Michelin-Starred Dining - CURA at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon: A New Chapter of Precision and Emotion
Refining Portuguese fine dining through
artistry, seasonality, and curatorship
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At CURA, the Michelin-starred restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, every plate tells a story of craftsmanship and emotion. Guided by the philosophy of curadoria — Portuguese for curatorship — the restaurant continues to define what modern fine dining in Lisbon can be: rooted in place, refined in execution, and deeply human in spirit.
Since Chef Rodolfo Lavrador took over in February 2025, this vision has only deepened. A Lisbon native with international experience in London and New York, Lavrador brings quiet confidence to the kitchen, refining CURA’s creative rhythm while preserving the artistry and purpose that have always defined its identity.
The Art of Curatorship
CURA’s essence lies in precision and purpose. Each ingredient is selected with the care of an artist choosing pigments — seasonal, local, and expressive. The result is a cuisine that balances emotion with restraint, allowing flavour, texture, and form to reveal their natural depth.
Under Lavrador’s direction, this philosophy continues to evolve. From the restaurant’s acclaimed bread program — recently spotlighted by The World’s 50 Best (and yes, we can say it really is that good) — to unexpected creations like a cauliflower-based dessert, CURA redefines modern Portuguese dining through subtle innovation and deep respect for tradition.
Lisbon’s Refined Dining Landmark
Distinguished with one Michelin star, CURA remains one of Lisbon’s most distinctive fine dining experiences — an exploration of Portuguese identity through craftsmanship and seasonality.
With Rodolfo Lavrador at the helm, the restaurant’s story moves forward with precision, beauty, and emotion — each dish a quiet reflection of the world just outside its doors. And as the evening ends, there’s one final gesture that captures CURA’s spirit: guests leave with their menu personally signed by the chef — a small, heartfelt memento of a meal defined by care, creativity, and connection.
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