It’s been a good year for Portugal, as far as gastronomy is concerned. In the four awards given by the World Culinary Awards, Lisbon is chosen as the Best Culinary Destination in Europe, and Porto as the Best Emerging Gastronomic City. Vila Joya, in the Algarve, led by Dieter Koshina, Platinum Fork for the Boa Cama Boa Mesa Guide in 2024, and with two Michelin stars, is considered the Best Hotel Fine Dining Restaurant in Europe. Belcanto, by José Avilez, in Lisbon, also Platinum Garfo and with two Michelin stars, wins the Award for Best Restaurant in Portugal. The ceremony where the distinctions were announced took place on October 2nd, in Dubai.
Lisboa
Francis Amiand
The World Culinary Awards are a “sister” event to the World Travel Awards, which celebrate their fifth edition this year. Their objective is to promote global culinary culture and encourage gastronomic tourism. They highlight best practices and innovations in the sector and cover several categories, including restaurants, chefs, hotels and other culinary-related establishments. The winner of the Best Culinary Destination in Europe award is chosen by the public, through a public vote. The Portuguese capital was ahead of cities such as Barcelona, Copenhagen, Florence, London, Paris and Vienna, also in the competition.
Porto
Diego Delso
The remaining winners of the World Culinary Awards are chosen by a specialized jury, which distinguished Vila Joya, in the Algarve, as the Best Hotel Fine Dining Restaurant in Europe. The Feitoria restaurants at the Altis Belém Hotel &Spa, the Armada Restaurant at the Royal Savoy, Gusto by Heinz Beck, at the Conrad Algarve, The Ocean at the Vila Vita Parc Resort & Spa and the Varanda Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisboa were nominated.
Vila Joya
Vasco Celio
José Avilez wins yet another award in this edition of the World Culinary Awards. Wins the trophy for Best Restaurant in Portugal. Alma by Henrique Sá Pessoa, Casa de Chá da Boa Nova by Rui Paula, and Epur by Vincent Farges, as well as Grenache Restaurante, RIB Beef & Wine from Pestana Vintage Porto entered the race, as well as Basque, in Lisbon , which ended on January 1, 2024.
Belcanto
José Avillez Group
The World Culinary Awards awarded awards worldwide, highlighting the award given to the Sublimotion Ibiza restaurant, considered the most expensive restaurant in the world, each meal costs an average of €1900, and is considered the Best Fine Dining Experience in the World. Paco Roncero is the chef of this restaurant on the Spanish island, he has two Michelin stars and the team includes a creative director, an illusionist, a musician and a DJ, among several chefs of kitchen. Serves only 12 customers per meal.
Sublimotion Ibiza
