Tivoli Hotels & Resort’s Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel has announced an exclusive partnership with three-Michelin-starred Spanish chef, Nacho Manzano, who will oversee the luxury hotel’s dining establishments—1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar and Boa Vista Terrace. Chef Manzano brings his tried-and-true family traditions, revered legacy and rich culinary heritage of Northern Spain’s Asturias region to the hotel, which is scheduled to open next month in Portugal’s Douro Valley wine country.
Born in La Salgar, a small village in Asturias, Nacho Manzano began working in his family’s restaurant where he formed a deep connection with the flavors and traditions of his homeland while cooking his grandmother’s passed-down recipes. Years later, he transformed Casa Marcial, a simple local restaurant and family home, into one of the most acclaimed restaurants in Spain, which was awarded its third Michelin star in 2024.
Chef Manzano brings his unique culinary acumen to Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia’s 1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar by Nacho Manzano, where his tasting menu will showcase haute cuisine paired with award-winning Kopke wines. He will also oversee Boa Vista Terrace by Nacho Manzano, a casual sharing concept with panoramic views over the Douro River and the city of Porto, as well as banqueting menus for special occasions, weddings and corporate events.
1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar by Nacho Manzano
Offering a timeless atmosphere with stunning views of Porto, 1638 Restaurant & Wine Bar by Nacho Manzano will take guests on an incredible culinary adventure showcasing the purity of each ingredient, and a philosophy of minimal intervention and techniques, like steaming and low-temperature cooking, that honor and enhance the ingredients’ finest qualities. The signature tasting menu will change every two months and will be paired with exquisite wines from the Douro region, including renowned Kopke Port wines and Douro DOC still wines from Quinta de São Luiz and Quinta da Boavista. The restaurant proudly features the widest range of Kopke Ports, including some very rare and unique selections, such as the Kopke Harvest 1934.
Boa Vista Terrace by Nacho Manzano
The relaxed Boa Vista Terrace combines all-day dining with attractive interior design and warm ambience, making it an ideal spot for a quick bite, a business lunch or dinner, or a casual meal with friends and family. The international menu draws its roots from the Atlantic and is destined to become one of the best places to dine in Porto.
Set to open in February, Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia will set a new standard for luxury hospitality in the northern region of Portugal, combining Tivoli Hotels & Resorts’ heritage of timeless travel with the storied history and legacy of Kopke, the oldest Port Wine House in the world, established in 1638. Older than Douro’s demarcated region and a leader in the production of tawny and white port, the Kopke Port wine cellar, adjoining the hotel, will be one of the most exclusive attractions where guests will enjoy an immersive experience in the world of the most recognized fortified wine. In addition to its restaurants, the hotel will also feature a pool bar and the Sky Bar Kopke, a rooftop that specializes in signature Port cocktails and captivating views of Porto.