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…
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,…
Coimbra
Meat lovers should make a beeline for this workaday eatery renowned for its leitão (spit-roasted pork). For a taste on the hoof, go for a sandes de leitão…
Viana do Castelo
This convivial two-floor restaurant with exposed stone walls in a tiny side street off the waterfront gets very busy at lunchtime. The focus is on daily…
Santo António Atelier de Comida
Faro
Away from the tourist crowds, this neighbourhood restaurant excels in hearty Portuguese staples such as juicy cuts of pork, piri-piri chicken, Portuguese…
Monsaraz
In Telheiro this former olive-oil factory has been transformed into an atmospheric eating and drinking space. The changing menu features a small selection…
Trás-os-Montes
Right in the historic heart of Chaves, with views of the castle, this quaint Galician-owned restaurant serves up locally sourced Spanish-style treats in…
Estremadura & Ribatejo
This rustic spot, with traditional paraphernalia from rural workers, is nothing fancy. But it serves up honest fare of great grills with excellent-quality…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
This handsomely set place features excellent local dishes like the Minho barrosã steak as well as codfish dishes and a tempting dessert counter. Village…
Viana do Castelo
Since 1939, this bright and buzzing seafood restaurant has been serving fresh grilled fish by the kilo and rich seafood stews such as arroz de tamboril …
Aliados & Bolhão
Some of the best gelato in Porto is whipped into creamy, fruit-laden perfection at Portuense. Trained in Italy, Ana puts her own spin on ice cream in…
Foz do Douro
This fun little spot in a tall, narrow, sky-blue corner building has a tiny rooftop terrace sporting an ocean view, a rustic-chic vibe and a menu of…
Vila Nova De Milfontes
A Fateixa delivers good grills and seafood dishes – try the tamboril (monkfish) rice for two – and it has breezy outdoor tables. It’s excellent value…
Vila Nova De Milfontes
Famed for its ice cream, Mabi is one of the icons of town, and it serves up creamy rich decadence to an often packed house. This buzzing bakery and…
Monchique
Locals adore this place in Caldas de Monchique for what's considered the best piri-piri chicken in the region (ask for extra sauce if you like it hot)…
The Douro
The funky, tricked-out vintage Land Rover parked out front may catch your eye, and as you come close you’ll notice the stylish bistro interior and fresh…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
Family-owned and operated, this restaurant offers top-end service and even better food served on a pleasant, open-air upstairs terrace. Look for it on the…
Trás-os-Montes
Inside a traditional house in Varge village, the lovely Fátima presides over this family-run restaurant, which has been serving delicious dishes…
The Beiras
This snug family-run place is a reliable bet for huge helpings of hearty regional cuisine. That means heaving plates of grilled meats and sausages served…
The Beiras
Take a break from bacalhau (dried salt-cod) and bife (steak) with a pizza from this long-standing favourite. It gets very busy in summer so expect lines…
The Beiras
If you fancy a coffee and a piece of cake, search out this cosy cafe near the cathedral. Here you can try some finger-licking local pastries, including…
Setúbal
This cute little cafe offers the best vantage point for optimal people-watching and Instagram-ready plaza views. It does good crepes, bruschettas,…
Zambujeira Do Mar
Everyone’s favourite seafood restaurant in town serves up mouthwatering octopus, rice dishes, tender crab and other plates of uberfresh seafood. Wash it…
The Beiras
Bustling and laid-back, this is one of several eateries facing on to the lagoon. The oars and nautical paraphernalia hint at what to expect: fresh-off-the…
The Alentejo
Porto Côvo’s favourite dining spot is set on the town’s main square, with inviting outdoor tables, a smart tiled interior and scrumptious plates of…
The Minho
Rain or shine, there's always a line at this unpretentious neighbourhood churrasqueira, which cooks up amazing grilled chicken and steaks, served at…
Nazaré
This cosy, if touristy, place specialises in cataplana (a bouillabaisse simmered with herbs, tomatoes, onions and wine steamed in a domed copper dish),…
Braga
Don't miss the artisanal gelato at this always buzzing shop, where lines form out the door for a cup or cone of oatmeal-, cookie- or bubblegum-flavoured…
Ericeira
For a sweet little treat, pop into this simple pastelaria for Ericeira's best ouriço – a small, muffin-like almond cake with a crusty top that hails from…
Baixo Alentejo
This handsome place, above a cafe of the same name, in a former mansion, serves delicious traditional cuisine. Go for the daily specials – anything from…
Madeira
O Relógio, above the Camacha wicker shop and factory, is the best eating option in town for a full meal. It has many Madeiran staples on the menu and the…
Monsaraz
This small place has a more local, less touristy clientele who come for filling, inexpensive staples. Don’t let duelling TVs and neon lights deter you,…
Guimarães
A young crowd queues up nightly at this trendy burger joint that does picanha (steak) burgers and tasty finger food like chicken and fish nuggets, all…
Alto Alentejo
Fancying itself as the town’s ‘gourmet’ number, this tavern-cavern offers an elegant space with azulejos on the walls. Pork and bacalhau (codfish) dishes…
Museu Nacional Soares dos Reis Cafe
Miragaia
The museum's tranquil cafe is a fine spot for a lunch special (there's always a vegetarian option) or come to linger over a coffee and slice of homemade…
Vila Nova de Gaia
Port-flavoured ice cream…what's not to love? This modish new gelateria is the perfect pit stop for a hot day – grab a cone and head down to the riverfront…
Setúbal
Amid life-size statues of vendors (fruit sellers, fishmongers etc), you can assemble a first-rate picnic at this enticing cast-iron market: cheese, olives…
The Douro
One of several low-key adegas (wine taverns) along the river's south bank, Quelha is a good place to sample regional delicacies such as Amarante’s fine…
Coimbra
A colourful stop for self-caterers, this market is full of lively fruit and veg stalls, fishmongers and butchers shops displaying the full range of…