Nuno Mendes (chef)

[4] In 2010, Mendes opened Viajante (Portuguese for "traveller") in Bethnal Green’s Town Hall Hotel, inspired by world cuisines.

[4] One critic said of the restaurant, "Nuno Mendes has brought a taste of El Bulli to the East End".

[5] Giles Coren of The Times referred to Mendes as "every restaurant critic's secret favourite cook".

[6] In March 2022, Mendes opened a Portuguese restaurant, Lisboeta on Charlotte Street, London.

[7] Mendes has a daughter and twin sons, with his partner Clarise, a South African stylist.