RESTAURANTE ADEGA FUNCHAL
Read moreHere the place has no character and the boss is flattering, while the radio sizzles some tubes of sugary Portuguese variety. But the dishes are delicious: We recommend chanfana, this kid or old cabri marinated according to a regional recipe. The tourist menu is cheap and the dishes of the day are effective.
ADEGA DO ISAIAS
Read moreA genuine old-fashioned tasca, whose walls are covered with large terracotta wine jars from which the house wine is drawn. Garlic and onion braids hang from the ceiling. Grilled meats, excellent fish and house specialties(filhoses com mel, migas alentejanas) are served on long communal tables. Tasty and hearty! All of which deserves to be accompanied by a good glass of Alentejo wine. For dessert, we recommend you try the tarte de requeijão. Attentive service.
O TELHEIRO
Read moreThe house is rather humble, but a good reception, a pleasant service and a kitchen that puts in good value regional products make it more than pleasant. Kidney jumping, frango na púcara or grilled fish and country wines. No fault!
SABORES D'ITALIA
Read moreItalian cuisine of excellent quality served with kindness. You won't come here to eat a pizza but to taste refined dishes: salmon carpaccio with truffles, lasanha de tamboril (green lasagne with monkfish), grandma's ravioli, excellent risotti. Very good" mention also for the confecção própria desserts: blackberry soup and fresh cheese ice cream or raspberry gratin and lemon sorbet. Nice marriage between flavors and imagination. The restaurant has won several regional awards and certificates of excellence.
RESTAURANTE TIPICO ADEGA FAUSTINO
Read moreLocated in an old wine cellar, it is certainly the most touristy restaurant in Chaves, but it is also the most typical, with its barrels, large tables, stools and bird cages! Regional cooked meats(presunto, salpicão, chouriço, alheira), meats(costeleta, bife), fishes (cod, eels) and home made desserts, washed down with good regional wines of Valpaços (white and red). The Portugal of yesteryear with reasonable prices and an excellent welcome.
RIOS NEGROS
Read moreHis fishing, his wife cooking the fish he brings back, sometimes even with a coconut milk, she also knows how to prepare very good lamb dishes. For dessert, chocolate foam is hell, and the musical background is rather blues or fado.
CAFE BRASIL
Read moreIn the heart of the pedestrian centre, this charming café is an excellent stopover at any time of the day for breakfast, a light lunch or a coffee break. Very good atmosphere, all ages and tastes mix. We come here to eat mainly fish and seafood (prawns, crabs, shellfish...), fresh. Also good wines. Café Brasil is a sure bet where everyone will be satisfied and have a good time. If you are curious, check out the daily specials and salads on the website before you go.
O BATISTA
Read moreIt's a high-end clientele (from Mário Soares to Ana Salazar) that has made the reputation of this family restaurant of regional cuisine using the wood-fired oven: roast veal, tripe in the style of Porto, octopus. A classic that you can't miss if you are a meat lover. Here, a family and smiling atmosphere, there is always animation. A very good wine list as well and some desserts that will finish the feast of the day in beauty. The place is small and often full, think of coming early.
RESTAURANTE FLORENCIO
Read moreThis is one of the must-try dishes of the local gastronomy. Olivia and Rosa, like many good cooks, learned from the women in the family. All their recipes are made with vegetables from the garden and fresh products. At the entrance, there is a wine cellar to wait while nibbling on petiscos, and then in the dining room, on the checkered tablecloths, there is a parade of feasts: tripe with white beans, roast veal, stuffed belly(bucho recheado, the house specialty that is often awarded in competitions) and pears in wine(pêras bêbadas).
RESTAURANTE NORA ZÉ DA CURVA
Read moreThis is a tavern with walls covered with azulejos. Several dishes of cod(bacalhau com migas), veal or pork are presented to the guests to discover a regional cuisine, with popular accents, which has not lost its authentic flavors. The second restaurant in the city center, run by the son, offers a more Mediterranean cuisine. An excellent place to taste both Portuguese specialties and to immerse yourself in a friendly, family atmosphere.
CASA ÁLVARO
Read moreNo fuss, we come here for the food. A few petiscos and then two king dishes: the bacalhau assado na brasa com batata cozida (braised cod with boiled potatoes, fresh onions and black olives) and the costelinha de porco grelhada na brasa (pork chop grilled on embers) served with homemade French fries, impossible to resist. Special mention for the house vinho verde. The wine list is well composed and the waiters will know how to guide you. Friendly atmosphere and impeccable service. Reservation is recommended.
RESTAURANTE AMÂNDIO
Read moreA sober decoration in a small room and beautiful flavours for the guests. A delicious arroz de robalo à pescador (rice of sea bass in the fisherman's style), a fish parrilhada as we like them or a well prepared bife do vazio com queijo da serra (steak with melted mountain cheese)... We accompany everything with an interesting vinho verde branco de Monção. Afterwards come the homemade desserts and some homemade liqueurs that will finish the meal well. A digestive walk will be welcome. Impeccable service.
DUQUE DE CAMINHA
Read moreOne of the most refined restaurants in the city. On the menu: arroz de lagosta, mexilhões ao vapor com vinho verde (mussels), espetada mista (various skewers), and good suggestions to discover and enjoy. For meat lovers, between November and January, you can enjoy hunting dishes (partridge, wild boar, deer...). Very good wine list selected with care. Authentic atmosphere. An attentive and jovial service throughout the meal. Good homemade desserts to finish the meal.
RESTAURANTE BAGOEIRA
Read moreThe market of Barcelos is undoubtedly the most colorful and one of the most important markets in Portugal. Farmers from the neighboring villages sell their products: pottery, crockery, lace, baskets, food... and of course the famous roosters. On Thursdays, market day, we go to this restaurant with a rich past. It is the meeting place of the exhibitors. Typical atmosphere guaranteed and tasty regional gastronomy: papas de sarrabulho, mão de cabrito assada no forno, rojões à moda do Minho, broa de milho (bread) and home-made desserts.
RESTAURANTE CHUVA
Read moreThis old tasca, renovated and pleasant, offers good regional dishes: cold cuts, caldeirada de cabrito,cozido à portuguesa. Not to mention the arroz de frango, a marvel. The wine list is not necessarily necessary since you can accompany your dishes with vinho verde from the barrel. Trust the waiter who knows the menu by heart. Friendly atmosphere that pleases both locals and tourists. We will finish with one of the excellent homemade desserts before continuing the visit of the city. Attentive service.
MAR D’AREIA
Read moreA few steps from the mercado, this family restaurant has a room on the first floor, decorated with all the kitsch marin (tiles and fishermen's nets). A great option to eat the fish of the day (sold by weight), roasted lulacs or pink pageot. Alternatively, you can also try some grilled sardines. The lively house is frequented by locals (it's a good sign) who discover the undeveloped map of the day, but only good or very good! Some of the servers speak French. You will not be disappointed.
CURRAL DOS CAPRINOS
Read moreLocated outside the heart of Sintra (10 minutes by taxi), but for the specialities of eels and goats, there is no better! In an old barn, a rustic room decorated with objects of work, a pleasant welcome and a kitchen at the best of its form.
RESTAURANTE VELADOURO
Read moreA little away from the piers, this restaurant offers excellent local specialties. The Iberian pluma is a marvel as is the baba au porto, a typical dessert of the village of Pinhão. Its ancient recipe passed down from generation to generation should make you feel... baba! This establishment made of stone and wood embodies the spirit of the region and its terrace offers a fantastic view of the Douro. The very friendly staff will advise you on the wines of the region. Mix of local and visiting customers. Reservations are recommended.
ZÉ DO BARRETE
Read moreRestaurant renowned for its grills.
CAFÉ CINEMA
Read moreA nice restaurant, tasty and tasty dishes.
PÁTEO VELHO
Read moreTry it from duck duck to honey and rosemary, unforgettable!
SENHORA TASCA
Read moreGenerous local cuisine on the menu.
ESPAÇO AÇORES
Read moreAdjacent to the municipal market of Boa Hora, above Belém, this space is dedicated to the discovery of Azorean cuisine. In an elegant setting, covered with wood and basalt floor, with well set tables overlooking the Tagus, this place develops delicious petiscos: black pudding (with cumin and cinnamon) served with fresh pineapple, beans in sauce, Queijo Ilha São Jorge cheese or atum grelhado (grilled tuna) or alcatra from Terceira Island (cow meat marinated with onions and laurel for twenty-four hours). A very nice discovery.
BOUBOU´S
Read moreLocated in the heart of the Príncipe Real district, this restaurant surprises with its sophisticated decor and plant-based entrance. In charge of the kitchen is the famous Louise Bourrat, winner of Top Chef in 2022. The restaurant is divided into two areas: one overlooking the kitchen, where you can watch the dishes being prepared, and the other forming a small, light-filled interior garden. Starters and dishes made with local produce, with flavors enhanced by Mediterranean or Oriental condiments. Not far away is Sandwich Club by BouBou's, offering street food.
AMORE VERO
Read moreThe restaurant is in a traditional house of the Algarve region with a sunny patio, ideal to enjoy a romantic afternoon by enjoying an aperitif before dinner. When you go inside, comfort invites us to a night of relaxation to enjoy authentic flavours of italian cuisine. The menu is prepared according to the season and offers a wide variety of fresh pasta, risotto, meat and seafood that make travel your tastebuds in the different regions of Italy. Vegetarian dishes and vegan on request. Their selection of wines national and international will delight connoisseurs. More than a restaurant, Amore Vero is a place where you want to stay, where time stops. It is advisable to book ahead.
THE LINGERIE RESTAURANT
Read moreThis restaurant with its glamorous and warm interior reminiscent of the 1920s invites us to a gustatory experience... and a visual one. Erotic male and female shows follow one another at a frantic pace in the middle of the restaurant. The public is put to work (at its own will of course) in games without the need to understand the language. Waitresses in lingerie and muscular waiters in tight boxers serve us. Fun and laughter guaranteed in group. The international cuisine served is well worth the price.
MUSEU DOS PRESUNTOS
Read moreWith friends, choose to share here the typical petiscos of the Portuguese cuisine. The dishes are ultra generous and presented in a beautiful tableware always different according to what you ordered. The service is not like the others, and the decoration is almost burlesque: among the display cases loaded with an incredible bric-a-brac, hams are framed on the walls like works of art. And another "animated" pig welcomes you. If you're looking for original addresses and pigs, this one is definitely worth a visit.
COCONUTS RESTAURANTE
Read moreRun by the friendly, colorful and multilingual Cyrano Rodriguez, the Coconuts Restaurante keeps its promises of escape: you can taste a really original and delicious Indo-Portuguese fusion cuisine at far lower prices than a one-way ticket to Goa. There is something for every taste and the vegetarian variations are very tasty! The plates are generous and colorful, the desserts excellent. If you are in Leiria, this is one of the best restaurants to go to for lunch or dinner. Very good atmosphere and very friendly service.
A TRAVESSA DO FADO
Read moreNext to the Fado Museum, this restaurant opened its doors in the summer of 2012. It has a very beautiful space, spacious and bright. You can choose to eat inside under a large glass roof, or on the terrace. The waiters, elegantly dressed in black and red, will offer you a choice of various small dishes: garlic shrimps, grilled octopus, fish soup, clams but also porco preto with a red wine sauce, chorizo... We tasted and loved it, even if we would have liked a little more on our plates... Service and cuisine to match.
ZÉ DA MOURARIA
Read moreWe hesitated a long time before giving you this address! For those who love tascas, popular atmospheres and generous cuisine, this is your den! At the entrance to Mouraria, not far from Martim Moniz, this restaurant prepares traditional dishes in pantagruelian proportions. The bacalhau à minhota is a delight, and we've heard that over 200 kg are sold every week! This address is part of the famous rota das tasquinhas and is therefore validated by the municipality and a local association behind this selection.
RESTAURANT NEW HIMALAIA
Read moreAn all-you-can-eat buffet at low prices where you can taste Indian and Nepalese cuisine but also good pizzas, and curry dishes of course. At the Himalaya restaurant, the welcome is friendly, smiling and attentive. The space is large and lends itself well to meals with friends or large families. A few steps from the Avenida metro station, it's a good option to eat cheaply, and taste new flavors just a few steps from the center. For those who want a change from the Portuguese cuisine and have a nice meal. Recommended for small budgets.
CASANOVA
Read moreOpposite the Santa Apolónia train station, a superb pizzeria that stands out for its original and informal concept. The pizzaiolos shape the dough and put the pizzas in the oven before your very eyes. Then the waiters move to bring the delicious pizzas, which are eaten on large tables, each lit by a lantern. Its terrace on the banks of the Tagus offers the perfect setting for a meal with family, friends or lovers. The space is always full and there is often a queue at weekends, but the pizzas are worth the detour!
RESTAURANTE A CASA
Read moreIt is one of the small restaurants that faces the monastery of Alcobaça. The welcome is very warm. The dishes are simple but hearty and tasty. You must try the chicken in a pot(Frango na Púcara), a local specialty. Traditional decoration, large terrace and honest prices. The restaurant has a wine shop in the street opposite. You will find good wines from the region and the country, with tasting as a bonus. What to bring back from your trip and let your friends discover them.
ANTIGA CAMPONESA
Read moreIn the street that leads to the miradouro of Santa Catarina, an economical restaurant that offers quality Portuguese cuisine, with fresh products, carefully chosen by the owner. At lunchtime, you can have a nice dish of the day, like a good fish. Among the specialties to be tasted: chicken with goat cheese, raisins, honey and ginger. The evening is also quickly filled! Moreover, the reception is very pleasant and attentive, and the owners speak fluent French! Recommended!
ADEGA DA TIA MATILDE
Read moreIn a slightly old-fashioned setting, lost near the railroad tracks, this is undoubtedly one of the restaurants where you can eat one of the best fish caldeiradas. The fish is chosen with finesse, cooked to perfection and the sauce in which it is marinated has taste and flavor. Without hesitation, "la caldeirada da tia Matilda" is recommended here as a priority. Pleasant, friendly service. In short, a good address. For the curious, "tia Mathilde" is in honor of a great lady who opened a tasca in the 20s, where delicious petiscos were said to be served.
EDELWEISS BISTRO
Read moreA restaurant like no other, whether in the kitchen or in the decoration. An intimate place, created by a Swiss couple, which serves only small tables, a decoration in the style of a small mountain chalet of the 1970s. The only TV here features a fireplace, the furniture has been fitted out, decorated and remodelled by Marc who has taste and a lot of inventiveness. On the kitchen side, Sindi gets his recipes from his Swiss mother, with onion soup, pork stew, not forgetting the traditional fondue. Different and surprising.
COMPTOIR PARISIEN
French bistro cuisine with Portuguese specialties facing the Belém garden.Read more
DOURO VELHO
Read moreOn the quays of Gaia is this restaurant created for the tourist but where he can also forget that he is one... the welcome is so friendly and the atmosphere so relaxed! On the menu, grilled meats, fresh fish and a very decent francesinha (not the best but it should satisfy all stomachs). The menu is ultra classic and gives pride of place to the typical dishes of the country, perfect to regain strength between two visits of the city. Nice terrace on the quay of the winery with a nice view on the Douro.
FRANCESINHA CAFÉ
Read moreAlthough the establishment is a bit out of the way, it is worth the trip to taste one of the best francesinha of Porto, awarded as such for several consecutive years. Don't be fooled by a simple presentation in the reception, the flavors are very present. Also small paninis to break the crust and a good selection of beers for those who wish to accompany their dish. Friendly welcome, quality products, modern and well-maintained setting. A nice address recommended rather for lunch.
CASA PORTO A NOITE
Read moreJust a few steps from the Sé, in a typical street, you will find the Casa Porto a Noite. It's a small, friendly and cheap establishment, the first menu is 7 €. The dishes are presented on a plate or in their cooking dish, which reminds us that the cuisine here is typically Portuguese. At any time of the day, come to taste savory or sweet flavors all more tempting than the others. In the evening, you will hear fado tunes. Family atmosphere. Smiling and impeccable service. The staff speaks French.
TABERNA CRIATIVA
Read moreA gastronomic address in Sintra, located on the other side of the station, opposite the city's historic centre. Its refined cuisine is worth the trip. All light wood decor with wine bottles aligned on the wall with taste, soft light thanks to an inspiring mix of light bulbs. To enter, you will have to pass the two large columns like a Roman temple. The dishes will also impress you with their subtle presentation, as beautiful to look at as good to eat. This address is worth a lot of 10/10.
BAIRRO DO AVILLEZ
Read moreWelcome to the home of celebrated chef José de Avillez! A restaurant that remains one of the city's trendiest addresses to this day. It is divided into several areas that have appeared over the years. The latest of these is the pizzeria upstairs, where there's even a children's playroom. In the Mini Bar, you can extend your meal with dancing or live music. Alternatively, the Páteo and Taberna offer petiscos and Portuguese cuisine at any time of day.
TA.BER.NA.RIO
Read moreThis small restaurant with a view of the river and the D. Luis I bridge stands out for its traditional Portuguese cuisine revisited with good fresh products. Luis I bridge, stands out for its traditional Portuguese cuisine revisited with good fresh products. Depending on what you want, you can sit down to a good meal with a dish of baked octopus, cod "à brás" (wrapped in eggs) or a good steak. Otherwise, you can enjoy several small dishes with two people or with friends. Hot dogs with shrimp or carrots are a speciality of the house, as are the desserts. Good selection of wines. You can choose between a warm atmosphere in the dining room or a more relaxed one on the terrace.
RESTAURANTE TAVERNA ANTIQUA
Read moreIn a voluntarily medieval atmosphere - vaulted stone cellars, torches hanging on the walls, old and massive counter - one could believe in a tourist trap. However, it is nothing of the kind and if you let yourself be taken in by the game, you will have a good time. The chestnut and mushroom soup, the lamb chop, the spinach and goat cheese pie, the chestnut-based desserts are excellent. Everything is home-made. Put on your knight's helmet and enjoy!
RODA VIVA
Read moreThis cute little restaurant takes you to Mozambique! In a warm and colourful setting, the boss Chamba welcomes you and even plays a traditional musical instrument from time to time. But Mozambique, you will find it especially on your plate because Chamba prepares delicious specialities from his country. If you are not tempted by an exotic dish, you can always enjoy a pizza over a wood fire, the chef's other specialty (he was a pizza chef in a previous life).
FORNERIA SÃO PEDRO
Read moreOpened in May 2010, the Forneria at the end of the beach in Vila Gaia de Nova is not an Italian restaurant but offers the best pizzas and carpaccios in town. Facing the waves, the large room is nicely decorated and very pleasant, even more so when plates of local cheeses arrive,petiscos as varied as they are tasty, as well as various seafood specialties. You can eat well, for a low price, in a cosy, traditional and family atmosphere. Do not hesitate to cross the bridge to go to the other side of the bank.
PAPAVINHOS
Read moreA cozy restaurant hidden in Miragaia. Once installed in the small room soberly decorated with wooden chairs and white tablecloths, you will be offered a Portuguese cuisine essentially turned to the sea. You will have the opportunity to taste shrimps, bacalhau, fresh fish, mussels au gratin... accompanied by rice, potatoes or vegetables. To whet your appetite, start your meal with a soup or a small mixed salad with pieces of octopus. Tasty desserts and a good wine list of port and vinho verde. Make a reservation.
ZEROZERO - PARQUE DAS NAÇÕES
Read moreAfter the opening in 2015 of a first ZeroZero pizzeria in the Principe Real neighborhood, here is another sign of this name, created in 2017 on the riverfront in Parque das Nações. Same concept around the Italian gastronomy with a wider menu: pizzas with light and crispy dough cooked in oak wood fire, pastas, vegetarian dishes but also risottos. We love this warm place, its terrace and its superb view on the Tagus.
O GALO DA MANHA
Read moreYou will be very well received in this typical churrasqueira (a place where meat is grilled) of unpretentious quarter. Its yellow front and bombarded rooster (unusual for this type of traditional establishment) can be recognized from afar. If you are a fan of frango assado (grilled chicken), that's where you should go! You will also find other dishes but mainly meat. Like any self-respecting churrasqueira, it is also available to take away (in case you want to have a picnic in the Mafra tapada).