This coming Sunday, June 8, Restaurante Oxalis will mark World Oceans Day with a special dinner that honors both the sea and sustainability.
Chef Gonçalo Bota has created an exclusive menu inspired by the ocean, crafted with responsibly sourced ingredients and featuring local and seasonal products that reflect the rich and diverse marine life of Madeira. Each dish will be a tribute to the ocean — an invitation to savor, reflect, and take action for a more sustainable future.
This initiative is part of the international campaign led by Relais & Châteaux in partnership with the organization Ethic Ocean, which aims to promote sustainable fish choices and contribute to the preservation of marine biodiversity. Ethic Ocean advocates for sustainable practices in the seafood industry by encouraging the use of responsible sources and conscious consumption.
As part of the celebration, a press trip to Madeira was held last week, organized by the communications agency O-Apartamento and Relais & Châteaux, with participation from Evasões magazine, Green eFact, and Ethic Ocean itself. The aim was to showcase Oxalis’s commitment to sustainable gastronomy and raise greater awareness of the origins of seafood products.
“Chefs play a crucial role in the selection of seafood they include on their menus. Given their position, they can influence sectors through their purchasing choices, helping to steer sourcing practices toward greater sustainability and thus contributing to the preservation of marine biodiversity. It is incredibly encouraging to see chefs like Gonçalo Bota take a firm stance on sustainability and actively work with their teams to protect natural resources. His decision to remove eel — a species classified as critically endangered — from the menu sends a strong and meaningful message that is fully aligned with his principles.”
The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m., and reservations can be made by calling +351 291 790 350 or emailing: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
