Restaurante Akvavit (Edf. Vilamarina, Loja 4, Marina de Vilamoura) – located 30 minutes west of Faro (via Route N125), this restaurant is already a hit among its patrons, due to its ideal locations within a popular marina in the heart of the Algarve. It serves a mix of Swedish specialties (such as Toast Skagen, and […]
Pap’ Açorda (Rua da Atalaia 57, Encarnação, Bairro Alto, Lisbon) – this restaurant is named alter a locally popular stew (made of cilantro spiced bread and shellfish). Along with serving that stew, Pap’Açorda is also known for its original seafood dishes, including Spanish mussels and shellfish rice also, especially for the meat lovers, a spicy […]
O Gimbras (Rua General Teofilo da Trinidade 3, Faro) – this highly-rated Portuguese restaurant is known for its roast octopus and lamb chops, prawn curry, and pasta & prawns in garlic as well as dessert items like pudim (crème caramel / baked custard). That, and attention to quality and customer service.
Eleven Restaurant (Rua Marquês da Fronteira, Jardim Amália Rodrigues, Campolide, Lisbon) – this is one of Lisbon’s more upscale restaurants, which serves international cuisine (mainly contemporary Mediterranean dishes). The accolades it has receives includes being awarded a Michelin star. Given the high elevation of Parque Eduardo VII where the restaurant is located, diners also come […]
Pedro e o Lobo (Rua do Salitre 169, Lisbon) – located at a former art gallery, this restaurant’s chefs have created a menu that has its roots in Portuguese flavors, but explores all aspects of contemporary haute cuisine. Consider grilled octopus salad or apple mayonnaise with island cheese. For the main course, oxtail with mashed […]
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.