Encanto - Review - Chiado - Lisbon - The Infatuation

"Encanto means charming, and if Google Translate didn’t already tell you that, your evening will. José Avillez’s all-vegetarian restaurant in Chiado delivers fine dining without the fuss. After knocking on the door to get let in (yes, it’s a Lisbon thing), you’ll be led into a serene space filled with Portuguese porcelain, books, and tapestries. The 12-course tasting menu is a celebration of vegetables. Think Jerusalem artichokes, fire-kissed sweet potatoes, and a meatless cozido à portuguesa that somehow hits as if it were meaty. Add the wine pairing and you’ve got a full harvest feast." - Rita Geraldes