Belcanto is a restaurant in Lisbon, Portugal, led by chef José Avillez.
It is No. 75 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2026, and holds two MICHELIN stars, a score of 95 in La Liste 2026 and membership of Relais & Châteaux.
Who leads the kitchen
- José Avillez, Chef patron since 2012 (source, 2026)
Standing over time
| List | Year | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2026 | No. 75 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2025 | No. 42 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2024 | No. 31 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2023 | No. 25 (source) |
| The World's 50 Best Restaurants | 2022 | No. 46 (source) |
| MICHELIN Guide | 2026 | Two Stars (source) |
| La Liste | 2026 | Score 95 (source) |
| Relais & Châteaux | 2026 | Restaurant member (source) |
Context
Every restaurant on the major lists, with its chef and sources, is in who leads the world's best restaurants. What the role involves, and what the best in it say about the work, is set out in the executive chef's role.
Checked 13 November 2026. Corrections are welcome at press@theluxuryofattention.com.