Gastro by Elemento

The story

Gastro by Elemento, Porto – Michelin-Recognized Grill & Contemporary Cuisine

Fire, Sea, and a New Language in Porto

Gastro by Elemento is the more intimate sibling of Porto’s Elemento, born from the same Fire Dining philosophy that chef Ricardo Dias Ferreira and Patricia Lourenço have refined over years. Here, the ambition is clear: to push Portuguese ingredients and open-fire cooking to a higher level. The restaurant’s minimalist, industrial interior—concrete walls warmed by walnut wood—centers on a U-shaped counter that places every guest in the heart of the action. You watch the chefs work a custom wood-fired stove and oven, transforming raw elements into precise, contemporary dishes.

The Michelin Guide calls it “the first restaurant in Portugal focused on grilling to earn a MICHELIN Star,” praising the “precise technical approach and a contemporary interpretation of an ancestral element.” That recognition is woven into the experience, not displayed like a trophy. The cooking is driven by seasonality and the sea: the tasting menus—Atlantic (€120) and Organic (€145)—lean heavily on fish and seafood, with no à la carte options and no substitutions. Each course reveals a dialogue between fire and the finest Portuguese produce, from the coast to the land.

The atmosphere is cosy yet sophisticated, the kind of place where the glow of embers and the scent of wood smoke set the tone. Chef Ricardo Dias Ferreira leads the kitchen with a steady hand, while Patricia Lourenço oversees the front-of-house, ensuring the experience feels personal. Whether you choose the Atlantic menu or the Organic wine pairing, the meal unfolds as a narrative of place and technique—an evolution of the grill, elevated.

Gastro by Elemento is not a restaurant for those seeking a quick bite. It is a deliberate, fire-driven journey, served in a space that feels both raw and refined. For Porto, it brought a new language to the table.