Skilful curatorship – “curadoria” in Portuguese – lies at the heart of CURA, the Portuguese restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon distinguished with one Michelin star, where chef and head culinary curator Rodolfo Lavrador selects his ingredients as meticulously as an artist chooses his paints, drawing from Lisbon’s rich regional palette of seasonal ingredients to create artisanal dishes of great depth, taste and meaning.

Hours & Information

Dinner
Tuesday – Saturday 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Seating
Indoor
Cura is delighted to welcome families with children ages 12 and over.

Menus

The experience at CURA comes from meticulous curatorship, revealing itself with every interaction. Driven by a deep sense of responsibility, each ingredient is carefully chosen, honouring Portugal’s rich regional diversity, the authenticity of its products and its seasonality. CURA’s cuisine is rooted in its ingredients, with a special emphasis on their essence and purity. A harmonious blend of techniques elevates flavours, textures and sensations, allowing each product to shine at its fullest expression. ~ Chef Rodolfo Lavrador
Percurso
A journey that weaves together traditional Portuguese recipes and diverse techniques, echoing our experiences – with Portugal as the guiding thread and each ingredient as the point of departure EUR 195
Passo
A step in the journey that forms an experience, revealing our essence – an epitome of our gastronomic path EUR 175

Both Percurso and Passo are available as vegetarian options.

Signature Dishes

  • Rice, Buckwheat and Olives

    A thoughtful pairing of rice, buckwheat and olives reflects CURA’s contemporary approach to fine dining.

  • Smoked Eel with Red Cabbage

    Smoked eel is paired with red cabbage, Granny Smith apple and dill for a delicate balance of richness, acidity and freshness.

  • Scarlet Shrimp with Açorda

    Scarlet shrimp, açorda and ice plant come together in a refined dish inspired by Portuguese coastal flavours.

  • 26-hour Barbela Heritage Bread

    Made with Barbela wheat, an ancestral Portuguese grain, this 26-hour bread course celebrates slow fermentation, stone-milled flour and Portugal’s rich culinary heritage.

Highlights

  • Romantic Dinner

    Mark a special occasion with an intimate dinner at CURA. With just 28 seats, attentive service and thoughtfully paired tasting menus, the Michelin-starred restaurant creates an unhurried setting for two, with each course reflecting Chef Rodolfo Lavrador’s creative approach to Portuguese flavours.

  • Lisbon Takeaway

    Discover an exquisite selection of desserts and cakes, crafted by Executive Pastry Chef Diogo Lopes and his team, available for takeaway at Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon. Enjoy our Hotel’s finest pastries in the comfort of your home.

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The Team

Chef Rodolfo Lavrador in white short-sleeve shirt and beige apron with arms crossed, standing in front of open kitchen

Rodolfo Lavrador

Chef
Like the modern Portuguese artworks that adorn the Hotel’s spaces, CURA’s menu reveals depth and complexity beneath seemingly simple compositions. Lavrador, deeply commited in honouring the Portuguese produce, is set to evolve the restaurant’s innovative approach while maintaining its commitment to the finest seasonal ingredients and sustainability. Leading a team of nearly a dozen cooks, Lavrador embraces an open-minded approach to leadership. Creativity remains central to his role, with constant refinement of CURA’s menu.

“We’re capturing the essence of our cuisine in a new way, a better way, a different way – using innovative techniques and fresh ingredients to elevate familiar flavours. That’s where the magic happens.”

Martinho Reino

Sous-Chef
As sous-chef of CURA, Reino works closely with Chef Rodolfo Lavrador to shape the restaurant’s seasonal tasting menus and ensure excellence in every service. Combining technical precision with a deep appreciation for Portuguese ingredients, he helps transform carefully sourced produce into refined contemporary dishes. Focused on consistency, creativity and teamwork, Reino believes that exceptional cuisine comes from the balance between craftsmanship, innovation and an unwavering attention to detail.

“The best dishes are born from simplicity, precision and a genuine respect for the ingredient.”

Awards

  • One Michelin star on MICHELIN Guide Portugal 2021–2026
  • Two suns on Repsol Guide Portugal 2026
  • Listed on 50 Best Discovery city guides
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Events

A Grand Cru Journey at Cura
October 17
Join us for an exclusive evening celebrating Château Pavie, one of Bordeaux’s most prestigious estates. For one night only, Chef Rodolfo Lavrador presents a tasting menu in eight moments, paired with five exceptional wines from the château. For this occasion, João Pires, master sommelier and Asia vice president of Château Pavie, returns to Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon.
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