Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Named after Portugal's famous kale and linguiça (pork-sausage) soup, this authentic tavern does a fine line in traditional food. Though it does serve the…
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The Minho
Cabral grills fresh fish and also does a tasty arroz de marisco (rice and seafood stew). It’s all served in an attractive stone-walled dining room, almost…
Óbidos
Attached to the Casa das Senhoras Rainhas hotel, this elegant restaurant is named after the Brazilian writer who took over the establishment. Serves up…
Guimarães
This corner kiosk draws a local crowd for its delicious pregos (steak sandwiches), along with other simple but tasty snacks at low prices. Wash them down…
Portugal
You can dine on original palace recipes such as steamed sole with onions, carrots and fresh cream inside this palatial restaurant housed inside the former…
Sagres
A Sagres' interior of beamed ceilings, azulejos (hand-painted tiles) and heavy timber furniture opens to a sunny dining terrace. Char-grilled fish and…
Viana do Castelo
A decades-old Viana mainstay, this grill house does some of the best barbecue chicken and ribs in northern Portugal. You can also get barbecued seafood –…
The Algarve
Views over Alte extend from the balcony of this village-centre cafe, which turns out simple toasties and sandwiches and sweet pastries and cakes including…
The Algarve
Algarvian and Alentejan dishes at this central spot include porco preto (Iberian pig), açorda (bread soup) and cozido de grão (chickpea stew). Opening…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
This modern place serving terrific Minho meat has outdoor seating on a vine-covered terrace. Management is English-speaking (local by way of Boston) and…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
This cheerful, no-nonsense grill sits bang in the heart of Graça. At lunchtime the place bustles with hungry locals, who come for grilled seafood and…
The Minho
A few steps from the river, the inviting Sabores do Lima has exposed stone walls that give a dash of style to its open dining room. The first-rate cooking…
Funchal
If you're feeling peckish after exploring the botanical gardens, the only place to take a break on site is the snack bar on the northwest side. It's…
The Douro
Congratulations to the chef line the walls at this adega-style place, where the atmosphere is friendly, the menu short and simple, the food good and the…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
One of Lisbon's coolest cats, Gato Pardo is a wonderfully chilled cafe, with a mishmash of vintage furniture, splashes of art on the wall and good vibes…
Tavira
One of the better choices on this restaurant-heavy riverside strip, this cluttered, narrow place is hospitable and cosy. Simple salads and grilled local…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
For a change from the traditional Portuguese fare served at most mountain eateries, this tiny place makes great pizza; perfect for a pre- or post-hike…
Monsaraz
A tourist magnet for its views and reasonable petiscos (snacks) and mains. It gets mixed reviews for food, so we prefer to come in between mealtimes for a…
Funchal
Just off Largo da Fonte, this terrace restaurant serves everything from a quick pastel de nata to full-blown Madeiran meals. Has great views when the…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This wedding cake of a patisserie drips with exquisite azulejos, gold-topped columns and mirrors. Grab a seat in one of the alcoves to indulge in buttery…
The Minho
This is one of Barca’s grandest options, with fresh fish and all the traditional meat dishes served on pressed tablecloths. If you want something lighter,…
Setúbal Peninsula
This is the best of Costa de Caparica's seaside pavilion restaurants, and open year-round. Sentido do Mar draws locals for fresh, creative sushi and fresh…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
Neither outstanding nor terrible, this simple, friendly place serves tasty grilled meat and other Portuguese standards. Grab half a chicken for €7 and go…
Funchal
This Monte cafe is situated on leafy Largo da Fonte and the outdoor is a lovely spot for a coffee and cake stop between the sights. Sadly the characterful…
Braga
Set on a sweet, quiet plaza, with pleasant indoor and outdoor seating, this humble cafe is favoured by loyal locals for its frigideiras: meat pies with…
Guimarães
Since 1953 Guimarães’ best pastry shop has filled its window with fresh-baked tarts and cakes to tempt passers-by. There are a few pavement tables and a…
Tomar
Locals enjoy this brightly lit, modern, mirror-walled pizzeria just behind Igreja de São João Baptista for excellent pasta, pizza and meat dishes. On…
The Minho
Head to this popular spot just northwest of the market for delicious regional delicacies like barrosã grelhado (grilled steak), along with good-value all…
Mértola
Set on a hill above Mértola, this pleasant spot serves traditional cuisine. Its known for its game dishes, including javali (wild pig) and migas (meat and…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
Along this pedestrianised street are several traditional restaurants, including this friendly, no-nonsense spot with pretty tiled interior and a long menu…
The Douro
This three-floor hotspot has daytime drinks and snacks, such as sandwiches and burgers, plus an alfresco terrace at the top. The crowd is young, the decor…
Monchique
In the village centre, this locals' haunt serves down-to-earth char-grilled fish and dishes at green-clad, unsteady tables. It's popular with workers in…
Setúbal Peninsula
Opened in 1974 just after the demise of the military dictatorship, this nostalgic burger bar was Portugal's first. Nothing gourmet here; just beef or…
Peniche
This harbourside spot serves up good seafood. The tasty daily specials reflect what's been caught locally – the five types of espetados (skewers) of mixed…
Belém
A great family choice, this bustling place with outdoor tables perched over the water has a big menu of pizzas, pastas, salads and omelettes; there's also…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
Run by local character Senhor Júlio, this modest backstreet eatery is known for its regional cuisine. House specialities include cabrito à serrana …
The Minho
Tucked into an alcove behind one of the town’s old towers, this somewhat divey dining room serves tasty octopus and meat dishes. It brags about its…
Portugal
Overlooking the beach of the same name, this traditional restaurant serves decent, if unsurprising, traditional fare. More memorable are the ocean views…
Portimão
Famous hereabouts for its seafood, Carvi has a tiled dining room with rows of communal tables dressed in white linen, a brimming live tank and a long list…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
Set behind Hotel Universal, and just above a roaring stream, this historic stone adega (wine tavern) serves tapas and wine. Saturday-night karaoke kicks…
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