Coimbra Region

Figueira da Foz

Portugal

Buarcos e São Julião

We had an amazing experience with Chef David! The food was outstanding – full of flavor, beautifully presented, and clearly made with fresh ingredients. The service was just as impressive: professional, friendly, and relaxed at the same time. You can really tell there’s passion behind the cooking. Highly recommended – we would book again anytime!

We had an amazing experience with Chef David! The 

<p>I'm Chef David, a 35-year-old family man with over 10 years of professional cooking experience. My culinary journey has taken me through some incredible kitchens, including the Michelin-starred Oliais and aboard the luxurious 6-star boutique river cruise, Uniworld, across Italy, Germany, France, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. I've also had the privilege of working in fine dining restaurantsand American grills in Solihull, Birmingham, England, where I've refined my skills and learned to create exceptional dishes that blend sophistication with heart.</p>
Cooking isn’t just my profession—it’s my passion. I believe in the power of simplicity, focusing on quality ingredients and bold flavors to craft dishes that are not only delicious but memorable. Whether I’m cooking for a private event or a family dinner, I pour my heart into every dish, ensuring that each bite brings a sense of warmth and joy to my guests.

Baked pescada in capers, parsley, and lemon sauce

Baked pescada

Cerviche

A colourful salad consisting of dates, carrots, lettuce, rucula, bell peppers, cucumbers, tomatoes, pomegranate, crutons, and a strawberry pomegranate vinaigrette.

Pomegranate salad

Oven-baked cauliflower served with bree cheese & emmental sauce, honey drizzle, roasted nuts, and sweet potato crisps

Caramelized cauliflower

Tender pork loin smothered in creamy mushroom sauce

Pork fillet

A smooth salted caramel pannacotta served on a bed of crushed roasted pine nuts and drizzled with salted caramel sauce.

Salted caramel pannacotta

A light, airy lemon cheesecake served with zesty lemon drizzle

Lemon cheesecake

A dinner full of flavors and colours that is for vegetarians and meat eaters.