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Kanazawa
KaisekiMichelin 1 StarJapanese-ownedKaiseki8-seat counterAlgés
Kanazawa is a Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant in Lisbon with just 8 seats, founded by Japanese chef Tomoaki Kanazawa — former chef to Japan's Embassy in Lisbon — and carried forward by his chosen successor Paulo Morais.
- Price
- ¥¥¥¥
- Area
- Algés (Belém area)
- Chef
- Paulo Morais
- Owner
- Tomoaki Kanazawa (founder)
Plate № 03
About
Kanazawa is one of Portugal's most significant Japanese dining experiences. It was founded by Japanese chef Tomoaki Kanazawa, who served as head chef to the Japanese Embassy in Lisbon before opening this intimate restaurant. When Kanazawa returned to Japan in 2017, he personally entrusted the kitchen to Paulo Morais, a deeply trained disciple of the kaiseki tradition. Michelin awarded the restaurant its first star in 2022, retaining it through the 2026 guide, for 'traditional kaiseki cuisine' — a seasonal, multi-course Japanese culinary discipline with centuries of heritage. At 8 seats, every sitting is an intimate, chef-driven experience.
Neighborhood & visiting
Kanazawa sits in Algés (Belém area), one of Lisbon's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. Reservations are available online — for a focused kaiseki counter this is strongly recommended. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional kaiseki restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- Michelin 1 Star for traditional kaiseki — Lisbon's only Japanese restaurant with this distinction
- Founded by the former chef to Japan's Embassy in Lisbon — as authentic a pedigree as exists
- Just 8 seats — one of Europe's most intimate fine dining experiences
- Kitchen entrusted personally by the Japanese founder to a hand-trained successor
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Frequently asked
About Kanazawa
- Is Kanazawa an authentic kaiseki restaurant in Lisbon?
- Yes — Kanazawa is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for kaiseki in Lisbon: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused kaiseki format.
- Where is Kanazawa located?
- Kanazawa is located at Rua Damião de Góis 3 A, 1400-291 Lisboa, Portugal, Lisbon, Portugal in the Algés (Belém area) neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Kanazawa?
- Kanazawa accepts reservations online. For an authentic kaiseki experience, especially at a focused counter, booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- What is the price range at Kanazawa?
- Kanazawa sits in the ¥¥¥¥ price range — typical for kaiseki of this format in Lisbon.
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