Le Babachris
A French-Portuguese culinary gem in Guimarães, offering award-winning gourmet dishes and warm, attentive service in a cozy, beautiful setting.
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Le Babachris
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A French-Portuguese culinary gem in Guimarães, offering award-winning gourmet dishes and warm, attentive service in a cozy, beautiful setting.
"Absolutely delicious, with a few surprise flavors and artful presentations!"
Share for Variety
Order several plates to sample a wide range of their delicious offerings.
Lunch Value
Visit for lunch to enjoy a great value 'menu del dia'.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
French, Portuguese
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+351 964 420 548
Address
Largo Condessa do Juncal 19, 4800-159 Guimarães, Portugal
Website
lebabachris.com/Highlights
Discover the most iconic attractions and experiences
Perfection in Blue Lobster Raviolis
Delicate pasta bursting with sweet blue lobster, a true culinary masterpiece that melts in your mouth.
Exceptional Paella
Taste the sea in every bite with their marvelous paellas, especially the ink squid version.
Award-Winning French Cuisine
Experience exquisite French dishes in a cozy, elegant setting, recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand.
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Share for Variety
Order several plates to sample a wide range of their delicious offerings.
Lunch Value
Visit for lunch to enjoy a great value 'menu del dia'.
Trust Chef's Suggestions
Chef suggestions like cod salad or grilled pork are highly recommended.
Douro Wine Pairing
Enhance your meal with a wine selection from the renowned Douro region.
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Share for Variety
Order several plates to sample a wide range of their delicious offerings.
Lunch Value
Visit for lunch to enjoy a great value 'menu del dia'.
Trust Chef's Suggestions
Chef suggestions like cod salad or grilled pork are highly recommended.
Douro Wine Pairing
Enhance your meal with a wine selection from the renowned Douro region.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners rave about Le Babachris for its exquisite French and Portuguese-inspired cuisine, with standout dishes like blue lobster raviolis and paella. The warm and attentive service, coupled with a cozy and beautiful atmosphere, creates an unforgettable dining experience. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, some have found certain 'chef suggestions' to be unavailable, and one diner had a less favorable experience with creative flavor combinations.
"We had dinner at Le Babachris last night and it was simply amazing.
We were a group of 5 and we all left wanting to come back. We actually commented among us that we haven’t eaten that well in ages long time. The environment at the restaurant was perfect and the new space is absolutely beautiful. The staff super friendly and helpful. We started having dinner at 8 and left closer to midnight, without even noticing the time flying by. Now to the food, we decided to share several plates. We started with the croquete xl which was delicious and then had the blue lobster raviolis, which were perfection. The dough of the raviolis melted in our mouth. We then decided to share 2 Paellas, the first Senyoret, with monkfish, squid and prawns, and the second was an ink squid paella with squids as well. Both were marvelous. The flavor the chef achieved was to die for! We finished with Tarte de Tatin, and this was the best we ever had. I Trully recommend this place. You won’t regret it and you will leave wanting to come back."
Maria Azevedo
"HIDDEN GEM!
A family fun restaurant that LITERALLY had the tastiest paella Ive had from Algarve to Majorca 😀
Run by a wonderful family, Chris works magic in the Kitchen and Barbara shares her warmth in front!
We cant wait to come back!"
aleron kong
"Absolutely delicious. Had a great time. Unfortunately the two standouts that we ordered were the “chef suggestion” so not sure if you’ll be able to get it. The cold starter of “cod salad” was fantastic and the best thing I’ve eaten on my trip so far. The croquette XL was also very good - recommend for a light start to the meal, and the quinoa salad was very rich. The hot main chef suggestion was a grilled pork - the pork itself was good and well cooked but the side vegetables were so-so. Overall a great experience. Friendly staff and great ambiance"
Sab Tee
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Frequently Asked Questions
Le Babachris is renowned for its exquisite French and Portuguese fusion cuisine, awarded with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, and its warm, attentive service in a cozy atmosphere.
Highly praised dishes include blue lobster raviolis, various paellas, and the Tarte de Tatin. Chef suggestions are also recommended.
While there's a menu, the chef often suggests dishes. Some reviews mention a lack of a visible menu, suggesting a focus on daily specials.
Consider visiting during lunchtime for a great value 'menu del dia' or opt for the dinner experience for a memorable evening.
Yes, they offer a curated selection of wines, with a suggestion to pair your meal with a wine from the Douro region.
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Le Babachris presents a true Inspiring cooking experience, respecting the pure essence of each product and the quality of each ingredient, creating a true symbiosis among all its elements. The cuisine is led by Chef Christian Rullán, a renowned French Chef with a background in Mediterranean haute cuisine and over 20 years of experience in the most prestigious European cuisine of renowned restaurants and hotels. For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
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