Aveiro
With its low wooden ceilings, long bar (ideal for solo diners) and hanging curios, this old-school favourite oozes character. The menu lists daily…
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The Algarve
Unpretentious, with rows of tables under whitewashed arches (hence the name) and more on the covered terrace out front, Os Arcos is a large traditional…
The Beiras
On the main road through the modern village, O Celta (The Celt) serves up a cheerful farmhouse atmosphere and filling country staples, including a…
Évora
Along the pedestrian lane of restaurant-lined Alcarcova de Baixo, the cavernous Piparoza is a standout for its huge menu and lively ambience. Open from…
Setúbal
A standout among Avenida Luísa Todi's long line of carbon copy seafood restaurants more for its size and intimacy than anything, but the food here is a…
Faro
This deceptive spot looks like a pastelaria (pastry and cake shop) from the outside, yet inside it morphs into a restaurant, serving hearty Portuguese…
Lagos
Right on the sand, this is the best of the places to eat on Meia Praia. It's a fair stroll along the beach, but it's well worth it for the welcoming…
Viseu
For an atmospheric setting, few spots can rival Colmeia's summer terrace by the medieval walls. In the colder months, action reverts to the rustic…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
In the shadow of the grand Sé de Lisboa, this youthful, jazz-loving cafe, whose name translates to 'Oh my God!' in English, has earned a local following…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This boho cafe spills out onto both its vine-clad back courtyard and pleasant plaza seating, where you can try fresh-pressed juices, scones, tartines …
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This warm, convivial brasserie prides itself on just one dish: Lisbon's most famous steak, cooked to perfection, served swimming in cream sauce, skinny…
Ericeira
It keeps the decor simple – blue-checked tablecloths with starfish and lighthouses and tile designs of fish in nets à la the 1960s – and let the excellent…
Funchal
Humongous gourmet burgers are the dining attraction at this joint. The interior is all white gloss and turquoise wallpaper and the staff are very friendly…
Carrapateira
Umbrellas shade the tables at this summer cafe on the town's cobbled square. It's a lively pre- or postsurf hang-out for bruschetta, burgers. vibrant…
The Beiras
Head to Buarcos at the northern end of the beachfront for a fishy fill-up at this humble, old-school tavern. A favourite with holidaymakers, its prime sea…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Just steps from Castelo de São Jorge's entrance, this tiny restaurant enjoys a loyal following for its warm service and solid home cooking. Dishes such as…
Setúbal Peninsula
Caparica's vegan retreat, this stylish newcomer offers a handful of daily changing vegan (and vegetarian meals) in shabby chic weatherboard surrounds…
Cascais
In a colourful and cosy home known around town as Casa do Largo (the site of a legendary bar of the same name), 5 Sentidos is popular with expats and in…
The Beiras
Fresh fish on the beach. It's a simple formula but one that has served the ever-popular Caçanito well over the years. Housed in an unadorned wood and…
Nazaré
One of the most authentic experiences around, this simple place on a backstreet square serves good-value seafood, including wood-grilled fish and…
The Beiras
Just below the village proper, this likeable place is a rather surprising find, situated as it is in a modern municipal building. The panoramic dining…
Faro
Arrive early before this cosy spot fills to capacity (it doesn't take reservations) and its all-you-can-eat vegetarian buffet starts running low. Each day…
The Algarve
On the beachfront 1.4km by road from Cacela Velha, this seafood specialist has a stunning outlook over the bobbing boats on the estuary and to the sand…
The Minho
At the entrance to the old centre, this stone-walled dining room serves top-notch Minho specialities made with the finest, freshest ingredients, such as…
The Algarve
A top-notch choice in Salema, Água na Boca has a dining room opening to a terrace with retractable glass and a well-stocked wine cellar. The menu changes…
The Beiras
Friendly, fast and efficient, this is the sort of place where you join the locals for simple, home-cooked fare with the TV on in the corner. The menu…
Sintra
A consistently buzzing local favourite, Dom Pipas serves excellent Portuguese dishes amid azulejos and rustic country decor. It's behind Sintra's train…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Always packed with regulars, this small but festive tasca (tavern) serves excellent traditional Portuguese dishes, amid tiled walls, a garrulous crowd and…
Évora
Housed in a 16th-century building, Café Alentejo is full of arches and smart decor (with beautiful floors). You’ll find classic Alentejan cooking with…
Albufeira
One of the original tourist restaurants – it's been around since 1978 – the Arches serves no-nonsense, traditional Portuguese steaks and grilled seafood…
Carvoeiro
You'll smell the smoky aromas of this well-established seafood restaurant before you see it, as almost everything is cooked over a flaming charcoal grill …
Aliados & Bolhão
Service is slick and the vibe upbeat at this industro-cool bistro. Dishes such as grouper with clams, sea bass in an almond crust and veal with wild…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Follow the scent of chargrilled fish to this local favourite tucked away on a small, festively decorated plaza in Alfama. Join buzzing crowds hunkered…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This stylish modern cafe and bakery has a tempting display case of almond croissants, éclairs and other baked goodies. Head upstairs to the wooden tables…
Braga
This vegetarian offering serves generous, elegantly presented plates in a lovely, airy dining room. Vegetarian lasagne, soy stroganoff, risotto and…
The Beiras
A stop at this seafront geladeria is a rite of passage for any ice-cream fan. Choose from the array of classic flavours or push the boat out and go for…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
On bar-lined Rua Nova do Carvalho, Povo serves tasty Portuguese comfort food in the form of petiscos. There's also outdoor seating, plus live performances…
Pinhão
Young chef Milton Ferreira presides over this swank modern restaurant looking out over the Quinta do Portal vineyards about 12km north of Pinhão. Diners…
The Beiras
Overlooking the green slopes opposite the village, the terrace of this casual snack bar is a sunny spot for a simple fill-up, perhaps a door-stopper…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Stone walls, sea-green banquettes and nautical knick-knacks here remind one that indeed ‘aqui há peixe’ (‘here there is fish’). Prices are high, but so is…
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