As every year, the Michelin Guide unveils the most prestigious restaurants in the world by granting them its famous stars, a sign of quality and know-how. From Porto to Faro, passing through Lisbon, but also the Azores and Madeira, let’s take a look at the various starred restaurants in Portugal.
Two Stars Restaurants 
Vila Joya
A temple of gastronomy turned towards the sea, where culinary excellence is born from the hands of chef Dieter Koschina, who reinterprets the classic recipes of Central Europe in a modern spirit. Beautiful terrace installed under arcades and rooms inviting to dream, with private pool for some.
Estrada da Praia da Galé, 8201-917 Albufeira
Website: http://www.vilajoya.com
Ocean
An exceptional restaurant with a splendid view of the Atlantic, where gastronomy, aesthetics and comfort marry harmoniously. The menu, which follows the rhythm of the seasons, offers colorful, creative dishes with decidedly international influences. Products of first choice.
Alporchinhos, 8400-450 Porches
Website: http://www.restauranteocean.com
Il Gallo d’Oro
The property has a glass cellar in the lobby bar, an elegant semi-classic, semi-modern room spread over two levels, and a lovely terrace. On the plate, a cuisine in the spirit of the time with frank flavors and presentations of the most neat.
Estrada Monumental 147, 9004-532 Funchal
Website: http://www.portobay.com
The Yeatman
This semi-classic, mid-modern restaurant offers a beautiful light and a splendid view of the city of Porto. A young chef offers, through several menus, an inventive cuisine with flavors beautifully balanced, supported by seasonal products. The establishment has one of the best cellars in Portugal!
Rua do Choupelo (Santa Marinha), 4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia
Website: http://www.theyeatman.com
Belcanto
This classic-style restaurant is located in the tourist area of Bairro Alto. Hit the door and enjoy one of the best dining experiences in the country. A talented chef develops a well thought out and creative cuisine and his magnificent menus reveal a remarkable technical know-how.
Largo de São Carlos 10, 1200-410 Lisboa
Website: http://www.belcanto.pt
Alma
This charming restaurant located in the heart of the Chiado district occupies a building of the 18th. which used to be a warehouse for the famous Bertrand Bookstore (the oldest in the world). The interior offers attractive contrasts and, on the kitchen side, there is a seasonal menu and interesting menus that invite a subtle journey through traditional, Mediterranean and international cuisine.
Anchieta 15, 1200-023 Lisboa
Website: http://www.almalisboa.pt
One Star Restaurants
Source (photographs & texts): The Michelin Guide