The Best Restaurants with 2 Falstaff Fork(s) in Portugal
The cosy Adega São Nicolau feels like the hull of a ship. In summer, however, it is best to try to get one of the terrace seats. Then you can enjoy the delicious Portuguese specialities with an unobstructed view of the Douro.
The cooking here is modern and uses seasonal ingredients. The fact that all dishes are vegan is almost irrelevant because regional produce is used to create small gastronomic works of art that meat lovers will enjoy.
Many famous guests have dined in this legendary restaurant in the centre of Lisbon. Since the 1950s, they have been served a large selection of fresh fish and selected seafood, served without much fanfare by old-school waiters.
The Dona Maria Restaurante is located on the opposite side of the river to Porto in Vilanova de Gaia. That's why you have a particularly beautiful view of the city's hills here. It serves excellent modern Portuguese cuisine and good wines.
Ichiban is number one. Not only was this restaurant the first in Porto to offer authentic Japanese food, it is still one of the best in the city. The cuisine is particularly brilliant when it comes to fish and seafood dishes.
This "Marisqueira" is located just outside Lisbon in the coastal town of Cascais. Only extremely fresh and high-quality seafood is used and served by attentive waiters. There is also a wonderful view of the sea.
At Mind the Glass, located in the centre of Porto, over 600 wines can be ordered by the glass. They are accompanied by simple yet tasty dishes made from regional ingredients. If you like, you can buy a bottle to take home afterwards in the store.
The restaurant on the 14th floor of the Portucale Hotel not only offers an incredible view of the city, but also elegant mid-century furnishings and fine Portuguese cuisine. Here you can relax after a busy day of sightseeing.
Coelho da Rocha is located directly opposite the market in Campo de Ourique, a trendy district in the west of the city. Here you can enjoy traditional Portuguese and other Mediterranean dishes made from the best market-fresh produce.
On the 17th floor of the Hotel Dom Henrique, traditional Portuguese dishes are served, spiced up here and there with international ingredients and techniques. But the main reason for coming here is the wonderful view over the city.
Traditional Portuguese cuisine has been served here for over 20 years. Visitors come mainly for the delicious freshly caught fish and seafood, but meat lovers are also catered for.
In this restaurant right on the Ribeira, everything revolves around the Portuguese national dish bacalhau; stockfish. The tasty dishes are eaten with a view of the Douro River. You should definitely make a reservation here, as the restaurant is small.
It's worth making the journey to the suburb of Vila do Conde for this view. The Caximar is located directly on the beach, with a view of the sea through the large windows. The menu mainly features fresh dishes from the sea.
Here you can sit right on the riverbank and take a gastronomic journey through Portugal's former empire. National dishes meet South American, African and Asian dishes to create a harmonious and, above all, delicious overall picture.
Tucked away in a small side street, you have to search a little for this restaurant, which opened in 1852. Those who find it will be rewarded with a cosy atmosphere and tasty Portuguese dishes, some of which are prepared in a wood-fired oven.
This modern restaurant serves Portuguese-Asian fusion cuisine with a breathtaking view of the harbour and city. If you just want to stop by for a drink, sit in the bar area, but it's definitely worth ordering something to eat.
One of the best views of the city can be enjoyed from the rooftop gastrobar of the Altis Avenida Hotel. Of course, the delicious menu and tasty drinks, especially the excellent cocktails, also add to the enjoyment.
The Taberna dos Mercadores makes you feel like you're in the hull of a ship. In keeping with this, there is delicious cuisine with the best from the sea, mostly prepared and served in the traditional way. But there is also a great selection for meat lovers.
The cosy Zé Bota restaurant is hidden in a small cul-de-sac in the middle of the city centre. Those who find the place will be rewarded with a selection of delicious traditional Portuguese dishes served by an extremely friendly service team.
Nunes Real Marisqueira is the restaurant for seafood lovers in Belem. Only the freshest seafood is served, in a stylish atmosphere. Whether lobster, fish or squid, everything tastes great here.