For Pedro Lemos, cooking is not about fireworks or extravagant techniques. It is about flavor. A deep, intense flavor that surprises and moves people. His broths and sauces are the foundation of a cuisine that seeks to extract the maximum from each ingredient, respecting its essence. Each dish is a lesson in freedom and balance, between pushing the purity of the ingredient to its limit and embracing creative impulse. His approach to cooking is meticulous but never cold. Each dish is an expression of passion, a combination of technique and intuition firmly grounded in the clarity of his philosophy: ''Flavor above all.''

Pedro Lemos is not just one of the most respected national chefs; he is a philosopher of taste and a storyteller. Each dish he creates is a page in a book that never ends, a memory that unfolds in layers of flavor, texture, and emotion. Born in Porto but deeply rooted in the northern traditions of the sea and the mountains, Pedro transforms the simplicity of local ingredients into gastronomic experiences that transcend time. His cuisine consolidates a distinct gastronomic language that is strongly identity-driven, where the chef, the musician, the craftsman, and the creative coexist.

Pedro's journey is a winding road, where each turn reveals a new discovery. He traded engineering for cooking, drawn by the unmistakable appeal of the flavors that marked his childhood—holding onto memories of the aromas that filled his home, of time spent in the countryside, and of his grandmother's kitchens.


The choice was simple despite the difficult path; determined, Pedro followed the taste, even in the face of tough obstacles. He worked in demanding kitchens, absorbed the discipline of strict mentors, and faced challenges that shaped his precise and creative approach.


Today, with a Michelin star to his name and a renovated restaurant on Rua do Ouro, Pedro looks back with pride but knows that the journey is far from over. It is this relentless pursuit of authenticity, this creative restlessness that keeps him in constant evolution.


After all, his path is a metaphor for life: never truly finished, but with each step, a celebration of what has been achieved and a promise of what is yet to come.

In 2024, the restaurant Pedro Lemos is reborn. After meticulous and complex renovations, it moves to Rua do Ouro, occupying a historic building that Pedro and Joana have transformed into a reflection of their vision: a space where beauty and elegance merge with Pedro's culinary philosophy. Every material was chosen with intention, every piece of art placed with purpose, creating an environment that is, in itself, an extension of the kitchen.


This new stage is not just a change of location but a symbol of renewal. Here, Pedro Lemos finds the tools and space to elevate his creativity, exploring new possibilities while maintaining the essence that defines him. The historic building, now revitalized, dialogues with the modernity of the cuisine, creating a perfect balance between the past and the future.

For Pedro Lemos, gastronomy is not static; it is a continuous process of study, discovery, and enrichment. Cooking, for him, is an infinite field of learning, where every dish, every ingredient, and every technique carries a story that deserves to be explored. Studying is not an option; it is a necessity. Through deep knowledge of flavors, traditions, and techniques, Pedro transforms his cuisine into a unique expression of art and culture.


But culture, for Pedro, goes beyond cooking. It is also about understanding the context in which it is inserted, about tastes and interests, about a literary classic, a record, or a renowned film. A combination of information and visions that shape him not just as a chef but, above all, as a human being.

Pedro Lemos is not easily dazzled nor a follower of trends. His cuisine is not defined by the ephemeral but by what withstands time: the flavor that moves, the memory that remains, the authenticity that never ages.


His cuisine is a promise that what is authentic and well done never ceases to be relevant. And it is in this pursuit of the permanent, Pedro Lemos finds his legacy: creating moments that withstand time, dishes that become memories, and a restaurant that is more than just another checkmark on visitors'visitors' lists.