This quaint little venue with a fabtastic tasting menu sits within lisbons foodie quarter. Set up by one of Portugal's most renowned chefs ljubomir Stanisic. Each course is a bit of theatre on a plate.
Beautifully presented and paired with wines every plate apart from the palette refresher of rosemary and celery, had my taste buds going crazy.
We started with the complimentary cod on the line, cod turned Chinese cracker, thin crispy and flavoursome complemented by the coriander aioli and red pepper dipping sauce. Paired with a very drinkable red Visintino
Next up was Fresh blood , this beetroot carpaccio with I goat cheese and sprinkles of salad was a good introduction to our trio of starters
(Kids like us)The Lamb tartar left me wanting more, fresh lamb, quails egg subtly flavoured and accompanied by crisp bread.. Yummy
Next up was the course I was dreading the most, as I often find mackerel overpowering and very fishy "The Big Mack", but a pleasant surprise awaited, Delicate Mackeral Sarma with caviar and a mackerel soup air left me wanting more. Paired with a heady white PoloLobo
In Crab We Crust - Half a soft shell crab with Asian salad whilst very small, packed a punch with its flavoursome tempura batter
The Water boys this seabass dish with its exciting flavour combinations of burnt cauliflower purée , cuttlefish ink rocks, sea air, cucumber, fennel and a seafood crispy went down a treat
Time for a quick palette cleanser, bring out Rosemary and the celery. This sorbet made of you guessed it rosemary and celery was slightly overpowering for most of us.
The last of our taster mains and by far my favourite "The Landmark" Succulent pigeon with pork crackling , rocha pear purée, potato in safflower, a potato foam and béarnaise sauce paired by a rich, robust Castello de Alba
After these amazing mains we started to feel a bit of "Schizophrenia" Foie gras ice cream with a mushroom crumble, interesting texture and flavour combination
Next up was the " Acapella Carrot" carrot served 3 ways, carrot bebinca, ice cream and syrup. This dessert reminded me of carrot halwa with cardamon. It's was the perfect ending to a great evening washed down with a glass of Fita Preta
Cost:€70 for set Menu, €35 for wine flight
Water €3 Service recommend 10-12%
Overall friendly efficient, unhurried service, generous wine pours and fantastic food. A great culinary experience of seasonal produce gives this place a well deserved 5 stars
I would recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment as seating is limited in this popular restaurant
R. do Teixeira 35, 1200-459 Lisboa, Portugal
Tel: 00351910307575 booking by phone only
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