Skilful curatorship – “curadoria” in Portuguese – lies at the heart of CURA, 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

Dinner
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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
Passo
A step in the journey that forms an experience, revealing our essence – an epitome of our gastronomic path

Both Percurso and Passo are available as vegetarian options.

Signature Dishes

  • Rice, Buckwheat and Olives
  • Smoked Eel, Red Cabbage, Granny Smith Apple and Dill
  • Scarlet Shrimp, Açorda and Ice Plant
  • 26-hour Barbela, Wheat and Spelt and Cornbread

Highlight

  • 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.

    Explore Lisbon Takeaway
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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.”

Marina Garcia

Sous Chef
As sous chef of CURA, Marina Garcia ensures the quality and refinement of each dish while overseeing kitchen operations. She collaborates with the head chef to explore new ingredients and techniques to reimagine the cuisine in unexpected ways. Having sustainability and food waste reduction as a priority in the kitchen, Marina also curates non-alcoholic pairings, working closely with the sommelier to build unexpected options for palates of all types.

“We’re balancing traditional flavours with modern techniques and showcasing sustainable ingredients from local sources to get a new generation excited to dine with us.”

Awards

  • One Michelin star on MICHELIN Guide Portugal 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025
  • Two suns on Repsol Guide Portugal 2025
  • Listed on 50 Best Discovery city guides
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