dining at its best. read more

Oh my. Possibly the best restaurant I have been to IN THE WORLD. The restaurant is so creative and fun - they really channel the sensibility from El Bulli and the playfulness that food can have. The service is really top notch. We went with the "surprise me" menu. Everything that came out had some element of fun and happiness embedded in it. That's what I love to get at these ridiculously expensive restaurants - give me something fun and happy and I'm down with whatever you give me! My favorites were the seafood dishes (well it's Portugal), the bread - absolutely unbelievable and probably the best I've ever had, and the citrus dessert at the end. BTW, remember when I mentioned the service being top notch? It turns out that when someone in the restaurant happens to have terrible stomach issues and can't handle some of the food because of extraneous circumstances, the staff has a protocol to bring out tea and sparkling water to calm everything down. Really, so nice. Honestly, can't wait for the next time when I'll have the chance to come to Lisbon so I can come here again. read more

First of all, I have to give this restaurant 5 stars for service. I arrived a few minutes after 9 for my reservation only to find out my reservations were actually at 8PM. Thinking I was a no show, they had to give away my table. Seeing this was the last meal of my trip, I was upset over the fact I dropped the ball. Completely my fault 100%. They were super accommodating and told me they would be able to seat me in 15 minutes if I was willing to wait. Not only that, they escorted us to their sister restaurant (Cafe Lisbon - super cute spot) for a drink (there is no bar area at Belcanto) while we waited. If this was in NY, this would never happen! I was already blown away by this gesture before the meal began. The food.... ugh... it was SO good. Everything was like an explosion (literally) in our mouths. From the amuse bouche to the final desserts, it was an absolute treat. One of the best meals I have ever had. We went with the Lisbon tasting menu at their suggestion but if I am ever to find myself in Lisbon again, I will definitely go for the Discoveries menu. The butter was SO good we had to ask for seconds. We tried to be good and limit our bread intake but it was too good not to carboload. The suckling pig melted in our mouths. Every dish was full of flavor without being loaded with sodium. Super creative take on traditional Portugese dishes. Belcanto is very deserving of its stars. Wouldn't be surprised if they get three next year! Absolutely superb dining experience. read more

We waited nine months since we moved here to eat at this restaurant. Where to start... We had a 12 course meal (menu descubertas) that took 3 hours. Every course was excellent. It is hard to pinpoint what was outstanding because everything was outstanding. The service was impeccable, and they of course all spoke great English as well as other languages at other tables. The waiter invited us to walk through the kitchen and take some pictures. The kitchen was at least as big as the seating area and had about 15 cooks there at different stations. If every course of the meal seems to reflect painstaking detail, it probably is because they really do put so much thought into each item, which seems to be prepared by someone who is an expert at that type of food. Every sauce was well-balanced and flavorful. Even though putting this on the internet decreases the likelihood of me being able to book it someday - they have a chef's table in the kitchen where you can sit and watch them cook. If I had to pick favorites among the dishes/items, they would probably be the cozido à portuguesa, the carrot and garlic shaped pieces in the second round of amuse bouches - one of which tasted like gazpacho, the mandarin dessert, the oxtail, and the big red shrimp, in that order. Their breads were also fantastic and the pork sausage and smoked rosemary butters were killer. This restaurant is at least double the price of every other restaurant we have eaten at in Lisbon, but for a special occasion it is worthwhile. They earn it. For example, I think this was better than the meal we had at Per Se, which was double the price and had at least three fewer courses. If you want to try some of their dishes though with a more informal atmosphere and somewhat lower prices, Minibar is also a good option. read more

Belcanto is rated as a 2-star Michelin restaurant. While some of the courses in the tasting menu were delicious and inspired, the overall experience was disappointing. Service was spotty, the steak knives used for cutting the squab were dull (one had to be discarded), and some of the courses were mediocre. For the price and rating, this dining event was a poor value. If one is looking for fine dining in Lisbon, Fifty Seconds will not disappoint. read more

Exquisite. One of the best dining experiences of my life and certainly the best in Lisbon compared to other Michelin starred restaurants in the city (cough Alma cough). Highly recommend springing for the more expensive seafood based prix fixe menu and getting the wine pairings. I'm still dreaming about some of the dishes I ate here a few months ago. read more

The Belcanto menu is no we the 360 menu. Priced at 145 euros each. You also have the option of getting a wine tasting menu however, we did not get it. Recommended to have reservations because some of the food options aren't served at certain times of the day. All the dishes were well presented and each capture a unique or distinct taste. There are roughly 13 courses plus 2 desserts and if its you're birthday, u get a slice of cake with a candle lit on top. Be prepared to be seated for a long time because this particular course is about 3.5 hours long. Excellent waiting service. Warning. You will get sleepy at some point during your dining experience. It has a very classy and gentle romantic ambience perfect for a romantic celebration. read more

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Very creative food. Attention to detail is amazing, as well as the respect for the ingredients and beautiful presentation. Staff is top notch, like you would expect in a Michelin starred restaurant. Wine list is extensive, with excellent wines. One of the best in Portugal. read more

This is more an experience than a restaurant. Although you cannot go wrong with whatever you order, be prepared to be delighted by the ones that you don't. Unexpected flavor combinations and refined service will leave you so pleased that you won't even mind having lost a day (or three's) salary in the process. read more

At the end of a 2 week vacation in Italy and Portugal I thought I would end our fantastic trip with a visit to supposedly one of the 50 Best Restaurants in the World. We ate at a wide range of wonderful restaurants in our trip but I was especially looking forward to our visit to Belcanto. So disappointing. The food was presented in a visually pretty way but the food itself was mediocre at best. Easily the worst and more easily the most expensive meal of our trip. Molecular gastronomy can only take you so far. "Exploding" gel balls get boring fast especially when they taste terrible. A single medium shrimp with its head presented next to it was 50 euro's and was laughable. Basically a couple of barely cooked sea bass was served under a layer of weird guacamole in a way over salted dashi broth was barely edible. Equally disappointing was a tough filet and 3 bite portion of lobster. Service was stuffy, pretentious and rushed. Would give it 1 star but really want to warn people to go to a local authentic and stay away from this way overrated establishment read more

Before my first visit to Lisbon, I made sure I find and reserve a nice place for dinner one night. Since I love food and kind of have to eat anyway, why not, right? I must confess, the place not only met but exceeded all of my expectations, especially the service. From the moment we walked in, to the moment we left the table, everyone was extremely nice and accommodating. I had to have wine (who wouldn't?, well except for my friend)...since there was only one drinker at the table, my faith was in the hands of "by the glass", and we all know how that can go. Anyway, our waiter suggested that we look at a bottle that he thinks would be the best, based on what I told him about my likes, and he would pour it for me by the glass (what?!) As he uncorked the bottle, I was blown away; relief was written all over his face. The meal was a match, not a single flaw. Dishes were elegant, flavorful and went well with the suggested wine...later port (oh, yeah). I have never had such a sincere service in a restaurant before. They all really cared about what we thought of the food and wine. By the end of the night, we were suggesting that they should open another location in New York, and believe me, they would do very well here. read more

Belcanto - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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More than a meal. It was truly a dining experience! We ordered a 14 course tasting menu. Each course was not only delicious but a lot of attention was put into the presentation. For example, what looked and felt like a stone was actually an edible shell around a course involving liver. The meal lasted 2 1/2 hours and was timed perfectly. There is only one dinner seating so you are not rushed at all Not only was the service of the highest level and attentive,the entire staff went out of their way to make sure we had fun read more

During our trip to Portugal, this was definitely the most memorable meal we had but also regretful because we only got reservation for lunch. The lunch was an amazing experience with few chefs surprises as starters and all the courses were fantastic. Hands down the best lunch for value, service, food. Restaurant itself has minimalist decor and main focus is on the food. Was surprised to know that mandarin three ways uses 16-20 mandarins per portion. The care and attention to detail was evident in all dishes. They were great to accommodate with vegetarian substitution for couple of people in our group and they too were delighted with the innovation and thought put behind their plates. read more

Bel Canto was an excellent experience, on par with any two star we have eaten elsewhere. We have heard about bias against Portuguese chefs in Michelin, and I would not have been surprised if they had three stars based on the meal we had there. The meal was certainly on par with the many three stars we have dined at. They mostly specialize in a fine dining interpretation or play on Portuguese classics. This works almost perfectly in the later larger courses and is quite nice: very seafood-forward with a lot of classic Portuguese flavor that can be hard to find elsewhere. Having said that, the true delight comes earlier in the meal with fresh single bite interpretations of flavors like olive, garlic, and carrot. The service was superb: warm, gracious, and responsive. The dining room is quite small and intimate (in a good way). They have a chef's table, which we did not see until our kitchen tour, and I'd highly recommend it if you can. We will try to dine there the next time we are in Portugal. In short, Bel Canto is widely regarded as the best restaurant in Portugal, and we experienced an experience on par with that claim! read more

One of my favorite meals ever. I did the Evolution Menu and every dish was beautifully presented and tasted amazing too. My favorite was the carabinero shrimp that came halfway through the course. The trio of different flavors of butters was also very memorable. And of course, for a restaurant of this caliber, the service was great. The menu was expensive but I think relative to what you would get from the cost of a tasting menu in NY, SF, London, etc. I thought the value was very good. read more

This was truly an exceptional experience. You must make a reservation here and far in advance. We made a reservation about a month and a half ago and could only get a table for lunch time on a Thursday. We did the Lisbon tasting menu and thoroughly enjoyed it. Each dish was so creative and fun to eat. My favorite part was actually the surprise amuse bouche at the very beginning. Such a unique dining experience! read more

Best service and food I may have ever had. So delicious and interesting! The service was outrageously good and the wines amazing. The food is certainly a homage to Portuguese cuisine which was wonderful too. Get a reservation and just come! read more

Belcanto - Egg, gold, truffles - Portuguese Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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lisbon is by far my favorite city in the world to the point i am seriously considering moving here after my retirement. it's old, charming, vibrant, sunny, warm, and food is incredibly amazing! belcanto is one example of a world class restaurants without the exorbitant price tags you see in other michelin starred places. we dined here about 6 months ago (i've been lazy!), and although not every dish we had was delicious, it certainly was special and memorable. a few things here and there reminded me of alinea with emphasis on molecular gastronomy and twists on traditional dishes, but it was toned down with familiar flavors. i did not have such a hard time getting a table, but they will cancel if you don't confirm or return their courtesy call 24 hours before your reservation. belcanto serves excellent portugese food with a touch of international flavors (not fusion though). you cannot get this level of quality and service for the price anywhere in the world. p.s. - not only do i highly recommend restaurant belcanto, but there's a book by the same name which is one of my favorite reads read more

I am a little ambivalent as to how to rate this restaurant.For sure it was an exceptional evening with very good food and a special venue and an outstanding night for us in Lisbon. All that said, we were disappointed. It falls short of other restaurants in its class. The food here is well executed but many of the flavors are muted. The clarity of texture and flavor is just not inspired. This was a special meal but not in the same league as for example Dstage in Madrid. I am happy to have been at this restaurant but there is too much emphasis on technique and not enough focus on flavor and showcasing top quality ingredients. The service was pleasant and efficient but not as personal and engaged as it could have been. The one place where I would give it an unequivocal top rating was on wine. We had the tasting menu with wines and the selection and quality was top shelf read more