A Cozinha

The story

A Cozinha | Michelin-Starred Modern Cuisine in Guimarães, Portugal

Memory, Respect, Tradition & Innovation

In the historic heart of Guimarães, at Largo do Serralho, A Cozinha is the expression of chef António Loureiro’s lifelong journey through Portuguese gastronomy. His career began in the 1990s with traditional Portuguese cooking, but his path has since led him to explore the world of gastronomy with creativity and passion. Here, cooking becomes a way of telling stories.

The restaurant’s philosophy is built on four pillars: memory, respect, tradition, and innovation. Chef Loureiro describes cooking as “my way of recreating childhood memories.” At A Cozinha, the team projects the identity of Portuguese cuisine by blending traditional recipes with the creativity of author cooking. Following the seasons, they create sensory experiences that enhance the essence of products through contemporary and modernist techniques. The result are dishes with a strong connection to the past, balanced with innovation, and full of aroma, flavour, and intensity.

A Place Between Sea and Mountain

Situated between the sea and the mountains, in the heart of the Minho region, A Cozinha occupies a space steeped in history and culture. The restaurant is located in a small, historic square within Guimarães’ UNESCO-listed city centre. Chef Loureiro describes his cooking here as “intense and passionate – a cuisine of happiness.” Surrounded by a talented team, he explores the gastronomic world in its splendour, awakening the senses in a celebration of Portuguese gastronomic culture at the highest level.

Commitment to Excellence

The restaurant’s commitment extends beyond the plate. A Cozinha is dedicated to minimising its environmental impact through respect for the nobility of products, seasonality, local partnerships, and team development. This path of excellence is built with respect for people, the product, and the environment. This philosophy, combined with the kitchen’s technical skill and deep-rooted sense of place, earned A Cozinha a Michelin star – a recognition of its high-quality cooking and its unique, genuine interpretation of modern cuisine in Guimarães.