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6-9.30pm; ; 3, 6, 26A)
A short stroll southwest of Leal Senado is this tiny, family-run restaurant that has won a
well-deserved reputation among Macau's Portuguese community. Service is patchy, but no
one seems to mind. Tables are often in short supply, so phone ahead.
MACANESE, PORTUGUESE
A LORCHA
12.30-2.30pm & 6.30-10.30pm Wed-Mon; ; 1, 5, 10)
'The Sailboat' is listed in every guidebook. One reason for its popularity is that it's within
walking distance of the A-Ma Temple. If you go not expecting outstanding creativity, you'll
enjoy its solid Portuguese and Macanese fare. Portions are generous.
PORTUGUESE
GUINCHO A GALERA
MOP$550-1800; noon-2.30pm & 6.30-10.30pm; 3, 10)
The international branch of Portugal's famous Fortaleza do Guincho, this luxuriously decor-
ated restaurant brings Portuguese haute cuisine to Macau. The menu features well-executed
classical dishes, with a couple of Macanese additions. Set meals are available at lunch (from
MOP$300) and dinner (from MOP$600).
CANTONESE
EIGHT
ida de Lisboa;meals MOP$350-1500; 11.30am-2.30pm & 6.30-10.30pm; 3, 10, 28B)
With water (a symbol for money) cascading down the wall, crystal-dripping chandeliers and
an auspicious numeral for a name, the Eight can only belong to a casino. Granted, it's a stel-
lar restaurant set apart from similar places by its solid dim sum, the chef's creativity and
three Michelin stars. Getting a table is almost impossible without a reservation.
FRENCH
ROBUCHON AU DÔME
43rd fl, Grand Lisboa Hotel, Avenida de Lisboa;lunch/dinner set menu from MOP$400/1588;
noon-2.30pm & 6.30-10.30pm; 3, 10)
Encased in a glass dome, this is arguably the most tastefully decorated of the casino restaur-
ants. And as one of two Macau restaurants with three Michelin stars, it has everything you'd
