Chef Murilo E Layla @Ocasaldasreceitas

Private Chef in Porto

We are Murilo and Layla, a husband-and-wife chef duo whose story began long before we met. Murilo, a graduate in Gastronomy, started cooking as a boy beside his father, the person who first put a knife in his hands. Losing his father as a teenager was the hardest moment of his life, but it became the reason he never left the kitchen: cooking is how he keeps his father's memory alive today. He went on to train under Alex Atala, Brazil's most celebrated chef, at D.O.M., and later cooked at The Yeatman in Vila Nova de Gaia, both 2-Michelin-starred kitchens. Layla always loved to cook and specialized in pastry; she discovered Murilo through his cooking videos online, and food became the language that brought them together. Today we live for the kitchen, cooking with a French technical base and deep expertise in French, Italian, Mediterranean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Brazilian cuisine, as well as fusion and our own signature, authorial dishes. What we do best is bring our love for cooking, and for each other, to every table we serve.

For me, cooking is...

Cooking is a love language, the way we care for our family's memory and for everyone we welcome to our food.

I learned to cook at...

I trained with great chefs, studied cookbooks by Marc Pierre White and Jamie Oliver, completed basic and advanced courses at Le Cordon Bleu London.

A cooking secret...

Blending French technique with Italian, Mediterranean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Brazilian soul into our own authorial, fusion cuisine.

My menus

Bistro Menu

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Abóbora, camarão cremoso e queijo gratinado

Goldenfish tartare with lemon, wild fennel and olive oil

Selection of cheeses, jams and cold cuts (vegetarian option)

Bisque with shrimp and vegetable texture

Burrata, rocket leaves, prosciutto, and pesto sauce

Carpaccio de novilho maturado e trufado, com molho dijon, rúcula, pesto, e parmesão

Seabass ceviche,corn, sweet potato chips and mango

Classic fish soup

Bacalhau, ervilha e pancetta

FIRST COURSE

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Robalo grelhado com puré de cenoura, batata baby assada e molho de citrínos

Grilled salmon, peas pure, gratin potato and herbs sauce

Arroz negro com legumes assados

Bacalhau confitado a baixa temperatura com puré de grão-de-bico

Polvo grelhado com puré de cenoura, pimento, feijão verde, batata, couve e coral de lula

Lombinho de porco, puré de pipoca, lima, Redução de vinho do porto e cogumelos

MAIN COURSE

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Arroz de marisco

Risoto de Camarão com azeite de coentros

Bacalhau confitado, couve, batata e mini legumes

Bochecha de porco preto estufada em vinho do porto e puré de batata trufado

Lombo a portuguesa com molho de mostarda, grelos e presunto ibérico

Lombo de novilho, emulsão de manteiga, molho de vinho tinto e legumes da estação

Arroz de pato no forno com chouriço crocante

Bacalhau a zé do pipo

Polvo à lagareiro com batata a murro

DESSERT

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Burnt crème brûlée with lemon zest

Burnt custard cream with orange crumble

Chocolate mousse, azeite e flor de sal

Panna cotta de caramelo salgado

Pera embebida em vinho do porto com crumble e caramelo salgado

Cheesecake de frutos vermelhos

Condensed milk pudding with a touch of liquid smoke

Creme de papaya com licor de cássis

Portugal à mesa

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Ameijoas a bulhão pato

Bean broth

Caldinho de feijão com torresmo crocante e cebolinho

Camarão tigre grelhado com manteiga de alho e limão

Goldenfish tartare with lemon, wild fennel and Greek olive oil

Goldenfish tartare with lemon, wild fennel and olive oil

Selection of cheeses, jams and cold cuts (vegetarian option)

Gambas ao alho

Moelas e rojões à portuguesa

Fish soup with shrimp and vegetable texture

Classic shellfish bisque with lobster

FIRST COURSE

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MAIN COURSE

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Arroz de marisco

Arroz caldoso de polvo

Arroz de pato no forno com chouriço crocante

Arroz peito de novilho com cerveja preta

Bacalhau a brás

Bacalhau com Broa

Bacalhau confitado, couve, batata e mini legumes

Polvo à lagareiro com batata a murro

Polvo grelhado com puré de cenoura, pimento, batata, couve e coral de lula

Lombo a portuguesa com molho de mostarda, grelos e presunto ibérico

Bochecha de porco com puré de batata e vinho do porto

Lombinho de porco com puré de castanha, feijão verde e redução de vinho tinto

Robalo grelhado com puré de cenoura, batata baby assada e molho de citrínos

DESSERT

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Burnt crème brûlée with lemon zest

Burnt custard cream with orange crumble

Chocolate mousse, azeite e flor de sal

Cheesecake de frutos vermelhos

Pera embebida em vinho do porto com crumble e caramelo salgado

Menu concept to Emelye

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Ameijoas a bulhão pato

Atum, abacate, salada de vegetais e coentro com maionese de sesámo

Bacalhau, ervilha e pancetta

Taco de camarão, tomate, cebola, abacate e caviar

Gambas ao alho

Abóbora, camarão cremoso e queijo gratinado

Beef tartare with cured egg yolk, parmesan shavings, Dijon mayonnaise and toast

Carpaccio de novilho maturado trufado com milho dijon, pesto, rúcula e parmesão

FIRST COURSE

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Atum, couscous de legumes, molho de cebola e tomate e gengibre

Risoto de Camarão com azeite de coentros

Salmão, molho hollandaise , bimi, aspargos, balsâmico, azeite de salsa

Bacalhau confitado a baixa temperatura com puré de grão-de-bico

MAIN COURSE

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Arroz caldoso de mariscos e camarão

Arroz caldoso de polvo

Bife Rossini — lombo grelhado, foie gras selado e molho de trufa

Lombo de novilho, emulsão de manteiga, molho de vinho tinto e legumes da estação

Bochecha de porco preto estufada em vinho do porto e puré de batata trufado

Lombinho de porco com puré de castanha, feijão verde e redução de vinho tinto

Polvo grelhado com puré de cenoura, pimento, batata, couve e coral de lula

Bacalhau confitado, couve, batata e mini legumes

Bacalhau com Broa

DESSERT

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Arroz doce de leite de coco

Chocolate mousse, azeite e flor de sal

Brownie de chocolate e nozes com gelado de doce de leite e flor de sal

Panna cotta de caramelo salgado

Cheesecake de frutos vermelhos

Pera embebida em vinho do porto com crumble e caramelo salgado

Menu concept

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Atum, abacate, salada de vegetais e coentro com maionese de sesámo

Beef tartare with cured egg yolk, parmesan shavings, Dijon mayonnaise and toast

Burrata, arugula, prosciutto, and pesto sauce

Ceviche de robalo, chips de batata doce e manga

Grilled mushrooms with spinach, poached egg, Parmesan cheese, truffle oil, and tuile

FIRST COURSE

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Risotto de cogumelos silvestres com queijo da ilha

Risotto with brie cheese, ham and watercress

Salmão, molho hollandaise , bimi, aspargos, balsâmico, azeite de salsa

Robalo grelhado com puré de cenoura, batata baby assada e molho de citrínos

Bacalhau, ervilha e pancetta

MAIN COURSE

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Robalo à la meunière with brown butter and almonds

Lombo de novilho, puré de batata, molho de vinho tinto e legumes da estação

Bochecha de porco preto estufada em vinho do porto e puré de batata trufado

Lombinho de porco, puré de pipoca, lima, Redução de vinho do porto e cogumelos

Salmão com crosta de ervas, puré de batatas, tomate confitado, aspargos, brocolini e beurre blanc de limão

Bife Rossini — lombo grelhado, foie gras selado e molho de trufa

DESSERT

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Burnt crème brûlée with lemon zest

Burnt custard cream with orange crumble

Risotto de leite de coco e uva

Chocolate mousse, azeite e flor de sal

Lime pie

Cheesecake de frutos vermelhos

Mascarpone, lemon, and red berry tart

High Tide

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Tuna, avocado, vegetable salad and coriander with sesame mayonnaise

Tuna tartare with avocado and toasted sesame

Seabass ceviche,corn, sweet potato

Oyster, tapioca pearl, chives, salmon roe, lemon

Grilled tiger prawn with garlic butter and lemon

Octopus tapas 'lagareiro style' with smashed potatoes

Clams 'bulhão pato' style (garlic, coriander and white wine)

Sea bass tiradito with coriander olive oil

Marinated scallop with orange, carrot purée and fennel

Salmon tartar, avocado, coriander and red onion

Cod, pea and pancetta

Octopus salad, pico de gallo, coriander and crispy topping

FIRST COURSE

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Shrimp and Sicilian lemon risotto

Creamy seafood rice

Fresh pasta with clams, coriander and white wine

Seafood cream soup with bread crisp

Sautéed scallops over cauliflower and coconut purée with brown butter

Octopus rice, caldoso style

Tuna, vegetable couscous, onion and tomato sauce with ginger

Bisque with shrimp and vegetable texture

Black tagliatelle with seafood

Salmon, hollandaise sauce, bimi, asparagus, balsamic, parsley oil

Pumpkin, creamy shrimp and gratinated cheese

MAIN COURSE

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Sea bass à la meunière with brown butter and almonds

Grilled sea bass, sweet potato purée, seasonal vegetables and herb oil

Low-temperature confit cod with chickpea purée

Oven-baked gilthead bream with smashed potatoes and aromatic herbs

Grilled octopus with carrot purée, pepper gel, parisienne potatoes, cabbage and squid coral

Octopus 'lagareiro style' with smashed potatoes

Confit cod with mini vegetables, parisienne potatoes, olive powder and turnip greens foam

Codfish, mashed potato, cherry tomate and red onion pure

Grilled gilthead bream with cauliflower purée, courgette pickle, baby vegetables and parmesan crisp

Grilled salmon, peas pure, gratin potato and herbs sauce

Grilled sea bass with carrot and orange purée, bimi, crispy rice and lemon sauce

Creamy lobster rice with coriander oil

Sole belle meunière with grilled potatoes

DESSERT

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Coconut panna cotta with mango and passion fruit

Sicilian lemon tart with burnt meringue

Chocolate mousse, olive oil and sea salt flakes

Red berry cheesecake

Burnt crème brûlée with lemon zest

Papaya cream with cassis liqueur

Baked banana with caramel and cinnamon ice cream

Fire and Smoke

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Smoked chicken wings with honey and pepper glaze

Shredded smoked ribs on mini brioche buns with homemade barbecue sauce

Grilled shrimp with smoked garlic butter

Homemade garlic bread grilled over charcoal

Smoked and grilled sausages

Fish and shrimp diced grilled

Grilled diced rump beef with crispy farofa

FIRST COURSE

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Potato salad, bacon, red onion and mayonese

Chimichurri sauce

Mac and cheese with crispy bacon and smoked paprika

Selection of fresh grilled vegetables

Cabbage salad with creamy dressing and toasted seeds

Garlic sauce

Gremolatta sauce

Pico de galo

Breadcrumbs with garlic and herbs

Mashed potato with garlic and parsley

MAIN COURSE

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Glazed pork ribs with barbecue sauce

Rump beef with garlic sauce

Hamburguer grilled

Lamb ribs with mint sauce

Tomahawk on the grill sliced

Grilled Seabass with leman and herbs

Pulled pork with brioche bread and pickles

Sirloin beef on the grill

Grilled chicken marinated with herbs and smoked spices

DESSERT

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Baked banana with caramel and cinnamon ice cream

Dulce de leche cheesecake with caramelized bacon crumble

Grilled churros with dulce de leche

Condensed milk pudding with a touch of liquid smoke

Smoked brownie with vanilla ice cream

Brasil à Mesa

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Caldinho de feijão com torresmo crocante e cebolinho

Vinagrete de polvo com farofa de banana

Tartare de atum com molho de maracujá e crocante de castanha de caju

Escondidinho de aipim com carne seca

Coxinha negra descontruída

Rosbife de picanha, molho chimichurri e chips de batata

Coxinha de abóbora com carne bovina desfiada

Dadinho de tapioca com queijo coalho

FIRST COURSE

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Moqueca de peixe e mariscos

Arroz de carreteiro com carne seca desfiada

Polenta com peito de frango e molho de tomate

Camarão na moranga gratinado

Bobó de camarão cremoso com arroz de coco

MAIN COURSE

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Feijoada a brasileira

Moqueca de peixe com camarão, arroz de coco e farofa

Arroz de costela com cerveja preta

Peixe grelhado com crosta de castanha e purê de banana

Cordeiro assado com molho de hortelã e purê de mandioquinha

DESSERT

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Condensed milk pudding

Pavê de lima com chocolate branco

Brigadeiro gourmet de chocolate negro

Mousse de maracujá com brownie de nozes

Tarte de queijo com coco e raspas de limão siciliano

Cheesecake de leite ninho e nutella

Fusion cuisine - Without Borders

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Ratatuille, burrata, molho de sésamo e presunto desidratado

Asian pasta with pork, vegetables, egg and pork broth

Atum, abacate, salada de vegetais e coentro com maionese de sesámo

Seabass ceviche,corn, tiger milk, sweet potato chips and mango

Taco de camarão, tomate, cebola, abacate e caviar

Mix de frituras asiáticas com sweet chili

Gyoza de vegetais, cogumelo selvagens salteados, molho de citrico de sesamo

Salmon tartar, avocado, coriander and red onion

FIRST COURSE

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Risotto de beterraba, pistache e sour cream

Tataki de atum, guacamole e pico de galo

Vieira marinada com laranja, puré de cenoura e funcho e ervilha torta

Arroz negro com legumes assados

Steak tartare with cured egg yolk, parmesan shavings, Dijon mayonnaise and toast

Seabass ceviche,corn, sweet potato chips and mango

MAIN COURSE

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Carré de borrego, crocante de ervas, puré de cebola assada, beterraba e espargos

Polvo grelhado com puré de cenoura, pimento, feijão verde, batata, couve e coral de lula

Atum, couscous de legumes, molho de cebola e tomate e gengibre

Salmon, truffled mashed potato, herbs sauce, bimi, balsamic reduction, parsley oiloil

Filet mignon, trufa sauce, sweet potato pure, asparagus, cherry tomato and fresh herbs

DESSERT

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Tarte de maracujá com merengue queimado e toque de coco

Panna cotta de coco com manga e chili em pó

Brownie de chocolate e nozes com gelado de doce de leite e flor de sal

Cheesecake de pistache e nutella

Coconut risotto and grapes

Chocolate mousse with sea salt flakes and hazelnut crunch

Burnt custard cream with orange crumble

Mascarpone, lemon, and red berry tart

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Chef Murilo E Layla's reviews

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Communication parfaite avec Murilo. L'expérience a été incroyable avec des plats excellents et parfaitement mis en valeur par leur présentation.

Chef Murilo and Layla created a beautiful evening of delicious food for us. They were SUPER neat and tidy and so friendly.

Absolutamente fantástica! Que dupla!! Eramos 8 pessoas e ficamos os 8 maravilhados com tudo - a comida espetacular, a simpatia total, a apresentação divinal, a disponibilidade e o sorriso durante todo o serviço. Elogios a todos os niveis. 5 estrelas! Se está a pensar num Chef para este tipo de serviço não hesite - Murillo e Layla!

Chef Murilo and Layla were wonderful. The food was delicious, they made vegan meals for 2 of our guests which they very much enjoyed. The presentation and flavors were great!

Ficamos muito satisfeitos com a experiência. Definitivamente iremos repetir com o chefe Hadson