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"Set in the former wine cellar of Torel Palace, this 14-seat, Michelin-starred counter serves ever-changing tasting menus from chefs Vítor Matos and Guilherme Spalk, who plate and chat inches from your seat. Dishes on my visit ranged from juicy Algarve shrimp with buttermilk and dill oil to langoustine with textured carrot in a white wine, Port, and lemongrass sauce, with foie gras on brioche and rhubarb along the way. It’s fine dining without stuffiness—immersive, generous, and deeply satisfying." - Abigail Malbon