Alma

• Historic Book Warehouse Setting: Alma is housed in an 18th-century warehouse once used for storing books for one of the world’s oldest bookshops, offering a unique historical ambiance.
• Open Kitchen with Chef in View: The dining room features an open kitchen, allowing guests to watch Henrique Sá Pessoa and his team prepare dishes, blending transparency with exclusivity.
• Signature Portuguese-Asian Fusion Menu: The “Alma” tasting menu uniquely blends Portuguese traditions with Asian influences, such as salted cod with coriander broth and suckling pig confit with turnip-top puree.

The most honored or signature ingredients at Alma, the Michelin-starred restaurant in Lisbon, reflect a deep connection to Portuguese culinary tradition with innovative touches:

• Salted Cod (Bacalhau): This is the quintessential Portuguese ingredient and a cornerstone of Alma's cuisine. Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa offers a refined take on traditional dishes like bacalhau à brás, which combines salted cod with onion, deep-fried potato, and egg to create a rich umami experience. This ingredient symbolizes Portuguese heritage and is central to the restaurant's identity.

• Olive Oil: Alma produces its own signature olive oil, highlighting the importance of high-quality, local ingredients in its dishes. Olive oil is a fundamental element in Portuguese cooking and is used to enhance flavors subtly and authentically.

• Cherry & Apple Wood Smoked Butter: This unique butter is a signature accompaniment at Alma, adding a distinctive smoky aroma and richness to the dishes. It exemplifies the restaurant's attention to detail and innovative approach to traditional flavors.

• Alentejo Chorizo: Featured in dishes such as Portuguese sole with green peas mash and noisette hollandaise, this cured sausage from the Alentejo region adds a spicy, savory depth, connecting the cuisine to regional Portuguese flavors.

• Fresh Seafood: Reflecting Portugal's coastal bounty, fresh seafood is a highlight, especially in the "Costa a Costa" tasting menu. Ingredients like Portuguese sole and other local fish are prepared with technical precision and often combined with Asian influences, demonstrating the chef's global culinary perspective.

These ingredients are not only staples but are elevated through sophisticated techniques and thoughtful pairings, embodying Alma's philosophy of flavor, quality, and cultural homage.

Tasting Menus

• 7 Course Menu: €220
• 9 Course Menu: €280
• 12 Course Menu: €380

Signature Dishes

• Blue Lobster: €95
• Turbot with Sea Urchin: €65