Vila Nova De Milfontes
Bread lovers and those who appreciate traditional culinary practices shouldn’t miss this simple padaria (bakery) in the tiny village of Venda Fria, 4.5km…
Must-see restaurants in Portugal
Lisbon
This near-legendary Chinese haunt of Chef Lu lies an easy walk from Anjos metro station. Funnily enough in 1997 he was considered the 'second-best' chef…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Nontouristy restaurants are hard to come by in Alfama, but this one, the more casual sister restaurant to high-end A Travessa, gets a nod for its sun…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Part-owned by actor John Malkovich, this uberhip dockside venue is all glass walls, artful lighting and airy river views. Upstairs, scenesters nibble on…
Évora
Housed in a renovated building with stone walls and modern artwork, this restaurant offers fine dining in a smart, contemporary setting. Chef Dom Joaquim…
Parque das Nações
This slinky, monochrome, glass-walled restaurant-lounge ups the style ante in Parque das Nações. Seasonal, Med-inspired cuisine is given a light touch of…
Belém
This trendy, design-forward, evolution-themed cafe suffers from a bit of scholarly overreach inside (though the big, round banquettes are great for groups…
Peniche
There's no sugarcoating what's going down at this wildly popular restaurant inside Residencial Maciel II – an American couple (with Portuguese and Russian…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This smart, contemporary bistro keeps the mood relaxed with soft lighting and unobtrusive yet on-point service. The consistently great menu is mostly…
Lisbon
Located inside a raised antique double-decker city bus resting on shipping containers, this small cafe is part of Village Underground Lisboa, a London…
Baixo Alentejo
Located 20km north of Beja, this eating and drinking den blends old-fashioned charm with bohemian style. Sharing plates are the name of the game, with…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
Austrian sausage slinger Maria Fuchs honours her homeland at this tiny temple of pork and beef inside the foodie-centric Mercado de São Bento. She sources…
Funchal
A Hotel Zone original that predates most of what's around it, this delightfully kitschsy Madeiran restaurant set in an ancient stone house is tastefully…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
This chirpy, cash-only vegan cafe, run by a good-vibes Bangalorean, positively radiates good health with vegetarian, vegan, macrobiotic and sattvic dishes…
Portugal
This small, classy locals' haunt also receives its share of tourists who come for great-value Portuguese staples such as grilled fish, dourada (sea bream)…
Setúbal
With tables sprawled along a lane a block or two back from the main drag, this simple but immensely authentic seafooder ain't much for manners and…
Tomar
This charming spot is part cafe, part wine bar, and celebrates all things Lusitano (Portuguese). This is the place to come for doces conventuais (convent…
The Algarve
In a contemporary dining room with brick arches, timber tables and ivory-coloured chairs, Ysconderijo is popular with international visitors for elegantly…
Aliados & Bolhão
Visiting Camafeu, which overlooks Praça Carlos Alberto, is like eating in a friend's stylish 1st-floor apartment. Dishes such as slow-cooked pork cheek…
Vila Nova De Milfontes
With its tall ceilings and colonial-like ambience, Ritual is one of the most atmospheric settings for a meal in town. The eclectic tapas menu features…
Sintra
This former bakery, where Sintra’s famous queijadas (crisp pastry shells filled with a marzipan-like mix of fresh cheese, sugar, flour and cinnamon) were…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This smart cafe, a welcome 2016 Madrogoa newcomer, attracts a well-heeled crowd for brunch all day. On offer is excellent avocado toast (with wild sautéed…
Tomar
One of Tomar's fun experiences, where old meets new. Housed in a former adega (winery), the eatery is lined with wine vats. As grain was once here too, it…
Massarelos
Housed in the old Bolsa do Pescado fish market, now the stylish hotel Vincci Porto, this high-ceilinged, strikingly lit restaurant is an atmospheric…
Baixa & Rossio
This Roman transplant dishes out fresh and fast pizza al taglio – traditional, Roman-style pizza in square slices – in some 25 colourful and ridiculously…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
Despite a posh address on Praça Luís de Camões, O Trevo is a bustling and surly local joint deeply rooted in the daily grind. Working-class lisboêtas go…
Ericeira
This barely larger than a hole-in-the-wall cafe is hyper-focused on its mission of bringing third wave java – single-origin Panamanian, Ethiopian, Costa…
Confeitaria Rainha Dona Amélia
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
This pastelaria's speciality is Queijadas Dona Amelia, small Azorean pastries, which originally date back to 1901, when they were served to Queen Dona…
Madeira
The aptly named Atlantis looks as though it's risen from the waves and clamped itself to the cliffside above the suntrap beach below the Galomar Hotel…
Bairro Alto, Chiado & Cais do Sodré
The beauty set consistently stomps around the monochrome hexagonal floor and massive, glass-encased wine cellar at Pap’Açorda's dazzling new 800-sq-metre…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
With a prime position looking up to the Igreja de Misericordia and an attractive slate-floored interior, this central place is a good spot for a taste of…
Lagos
One of the town's best-value casual cafes, Mimar is excellent for coffee and breakfasts (eg omelettes, croissants) and lunch dishes like toasties, burgers…
Baixa & Rossio
Wine-bottle lights illuminate stylish Bebedouro, where full-bodied Douro wines are nicely paired with tasting platters of regional cheese and sausage,…
Óbidos
A pleasant hum, appealing aromas and colourful plates sum up this stylish, contemporary spot. There's a cosy line of tables down one side, a kitchen on…
Madeira
This contemporary place is Câmara de Lobos' best seafood restaurant, offering the highest quality Madeiran fare. The fish, including parrot fish, red…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
Off the beaten path, this unassuming place draws a local crowd who come for beautifully prepared, good-value dishes. Join them in flavourful Alentejan…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
A carnivore's delight, this trendy steakhouse is hidden away in the bottom of Embaixada shopping centre (easy to find by car, hard to find on foot). It…
Funchal
The slightly obscure theme here is famous visitors to Madeira (mostly Portuguese celebs), but with a blood-red and basalt interior and black-and-white…
The Alentejo
Often touted as one of Portugal's top seaside restaurants, upscale Sal indeed sits on privileged Praia do Pegô real estate with an outstanding direct line…
Portugal
This classy option, a short walk from the palace but tucked away down a seldom-used side street, does an incredibly tender and tasty octopus rice (arroz…
