Midori.

Tucked away in the verdant Sintra-Cascais Natural Park within the Penha Longa Resort, Midori is a pioneer of Japanese fine dining in Portugal. Named after the Japanese word for green, the restaurant honors its lush surroundings through floor-to-ceiling windows and a minimalist interior that centers on an open kitchen. Chef Pedro Almeida bridges the historical link between Portugal and Japan, applying rigorous kaiseki techniques to local Iberian ingredients. The result is a refined, non-fusion menu where John Dory nigiri and smoked akami with muxama share space with Wagyu and codfish in pil-pil sauce. With only 18 seats, the atmosphere is intimate and focused, featuring a hand-painted mural and 3D wall panels that mirror the nearby sea. It is a quiet, precise temple to technical mastery.