Lab by Sergi Arola.

Set within the Penha Longa Resort, Lab by Sergi Arola offers an intimate 22-seat experience that feels more like a private gallery than a traditional hotel dining room. The space is anchored by a dramatic glass-block wine cellar and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Chef Sergi Arola, along with resident chef Vladimir Veiga, blends Mediterranean precision with Cape Verdean influences, creating a menu that is technically rigorous but visually playful. The meal begins with a theatrical prologue: appetizers served on a map of Portugal to illustrate the country’s flavor geography. With over 550 global wine labels and three distinct tasting menus—including a dedicated vegetarian option—the focus remains on high-concept, seasonal storytelling. It is a destination for those seeking a highly composed, quiet evening away from the bustle of the coast.