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Mesa by José Avillez
Culinary mastery meets mixology artistry at Mesa by José Avillez. As one of Macau's most celebrated destinations for contemporary Portuguese cuisine, Mesa's most recent prestigious accolades include 2025 Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Restaurant and Trip.Best Gourmet Awards 2024 – Platinum Restaurant.
As Mesa's partner, Michelin-starred Chef José Avillez brings his visionary culinary ethos to the fore, championing the art of sharing and connection at the table through the restaurant's "Casual Fine Dining" philosophy inspired by Macanese and Chinese cuisine. Head Chef Herlander Fernandes manifests this dining concept with an innovative menu honouring Portugal's culinary heritage with classic favourites and seasonal specialties elevated by the finest quality ingredients prepared with modern culinary techniques. With signature dishes such as Seafood Rice and Caviar and King Crab and Caviar, the restaurant's menu harmoniously blends authentic traditional flavours with modern techniques, creating a one-of-a-kind gastronomic experience.
The restaurant's chic interior ingeniously weaves together Chinese iconography and Karl Lagerfeld's cutting-edge style, with the legendary designer's signature black, white and gold tones. Symbolising happiness and good fortune, the restaurant's magpie motif acts as a cultural bridge between China and Portugal, continuing the East-meets-West theme in elegant tabletop ornaments and a mesmerising LED ceiling animation that captures their graceful flight.
Helmed by Resort Master Mixologist Frederick Ma, Mesa Bar sets the stage for world-class concoctions. Inside the ultra-trendy, birdcage-inspired bar, the global mixology luminary creates showstopping serves that tell stories from Portuguese and Chinese heritage. With sustainability in mind, the bar proudly utilises house-made ingredients from house-planted herbs, using fruit remnants from its commissary kitchen to create Kombuchas and Mead Honey Wine with a "Zero Waste" concept. Mesa Bar also uses spirits from ecoSPIRITS for its cocktail base to enchant the palate while reducing carbon footprint one exquisite sip at a time.
This restaurant is a SJM Supreme Card participating outlet.
Cuisine
Contemporary Portuguese, Bar
Contact
Hours
Monday to Thursday:
Dinner: 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Bar: 5:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Friday to Sunday:
Lunch: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Last order time is at 2:30 p.m.)
Dinner: 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Bar: 5:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Dress code
Smart casual
For gentlemen: smart casual with ankle-length trousers; no open shoes, sandals, or sleeveless tops
Location
Level 3, THE KARL LAGERFELD (Hotel Entrance)
Carpark Zone
Zone A
Age Limit
Children aged 4 years or above are welcome
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Date: 21 February 2021,
Time: 12:30,
Guest: 2 Adults, 0 Child
Restaurant: Mesa by José Avillez
Date: 21 February 2021,
Time: 12:30,
Guest: 2 Adults, 0 Child
Savour a taste of Bella Italia when celebrated mixologist Simone Rossi gets on stage at Mesa Bar for two exclusive evenings. Honoured as the 2024 Bartender of the Year by the South China Morning Post, this highly acclaimed mixologist will present five of his signature creations, blending Italian elegance with contemporary creativity and refined artistry. Join his masterclass on 16 May for an afternoon filled with his signature flair and storytelling-driven creations as you learn to craft two cocktails.
Guest Mixologist Takeover
Date: 15 and 16 May 2025
Time: 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Masterclass
Date: 16 May 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
To celebrate French GourMay at Mesa Bar, where our talented Resort Master Mixologist, Frederick Ma, has crafted a limited-edition collection of French-style creations. Each creation is inspired by French cocktails, meticulously prepared using French liquors. Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere enhanced by our resident DJ, who will be spinning tracks from Thursday to Saturday starting at 9:30 p.m.. Indulge your senses and elevate your palate as you savour the essence of French sophistication in this extraordinary setting.
Promotion period: From 1 until 31 May 2025
Internationally renowned as Portugal's first chef to earn two Michelin stars at his restaurant in Lisbon, award-winning Portuguese chef José Avillez is passionate about promoting his country's gastronomy to the world. Through his collaboration with Mesa, Chef Avillez aims to be a source of inspiration for creating an exceptional contemporary Portuguese culinary journey in Macau.
In his youth, Chef José Avillez preferred to stay on the move. Now, he has slowed down to create dishes with love and passion, joining with SJM on a shared vision of promoting the world's gastronomy by introducing Macau to the contemporary flavours and culinary traditions of Portugal. Come savour the soul of Portuguese dining, adapted with local ingredients.
Mesa by José Avillez has introduced ecoSPIRITS, the world's first low-carbon, low-waste technology for distributing liquor to hospitality operators, which dramatically reduces packaging waste, transportation costs and carbon emissions. Savour the spirit of sustainability and a greener future.
Portuguese Restaurant of the Year
Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Restaurant
The Best of the Best Masterchef Recommendation Restaurant
SCMP 100 Top Tables 2025
Three Glasses Award (Excellent)
50 Best Discovery
Trip.Best Gourmet Awards 2024 - Platinum Restaurant
BAZAAR TASTE ELITE 10 | MACAO 2024
Star Wine List 2023
Best of Award of Excellence
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