Sála de João Sá

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"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

"Located along one of the Baixa district’s busy streets, this extremely welcoming restaurant with an open kitchen visible at the entrance is a good dining option, particularly as it has now come of age.Here, chef João Sá, who can often be seen passing from table to table serving and explaining his dishes in detail to guests, offers world cuisine with plenty of personality that combines tradition, the very best Portuguese ingredients and an array of globally influenced flavours, with a particular and intense focus on Asia. On his tasting menus, entitled “Horizon at Sight” and “In Search of New Flavours”, savour new textures in options such as couscous with coriander and razor clams, a technically simple dish but highly visual and delicious that delighted us with its ability to combine the unusual couscous, which was completely green in colour, with the sea and notes of citrus. A unique experience!" - Michelin Inspector

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"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

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"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

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"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