Portugal Confidential

14/11/2025

Legendary urban artist AKACORLEONE returns to Underdogs10 Gallery with "Out of My Control," a vibrant new series in watercolor and diluted acrylic that embraces spontaneity and the joy of letting go. On view in Lisbon through December 31.

Underdogs Gallery presents Out of My Control, a vibrant new exhibition by AKACORLEONE, on view through December 31.

13/11/2025

Fismuler Lisboa has opened at the new ME Lisbon Hotel, bringing a relaxed, produce-driven dining experience inspired by its Madrid and Barcelona siblings. Expect bold flavors, tableside preparations, and signature dishes like the escalope San Román and the celebrated cheese tart.

Fismuler Lisbon is the home of modern Spanish cuisine as prepared by technically-savvy chef Nino Redruello.

12/11/2025

New to Market Villa Rental - Spend the holidays in Douro Valley...or book early for Summer. This six bedroom villa sleeps 10 guests. In addition to a private pool, there's a trampoline, football goal, and footvolley court, with direct river access to the Tâmego River to enjoy kayaking, private boating, and a variety of water activities. Learn more: https://portugalconfidential.com/douro-valley-villa-tamego-river-for-rent/

10/11/2025

Step into a world of memory, architecture, and emotion. "Carlos Bunga: Inhabit the Contradiction" transforms Lisbon’s Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian into a landscape of cardboard and light. On view now through 30 March.

Carlos Bunga at CAM Gulbenkian transforms cardboard, paint, and tape into a monumental meditation on memory and belonging.

06/11/2025

The next edition of Eclipse four-hands fine dining series at Solalua at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve is upon us! Join resident chef Pedro Pinto as he welcomes Michelin-recognized chef from BouBou's in Lisbon (and Top Chef France 2022 winner) Louise Bourrat. A set menu with 10 dishes with cocktail pairing. A dream night for foodies.

Eclipse dinner series, 7 & 8 November, at Solalua—the fine dining gastropub at Viceroy at Ombria Algarve with guest chef Louise Bourrat.

05/11/2025

Celebrating it's 5th Anniversary! Cura, at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon is where dining becomes an art form. Chef Rodolfo Lavrador crafts tasting menus that celebrate Portugal’s finest ingredients with lightness, creativity, and soul. From the ocean’s depths to the garden’s edge—every dish tells a story.

CURA at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon features the cuisine of Rodolfo Lavrador, embarking on an artistic culinary journey

04/11/2025

Lisbon Art Weekend is back! More than 30 galleries and museums participating representing over 200 national and international artists! Four fantastic days---6-9 November--for art lovers, aspiring creatives and collectors.

Lisbon Art Weekend, returns for a third edition, 7 to 10 November 2024, with over 34 galleries, studios and other participating spaces

03/11/2025

Discover the elegance of true Japanese cuisine at Mizu Teppanyaki at Vila Vita Parc’s Michelin-recommended restaurant. Enjoy teppan artistry, superb sushi, premium Wagyu, and ocean views.

Mizu Teppanyaki is a Michelin-recognized fine dining Japanese restaurant at luxury resort VILA VITA Parc.

02/11/2025

Thanksgiving in the Algarve!......is Thanksgiving at Tribulum Algarve. Thursday, 27 November. A full traditional dinner is served at your table, from turkey and stuffing, to mac-n-cheese and sweet potatoes. If you can, save room for the pie bar, with apple, pumpkin, key lime and pecan pies. Click to see the full menu and reserve your seat. Last year's dinner sold out early.

It's Thanksgiving Algarve. 27 November 2025, at 19:00 presented by Portugal Confidential at Tribulum Restaurante in Almancil.

31/10/2025

Autumn has arrived at Vila Vita Biergarten in Porches — and so has Game Season! 🍂 Enjoy a special menu of rich, rustic flavors, from wild boar ribs and pheasant ragout to apple cake with walnut ice cream, all paired with the best craft and German beers. Available through November 16.

I's that time of year when the Vila Vita Biergarten's Game Season. Delicious wild specialties like partridge, pheasant and boar.

30/10/2025

Looking for relaxed sophistication in the central Algarve? Chef Jonnie Pratt’s Tribulum Algarve pairs locally sourced ingredients with genuine hospitality. In addition to specially-priced lunch menus and the beloved Sunday Roast, look for theme nights and the up-coming Thanksgiving dinner.

Tribulum Restaurant, in the Central Algarve, is the high-quality, casual dining project of Chef Jonnie Pratt.

27/10/2025

Lisbon’s legendary see-and-be-seen spot Bica do Sapato is back!!!. It’s more dazzling than ever with a glamorous redesign, a delightful new menu, and the return of that unmistakable riverside energy. Dinner, dancing, design, and nostalgia — all in one stunning revival.

Bica do Sapato is back! Back in the early 2000s, this was THE spot to go for Lisboetas who wanted to see and be seen.