When coastal retreat Quinta da Comporta opened its newest oceanside restaurant, Elemento Atlântico, the setting was a guaranteed hit. Just metres from the JNcQUOI Beach Club, Elemento is poised as a revamped beach shack, fitted with brushed wooden window frames, a raised boardwalk, and a decked interior featuring hanging boats, a ceiling library, and decorative fishing rods. A Philippe Starck vision. The food, a Portuguese- and Brazilian-inspired mix led by chef Manu Buffara, is a fresh take on fish-led starters – baby squid is grilled upon a bed of corn purée and squid ink sauce – while the main dishes move towards heavier, coconut-led sauces.


