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José Avillez
Belcanto, Mini Bar, Bairro do Avillez, Maré, Cantinho do Avillez, Pizzaria Lisboa, Mesa by José Avillez in Macau, Tasca Dubai
Chef José Avillez is a defining force in Portuguese gastronomy—an enterprising chef whose restaurants span Lisbon, Porto, Dubai, and Macau, each expressing his passion through distinct concepts.
His flagship, Belcanto, holds two Michelin Stars, ranks No. 42 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants, and boasts 3 Repsol Suns. Encanto earned one Michelin Star and a Green Star, plus 50 Best Discovery inclusion. In Dubai, Tasca received one Michelin Star and 50 Best Discovery. His portfolio also includes Mini Bar, Bairro do Avillez, Maré (1 Repsol Sun), Cantinho do Avillez, Pizzaria Lisboa, and Mesa by José Avillez in Macau.
In 2023, he and his wife Sofia Ulrich opened CASA NOSSA—a five-star estate in Alentejo, included in 50 Best Discovery in 2025.
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