GANDAIA CLUB: LISBON’S VIBRANCY EMBODIED

Nestled in the heart of the city, you will find Gandaia Club: a new project by the Paradigma Group that offers both delectable bites and spectacular views through their hidden rooftop bar. If you are looking for an authentic piece of Lisbon, while also indulging in an elevated experience, this is the perfect spot to match your vacation energy.

Cloaked in velvet curtains, you step through to enter the main dinner scene titled The Decadent Restaurant. The ambience is soft and luxurious, adorned with flickering candles that immediately set the mood. The room feels alive with a bustling energy and plants that inhabit every corner. On a warm day, the courtyard makes a perfect addition, allowing you to soak up the golden rays of the sinking sun as it slips into hazy evenings.

Setting aside what truly stands out is that menu! Based heavily in Portuguese cuisine, chef David Viera incorporates ingredients and flavours native to the region. Using techniques he inherited from his grandparents, who raised him on a culture of cooking, each bite feels intincingly authentic. Adding a contemporary twist, the kitchen also hosts many Asian-based ingredients, like mirin and kombu dashi, to create something refreshingly unique.

As you drift upstairs, you encounter The Hidden Rooftop, which overlooks the city in front of the Miradouro de São Pedro de Alcântara viewpoint. Mornings have speciality coffees and evenings have a list of funky cocktails, making it an all-day affair. There are also tons of events like yoga classes and DJ sets, giving it a distinct youthful atmosphere.