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Casa Nostra Restaurant & Pizzeria (Santa Cruz – Madeira)
Today is a day to relax. Spending the last moments in Madeira, we dedicated the last day on the island to the city of Santa Cruz and it was on a short walk along the ocean coast, that we stopped at Casa Nostra Restaurant & Pizzeria. Located in a prominent…
O Casco Restaurant (Machico – Madeira)
"O Casco" restaurant is located in the center of Machico, very close to the bay and the beach. Today we chose not to dine in the apartment, our headquarters during this stay in Madeira, and we chose a restaurant nearby so that we didn't waste much time. We all need…
Hiking in Fajã dos Padres (Câmara de Lobos – Madeira)
Fajã dos Padres, about 10 km from Funchal, is one of the best kept secrets of Madeira. We cannot dissociate from this its isolation, because we can reach this small paradise, where birds and the sea sing in unison, only by boat or cable parked our car by the cable…
Fajã dos Padres Restaurant (Câmara de Lobos – Madeira)
We don't know if it's humanly possible to find words to describe all the sensations aroused in our senses by this meal in Fajã dos Padres restaurant. We will try. It's becoming increasingly difficult to find genuine, fresh and aromatic flavors such as those cultivated in the fertile and fertilizer-free…
Centro Comercial da Sé Restaurant (Funchal – Madeira)
In the historic center of Funchal, near to Sé (Mother Church), we discover the Centro Comercial da Sé Restaurant. With a huge terrace on one of the busiest streets in the city, we were surprised by the pleasant atmosphere we enjoyed while tasting some of the regional delicacies. A restaurant…
Tibino, Snack House – Foz do Arelho (Caldas da Rainha)
Sun, a terrace, good company and a table with good snacks. We don't need much to be happy. At "Tibino" restaurant, in Foz do Arelho, we find all this and a lot more. In this restaurant we eat also with our eyes and besides the quality in the preparation of…
Quinta do Caceiro (Figueira da Foz)
Quinta do Caceiro Restaurant received us at a late hour, on the southern shore of "Lagoa da Vela" (Vela Lagoon), in Bom Sucesso. It was weekend and the room was full, which is always a good sign, after all it was "Sopa da Pedra" (Stone Soup) and Portuguese Stew day.…
Dux Taberna Urbana (Coimbra)
"Dux Taberna Urbana" is located in downtown Coimbra, right in the heart of the student city. Well decorated and with a menu full of surprising tidbits invites us to have a good time with our family or friends in a selected and quiet ambience. A menu full of surprising tidbits.…
Panoramik Ocean Restaurant (São Vicente – Madeira)
Walking increases the appetite and after visiting the Caves of São Vicente, we found the Panoramik Ocean Restaurant in Sitio do Calhau, São Vicente. A two-storey space with buffet on the 1st floor. The very affordable prices and the variety of the menu make this the ideal spot for those who…
Aníbal Tapas (Funchal – Madeira)
On a urban hike to the discover the old area of Funchal, we needed a break to strengthen the stomach. We didn't want to waste a lot of time and therefore a place to eat some regional snacks would be awesome. At the end of Santa Maria street, one of…
Profresco – Fish Market & Restaurant (Peniche)
We found on the "Estrada Marginal Norte" (North Shore Road) in Peniche a different concept than usual. On one side of the building is a fish market where fresh fish and seafood coexist side by side on ice-covered marble benches. On the other side a restaurant with a contemporary decor…
“O Robalo” Restaurant (Sabugal)
In "O Robalo" Restaurant at Sabugal, grilled food are the kings and their throne an imposing fireplace where they rest on a huge iron grill. Here, in full view, they are made right on time, no more or less, so that succulent and tasty food enrich the tables of a…
“Sabores de Guidintesta” in Belver (Gavião)
In the beautiful village of Belver, where the Castle looks at the Tagus river from the top of the valley, the Restaurant "Sabores de Guidintesta" offers us a homemade cuisine and regional flavors in an unpretentious space. Here the Alentejo gastronomy has a prominent place but we also find other…
“O Lavrador” Restaurant – Junça (Almeida)
Those who leave Almeida and take the road N332 towards Vilar Formoso, soon find the extinct parish of Junça. Here next to the road "O Lavrador" restaurant resists to time and isolation. When arriving, it's difficult not to remember the movie "From the Dusk Till Dawn" (1996), by the director…
Casa do Lagar Miradoyro Restaurant in Jueus (Tondela)
In Serra do Caramulo, more precisely in Jueus village, I found "Casa do Lagar Miradoyro", a restaurant where traditional Beira Alta cuisine (and not only) is valued in a tasty and well-prepared dishes. The restaurant room, with a simple and sober decoration, invites you to contemplate the mountains and the…
Tirol Restaurant (Pombal)
Tirol Restaurant is located on Ansião Street, number 15, very close to Pombal Castle. This was the main reason for choosing this two floors family restaurant to eat on the day of the climb to the castle. On our arrival, the sheer number of clients waiting for a table could…
Caçarola 1 Restaurant (Figueira da Foz)
During a visit to Figueira da Foz, whether for a walk or for a few days of vacations, there are many options to spend a good time at a dinner table. We can choose to eat a portuguese traditional meal or on the other hand, we can choose a simple well-made snacks…
Number 77 is a restaurant in Lavos (Figueira da Foz)
Number 77 of Santa Luzia Road in Lavos, county of Figueira da Foz, is reserved for those who seek a simple and honest meal. Behind a discreet door, in a modest house, we find a space where less is more, decorated with small details of refinement and modernity. The kitchen of…
Quality, Taste and Tradition (Ponte de Sor)
Restaurant Olivença in Ponte de Sor was full of people when we got there. Usually it's a good sign. Despite the full house we were served quickly, with the friendliness and warmth typical of a family environment. With a discreet façade, near the city's Municipal Market, it was the perfect…