The story
Almeja, at Rua Fernandes Tomás 819 in Porto, is a contemporary restaurant that earned a Michelin Recommended listing for 2026. The room runs a casual fine dining concept centred on Portuguese ingredients.
Chef João Cura trained in Coimbra and worked in Barcelona kitchens before opening his first restaurant in Porto. The menu is written after the farmers say what they have. Small producers and the seasons decide what appears on the plate. The Green Guide awarded the restaurant 1 Radish for 2026, which matches this focus on sustainability.
Sofia Amaral Gomes runs the dining room, bringing a pharmacist's background and a focus on what each guest needs. The restaurant has indoor air conditioning and outdoor seating, offers vegetarian dishes, and hosts private parties. The kitchen and pastry team are listed together, so the cooking and the desserts come from the same small team.
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