Considered to be an indispensable reference for modern cuisine and distinguished with two Michelin stars, Chef Rui Paula’s dishes reveal the memory of his origins, preserving flavors, textures, aromas and colors, in surprising recreations, full of originality.
Born in Oporto, simplicity and sense of humor shaped his personality. His Portuguese Northeastern roots fostered his taste for cooking, and the women within the family – his mother and grandmother – inspired the bases that would transform him into the professional he is today: passionate, original and surprising.
Rui Paula **
Michelin rated: 2 Michelin stars (Casa de Chá da Boa Nova, Leça da Palmeira)
World’s 50 Best rated: Not listed
Type of Cuisine: Modern Portuguese cuisine
Specialties: Contemporary takes on traditional Portuguese dishes
Special skills: Highlighting local ingredients in creative and refined ways
Wine&Food pairing: Yes
Chef at restaurant: Casa de Chá da Boa Nova, Leça da Palmeira
Land of birth: Portugal€€