Largo (Rua Serpa Pinto 10A, Lisbon) – the dishes served at this eatery is mainly Portuguese (perhaps with the exception of the chef’s signature foie gras tureen). The owners have created a space that works as a romantic restaurant for couples or as a sophisticated-yet-relaxed business lunch destination. The interior is quite beautiful, with imported […]
Don Alfonso Restaurant (Rua do Clube Nautico, Marina de Vilamoura, Algarve) – this restaurant offers a variety of Portuguese, Mediterranean, and international dishes. Regular patrons there recommend the mouth-watering Tulip Salmon and Clams in Garlic, as well as the steaks, along with its most popular dessert: Crêpe Suzette. The marina location offers patrons a chance […]
Bica do Sapato (Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Armazem B, Doca do Jardim do Tabaco, Lisbon) – “Bica do Sapato” – which means “high heel” in Portuguese, is a unique restaurant that was fashionable when it first opened some years back, and remains very trendy today. It is a must go for those that loves great […]
Assinatura (Rua Vale o Pereiro 19, Lisbon) — this restaurant offers Portuguese cuisine innovated by creative chef Henrique Mouro. The classy interior is mostly beige and red, and features a wall covered in images of Lisbon. It has a good list of appetizers and desserts, while entrées are divided into meat and fish dishes, and […]
D’Oliva Lisboa (Rua Barata Salgueiro 37, Lisbon) – this restaurant (which serves both Italian and Portuguese dishes) attracts a young and hip crowd, and is known for serving fresh pasta, risotto, fish and salads. D’Oliva also serves “aperitivi” – drinks accompanied by light snacks such as bruschettas.
Belcanto (Largo de São Carlos, 10, Mártires, Lisbon) – this is an upscale restaurant that serves traditional Portuguese dishes and boasts an extensive wine list. During the past 50 years, this space was a late night gathering place for artists and opera patrons who frequented the nearby St. Charles theatre. Nowadays, this restaurant is known […]
Alma (Calçada Marquês de Abrantes 92/94, Santos, Lisbon) – this fine restaurant focuses on seafood dishes, such as roasted salmon fillet (with spiced couscous, smoked eggplant and chorizo oil) and fillet of grouper (with clam and pasta broth), as well as meat dishes such as lamb fillet (with hummus, glazed carrots, honey spices, and yoghurt […]
A Capelinha Caffé (Centromar Shopping Center, Faro) – this is an attractive bar near the sea — that attracts clients of various age groups and plays various types of music, including Latin rhythms. It has excellent views of the coast from Praia Formosa beach to Cabo Girão. For those who are hungry, it also serves […]
100 Maneiras (Rua do Texeira 35, Bairro Alto, Lisbon) –– The Bosnian chef and owner of this restaurant focuses on everything a good cook should have: product quality, creative cuisine, talent, imagination and kindness. The chef visits the Ribeira Food Market every day and makes his daily menu depending on the fresh products he encounters […]
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