Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Food Experiences
Meals of a Lifetime
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Vila Joya
Delightful two-Michelin-star restaurant by the sea. (
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100 Maneiras
Brilliantly creative, multi-course extravaganza in Lisbon. (
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Botequim da Mouraria
Fantastic traditional Alentejan cooking in a tiny, unpretentious tavern in Évora. (
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Tasca do Celso
Wonderful cuisine and charming rustic ambience on the Alentejo coast in Vila Nova de Milfontes.
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Sítio do Rio
Excellent grilled fish in the laid-back coastal enclave of Carrapateira. (
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DOC
Delectable fare and an unmatched wine list at an indoor-outdoor restaurant right on the Douro. (
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Esplanada Furnas
Seafood feasts served on a cliff overlooking the waves in Ericeira. (
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Pedra de Sal
A cosy dining room that serves phenomenal Iberian pork dishes. (
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O Albertino
The superb traditional fare is well worth the drive to this spot tucked away in the mountainous northern
reaches of Portugal. (
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Belcanto
Prepare for a dazzling meal at this celebrated restaurant of José Avillez in Lisbon. (
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Adraga
Excellent fresh fish served just steps from the ocean in a famous, but unfussy spot west of Sintra. (
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The Year in Food
Spring
In late spring and early summer, you'll see signs advertising
caracois
(snails). These little delicacies are cooked in
olive oil, garlic and herbs and are quite tasty. They go nicely with a cold beer.
Summer
Head to the market for bountiful fruits and vegetables: plump tomatoes, juicy peaches,
nísperos
(loquats), straw-
berries and other delights. Sardines, much loved along the coast (especially in Lisbon), are available from May
through October, and generally bigger and juicier in July and August.
Autumn
In September the Douro valley begins its annual grape harvest; it's a festive time to visit, and some wineries allow
visitors to take part.
