Lab By Sergi Arola - Sintra

We had an absolutely amazing meal at LAB. The tapas was to die for and the service was amazing. The prices are also pretty reasonable considering it is Michelin starred. I don’t normally like restaurants of this type but the tapas format makes it easy to taste all sorts of cuisine to your own taste. Make sure you check out the local desserts!

Better than Alinea; compares with Arzak; approaches El Bulli. Molecular gastronomy restaurants can be delightfully whimsical, but they sometimes come across as pretentious. LAB was the former. The staff was engaging rather than too self serious, and they seemed all in. The service, by the way, was impeccable: choreographed but not stilted. The edible tour of Portugal, on the second floor, was a fun start. Creative, but not at the sacrifice of taste. Then on to the first floor, where I had a view of the golf course and forest beyond. The atmosphere was warmer here than it comes across in the photos. It wasn't overly air conditioned, or too dark, or sterile. I'd intended to order the Chef's Garden menu, but I was enjoying myself so much that I splurged on the From Outside the Mountain menu, and they accommodated my pescatarian preferences. I didn't regret my decision. Every dish was a tasty little gift some better than others, but all a treat. I never waited between courses. At the end, I was stuffed, but pleasantly so, and had a bit of a buzz (wine pairings, with six courses, will do that to you. Excellent atmosphere, food, and service: I highly recommend dining here. LAB could be even better if it 1 didn't charge for water. The practice doesn't befit a restaurant of this caliber 2 clearly distinguished between wines included in the pairing and those that are not; and 3 provided a paper menu that lists the dishes, ingredients, and wines, so that guests can reference it during the meal, and refer to it later when cooking or shopping or just reliving the evening.

I ate at LAB last week with my mom. I’ve eaten at many Michelin restaurants in NYC, Paris, Vegas…. Really every starred restaurant in NYC I’ve been to. LAB outranks ALL of them. Yes, I said all – even the 3 starred. This was completely unforgettable and the highlight of my time there. Thank you everyone!

Best restaurant in portugal. personal, eating and atmosphere are all perfect. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. use the trip regardless of whether they live in the hotel or not.

The most amazing culinary experience at a special family start. service, representation, creativity and quality were all on stellar level. and it is not expensive when the specified value is specified. highly recommended!