Tasca by José Avillez
Dubai
⭐1 Star
The Experience
From Michelin Guide
On the 6th floor of the chic, beachside Mandarin Oriental Jumeira, is this bustling yet relaxed spot set around an open kitchen, with an infinity pool on its terrace and sea and city views. The attentive service team ensure your dining experience is well-paced and eminently enjoyable. The chef and his team understand the importance of great quality produce and showcase a passion for Portuguese culinary traditions. The resulting vibrant dishes offer Portuguese flavours with a modern edge. The menu offers something for everyone, with plenty of dishes to share; leave room for dessert to taste their freshly baked pastéis de nata!
Unique Things
From Visitor Experiences
Infinity Pass and Adults-Only Rooftop Infinity Pool: Tasca by José Avillez offers an exclusive "Infinity Pass" that grants access to a chic adults-only rooftop infinity pool with a limited number of luxe double daybeds. Guests can relax here while enjoying breathtaking sea views, sipping cocktails, and savoring Portuguese bites from a specially curated menu by Chef José Avillez, creating a unique blend of fine dining and leisure.
Largest Selection of Portuguese Wines in Dubai: The restaurant boasts the most extensive Portuguese wine list available in Dubai, complementing its genuine Portuguese flavors with a contemporary twist. This focus on Portuguese wines enhances the authenticity and depth of the dining experience, distinguishing Tasca from other Michelin-starred venues in the city.
First International Venture of José Avillez with a Sharing Menu Inspired by Traditional Portuguese Tascas: Tasca is José Avillez’s first international restaurant, inspired by the traditional Portuguese "tasca" (tavern). It features a sharing-style menu that modernizes classic Portuguese dishes, such as Bulhão Pato Clams and Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá, blending tradition with contemporary culinary techniques in an upscale setting with spectacular views of Dubai’s skyline and the Arabian Gulf.
Ingredient Stars
From Visitor Experiences
The most honored or signature ingredients at Tasca by José Avillez in Dubai, a Michelin-starred Portuguese fine dining restaurant, include:
Bacalhau (Cod): This is a quintessential Portuguese ingredient and a cornerstone of José Avillez’s cuisine. At Tasca, cod is featured in innovative ways such as the Tempura Cod Cake "Lagareiro", where traditional cod cake is given a modern twist with a tempura batter, making it a standout dish loved by the local market.
Seafood: Reflecting Portugal’s coastal heritage, seafood is central to the menu, including dishes like Roasted Octopus and a contemporary take on seafood rice, showcasing fresh, high-quality marine ingredients.
Piri-Piri Chicken: A classic Portuguese dish known for its spicy marinade, it represents the bold flavors of Portuguese cuisine and is a signature offering at Tasca, highlighting the restaurant’s commitment to authentic yet contemporary Portuguese flavors.
These ingredients are significant as they embody the essence of Portuguese culinary tradition while being reinterpreted with a contemporary flair by Chef José Avillez, maintaining authenticity and innovation in his Michelin-starred kitchen.