Fifty Seconds

Have you ever enjoyed a meal 120 metres up? Enjoy this experience at the magnificent restaurant in the Torre Vasco da Gama, an emblematic building that stands out on Lisbon’s skyline. Access is via a lift that takes exactly 50 seconds to reach the top, hence the name of the establishment. At the helm is chef Rui Silvestre, with a long track record in renowned restaurants and known as the youngest chef to win a MICHELIN Star in Portugal. His creative proposal comes to life through a single menu, entitled “Fauna e Flora” (choose between 11, 12 or 14 courses), which takes seafood as its central axis, with a wonderful interplay of textures and flavour-packed garnishes. A fine example is the Polvo e beterraba (octopus and beetroot) dish, served with two sauces (one of yoghurt and herbs, the other masala-style). The chef masterfully incorporates distinct exotic spices that speak of his Mozambican and Indian roots!