Pedro Lemos

Pedro Lemos restaurant sits in the historic riverside neighborhood below the city, with flagstone streets and ochre-painted buildings. Lemos's career change — from engineering to cooking — informs his structured, architectural approach to plating and flavor construction, while his Porto roots anchor every sourcing decision.

Pedro Lemos was mid-way through a civil engineering degree at the University of Porto when he abandoned it to pursue cooking. He has held his Michelin star since 2014 and was named BCBM Chef of the Year 2025. His cuisine is rooted in Porto's terroir with an honest, produce-led philosophy.

Porto, Portugal — career change from civil engineering; self-developed Porto-focused cuisine

Career

• Chef at Portuguese restaurants, Porto, Portugal (Early career)
• Owner-Chef at Pedro Lemos, Rua do Ouro 258, Porto (2010–present)

Mentored by Portuguese culinary tradition and self-taught discipline.