Peso da Régua
Excellent Portuguese dishes, including the house speciality bacalhau á Jéréré (dried salt-cod with shrimp, mushroom and spinach), are served in a…
Must-see restaurants in Portugal
Lagos
Festooned with football pendants and flags, this barn-like place with iron chandeliers and farming implements dishes out generous portions of no-nonsense…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
Enjoy mountain views from the picnic tables on the tree-shaded outdoor deck at this friendly churrascaria (barbecue) just north of Vila do Gerês. Grilled…
Braga
A vintage theme runs through this funky, laid-back restaurant featuring tasty daily specials and a display of eclectic retro items curated by the friendly…
Silves
With a huge live tank, Silves' best seafood restaurant is a favourite with locals for its cockles, clams, crabs, Olhão oysters and whole fish, served at…
Funchal
Minimalist, hip and innovative, this recently renamed bar-cafe at the entrance to the Armazém do Mercado is a great place for a bite to eat after perusing…
The Minho
A great option right on the riverfront in Arcozelo, a short walk from town, this boat-themed upstairs restaurant clad in wood serves tasty posta à Açude …
Miragaia
Run with heart and soul by a mother and her two daughters, this quaint stone-walled tavern is a homely gem. There's no menu per se, but generous helpings…
Mértola
This place makes a great spot for inventive Portuguese fare. Outdoor tables on the veranda have magnificent views of Mértola – all of it, since Casa…
Coimbra
This bright and breezy cafeteria-style restaurant serves up tasty meat and fish dishes, with pleasant outdoor seating beside the Jardim da Manga fountain…
Aliados & Bolhão
Right opposite the Mercado do Bolhão is this deliciously old-school patisserie, going strong since 1896. Here you can stock up on fresh bread, cakes and…
The Beiras
Just outside the city walls, this is the town's best-value restaurant for solid local fare. Meat dishes are well garnished and simply prepared – the…
The Algarve
On the corner of a quiet lane just off the main drag, this traditional, family-run restaurant serves solid plates of market-sourced grilled fish and meat…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
A stone house on a hilltop square in tiny Linhares is not the most likely setting for creative contemporary cuisine. But that's what you'll get at Cova da…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
In São Martinho do Porto's upper village, not far from the church, you'll find this nondescript little cafe that has served up big, sweet flavours since…
Setúbal Peninsula
This beachfront restaurant, north of Praia das Bicas, has a chilled vibe and a sea-facing terrace. It serves good grilled fish and refreshing carafes of…
Vila Nova De Milfontes
With a wonderful outlook over the water and cliffs, this is a great place to kick back for a seafood lunch. Its light and airy ambience in a dreamy…
Aljezur
On the main road 4.5km south of Aljezur, what looks like a standard driver's lunch stop surprises with a contemporary interior, covered terrace and a…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
Portuguese beer on tap, wi-fi, live music and DJs and comfy couches on an outdoor deck overlooking the pine-tree-filled park are the big draws at this…
Miragaia
A cute little cubbyhole down a backstreet linking Ribeira to Miragaia, Bota & Birra has just a handful of tables and plenty of good vibes. Come for the…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
If you're self-catering or simply after a picnic, this organic, reasonably priced grocer stocks the essentials: wines, yoghurts, granolas, cold drinks,…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Friendly and usually full, this family affair is tucked down a slender backstreet near Martim Moniz. Reserve a table to munch on spicy Goan nosh such as…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
At the small, provocatively named Puttana (it means 'whore' in Italian), upstart chef Nuno Bergonse keeps things simple: a handful of Neapolitan-style…
Aljezur
With gleaming timber floors, raked beamed ceilings and an umbrella-shaded outdoor terrace, this down-to-earth place by the bridge serves daily seafood…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Lisbon's oldest herbivore temple is part of a Tibetan Buddhism school. Its mantra is fresh vegetarian food, with daily specials such as quiche and curry…
Restaurante Giro Churrasqueira
Coimbra
This local favourite, an intimate back-alley restaurant, specialises in tasty traditional Portuguese fare. The menu features many regional staples, but…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This nouveau-rustic tapas bar is a welcome newcomer to Santa Catarina's dining scene. Its menu of appetising petiscos focuses on smoked meat and fish –…
Tomar
Just off Tomar’s main square, this family-friendly local hang-out features warm, attentive service, good traditional food and ridiculous (read: more-than…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
The food (tapas and light bites) is distinctly average, but a friendly owner and superb, extraordinarily moist orange cake (€4) make this a perfect pit…
Aliados & Bolhão
Frango no espeto (spit-roasted chicken) is the name of the game at this extremely popular and inexpensive grill. Grab a spot at the stand-up counter and…
Restaurante Marisqueira Rosa Amélia
The Beiras
In the Hotel Tamargueira in Buarcos, this renowned seafood restaurant is the domain of traditional 'fisherwoman' and town personality Dona Rosa Amelia…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
This bright chequered-tablecloth-and-tile place overlooks a pretty square. Amid a tight, quaint interior, it rolls out charcoal-grilled dishes such as…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Vegetarians sing the praises of Terra for its superb buffet (including vegan options) of salads, kebabs and curries, plus organic wines and juices. A…
Madeira
Madeira's only cave-based eatery is this snack bar-restaurant en route from Faial to points south, selling Madeiran and international food. It's a fun…
Ribeira
Both a humble mum-and-dad operation and a masterwork of traditional fare, with generously portioned standouts such as baked octopus in butter and wine,…
The Minho
Come to this cavernous and always bustling dining room if you’re looking for tasty and cheap grilled chicken. There’s no patio dining, which means there’s…
The Beiras
This modest neighbourhood restaurant excels in tasty grilled dishes, both fish and meat. Standouts include toothsome grilled squid and an Argentine-style…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
In a charming stone cottage just below the castle, Tasca do Açougue serves tasty Iberian tapas dishes, including grilled octopus and smoked meats, as well…
Braga
Contemporary artwork hangs from the exposed stone walls at this intimate, cheery place. Traditional standouts include baked bacalhau (dried salt-cod) and…
Fábrica das Verdadeiras Queijadas da Sapa
Sintra
This place has been rotting the teeth of royalty since 1756 with bite-sized queijadas (pastry shells filled with a marzipan-like mix of fresh cheese,…
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