The Santa Joana is the emblematic restaurant of Locke de Santa Joana, led by the acclaimed chef and Culinary Director Nuno Mendes, in partnership with White Rabbit Projects.

Set within the walls of a historic convent, Santa Joana blends the vibrancy of contemporary Lisbon with the richness of Portuguese culinary tradition, bringing to life a menu that is a true journey through time.

Alongside Nuno Mendes, the Santa Joana team boasts the talent of Executive Chef Mauricio Varela (Wines By Heart, Matte, and Dahlia) and Pastry Chef Maria Ramos (Bairro Alto Hotel).

For Chef Nuno Mendes, Santa Joana represents “an incredible opportunity to be back in Lisbon,” a vibrant and cosmopolitan city that has always embraced a wide variety of flavours, ingredients, and international culinary techniques.

At Santa Joana, traditional recipes are given new life, serving as inspiration for a unique array of dishes. Each meal becomes a memorable gastronomic experience, honouring the past, celebrating the present, and anticipating the future of Portuguese cuisine.