Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
With its stunning panoramic terrace high above the Rio Homem, this gorgeously situated restaurant is a temple to the finest ingredients that the…
Must-see restaurants in The Minho
The Minho
For superb food and an excellent wine list, head for this charming stone-walled restaurant in pretty countryside 5km southeast of town. Order ahead if you…
Guimarães
Awarded a Michelin star in November 2018 after only two years in business, António Loureiro's intimate restaurant is Guimarães' newest go-to address. The…
Casa de Pasto das Carvalheiras
Braga
This colourful eatery with a long bar serves up delectable, weekly changing pratinhos (small plates), from codfish confit with bok choy and noodles, to…
Guimarães
The upstairs restaurant and the downstairs bar are equally inviting at this newcomer opposite one of Guimarães prettiest squares. Feast on tapas or…
Viana do Castelo
A tremendous backstreet find, this place is absolutely jammed with locals for the platos do dia. Think baked cod with white beans or roasted turkey leg…
Braga
Tucked inside Centésima Página, an absolutely splendid bookshop with foreign-language titles, this charming cafe serves a rotating selection of tasty…
Braga
This gourmet hotspot offers tasty entradas (appetizers) at the backlit bar, along with more elaborate dishes – Brazilian-style moqueca (seafood stew),…
The Minho
Below the fortifications, near the bridge to Spain, this low-key place serves a wallet-friendly 'pilgrim's lunch' (€7) every weekday to recharge the…
Viana do Castelo
At this authentic fishers' hole-in-the-wall decorated with framed pictures of boats, locals gather in the late afternoon for small plates of shrimp and…
Braga
Under the motto 'rural cuisine for urban people', this wood-beamed tavern decorated with rustic bric-a-brac serves a tasty menu of traditional mainstays…
Braga
Down a side street from Braga's cathedral, this mod little hideaway mixes traditional Portuguese home cooking with international culinary influences, from…
The Minho
The nickname 'Memórias de Mãe' (Memories of Mum) says it all at this backstreet hideaway specialising in traditional home-cooked fare. Tourist-pleasing…
Viana do Castelo
On the waterfront opposite the Jardim Marginal, this retro market and bistro serves great weekday lunch menus (soup, main dish, drink and coffee for just …
The Minho
Part wine and tapas bar, part swish restaurant and part entertainment venue – with frequent live fado concerts on Saturday evenings – Fatum is a class act…
Guimarães
This charming restaurant whips up a good selection of cuisine you won’t find elsewhere in Guimarães. Changing art exhibitions decorate the walls, while…
Viana do Castelo
This popular bakery is the place to try delicious bolas de Berlim (cream-filled doughnuts) – so good that you'll often have to wait in line. Get them warm…
Guimarães
The setting – in a medieval fort with breezy courtyard seating and glassed-in stone dining room – is tremendous. Service is top-notch and the fare is…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
Locals rave about Videira’s authentic regional smoked meats and sausage and the homemade mainstays made with cachena veal. The shady, arched patio of this…
The Minho
Dreamy river views from the open-air terrace are the star attraction at this trendy restaurant in the heart of town. Portuguese favourites like salmon…
Guimarães
With a handsomely panelled dining room under a graceful arcade, this refined choice serves Portuguese classics made with straight-from-the-market…
Guimarães
With tall windows gazing out over Largo do Toural, this historic restaurant under a soaring ornamental stucco ceiling serves the full range of Portuguese…
Braga
This gourmet food shop with a narrow upstairs seating area sells all manner of sandwiches and snacks built around DOP and DOC Portuguese products – from…
Braga
Savour terrific Portuguese dishes in this attractive country-style tavern with two cosy dining rooms showcasing lots of bric-a-brac. The menu is small but…
The Minho
At the entrance to the old centre, this stone-walled dining room serves top-notch Minho specialities made with the finest, freshest ingredients, such as…
Braga
This vegetarian offering serves generous, elegantly presented plates in a lovely, airy dining room. Vegetarian lasagne, soy stroganoff, risotto and…
Braga
A vintage theme runs through this funky, laid-back restaurant featuring tasty daily specials and a display of eclectic retro items curated by the friendly…
Parque Nacional da Peneda-Gerês
Enjoy mountain views from the picnic tables on the tree-shaded outdoor deck at this friendly churrascaria (barbecue) just north of Vila do Gerês. Grilled…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
Guimarães
Tasty tapas-style Portuguese dishes with a twist are served at this cosy restaurant on Praça de Santiago, with alfresco tables tended to by friendly staff.
