João Lameiras
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João Lameiras

Bacalhau, Muro do Bacalhau and RO

Chef João Pupo Lameiras forged his culinary path from a unique background in Civil Engineering. In 2010, driven by a passion confirmed during kitchen internships, he made the decisive leap into gastronomy.

That same year, he co-founded and led the kitchen at Casa de Pasto da Palmeira, a foundational project that expanded into a successful group of restaurants. He later joined as chef and partner of Restaurante Bacalhau, a move that defined his subsequent career.

Under this banner, he opened the acclaimed restaurants RO (2016) and Muro do Bacalhau (2021). Today, Chef Lameiras remains the hands-on chef, partner, and manager of these three establishments while also pursuing consulting projects, workshops, and small caterings.

I would suggest Rino for the best Japanese food
My dinner suggestion is Euskalduna, for the best tasting menu
Dinner suggestion: Fava Tonka. They have the best vegetarian menu
For the best new Portuguese cuisine, choose Pata Gorda
For street food in Porto, go to Pontual and order the preguinho
For the best burger, Curb is the right place
Adega Regional da Areosa has the best Portuguese sandwiches
My recommendation for breakfast is Mafalda's for the best brunches and weekday lunches
I like Exuberante for its great Portuguese twists on snacks

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