Born in Cascais, Miguel Laffan was known for making Alentejo one of the premium destinations for gastronomic travels when, in 2011, he won his first Michelin star in L’And Vineyards restaurant. This was the first (and only) star of the region in the red guide.

Before that, he had been working in Fortaleza do Guincho, by then under the orientation of the chef Antoine Westermann, 3* Michelin. From there he went to the restaurant of Roland Chanliuad (Beune, France, 1* Michelin), the Le Jardin des Remparts, and then to the Le Clous de la Violette, of Jean-Marc Banzo (Aix-en-Provence, France, 2* Michelin).

As executive chef he worked in Casa Velha do Palheiro Hotel (Funchal, Madeira) and in Quinta da Casa Branca Hotel (also in Funchal) until he returned to L’And Vineyards, where he turned a page in the national gastronomy.

The Chef Miguel Laffan gave a new life to Atlântico Bar & Restaurant.

He created a whole new, democratic and eclectic menu, but also a new philosophy that inspired a sophisticated, familiar and welcoming atmosphere.

The intervention of the cook did not end up in the menu. He also changed the concept, from the organization of the space to the decoration, selection of the wines and service. The menu, with a very national DNA, explores the proximity to the sea and the chef’s relation with fishermen, regional producers and local distributors.

At Atlântico Bar & Restaurant it is impossible to forget the sea that inspired Laffan so much in this new adventure.

Closer than ever, the sea fills the room, the heart, the view and inspires the new life of one of the most beautiful and well-located restaurants in Estoril, Cascais.

Good light, comfort, simplicity and good taste are the 4 principal characteristics of the Atlântico’s ambiance. The room has a new image, more aerated and integrated in the nautical line of inspiration.

The sobriety and the good taste of the space shelter the creations of the Chef. At Atlântico Laffan feels at home and it shines.

To that end, the knowledge and the participation in the project of Kikas Lagoa (his wife and brand manager) helped a lot. She intervened in the decoration of the restaurant that is now painted in blue, green and neutral tones. It is like the ocean entered in an exquisite but discreet space, where the view is also part of the decoration.

“Our client type goes from the travelled grandfather, to the traditional father, through the foodie grandson. I had to create an equally diverse concept. I don’t have a fusion menu, but several moments inside it.”

… and in all of them we find variety, freshness and genuineness. The menu is simple and translates an accessible and contemporary cuisine, in which the common denominator is the original identity of each course, without reformulations.

“The Sea and the Portuguese food reinvented by our Chef Michelin Miguel Laffan.”

Portugalidade Menu, a reinvention of the Portuguese tradition and flavours influenced by the Atlantic Ocean.

Under the Michelin Chef’s signature, Portugal will be at your table with three typical Starters, a Main Course* and a Dessert. Available from Monday to Friday at lunch time.

This Menu has a cost of 25€ per person and it includes drinks (Mineral Water, ML Wine Selection and Coffee).

*Monday: Fish and Seafood Rice ♦ Tuesday: Stuffed Squids ♦ Wednesday: Shrimp & bread stew ♦ Thursday: “Massada” Fish Stew ♦ Friday: Codfish with Xerém

Hours:

Monday to Friday 12h30 - 15h30 & 18h - 22h30 | Saturday and Sunday 12h30 - 22h30

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