Cavalariça Restaurant Group
A Harvest Cotton Tale–owned collection of contemporary Portuguese restaurants.
Cavalariça Restaurant Group is a contemporary Portuguese dining collective rooted in place, seasonality and cultural honesty. Founded by Harvest Cotton Tale, the group has grown from a single restaurant in Comporta into a collection of destination restaurants across Comporta, Lisbon and Évora, with concepts recognised by both the Michelin Guide and Guía Repsol.
The group’s philosophy is one of understated luxury, where cuisine, architecture and hospitality emerge naturally from local culture rather than imposed narratives. Each concept is shaped through close relationships with farmers, fishermen, natural winemakers, artisans and local craftspeople, while architecture, materiality and atmosphere reflect the identity of each destination.
Bruno Contreras, Co-Founder and Culinary Director of Harvest Cotton Tale and Partner at Cavalariça Restaurant Group, leads the culinary direction across the portfolio, developing the concepts, menus and guest experiences that define the group’s distinctive identity.
As majority owner and strategic partner, Harvest Cotton Tale leads the group’s long-term vision, destination positioning, commercial strategy and brand development.
Cavalariça Comporta
Cavalariça Comporta is a Michelin-recognised restaurant (2024, 2025 and 2026) located in Comporta, Portugal one of Europe’s most sought-after lifestyle destinations, often referred to as the “Hamptons of Lisbon.” Set within a restored horse stable, the restaurant preserves the region’s equestrian heritage while reinterpreting the space as a contemporary dining destination. Original horse stalls have been transformed into intimate dining rooms, complemented by communal tables and outdoor terraces that reflect Comporta’s understated elegance and relaxed way of life.
The culinary concept and menus are developed by Bruno Contreras, Co-Founder and Culinary Director of Harvest Cotton Tale. Awarded One Sun by Guía Repsol, Cavalariça Comporta has been internationally recognised by publications including Vogue France, Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, AD and Wallpaper*. Rooted in seasonality, local sourcing and contemporary Portuguese cuisine, the restaurant has become one of the defining culinary destinations of Comporta and an integral part of the region’s international appeal.
Cavalariça North Coast
Concept Development & Seasonal Destination Launch
Cavalariça North Coast was a high-end seasonal restaurant concept launched on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast during the summer of 2025. Developed in collaboration with SODIC, one of Egypt’s leading real estate developers, the venue was purpose-built over four months as part of a premium lifestyle destination, bringing the Cavalariça philosophy to one of the country’s most sought-after summer destinations.
The concept translated Cavalariça’s signature approach to contemporary Portuguese dining through seasonal cuisine, boutique wines and relaxed luxury, adapted to the Mediterranean lifestyle of Egypt’s North Coast. The restaurant received widespread recognition, including coverage by Harper’s Bazaar Middle East, and established itself as one of the season’s leading culinary destinations.
Cavalariça, the Cadaval Palace in Evora, Portugal.
Located within the historic Cadaval Palace in Évora, Alentejo, Cavalariça Évora operated as a celebrated destination pop-up from 2022 to 2025. Designed by Jacques Grange and featuring monumental murals by Esther Mahlangu, the restaurant brought the Cavalariça philosophy to one of Portugal’s most iconic heritage settings, celebrating regional produce, boutique Portuguese wines and contemporary Portuguese cuisine.
Launched alongside the exhibition Love Yves Saint Laurent: Infinite Passion to Marrakesh, Cavalariça Évora quickly established itself as one of Portugal’s leading dining destinations. During its tenure, the restaurant was acquired by the Cavalariça Restaurant Group, with Harvest Cotton Tale as majority shareholder, and received Michelin Guide recognition in 2025. The concept was also featured in leading international publications including Condé Nast Traveler, Wallpaper, AD, Travel + Leisure, Forbes* and Vogue, reinforcing its reputation as one of Portugal’s most celebrated lifestyle dining destinations.
