Kiko Martins

Francisco Martins, widely known as Chef Kiko, was born in Rio de Janeiro and raised in Lisbon, where he became one of Portugal’s most innovative culinary figures. Founder of acclaimed restaurants like O Talho, A Cevicheria and O Boteco, he blends global flavors with bold originality. A familiar face on TV and radio, he won the “Prix au Chef de L’Avenir” in 2016. Driven by energy, curiosity, and a love of sharing, he’s on a mission to serve the world at Portugal’s table.