1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar By 3-Star Michelin Chef Nacho Manzano Debuts At Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel

Helmed by three-Michelin-star Chef Nacho Manzano, the 1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar debuts at Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel in Portugal. Meanwhile, the chef’s blind tasting menu-only restaurant guides diners on a journey through the Porto region of Portugal. Moreover, the luxury hotel is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated opening of the restaurant.

1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar by Nacho Manzano at Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel

Chef Nacho Manzano’s blind tasting menu only restaurant takes diners on a journey through the Porto region of Portugal. Hailing originally from Northern Spain, Manzano helmed the acclaimed Casa Marcial in Asturias.

Meanwhile, the menu is based on the cuisine of the Portuguese coast and Chef Manzano’s Asturian culinary heritage, paired with exquisite wines from the Douro region. Moreover, the restaurant gets its name from the founding year (1638) of Kopke, Portugal’s oldest Port winery.

Moreover, the evolving tasting menu takes guests on a sensory journey of flavors, textures, fragrances, contrasts and emotions. It further highlights the essence of each locally sourced ingredient while elevating it to a new level.

During the blind tasting, the menu is unveiled moment by moment, as Manzano’s Iberian haute cuisine takes center stage under the subtle lighting of the dining room. While dining, guests will enjoy panoramic views of Porto, which perfectly pair with classic, serene ambiance and exceptional service.

‘Surprising and memorable’ cuisine

Nacho Manzano, Chef of 1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar, said of the new menu:

The richness and qualities of the cuisine from Northern Portugal and Spain, similar in so many aspects, are seamlessly integrated into the offerings of the 1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar.

This fusion creates a unique synergy, elevating the flavors of premium ingredients to an exceptional level of excellence, blending nostalgia, tradition, and modernity.

The Iberian gastronomic heritage is complemented by the distinctive Kopke wine pairing, meticulously crafted to enhance each dish, making the experience both surprising and memorable.

Meanwhile, this culinary experience is $154 per person, and can be further elevated with two wine pairing offers as follows:

The Gastronomic Wine supplement, which features wines paired to each course ($88 per person)

or

The Essential Wine pairing includes four wines ($50 per person).

The wines on offer hail from the Douro region and feature Kopke Port wines, as well as Douro DOC still wines from Quinta de São Luiz and Quinta da Boavista. Guests can also add on exclusive vintages, including the Kopke 30-Year Tawny Port.

Enriching the Northern Portugal Region

1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar by Nacho Manzano aims to enrich the Northern Portugal region by inviting the local community and travelers alike to experience the vibrancy of Porto while being transported to the rural childhood memories of Chef Nacho Manzano.

It reflects an Iberian bond, uniting the Portuguese coast with the Asturian mountains and celebrating flavors that journey from the sea to the mountain ranges and to the pastures of the interior.

1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar by Nacho Manzano

The restaurant is open from Tuesday to Saturday, with reservations available for dinner in two seatings: 7:30 pm or 9:00 pm. Lunches are only served on Saturdays, with reservations in two seatings: 12:30 pm or 2:00 pm.

Restaurant address

1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar by Nacho Manzano

Address: Rua do Barão de Forrester, 69 – Vila Nova de Gaia

Hours:  Reservations can be made via phone at +351 939 242 932, by email at fb.kopke@tivoli-hotels.com or on the website The Fork.

Price: The tasting menu is $154 per person. There are two wine pairing options: $80 (pairing with each course) or $50 (four wines).

Reservations: +351 939 242 932 – fb.kopke@tivoli-hotels.com – The Fork

Visit the restaurant’s website.