
Hôtel Vermelho serves Modern Portuguese Bistro cooking in Melides, with Portuguese coastal focus and local sourcing shaping the restaurant’s remit.
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- Address
- R. Dr. Evaristo Sousa Gago 2, 7570-635 Melides, Portugal
- Phone
- +351 915 280 511
- Website
- vermelhohotel.com

Portuguese coastal cooking in Melides
Portuguese coastal cooking anchors Hôtel Vermelho, framed as a Modern Portuguese Bistro in Melides. Local sourcing keeps the kitchen’s focus tied to its surrounding region.
Relais Chateaux Award, 2025
Relais Chateaux gave the restaurant its 2025 Relais Chateaux Award. That credential suits readers weighing a hotel restaurant with formal recognition against a coastal Portuguese brief.
Quiet smart-casual lunches and dinners
Quiet pacing, smart-casual dress, and upscale casual service make lunch or dinner the natural fit. The leisurely tempo favors plans built around conversation rather than a rushed meal.
Side-by-Side Snapshot
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel Vermelho | Modern Portuguese Bistro | $$$$ | Melides | |
| Xtian | Dining | , | Melides | |
| CANTINHO DO AVILLEZ | Contemporary Portuguese Bistro | $$$ | , | Chiado |
| 1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar | Iberian Fine Dining | $$$$ | , | Vila Nova de Gaia |
| Ti-Natércia | Home-cooked Portuguese | $$ | , | Castelo |
| Maria da Mouraria - Casa de Fados | Traditional Portuguese Fado Dinner | $$$ | , | Mouraria |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Relais Chateaux Award
Relais Chateaux
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Candlelit evenings in an artistic, warm setting that evolves from relaxed bistro by day to captivating gastronomic experience at night.












