Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Velocité
(Av Duque de Ávila 120; mains €4.20-6.50; 10am-8pm; )
One for the bike lovers , Velocité is
perfectly sited off a bike path. Stop in for healthy salads (pear and gorgonzola; feta and
quinoa), soups,
tostas
, burgers and veggie burgers. There's outdoor seating and a bright,
open interior. Bike hire is available (per hour/day €5/15).
CAFE
€
Cinemateca Portuguesa
(Rua Barata Salgueiro 39; mains €6-8; 1-11.30pm Mon-Fri, from 2.30pm Sat)
Hidden on the 2nd floor of
the indie-loving cinema, this bright, wood-filled cafe with its sunny terrace makes a fine
retreat for an afternoon or evening pick-me-up. The menu features light snacks, drinks and
daily specials.
CAFE
€
Versailles
PATISSERIE
€
( 213 546 340; Av da República 15A; pastries €2-4; 7.30am-10pm)
With a marble chandelier and
icing-sugar stucco confection, this sublime patisserie is where well-coiffed ladies come to
devour cream cakes (or scones with jam) and gossip.
Xuventude de Galicia
PORTUGUESE, SPANISH
€
( 218 821 392; Rua Julio Andrade 3; mains €6-10; noon-10pm Tue-Sat, to 4pm Sun)
Near the leafy
Campo Mártires park above Av da Liberdade, this Galician cultural centre has a little-
known restaurant that serves up tender
polvo à lagareiro
(octopus with potatoes),
peixe
espada grelhado
(grilled swordfish), paella and tapas plates to fine views. The peaceful
courtyard is a relaxing spot for a coffee.
Os Tibetanos
( 213 142 038; Rua do Salitre 117; daily special €8; lunch & dinner Mon-Sat; )
Part of a Tibetan
Buddhism school the mantra here is fresh vegetarian food, with daily specials such as
quiche and curry. Sit in the serene courtyard if the sun's out and save room for rose-petal
ice cream.
VEGETARIAN
€
