Grenache

Fancy taking your taste buds on a trip to France? This delightful restaurant in historic Alfama, tucked away in the peaceful Pátio de Dom Fradique (next to the Palácio dos Condes de Belmonte), is run by Chef Philippe Gelfi who, staying true to his origins, serves up contemporary cuisine with French roots, where elegance and technique unite with flavour, working diligently with ingredients based on the finest local seasonal produce. It might be interesting to explore his tasting menus (Grenache and Experience) at the tables alongside the kitchen, where you can watch the cooks, all elegantly attired in their classic “toque blanche” working tirelessly under the chef’s guidance. The terrace, brimming with romance, is a great option if you are looking for a special dinner and the weather permits!

Distinctive Details

• Chef Philippe Gelfi’s French-rooted cooking in historic Alfama
• Tables alongside the kitchen, plus a terrace set up for long dinners
• Menus published online with full course line-ups and pairings

Signature Ingredients

• Cured mackerel, yuzu kosho, and caviar
• Foie gras, smoked eel, beetroot
• Red mullet, saffron carolino rice, fennel
• Galician wagyu beef, seaweed chutney
• Azorean pineapple, tarragon, citrus

Menu Summary

Two contemporary French tasting menus in Alfama, served near the kitchen or on the terrace when weather allows. Menu Grenache includes foie gras with smoked eel and beetroot, red mullet with saffron carolino rice and bouillabaisse flavours, plus citrus and sour cherry desserts. Menu Experience extends the line-up with asparagus and cockles, Algarve mussels with Goan curry, and barbecued Galician wagyu with pomme-anna and seaweed chutney.