Nuno Castro, Fava Tonka
Tuesday 8th April 2025, Bar Douro City
6pm-11:00pm
Chef Nuno Castro has sparked a revolution in vegetarian cuisine in Portugal. With a well-executed, plant-based approach rooted in seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and a near-zero waste philosophy, his restaurant, Fava Tonka, has quickly become one of Portugal’s most exciting culinary destinations. As the executive chef and visionary behind Fava Tonka, Nuno Castro brings a unique blend of innovation and sustainability to the table. Fava Tonka reflects his dedication to respecting nature’s cycles and creating dishes that are both artful and environmentally conscious.
This dinner will be hosted in the evening at Bar Douro City, featuring a carefully curated five-course menu for £80.
Petiscos | Snacks
"Ostra", ponzu e "caviar"
"Oyster," ponzu & "caviar"
Milho, shitake e XO
Corn, shiitake & XO
Entrada | Starter
Escabeche de cenoura, pastinaca e mostarda
Carrot "escabeche", parsnip & mustard
Tosta de cogumelos marinados à Bairrada
Bairrada marinated mushroom on toast
Prato Principal | Main
Tortellini recheado com alho negro e batata, ervilhas e molho de parmesão
Black garlic & potato filled tortellini, peas & parmesan
Espargos, aipo-bola e molho holandês trufado
Asparagus, celeriac & truffle hollandaise
Pré-sobremesa | palate cleanser
Sorbete de tangerina
Tangerine sorbet
Sobremesa | Dessert
Pudim de pimenta Timut
Timut pepper pudding
For an additional £50, this menu will be perfectly paired with five Portuguese wines thoughtfully selected by Bar Douro founder Max Graham, supplied by specialist Portuguese importer and Decanter’s Best Portuguese retailer of the year, Festa Wine. Bar Douro’s award-winning cellar list and drinks menu will also be available.
