Aliados & Bolhão
Hot on the heels of its sister bakery in Lisbon, Manteigaria serves some of the finest pastéis de nata in Porto. The crispy tartlets, filled with a rich,…
Aliados & Bolhão
Hot on the heels of its sister bakery in Lisbon, Manteigaria serves some of the finest pastéis de nata in Porto. The crispy tartlets, filled with a rich,…
Foz do Douro
With its vintage birdcage lanterns, pretty floral prints and foliage-draped patio, this cafe is as cute as a button. It’s a wonderfully relaxed spot for…
Lisbon
A hodgepodge mess of rustic-chic chandeliers and exposed air ducts hovers over large communal-table seating at this LX Factory favourite. It dishes out…
Aliados & Bolhão
A roast-pork sandwich may seem simple on paper, but here it's a thing of beauty – tasty, filling, a bargain at €3.90 and served all day. Space is tight at…
Funchal
This little piece of elegant old Funchal has somehow survived amid the expanding concrete of this part of the Hotel Zone, offering Michelin-reviewed but…
Lisbon
Landeau is quite simply about having your cake and eating it. The industro-cool cafe at the LX Factory is famous for its dark, dense, deliciously moist…
The Beiras
Despite its name (The Hunter), this popular restaurant is the place for seafood in Guarda. Locals flock to its glass-fronted dining room to feast on…
Porto
Out of all the authentic indoor-outdoor places on Matosinhos' 'fish restaurant row', Dom Peixe stands out as being one of the best. Snag a table on the…
Aliados & Bolhão
The bemvindo is heartfelt at this cute, bottle-lined grocery-store-turned cafe. It’s a cheerful spot for breakfast, brunch, coffee and cake, or a laid…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
No airs, no graces, just hearty helpings of Portuguese soul food served by delightfully old-school servers. The monkfish and clams in garlic and coriander…
The Alentejo
Much loved by locals, Tasca do Xico serves some of the best seafood in town. Go early (or reserve ahead) to score one of the tables in back overlooking…
Aliados & Bolhão
One of the best gelatarias in town to pick up a properly creamy, fruity ice-cream cone. Enough said.
Aliados & Bolhão
Árvore do Mundo joined Porto’s vegetarian and vegan dining scene in 2016 to cater for the growing number of locals and travellers eager to sniff out meat…
Aliados & Bolhão
Pancakes steal the limelight at this trendy cafe, where you can tailor stacks of fluffy goodness to suit your taste. Start with a base of two or four…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Bacalhau (dried salt-cod) is the most popular dish of traditional Portuguese cuisine, and this vintage candlelit restaurant dedicates nearly a whole menu…
Aliados & Bolhão
If you’re craving curry, head uptown to Portugandhi (where you’ll find an Indian owner and cook, so you know it’s the real deal). Although off the tourist…
Porto
The artisanal burger creations at Santo Burga are big, juicy and damn delicious. Choose from conventional burger fillers like beef and chicken, or side…
Porto
Tarte de Lima is a local hideout found in a leafy street away from the tourist throng. Delish traditional Portuguese food is served up at bargain prices,…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Hidden away in a narrow alleyway in the culturally diverse quarter of Mouraria, festive Cantinho do Aziz gets top marks for excellent Mozambican cuisine…
Aliados & Bolhão
Porto has tailed Lisbon with a nata factory that churns out silky fresh-baked pastéis de nata (custard tarts) throughout the day. Throw €1 in the slot…
Aliados & Bolhão
Munch and slurp your way through a deliciously artery-clogging 100% beef burger, hand-cut fries and a cherry-topped shake at this funky diner. The red…
Aliados & Bolhão
If you relish tradition and prefer local favourites to tourist traps, stroll uptown to this glass-front bakery where a colourful collection of cakes and…
Miragaia
The Diogo family welcomes guests into this cafe like it’s their home, and the fact that the space is a renovated house with tables split across three…
Aliados & Bolhão
Antunes is all about the pernil assado – a giant hunk of smoky roast pig so tender you can shred it with your fork. The rowdy restaurant also serves other…
Lisbon
Infame is located inside the restored art-nouveau Hotel 1908, and its menu translates the multicultural atmosphere of the neighbourhood with high-end…
Ribeira
Mercador is a cute and cosy pit stop smack bang in the middle of one of Porto’s prettiest streets, Rua das Flores. Browse the sweets cabinet for homemade…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Although located in the heart of one of the most touristy areas of Lisbon, this restaurant is frequented by both locals and visitors, who come for the…
Aliados & Bolhão
Black Mamba is one of Porto’s most unique eating establishments, offering a curious combo of vego food and heavy metal. The record store-cum-restaurant…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
If you believe breakfast is a meal you can have at any time of day, and you're craving some eggs Benedict, this French-run, all-breakfast, all-the-time…
Miragaia
Tucked at the back of an organic grocery store, this bright, cheery deli opens onto a terrace and serves healthy, wholesome vegetarian food. It does fresh…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Expect a cosy and welcoming reception at this Portuguese-cuisine restaurant on the border between Baixa and the heart of Alfama. Its trademark dish is the…
Aliados & Bolhão
With a sunny, tiled interior, marble-top tables and an Afro-Brazilian mural, this classy affair has attracted the business and literary elite since the…
Aliados & Bolhão
Carnivores can sink their chops into a hunk of juicy meat at Bom de Sal. The signature (and highly recommended) 'Bom de Sal steak’ comes dripping with…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Jardim is Portuguese for 'garden' and, keeping with that theme, this brightly coloured restaurant serves chips in a watering can and lime mousse with Oreo…
Miragaia
Take a trip to Portugal’s former colony of Mozambique by diving into a rich bowl of African curry amid a collection of masks and colourful tapestries…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
This restaurant and rooftop bar is the perfect location to enjoy Portuguese petiscos (snacks) while looking over the river, bridge and harbour. The menu…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
The ideal place for a quick lunch or an afternoon break in idyllic, shadowy Praça das Flores. This remodelled 19th-century kiosk, painted in bright violet…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Completely renovated and relaunched in 2018, this cute and quaint cafe deals in easygoing Portuguese mains and pancakes along with rare books – the walls…
Miragaia
At this dedicated empanada bar you can choose from a range of homemade pastry pockets packed with fillings like spicy chicken and provolone cheese, then…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
The only thing suggesting there's a restaurant inside this inconspicuous building is the menu hanging on the front door listing the daily specials. Inside…
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