Ofício - Tasco Atípico Lisbon

Awards

MICHELIN Guide

Bib Gourmand, 2024

All Michelin Bib Gourmand in Lisbon All Michelin Bib Gourmand in Portugal

OAD

European Casual Restaurants 2024, 313

All OAD European Casual in Lisbon All OAD European Casual in Portugal

Chef

Hugo Candeias

Cuisine

Traditional Cuisine

• 2024
• 2023
• 2022

Dinner at Ofício

on 12 Apr 2024

by João Wengorovius

I returned to @oficiolisboa with a secret desire to once again try a stupidly simple but delicious dish called "Pleurotus with chicken caramel".
I ended up eating that one and trying nine others plus a dessert...
There's something about @hugo_candeias project, starting with its descriptive - atypical tavern - that tries to resolve the countless contradictions, paradoxes and expectations of those who enter a restaurant.
We want comfort and predictability but also surprise, we... More

I returned to @oficiolisboa with a secret desire to once again try a stupidly simple but delicious dish called "Pleurotus with chicken caramel".
I ended up eating that one and trying nine others plus a dessert...
There's something about @hugo_candeias project, starting with its descriptive - atypical tavern - that tries to resolve the countless contradictions, paradoxes and expectations of those who enter a restaurant.
We want comfort and predictability but also surprise, we expect some sophistication and creativity but we revere the rustic and the simple, we look for novelty but we cosy up to tradition.
Sometimes we have little appetite, sometimes we're starving, and in any case we want to leave feeling satiated. But we hate feeling heavy when we leave.
"Maybe a fingerfood will suffice, maybe some cold dishes, maybe some small hot dishes to share." Or "One main course, but a well-served portion"...
At Ofício you'll find a bit of all that, well sorted. A Bib Gourmand 2024 in Lisbon's Chiado neighbourhood, with a well thought-out a la carte menu. With creativity and good technique but no ostentation.
Of course, if you're like me and end up trying almost everything, you can too.
Photos:
Rib-eye toast / Sea spaghetti, parmesan and Joselito jowl / Smoked eel and camarinha (small shrimp) on a crunchy bed of torresmo (Crispy Crackling)/ Quail Vinegar rice / Sea Vegetable Taco (Wrapped in lettuce, with marinated fish in tomato sauce, chipotle mayonese and toasted almonds) Less

Dinner at Ofício

on 26 May 2023

by Flavors &Senses

Com direito a foto exclusiva e presença assídua por cá, a tarte de queijo do @hugo_candeias ou também conhecida como @donabyhugocandeias . Uma versão do clássico cheesecake basco, que ganhou vida no @oficiolisboa e levanta voo a solo em breve. De sabor e textura marcante, tem tudo para competir com as melhores tartes de Espanha. Saiba tudo sobre a nossa experiência no Ofício no blog (link no perfil)
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With an exclusive photo and assiduous presence... More

Com direito a foto exclusiva e presença assídua por cá, a tarte de queijo do @hugo_candeias ou também conhecida como @donabyhugocandeias . Uma versão do clássico cheesecake basco, que ganhou vida no @oficiolisboa e levanta voo a solo em breve. De sabor e textura marcante, tem tudo para competir com as melhores tartes de Espanha. Saiba tudo sobre a nossa experiência no Ofício no blog (link no perfil)
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With an exclusive photo and assiduous presence here, the cheese pie of @hugo_candeias or also known as @donabyhugocandeias . A version of the classic Basque cheesecake, which came to life at @oficiolisboa and takes off solo soon. With an amazing flavor and texture, it has everything to compete with the best pies in Spain. Learn all about our experience at Ofício on the blog (profile link) Less

Dinner at Ofício

on 09 Jan 2023

by Flavors &Senses

Os portugueses descobriram a “tarte de queso” há muito pouco tempo. Esta resposta espanhola ao cheesecake americano numa versão melhorada do estilo de Nova Iorque quando bem feita arrebata todos os que a provam. O seu sucesso começou no País Basco, mais propriamente no La Viña mas rapidamente se espalhou por toda a Espanha e além fronteiras, como é o caso desta versão que o @hugo_candeias prepara no seu @oficiolisboa . Em Madrid seria capa de revista e estaria ao... More

Os portugueses descobriram a “tarte de queso” há muito pouco tempo. Esta resposta espanhola ao cheesecake americano numa versão melhorada do estilo de Nova Iorque quando bem feita arrebata todos os que a provam. O seu sucesso começou no País Basco, mais propriamente no La Viña mas rapidamente se espalhou por toda a Espanha e além fronteiras, como é o caso desta versão que o @hugo_candeias prepara no seu @oficiolisboa . Em Madrid seria capa de revista e estaria ao lado de tartes como a do @alexcordobess , do @fismuler ou do @llisanegra_qd . Por cá , se Fôssemos nós um povo um pouco mais experimentado e apreciador destes pequenos epicurismos, a porta do Ofício seria um local de peregrinação de portugueses e estrangeiros.
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The Portuguese discovered the “tarte de queso” very recently. This Spanish answer to the American cheesecake in an improved version of the New York style, when done right, sweeps away everyone who tastes it. Its success started in the Basque Country, more specifically in La Viña, but it quickly spread throughout Spain and across borders, as is the case with this version that @hugo_candeias prepares at his @oficiolisboa . In Madrid, it would be on the cover of a magazine and alongside the tarts from like @alexcordobess, @fismuler or @llisanegra_qd. Around here, if we were a little more experienced and appreciative of these little epicureanisms, Ofício would be a place of pilgrimage for Portuguese and foreigners. Less

Dinner at Ofício

on 09 Jul 2022

by João Wengorovius

@oficiolisboa

Dinner at Ofício

on 07 Jul 2022

by João Wengorovius

“Sardine” by @hugo_candeias @oficiolisboa

Dinner at Ofício

on 05 Jul 2022

by João Wengorovius

Irresistible. Pleurotus and chicken “caramel” and “skate with herbs sauce”, by @hugo_candeias (a young chef with a solid background after several years at Hoja Santa in Barcelona where he worked as chef de cuisine under @pacomendezv and @albert.adria.acosta ) @oficiolisboa