Palácio Chiado | Wallpaper*

One of the restaurants in the Palacio Chiado. Bar style area goes from wall to wall, with brown leather bar chairs. Beautiful, elaborate frescoes grace the walls and ceilings.

(Image credit: Francisco Nogueira)

Originally built as a nobleman’s residence in the late 18th century, in recent years, the grand confines of Palácio Chiado was home to the Institute of Visual Arts, Design and Marketing before spending a period of time in abandoned disrepair.

Its latest reincarnation is as a dining destination, which – after much anticipation - has finally opened after nearly two years of detailed restoration. The concept of entrepreneur Duarte Cardoso Pinto and brothers Gustavo and António Paulo Duarte, seven restaurants and a bar have been worked into the original layout of the building to form a thrumming gastronomic emporium set over two floors.

Working closely with architect Frederico Valsassina, interior designer Catarina Cabral has highlighted the building’s grandeur, with a selection of understated furnishings in low-level hues that accent the lavish marbles, gold leaf chandeliers, elaborate frescoes and stained glass windows, which have been carefully brought back to life by restorer Elvira Barbosa.

The restaurant selection caters for all tastes from a traditional charcuterie to healthy eating and even burgers. We suggest an aperitif in the sprawling ground floor bar, before meandering upstairs for some expertly prepared sushi at Shushic Chiado.

One of the restaurant areas in the Palacio Chiado. The walls and ceilings are decorated in white, gray, and gold, while the tables are to the left and right, in dark brown, with gray and yellow chairs and couches.

Bar area in the Palacio Chiado. Beautifully decorated walls and ceilings with winged lion hanging above the brown circular bar, with tall bar stools surrounding it.

One of the bar restaurants in the Palacio Chiado that has a more modern look. Tall ceilings, with the bar at the center. Ligh and dark brown tables are set throughout the area, with dark wooden chairs.

One of the bar restaurants in the Palacio Chiado that has a more modern look. Tall ceilings, with the bar to the left. Ligh and dark brown tables are set throughout the area, with dark wooden chairs.

Staircase in the Palacio Chiado. Beautiful iron fence, with light fixtures at the top. The walls are decorated with elaborate frescoes and stained glass windows.

Outside look at the Palacio Chiado. An older-looking, gray building that's set on the street that's set on a hill.

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Rupert Eden has worked for Wallpaper* magazine since 2010 covering everything Iberian from architecture and design to wellness and travel. He is happiest championing sustainable projects featuring up-and-coming artisans or chefs.