Bomfim 1896 with Pedro Lemos distinguished with Silver Fork in the Good Bed Good Table Guide

A ‘Silver Fork’ for the shelf. The results of the Good Bed Good Table Awards were announced during a ceremony at the Impresa Building, and Bomfim 1896 with Pedro Lemos was one of the restaurants distinguished by the Guide, which is marking 21 years of uninterrupted publication. After entering the Michelin Guide this year, the space, located in Pinhão, appears for the first time on the list of establishments honored with the ‘Silver Fork’.

Inaugurated in the spring of 2022, Bomfim 1896 with Pedro Lemos is the result of a partnership between Chef Pedro Lemos and Symington Family Estates. The restaurant, located on the first floor of an old wine warehouse at Quinta do Bomfim – owned by the family for five generations – draws inspiration from the gastronomic heritage of the region, revisiting traditional Douro recipes with a contemporary approach. A tasting menu and the renewal of the menu, which now includes options such as wild boar in the pot, roots and mushrooms, or suckling goat roasted in a wood-fired oven, are some of the recent announcements by the establishment.

For Chef Pedro Lemos, the recognition from the Good Bed Good Table Guide is “a reflection of a team dedicated daily to providing excellent service”. And he adds: “the success achieved by the restaurant in the last two years would not have been possible without the effort and commitment of all collaborators, to whom we extend our thanks”.

With a privileged view of the Douro and a kitchen where wood-fired ovens and stoves take center stage, Bomfim 1896 with Pedro Lemos has been winning several awards. Highlights include the titles of ‘Best Chef’ (for Pedro Lemos) and ‘Best Restaurant’ in the first and second editions, respectively, of the National Wine Tourism Awards of APENO, and the distinction obtained in the Best of Wine Tourism 2023, in the ‘Wine Restaurants’ category.

The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday, for lunch (from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm) and dinner (from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm). On Sunday and Monday, lunchtime hours are slightly extended (from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm). Advance booking is recommended and can be made by phone (254 730 360), email (info@bomfim1896.com), or on the website (www.bomfim1896.pt).