Chef Henrique Sá Pessoa is one of our most high-profile chefs who has won over all the country’s food critics. A self-made chef, deeply influenced by his travels.
Originally from Lisbon, he soon discovered that the world had no boundaries for him while studying abroad at the Pennsylvania Institute of Culinary Arts and having worked in London and Australia. Recently, he inaugurated ARCA Restaurant in Amsterdam and returned to London, where it all started, to open JOIA at the iconic Battersea Power Station. Across his projects, the jewel of the crown is Alma Restaurant, his restaurant in Lisbon awarded with 2 Michelin stars since 2018.
In 2022, Henrique joins Vinha Boutique Hotel to oversee its complex culinary world. Under his direction, Vinha Restaurante has recently been awarded its first Michelin star.
With over 20 years of experience leading culinary projects in Portugal, London, Amsterdam and Macau, Henrique Sá Pessoa has become an internationally acclaimed chef — and a natural leader in the kitchen. He brings to his teams a clear purpose: to elevate Portuguese gastronomy and contribute to positioning Portugal as a leading gastronomic destination.
At Vinha Boutique Hotel, he has assembled a team from the ground up, bringing together individuals whose shared focus is the pursuit of excellence in every detail. This dedication was recognised with the award of a Michelin Star to Vinha Restaurante, a distinction that honours a daily commitment to precision, innovation and respect for flavour.
The team is young, highly motivated and composed of exceptional professionals. Some have been part of the project since the very beginning, others joined along the way — but all are united by a common goal: to create lasting memories at the table, through a singular and refined culinary journey.
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