#News • 18 March 2026

Balfegó: Once Again Present at the MICHELIN Guide Portugal Gala

From Balfegó, we have once again been present at the presentation gala of the MICHELIN Guide Portugal 2026, one of the most important events in the country’s gastronomic calendar. The ceremony brought together chefs, restaurateurs, and industry professionals to celebrate culinary excellence and recognize the restaurants that have stood out over the past year.

Balfegó’s bluefin tuna was once again present at the gala, reinforcing its position as one of the most highly valued products in international haute cuisine.

During the ceremony, which brings together some of the country’s most prestigious chefs, Balfegó’s bluefin tuna once again stood out as one of the night’s key gastronomic highlights. Recognized for its quality, traceability, and versatility in the kitchen, our product has become a regular feature in the creations of many restaurants awarded by the MICHELIN Guide in Portugal.

Balfegó’s presence at this event once again highlights its close relationship with haute cuisine and its commitment to chefs who choose to work with top-quality ingredients. Year after year, the company strengthens its ties with the gastronomic world and the restaurant sector, collaborating with professionals from different countries who incorporate bluefin tuna into their culinary creations.

In this context, its participation in the MICHELIN Guide Portugal gala also reflects its involvement in some of the most prominent gastronomic events on the international scene—spaces that help drive innovation, talent, and excellence in cuisine.

The gala also highlighted the strong momentum of Portuguese gastronomy. In this new edition, Portugal adds one restaurant awarded two Michelin stars, Fifty Seconds (Lisbon) by chef Rui Silvestre, ten establishments receiving their first star, two new Bib Gourmand distinctions, and one new Green Star, as well as 34 restaurants joining the guide’s recommended list. These recognitions reflect the growth, creativity, and ever-rising standard of Portuguese cuisine.

With its presence at the MICHELIN Guide Portugal gala, Balfegó reaffirms its commitment to haute cuisine and to the chefs who rely on top-quality products in their culinary creations.

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