Chef Murilo E Layla @Ocasaldasreceitas
Private Chef in Porto
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A love story told through food: Michelin-trained skill, family legacy, and a shared passion for serving others.
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.

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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
Aged and truffled beef carpaccio with Dijon sauce, arugula, pesto and parmesan
Cod, pea and pancetta
Seabass ceviche,corn, sweet potato chips and mango
Oyster, tapioca pearl, chives, salmon roe, lemon foam
Tuna tataki with guacamole and pico de gallo
Beef tartare with cured egg yolk, parmesan shavings, Dijon mayonnaise and toast
Burrata, rocket leaves, prosciutto, and pesto sauce
Marinated scallop with orange, carrot purée and fennel
Salmon, hollandaise sauce, bimi, balsamic vinegar, parsley oil
Risotto with brie cheese, ham and watercress
Black rice with roasted vegetables
Black tagliatelle with seafood
Pork tenderloin, popcorn puree, lemon, port wine reduction and mushrooms
Beef Rossini — grilled tenderloin, seared foie gras and truffle sauce
Sautéed scallops over cauliflower and coconut purée with brown butter
Beef tenderloin, butter emulsion, red wine sauce and seasonal vegetables
Beef tenderloin, trufa sauce, sweet potato pure, asparagus, cherry tomato and fresh herbs
Grilled octopus with carrot purée, bell pepper, green beans, potato, cabbage and squid coral
Codfish, mashed potato, cherry tomate and red onion pure
Grilled salmon, peas pure, gratin potato and herbs sauce
Sea bass, beurre blanc, pea purée, carrot puré, baby vegetables and black garlic emulsion
Creamy lobster rice with coriander oil
Classic beef wellington,beef sauce, mashed potato truffled puré and asparagus
Coconut milk and grape risotto
Chocolat mousse, olive oil and sea salt flakes
Creme de papaya com licor de cássis
Burnt custard cream with orange crumble
Pear poached in port wine with crumble and salted caramel
Lime pie
Red berry cheesecake
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Pumpkin, creamy shrimp and gratinated cheese
Tuna, avocado, vegetable salad and coriander with sesame mayonnaise
Bisque with shrimp and vegetable texture
Burrata, rocket leaves, prosciutto, and pesto sauce
Aged and truffled beef carpaccio with dijon sauce, arugula, pesto and parmesan
Seabass ceviche,corn, sweet potato chips and mango
Bacalhau, ervilha e pancetta
Bife tártaro com gema curada, lasca de parmesão, maionese Dijon e tosta
Roast lamb with Moroccan spices, mint sauce, and chickpea purée
Sea bass à la meunière with brown butter and almonds
Seafood rice
Shrimp risotto with coriander oil
Salt cod à Brás with poached egg
Confit salt cod, kale, potato and mini vegetables
Braised black pork cheek in port wine with truffled potato purée
Pork tenderloin, popcorn purée, lime, port wine reduction and mushrooms
Portuguese-style pork loin with mustard sauce, turnip greens and Iberian ham
Beef tenderloin, butter emulsion, red wine sauce and seasonal vegetables
Grilled sea bass with carrot purée, roasted baby potatoes and citrus sauce
Grilled salmon, peas pure, gratin potato and herbs sauce
Salmon, hollandaise sauce, bimi, asparagus, balsamic, parsley oil
Burnt crème brûlée with lemon zest
Burnt custard cream with orange crumble
Coconut milk and grape risotto
Chocolat mousse, olive oil and sea salt flakes
Salted caramel panna cotta
Pear poached in port wine with crumble and salted caramel
Red berry cheesecake
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Pumpkin, creamy shrimp and gratinated cheese
Clams à Bulhão Pato (garlic, white wine and coriander)
Goldenfish tartare with lemon, wild fennel and Greek olive oil
Selection of cheeses, jams and cold cuts (vegetarian option)
Ratatouille tower with black olive tapenade
Sea bass tiradito with coriander olive oil
Tuna, avocado, vegetable salad and coriander with sesame mayonnaise
Bisque with shrimp and vegetable texture
Burrata, rocket leaves, prosciutto, and pesto sauce
Aged and truffled beef carpaccio with dijon sauce, arugula, pesto and parmesan
Seabass ceviche,corn, sweet potato chips and mango
Grilled mushrooms with spinach, poached egg, Parmesan cheese, truffle oil, and tuile
Sea bass à la meunière with brown butter and almonds
Seafood rice
Shrimp risotto with coriander oil
Salt cod à Brás with poached egg
Confit salt cod, kale, potato and mini vegetables
Braised black pork cheek in port wine with truffled potato purée
Pork tenderloin, popcorn purée, lime, port wine reduction and mushrooms
Portuguese-style pork loin with mustard sauce, turnip greens and Iberian ham
Beef tenderloin, butter emulsion, red wine sauce and seasonal vegetables
Grilled sea bass with carrot purée, roasted baby potatoes and citrus sauce
Salmão, molho hollandaise , bimi, aspargos, balsâmico, azeite de salsa
Burnt crème brûlée with lemon zest
Burnt custard cream with orange crumble
Coconut milk and grape risotto
Chocolat mousse, olive oil and sea salt flakes
Salted caramel panna cotta
Pear poached in port wine with crumble and salted caramel
Red berry cheesecake
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Ratatuille, burrata, sesame sauce e dried ham
Asian pasta with pork, vegetables, egg and pork broth
Tuna tataki with guacamole and pico de gallo
Seabass ceviche,corn, tiger milk, sweet potato chips and mango
Shrimp taco , tomato, red onion, avocado
Asian mix fried with sweet chili
Vegetable dumpling, wild mushroom , sesame citrus sauce
Aged and truffled beef carpaccio with Dijon sauce, arugula, pesto and parmesan
Black rice with roasted vegetables
Steak tartare with cured egg yolk, parmesan shavings, Dijon mayonnaise and toast
Marinated scallop with orange, carrot purée and fennel
Beetroot risotto, pistachio and sour cream
Salmon, hollandaise sauce, bimi, asparagus, balsamic, parsley oil
Pork tenderloin, popcorn puree, lemon, port wine reduction and mushrooms
Risotto with brie cheese, ham and watercress
Rack of lamb, herb crust, roasted onion purée, beetroot and asparagus
Salmon, truffled mashed potato, herbs sauce, bimi, balsamic reduction, parsley oiloil
Filet mignon, truffle sauce, sweet potato pure, asparagus, cherry tomato and fresh herbs
Grilled octopus with carrot purée, bell pepper, green beans, potato, cabbage and squid coral
Beef tenderloin with its own jus, spinach purée, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes
Black pork cheek braised in port wine and truffle mashed potatoes
Pork loin with chestnut purée, green beans and red wine reduction
Codfish, mashed potato, cherry tomato and red onion purée
Confit cod with baby vegetables, cabbage, potatoes, and olives
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
Chocolat mousse, olive oil and sea salt flakes
Red berry cheesecake
Salted caramel panna cotta
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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
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
Aged and truffled beef carpaccio with Dijon sauce, arugula, pesto and parmesan
Shrimp and Sicilian lemon risotto
Creamy seafood rice
Fresh pasta with clams, coriander and white wine
Sautéed scallops over cauliflower and coconut purée with brown butter
Bisque with shrimp and vegetable texture
Black tagliatelle with seafood
Salmon, hollandaise sauce, bimi, asparagus, balsamic, parsley oil
Pumpkin, creamy shrimp and gratinated cheese
Pork tenderloin, popcorn puree, lemon, port wine reduction and mushrooms
Risotto with brie cheese, ham and watercress
Grilled sea bass, sweet potato purée, seasonal vegetables and herb oil
Low-temperature confit cod with chickpea purée
Grilled octopus with carrot purée, pepper gel, parisienne potatoes, cabbage and squid coral
Octopus 'lagareiro style' with roasted potatoes
Codfish, mashed potato, cherry tomate and red onion pure
Grilled salmon, peas pure, gratin potato and herbs sauce
Grilled sea bass with carrot and orange purée, bimi, crispy rice and lemon sauce
Beef tenderloin with its own jus, spinach purée, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes
Beef tenderloin, trufa sauce, sweet potato pure, asparagus, cherry tomato and fresh herbs
Black pork cheek braised in port wine and truffle mashed potatoes
Sirloin beef on the grill, ham, potato chips and citrus salad
Grilled beef fillet with sweet potato puree, hollandaise sauce, red berries, and sprouts
Shrimp risotto
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
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Pumpkin, creamy shrimp and gratinated cheese
Seabass tartare with lemon, wild fennel and Greek olive oil
Ratatouille tower with black olive tapenade
Sea bass tiradito with coriander olive oil
Tuna, avocado, vegetable salad and coriander with sesame mayonnaise
Bisque with shrimp and vegetable texture
Burrata, rocket leaves, prosciutto, and pesto sauce
Aged and truffled beef carpaccio with dijon sauce, arugula, pesto and parmesan
Seabass ceviche,corn, sweet potato chips and mango
Salmon carpaccio, cappers, dill, sour cream, red radish
Cod, pea and pancetta
Salmon, hollandaise sauce, bimi, balsamic vinegar, parsley oil
Grilled seabass, carrot puree, pea puree, citrus emulsion and baby vegetables
Beef tenderloin, truffle sauce, sweet potato pure, asparagus, cherry tomato and fresh herbs
Grilled scallop with truffled parsnip puree and herring caviar
Lombinho de porco com puré de castanha, feijão verde e redução de vinho tinto
Roast lamb with Moroccan spices, mint sauce, and chickpea purée
Sea bass à la meunière with brown butter and almonds
Seafood rice
Shrimp risotto with coriander oil
Salt cod à Brás with poached egg
Confit salt cod, kale, potato and mini vegetables
Braised black pork cheek in port wine with truffled potato purée
Pork tenderloin, popcorn purée, lime, port wine reduction and mushrooms
Portuguese-style pork loin with mustard sauce, turnip greens and Iberian ham
Beef tenderloin, butter emulsion, red wine sauce and seasonal vegetables
Grilled sea bass with carrot purée, roasted baby potatoes and citrus sauce
Burnt crème brûlée with lemon zest
Burnt custard cream with orange crumble
Coconut milk and grape risotto
Chocolat mousse, olive oil and sea salt flakes
Salted caramel panna cotta
Pear poached in port wine with crumble and salted caramel
Red berry cheesecake
Pavlova with passion fruit and chocolat
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Pumpkin, creamy shrimp and gratinated cheese
Clams à Bulhão Pato (garlic, white wine and coriander)
Selection of cheeses, jams and cold cuts (vegetarian option)
Tuna, avocado, vegetable salad and coriander with sesame mayonnaise
Bisque with shrimp and vegetable texture
Cod, pea and pancetta
Prawn "al ajillo"
Seafood rice
Shrimp risotto with coriander oil
Salt cod à Brás with poached egg
Confit salt cod, kale, potato and mini vegetables
Braised black pork cheek in port wine with truffled potato purée
Pork tenderloin, popcorn purée, lime, port wine reduction and mushrooms
Portuguese-style pork loin with mustard sauce, turnip greens and Iberian ham
Beef tenderloin, butter emulsion, red wine sauce and seasonal vegetables
Grilled sea bass with carrot purée, roasted baby potatoes and citrus sauce
Cod with Cornbread
Burnt crème brûlée with lemon zest
Burnt custard cream with orange crumble
Chocolat mousse, olive oil and sea salt flakes
Salted caramel panna cotta
Pear poached in port wine with crumble and salted caramel
Red berry cheesecake
Cream cake paired with port wine and cinnamon ice cream
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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
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
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
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