THE GASTRONOMIC PHILOSOPHY
We follow the natural rhythm of the day: from a la carte breakfast to bistro lunch to the evening experience.
Each moment has its own identity, but shares the same attention to ingredient, gesture, and time.
Everything comes from listening to the land, the botanical garden that surrounds the villa, the lake, the seasons and the culture that flows through them, and is built in direct relationship with those who cultivate, raise, fish and produce.
Our team works in a culture of trust and shared responsibility, where every detail is the result of mutual attention.
Under the leadership of João Antunes, gastronomy combines contemporary sensibilities and solid roots, naturally.
Welcoming a guest means opening a home: with presence, measure and respect for nature and health.
THE CHEF
João Antunes embodies a love of the land and the art of transforming ingredients into unforgettable culinary experiences. His approach to cooking is a celebration of the botanical, an ode to the vegetables and herbs that paint his gastronomic world, but without forgetting meat and fish. A tireless culinary traveler, our chef explores techniques and cultures from every corner of the globe, with roots firmly planted in local tradition. His cuisine is a fusion of international influences with a deep respect for local products and the history of the region.
THE LUNCH AT VILLA EMDEN
At lunch, Villa Emden opens its doors to those who pass through the island and those who live there.
The historic rooms and terrace overlooking the lake welcome visitors to the botanical gardens and hotel guests in an informal, well-kept setting designed for a bright, unhurried break. The cuisine accompanies the moment of the day with contemporary dishes, light in form and linked to the seasons and the land, between a stroll through the gardens and a gaze that strays over the water.
Restaurant & Bar
9:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Lunch (full kitchen service)
11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Snack and ice cream card
15:30 – 17:30
GIVE A GREATE MEMORY
THE BARONESS'S DINNER
Few tables, an intimate atmosphere, the sunset giving way to the moonlight on the water. The Villa Emden team accompanies each guest discreetly, letting time, place and food guide the evening.
The cuisine becomes deeper and more focused: a gastronomic journey inspired by the land and the daily work of the chef and his brigade, expressed with freedom and contemporary sensibility.
The Baroness Dinner is dedicated to hotel guests and is open to a limited number of external guests, by reservation through an online form or by contacting the Villa directly.
The Baroness’s Dinner
6:30 – 9:30 p.m. (food service)
By reservation only.
