XTIAN

A table bursting with vibrant colours of local handmade dishes and artisanal Melides tableware. A recipe that tells the fable of a local stone. A red dessert that crowns the entire experience… Savour the flavours of Portuguese cuisine with international nuances at Xtian, our bistronomic restaurant in Melides, and embrace its charming ambience.
In its bistro-style setting, from sunrise to sunset, Xtian encourages us to be curious, inviting us to indulge in age-old dishes of local cuisine and tempting us to unveil the secrets of Portuguese tradition.

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PORTUGUESE
CUISINE

To explore Portugal’s cuisine is to take a journey back in time; a time when the focus was on the treasures of the local land and what it had to offer, season after season. With Portugal’s warm climate and rich landscape, the Portuguese cuisine brings an array of ingredients to light, including the renowned Bacalhau from the Atlantic Ocean. Here, we encounter a spectrum of flavours and traditional cooking techniques centred on enhancing the nuances that make Portuguese cuisine unique and exceptional.

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CHEF EMANUEL MACHADO

Chef Emanuel Machado brings a masterful touch to traditional Portuguese cuisine at Xtian. His approach, much like an artist with his canvas, employs innovative techniques that enrich each dish. Explore his exceptional culinary art, where tradition meets innovation in a sophisticated union that embodies our artistic vision.

THE BEST OF PORTUGUESE GASTRONOMY EXPERIENCE

VERMELHO
BAR

Intimate, extravagant, and charming, Vermelho Bar is designed to welcome those who seek refuge in a cosy hideaway open throughout the day and into the night.  Be spontaneous, admire its bespoke silver bar made-to-measure by Villareal goldsmiths, order that flamboyant cocktail, peruse the snack menu, exchange the stories you’ve unearthed over the fireplace, and toast to the distinctive spirit of Melides.

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