Must-see restaurants in Trás-os-Montes

  • Tasquinha d'Alice

    Trás-os-Montes

    In Bobal, halfway between Lamas de Ôlo and Mondim de Basto, Tasquinha d'Alice is recommended for its all-day snacks, such as great alheira (a light,…

  • Casa Lapão

    Trás-os-Montes

    This spruce tearoom specialises in traditional local sweets, including cristas de galo (almond and egg paste in a flaky pastry dough), pitos de Santa…

  • Chaxoila

    Trás-os-Montes

    A traditional roadside restaurant a little outside town on the EN2 towards Chaves, convivial Chaxoila serves up great daily specials such as cabrito (kid…

  • O Trilho

    Trás-os-Montes

    Smack on the riverfront in Rio de Onor, this little restaurant makes a nice spot to chill after walking around the village. As elsewhere in Trás-os-Montes…

  • O Geadas

    Trás-os-Montes

    The unassuming roadside exterior can be deceptive: the food is stellar at this traditional restaurant with a spacious dining room. It has a long-standing…

  • Solar Bragançano

    Trás-os-Montes

    Upstairs in a manor house opposite the cathedral square, this elegant eatery boasts oak-panelled rooms, chandeliers, wide plank floors, a leafy and sun…

  • Adega Sete Condes

    Trás-os-Montes

    Tucked into a tiny corner near the turismo, this rustic, granite-walled spot has a small menu of well-prepared traditional dishes, including locally…

  • O Abel

    Trás-os-Montes

    Well-known for top-notch barbecues prepared by Mr Abel himself, this long-established, family-run restaurant 7km east of Bragança draws crowds from all…

  • São Pedro

    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…

  • Capa d’Honras

    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…

  • A Lareira

    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,…

  • Paprika & Cacau

    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…

  • O Careto

    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…

  • O Mirandês

    Trás-os-Montes

    Below the castle, just off the main road leading into the old town, this unassuming light-filled spot is popular with locals for its great-value lunch…

  • Carvalho

    Trás-os-Montes

    Carvalho’s top-notch regional dishes have earned recognition as some of Portugal’s best. It is hidden away amid the cluster of parkside cafes opposite the…

  • Transmontano

    Trás-os-Montes

    Popular with locals, this plain-faced, family-run place in the central pedestrian zone serves delicious, belly-filling regional dishes.

  • Dom Roberto

    Trás-os-Montes

    Catch a cab out to this traditional roadside tavern 7km from town, in the village of Gimonde en route to Montesinho. The ambience is down-home rural –…

  • Restaurante Cardoso

    Trás-os-Montes

    For late-night comfort food, Portuguese-style, this convivial downtown hole-in-the-wall is a perennial local favourite. The speciality here is Portugal's…

  • O Pote

    Trás-os-Montes

    This friendly eatery is divided into a formal upstairs dining room and a more relaxed downstairs cafe, both serving excellent regional specialities. The…

  • Taberna do Capelas

    Trás-os-Montes

    This tavern in the tiny village of Parâmio is open all day long for coffee and drinks; at lunch and dinnertime it also serves simple meals featuring…

  • Café Montesinho

    Trás-os-Montes

    A cosy spot in the hub of the village, stone-walled Café Montesinho serves snacks and drinks, and also rents an upstairs two-bedroom apartment (€50) that…

  • Forno Regional João Padeiro

    Trás-os-Montes

    Snack on tasty regional treats at this corner bakery, including the trademark folar de Chaves (big pillowy loaves filled with bacon and local smoked pork…

  • Pastelaria Gomes

    Trás-os-Montes

    Vila Real's most traditional bakery is a great place for a coffee, a covilhete (the meat pastries it is famous for) and a spot of people-watching. There's…

  • Sabores do Alvão

    Trás-os-Montes

    This simple family-run restaurant near the church in the heart of Ermelo village has nice valley views and hearty staples such as spare ribs cooked in…

  • O Moinho

    Trás-os-Montes

    Despite lacklustre service, this new-town spot serves up glorious Douro views along with a wide-ranging menu featuring pizza, pasta, salads and Portuguese…

  • Pastelaria Maria

    Trás-os-Montes

    Look for the bright blue door of this tiny bakery, which whips up the best pasteis de Chaves (flaky turnovers filled with ground meat) in town.

  • Nova Pompeia

    Trás-os-Montes

    This large bright cafe and bakery serves omelettes and light meals at reasonable prices.

  • Mercado Municipal

    Trás-os-Montes

    Self-caterers can stock up on rural produce at the market.

  • Mercado Municipal

    Trás-os-Montes

    It’s a longish walk to this rather antiseptic market behind the câmara municipal.

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