Skilful curatorship – “curadoria” in Portuguese – lies at the heart of CURA, the Portuguese restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon distinguished with one Michelin star, where chef and head culinary curator Rodolfo Lavrador selects his ingredients as meticulously as an artist chooses his paints, drawing from Lisbon’s rich regional palette of seasonal ingredients to create artisanal dishes of great depth, taste and meaning.
Hours
- Dinner
- 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Cura is delighted to welcome families with children ages 12 and over.
Menus
The experience at CURA comes from meticulous curatorship, revealing itself with every interaction. Driven by a deep sense of responsibility, each ingredient is carefully chosen, honouring Portugal’s rich regional diversity, the authenticity of its products and its seasonality. CURA’s cuisine is rooted in its ingredients, with a special emphasis on their essence and purity. A harmonious blend of techniques elevates flavours, textures and sensations, allowing each product to shine at its fullest expression. ~ Chef Rodolfo Lavrador
- Percurso
- A journey that weaves together traditional Portuguese recipes and diverse techniques, echoing our experiences – with Portugal as the guiding thread and each ingredient as the point of departure EUR 185
- Passo
- A step in the journey that forms an experience, revealing our essence – an epitome of our gastronomic path EUR 155
Both Percurso and Passo are available as vegetarian options.
Signature Dishes
Rice, Buckwheat and Olives
Smoked Eel, Red Cabbage, Granny Smith Apple and Dill
Scarlet Shrimp, Açorda and Ice Plant
26-hour Barbela, Wheat and Spelt and Cornbread
Highlight
Lisbon TakeawayDiscover an exquisite selection of desserts and cakes, crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Diogo Lopes and his team, available for takeaway at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon. Enjoy our Hotel’s finest pastries in the comfort of your home.
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The Team
Rodolfo Lavrador
ChefLike the modern Portuguese artworks that adorn the Hotel’s spaces, CURA’s menu reveals depth and complexity beneath seemingly simple compositions. Lavrador, deeply commited in honouring the Portuguese produce, is set to evolve the restaurant’s innovative approach while maintaining its commitment to the finest seasonal ingredients and sustainability. Leading a team of nearly a dozen cooks, Lavrador embraces an open-minded approach to leadership. Creativity remains central to his role, with constant refinement of CURA’s menu.
“We’re capturing the essence of our cuisine in a new way, a better way, a different way – using innovative techniques and fresh ingredients to elevate familiar flavours. That’s where the magic happens.”
Martinho Reino
Sous-ChefAs sous-chef of CURA, Reino works closely with Chef Rodolfo Lavrador to shape the restaurant’s seasonal tasting menus and ensure excellence in every service. Combining technical precision with a deep appreciation for Portuguese ingredients, he helps transform carefully sourced produce into refined contemporary dishes. Focused on consistency, creativity and teamwork, Reino believes that exceptional cuisine comes from the balance between craftsmanship, innovation and an unwavering attention to detail.
“The best dishes are born from simplicity, precision and a genuine respect for the ingredient.”
Awards
- One Michelin star on MICHELIN Guide Portugal 2021–2026
- Two suns on Repsol Guide Portugal 2026
- Listed on 50 Best Discovery city guides
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