Sála de João Sá
Fine dining restaurant · Castelo
R. dos Bacalhoeiros 103, 1100-068 Lisboa, Portugal
Highlights
Michelin-starred dining with creative Portuguese flavors, global nods
Michelin-starred dining with creative Portuguese flavors, global nods
"Led by chef-owner João Sá, a Michelin-starred Lisbon chef, this kitchen spotlight centers on iconic preserved cod (bacalhau); Sá demonstrates a classic bacalhau à Brás technique—slow-cooking the fish with onion, garlic and olive oil until it can be shredded, then mixing it with fried potatoes and eggs—turning a regional staple into a hands-on, crowd-pleasing lesson in Portuguese technique and flavor." - Stacey Leasca
"The atmosphere at chef João Sá’s downtown Sála is informal, while dishes are creative and contemporary, combining Portuguese heritage with global influences. You can’t go wrong with one of the two tasting menus, Horizon at Sight or In Search of New Textures, with highlights such as Sá’s version of seabass with green asparagus and caviar, as well as spider crab with Goan curry and harissa." - Rafael Tonon
"Treat yourself to a Michelin-starred meal at Sala. The menu, by celebrated Portuguese chef João Sá, is a tasty journey that includes spider crab, lobster, couscous, and more, which you can add to with a suggested wine pairing. Hot tip: If you can't score a table, try walking in for a seat at the bar." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare
"Dine at the award-winning restaurant Sala by João Sá for an exquisite Portuguese dinner." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare
"Chef João Sá invites diners into what he considers his home, to discover other lands and other flavours, inspired by the travels of the Portuguese. His proposal goes from local sourced products and approaches, very localised in Portugal, to others with an exotic touch, with special nods to the Asian world." - Guía MICHELIN
