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Born in Lisbon on September 15, 1975, Chef Olivier da Costa is one of the most influential figures in contemporary Portuguese gastronomy. From an early age, his passion for cooking was present in his life, influenced by his father, Michel da Costa, one of the first chefs to win a Michelin star in Portugal. After completing his studies at the Lycée Français de Lisboa and the Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril, Olivier took the first steps in his career with an internship at the Ritz Four Seasons Hotel, where he began to develop his unique style.
In 1996, Olivier opened his first restaurant, Olimpio, introducing the concept of contemporary Brazilian food to Portugal, with the famous picanha, which would become a landmark on the gastronomic scene national. His entrepreneurial and innovative vision continued to expand with the opening of Olivier Restaurante in Bairro Alto in 2000, a space that revolutionized the way of dining in Lisbon.
Today, the Olivier Group has more than 30 restaurants spread across several cities, including Lisbon, Porto, Cascais, Algarve, São Paulo, Paris, Nice, Rome, London and Bangkok. Among the most successful concepts are Guilty, Yakuza, K.O.B., SEEN, XXL and the Clássico Beach Bar, including the most recent creations, ÀCosta and the Real Pérola. Each of these spaces reflects Olivier’s passion for innovation and his ability to create unique gastronomic experiences.
With a career spanning over 25 years, Olivier da Costa continues to expand the horizons of gastronomy, remaining faithful to his commitment to quality and excellence. His detail-focused approach, both in the kitchen and in design and service, is the basis of each of his spaces, making him one of the most respected chefpreneurs in Portugal and abroad.