2 french fine dining restaurants worth the trip across Portugal, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Portugal.
Il Gallo d'Oro ★ 4.9 · Funchal
Lido · Estrada Monumental 147, 9004-532 Funchal
Il Gallo d'Oro holds two Michelin stars at The Cliff Bay in Funchal, where Benoit Sinthon has run the kitchen since 2004 on an Iberian line.
Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Kitchen and terrace works keep the room shut until it reopens on 26 August 2026, so check the date before booking.
Palatial ★ 4.8 · Braga
Avenida da Independência 8, 4705-162 Braga
Braga's only Michelin star (2025) at Palatial, where chef Rui Filipe reinterprets Minho tradition through contemporary French-influenced technique.
Tip: The Tradition menu is the more grounded choice on a first visit; Innovation pushes further into technique.