Baixa & Rossio
Expanding waistlines since 1829, this stuccoed patisserie entices with strong bica (espresso), pastéis de nata (custard tarts) and macaroons. Upstairs,…
Baixa & Rossio
Expanding waistlines since 1829, this stuccoed patisserie entices with strong bica (espresso), pastéis de nata (custard tarts) and macaroons. Upstairs,…
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…
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…
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…
Boavista
No clues here for guessing that the house speciality is cachorros (hot dogs), albeit with gourmet toppings like brie and honey and onions cooked in port…
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…
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…
Alto Alentejo
This long-standing down-to-earth spot whips up regional dishes including migas de batata (potato dumplings), tripe and traditional flavours of the season…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
Trás-os-Montes
Just in from the main old-town gate, this restaurant serves up a fine posta á São Pedro (grilled veal steak dressed with garlic and olive oil). The €13…
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…
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…
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…
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 –…
Trás-os-Montes
Named after the sinister-looking cape that is traditional to the region, this upmarket place just inside the old town gates serves local specialities such…
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…
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…
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…
Ribatejo
This cosy, tiled, family-friendly tasca (tavern) is a neighbourhood favourite thanks to its simple and authentic Portuguese dishes. Drop your inhibitions…
Alto Alentejo
A short stroll from the Paço Ducal, Safari serves a menu of classic Portuguese cooking (pork with clams, oven-baked codfish, seafood rice) as well as…
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…
Trás-os-Montes
This recommended restaurant offers outstanding local beef, veal and mushrooms grilled on an open fireplace by the French-trained proprietor. The small,…
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…
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…
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 Beiras
This modest neighbourhood restaurant excels in tasty grilled dishes, both fish and meat. Standouts include toothsome grilled squid and an Argentine-style…
Alto Alentejo
Locals love this small place where it’s all about the food – lashings of plumas de porco preto (pork) and marisco (shellfish) dishes of all kinds, or a…