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Repsol Guide returns to Portugal with four 3 Soles: ‘Belcanto’, by José Avillez; 'The Golden Rooster,’ by Benoît Sinthon; ‘Ocean’, Hans Neuner, y ‘The Yeatman’, by Ricardo Costa
The Repsol Guide grows and, nine years later, renewed return to Portugal with a new, broader and more diverse vision to highlight Portuguese and Iberian gastronomy. With this more modern approach, the first Gala of the Suns in Portugal, held at the emblematic Convent of São Francisco de Santarém el 7 of April, has brought together the Portuguese gastronomic community, especially represented by a hundred male and female chefs, and has recognized the talent of almost 200 restaurants in this country.
From Porto to the Algarve, passing through Lisbon and Madeira, four restaurants delve into Portugal's collective identity through the dedication of their teams and the vision of their chefs. And they are the winners of the 3 Soles: Ricardo Costa, of 'The Yeatman’ (Vila Nova de Gaia), takes us to the northernmost highlight of Portugal; Hans Neuner, of 'Ocean’ (Porches), has focused on links with the diaspora, with menus dedicated to Africa, Asia or Brazil; José Avillez, of 'Belcanto’ (Lisboa), invites us to give ourselves a “dip in the sea” from his native Cascais; y Benoît Sinthon, of 'The Golden Rooster (Funchal), takes us on a trip through the laurel forest and the infinite Atlantic that surrounds the island of Madeira.
La Gala de los Soles Guía Repsol de Portugal was presented by Inês Lopes Gonçalves and Renato Duarte. At the event, Four restaurants - one for each category of the Repsol Guide - have also been awarded the Sustainable Sol Award.- for its commitment to the environment. He 3 Soles ‘The Golden Rooster (Funchal), by Benoît Sinthon; he 2 Soles ‘Oh Balcony’ (Santarém), by Rodrigo Castelo; he 1 Sol ‘which' (Lisboa), by Lara Espírito Santo and George McLeod; and the Recommended 'Pruning’ (Montemor-o-Novo), by João Narigueta and Miguel Dominguinhos.
On his return to Portugal, the Repsol Guide list 2025 covers a total of 194 restaurants, granting Soles to 70 establishments (4 restaurants with 3 Soles, 17 restaurants with 2 Suns and 49 restaurants with 1 Sol). They also appear 124 Recommended restaurants. The list is available at to the app of the Repsol Guide and in on the web by Repsol Portugal Guide
Repsol Portugal Guide 2025: portrait of a country open to the world
Repsol Guide aims to celebrate Portuguese gastronomy in all its dimensions, creating value, growing tourism and strengthening ties with Spain. In the words of Antonio Brufau, president of Repsol, “The relationship between Portugal and Spain is very strong and reciprocal. Portugal is the favorite destination of Spanish tourists (2,4 Millions of Spaniards crossed the border in 2024), while Spain also heads the list of favorite destinations of the Portuguese. for us, It is essential to value Iberian gastronomy. That's why, We wanted the Repsol Guide to grow again and expand here, to also promote Portuguese cuisine.”
In this line, Pedro Machado, Secretary of State for Tourism of Portugal, has highlighted that “The celebration of the first Repsol Guide Gala in Portugal is a significant milestone for the national gastronomic sector, reinforces the international recognition of our gastronomy and highlights its role as one of the main drivers of economic and tourism development in the country”. And he added that “The commitment to excellence and sustainability are essential values for the future of the Portuguese hospitality industry and this initiative is a fundamental step to value our territory., our products and our chefs”.
“Repsol has a strong and consolidated presence in Portugal and our commitment goes far beyond energy supply.. We want to create connections with our clients, tell stories, provide unforgettable experiences and be present in everyone's daily lives. The return of the Repsol Guide to Portugal is an expression of this commitment, that reflects all these values”, has explained Armando Oliveira, managing director of Repsol Portugal.
Among the various restaurants awarded by the Repsol Portugal Guide 2025, we found a little of everything: from haute cuisine establishments to simpler restaurants, geographic dispersion, decentralization and a return to the roots of chefs. There is a new generation of talent that is beginning to clearly consolidate its path, very driven by the most established names that continue to leave their mark.
“Portugal is brimming with talent and everyone deserves to see it, meet the agents of this effervescence. That is what we want with this Repsol Portugal Guide: publicize the talent that lives here, show your work and share the happiness you bring to everyone who sits at your tables. That's our bet, join and share, instead of separating or competing”, has emphasized María Ritter, Repsol Guide Director.
Santarém, the city chosen to host this first Gala in Portugal, It is a gastronomic destination par excellence, whose projection has been benefiting from a concerted strategy to highlight the territory and its gastronomy. For Jose Manuel Santos, president of the Regional Tourism Authority of Alentejo and Ribatejo, “This is an extraordinary moment of great affirmation of potential, not only gastronomic, but also cultural and territorial, of Santarém and the Ribatejo region. Hosting the Repsol Portugal Guide's Gala of the Suns in this city is a reward for economic dynamism, to the talent and resilience of restaurant entrepreneurs, of the chefs, of gourmets, of the brotherhoods, of local authorities and, definitely, of this entire ecosystem that has been mobilized to host the event of the year”.
This idea is complemented by mayor of Santarém, João Teixeira Leite: “Santarém is proud to live this moment, an international event. We are the National Capital of Gastronomy and, thanks to this event, A series of chefs and restaurants will emerge from here that will enhance Portugal and contribute to attracting more visitors to our territory.”
Distinctions that span seven regions
In addition to the four 3 Soles, Repsol Portugal Guide has awarded 17 reference establishments with 2 Soles. Impeccable service, dream wineries and unique dishes are the trio of factors that demonstrate why they deserve to be visited. Seven regions of the country are represented in this category, a good reflection of how good the food is in Portugal. And we're not just talking about big cities.: at least three of these references are located in rural areas, where agricultural tradition is still very present.
The new ones 2 Suns are: ‘To the South (Odiaxer), ‘Alma’ (Lisboa), ‘Candy' (Carvoeiro), ‘Boa Nova Tea House’ (Matosinhos), ‘Treatment' (Lisboa), ‘Euskalduna Studio' (Port), ‘Feitoria’ (Lisboa), ‘Fifty Seconds’ (Lisboa), ‘Herdade do Esporão’ (Reguengos de Monsaraz), ‘The Monument’ (Port), ‘Marlene’ (Lisboa), ‘Lemos’ Table (Viseu), ‘Pedro Lemos’ (Port), ‘Oh Balcony’ (Santarém), ‘Vila Joya’ (Albufeira), ‘Vista’ (Portimão) y ‘William’ (Funchal).
On the other hand, los 49 winners of 1 Sol They share innovation and a touch of rebellion, while respecting memory and tradition. Here the average price becomes more elastic, with proposals for all budgets and well distributed throughout the territory. A good example of this more diversified offering is the fact that in these restaurants in 1 Sol where almost historic places coexist like 'Gambrinus' (Lisboa) o ‘Aunt Alice’ (Santarém), with more contemporary projects such as ‘Flora’ (Viseu) o 'Cycle' (Lisboa). Here we celebrate diversity at the table.
Sustainable Sun: a better and greener future
Gastronomy is increasingly associated with sustainability, seasonality and conscious consumption. He Sustainable Sun Award aims to celebrate the locals who strive to create a better world. In the Recommended restaurants category, we find 'Pruning’ (Montemor-o-Novo), directed by young chefs João Narigueta and Miguel Dominguinhos, that propose an all-out defense of local and organic producers (even wines), applied to their versions of the typical Alentejo dishes. In the category 1 Sol, the restaurant'which' (Lisboa), by Laura Espírito Santo and George McLeod, has been awarded for being one of the most outstanding restaurants in Europe in combining creativity with seasonality and zero waste.
The work of chef Rodrigo Castelo, in his 'Oh Balcony’ (Santarém), is the winner in the category 2 Soles, thanks to the extraordinary work you have done to promote the ingredients and specialties of your region, including raising awareness about the existence of invasive species. Finally, Among the 3 Soles has stood out 'The Golden Rooster (Funchal), by chef Benoît Sinthon, which expresses its passion for the island of Madeira in a tasting menu in which it only uses local products, many of them coming from the five-hectare orchard owned by the restaurant.
Complete list of Soles Repsol Guide 2025 from Portugal
You can access the complete list of winners in this link and consult all the details of the establishments by entering the official Repsol Guide app (https://www.guiarepsol.com/es/app/) and/or in the Repsol Portugal Guide website (https://www.guiarepsol.com/pt/).
