Gastronomic Restaurant Fortaleza do Guincho
The Inspiration that Comes from the Atlantic
Originally with a classic cuisine, Portuguese products and traditions have been gaining more and more prominence at Fortaleza do Guincho. Our philosophy is based and inspired by the Atlantic, the background setting of the Hotel.
The best fish and seafood from the Portuguese coast as well as highest quality of local and national products are a constant on the Guincho table, honoured and created in every dish, every season, recognized by national and international press and critics.
Our Chef —
Gil Fernandes
At the age of 28, Gil Fernandes assumes the leadership of Fortaleza do Guincho kitchen.
He went to Escola de Hotelaria de Turismo in Estoril, where he started his studies at the age of 14.
From here he left to work with Jonnie Boer at De Librije ( *** Michelin ), then at Vila Joya on the Ocean restaurant ( ** Michelin ).
In 2015 he started to work at Fortaleza do Guincho as Sous Chef.
Always a creative mind, Gil contributed over the first 3 years to the evolution of the restaurant’s cuisine before, assuming full leadership with the intention to ” continue the work in a steady progress “.
His gastronomic philosophy continues to combine tradition, flavour, quality and seasonal product and show cast the best Portugal has to offer
20 Years of High
Gastronomy in Portugal
2001
In 2001 the restaurant received a 1* Michelin , held until today. Over the years, some of the modern references in Portuguese cuisine passed through Fortaleza do Guincho, which caused the restaurant to acquire the status of a ‘school’. Originally with a classic French base, Portuguese products and traditions have been gaining more and more prominence in Fortaleza do Guincho.
2015
2015 was a banner year for the history of the restaurant when Miguel Rocha Vieira arrived in August as the new Executive Chef of Fortaleza do Guincho – the first time a Portuguese took the reins of one of the most emblematic cuisines of Portugal.
2020
Spot by Fortaleza do Guincho – casual and relaxed space, where you can enjoy typical snack from the country, enjoying the ocean view on the terraces or inside.
1998
Restaurant Fortaleza do Guincho was opened in 1998, as the Hotel. Acclaimed French Chef Antoine Westermann introduced a haute cuisine restaurant, which quickly became a reference in Portugal.
2014
Among the many distinctions awarded to the restaurant you will find 3*** in the Repsol guide 2016 and the Platinum Fork in 2014 by Boa Mesa Boa Cama guide.
2018
In 2018 Gil Fernandes, after 3 years of dedication and lots of creativity as Miguel Vieira’s Sous-Chef, takes over the leadership and intensifies the Portuguese seal. “The experience at the table of Fortaleza do Guincho continues to be the one of discovery around the Portuguese culture, traditions and history”.
2024
Restaurant Service
Dinner: 7:00 PM – 21:30 PM (last order for menus at 21.00 PM, after that time only à la carte)
Wednesday to Sunday
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