A happy family moment. A celebration. A holiday. A business meal. Whatever the reason or for no reason at all, we all want to be in the presence of great food, good wine and family.From long stretch coastline to buzzing cliff beaches and rocky islands to volcanic lakes, this is Portugal. Orange and blue, two contrasting colors that make the Portuguese landscape so vibrant. These are the colors of what Portugal is: humble clay and divine sea. Each aspect of the restaurant has been lovingly designed and enjoys its own al fresco pool side seating – the perfect place to sip sparkling wines and watch the world go by.The Portuguese menus are thoughtfully tailored to tempt and include delicious seafood options, Piri Piri favorite and seasonal specials. Using produce sourced specially from Portugal, with an eye for wholesome meal, the choices are healthy, tasty and beautifully presented.Armed with a decade of experience in Portuguese cuisine, Chef Goncalo moved to Dubai with a sole aim of propagating the art of Portuguese cooking in the Middle East. Goncalo's passion for Portuguese food, coupled with his enthusiasm & flair in rolling our authentic Alentejo cuisine makes him a perfect contender to match Four Points by Sheraton’s high standards of hospitality, service and experience. Chef Goncalo realised his love for the culinary arts when he was 19 years of age while studying Marketing at the college. His love of cuisine and his intense desire for success earned him a job at Hotel da Cartuxa located at Evora in Portugal.A Brief History of Picante Dubai - The Portuguese were prolific explorers, and on their many journeys of discovery they amassed a treasure trove of herbs, spices and ingredients that have resulted in the truly unique cuisine of Portugal.Piri Piri (sometimes also know as Peri-Peri) is one of the hottest flavor trends of Portugal.Traditions and Customs are reflected with the rustic and robust décor with wooden furniture, colorful ceramic tiles and louvers. Interactive cooking exemplifies the heartwarming, soul-comforting food prepared and enjoyed in Portuguese homes. Cuisine : Grills and Seafood Dress Code: Casual Parking : Valet and Basement Parking Hours: Lunch – 12:00 p.m to 3:00 p.m Dinner -7:00 p.m to 12:00 a.m Atmosphere : Casual
