BACALHAU...

Although Portugal's waters abound with fish, the dried, salted codfish known as bacalhao, is considered the national dish. Bacalhau, which is dried codfish, has a slightly salty and tasty flesh, with a firm texture, achieved after being soaked in water to return it's moisture. It can be cooked in a variety of ways and the Portuguese say there is a different dish for every day of the year. I have not as yet tested this number of dishes but I'm sure that even half of these would be more than enough! I have however, eaten my fair share and my favorite is probably the Bacalhao Assado, which is grilled and served with tossed garlic bits, a good dose of olive oil, boiled potatoes and other vegetables. Simply delicious! As a general guideline, consider that food portions are always very generous ...

Portuguese cooking could be described as purist. The uncomplicated and distinctive flavours in this Mediterranean cuisine are a result of the importance given here to locally produced meats, fish and market garden vegetables.

1. A Bica or a cafe
   

2. Black coffee.
   

3. O Pingado
   

4. Expresso with a drop of milk.
   

5. A Meia de Leite
   

6. Coffee with milk.
   

7. O Carioca de Limao
   

8. Tea of boiled lemon zeste
   

9. O Galao
   

10. Latte milky coffee

Where to Eat

No Cafe ...

Restaurants

FLAVOURS FROM THE SEA

Praia Moinho de Baixo - Aldeia do Meco

+351 212 684 732

Restaurant on the beach with a chillout area

Right on the Meco Beach - Closed Tuesdays

Champanheria

Av. Luisa Todi 414 - Setubal

+351265 220 996

Fish grilled on the Avenue

Closed Sunday

Restaurant and Bar

Praia da Comporta

+351 265 497 652

Solitary restaurant on a long stretch of beach

Rua do Casalinho - Fetais

+351 91 258 6333

Restaurant with pretty tree shaded patio and light meals.

Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Av. Luisa Todi - Setubal

Rua Praia do Moinho de Baixo - Aldeia do Meco

+351 212 684 034

Beach dining with modern dishes

Portinho de Arrabida

+351 212 180 533

Beach restaurant in a quiet rock sheltered bay

Rua das Fontainhas 98 - Setubal

+ 351 265 534 807

Praia do Pego - Carvalhal

+351 913 061 256

Beach restaurant open only in the summer.

Largo de Bombaldes 18 - Sesimbra

+351 212 233 199

Well known for its seafood

Go to the Praça Machado dos Santos em Setubal try Tasca Kefish for fresh grilled fish or Mr Manel´s place.

Sunny days and lunch times only in this shady square.

Closed Mondays

FLAVOURS FROM THE LAND

Alcanena

Rua Venancio C Lima 99 - Quinta do Anjo 

+351 212 870 150

An “all you can eat buffet” of regional cuisine in a country style restaurante

Closed Wednesdays

Angelus

Pr. Duques de Palmela 11- Santana

+351 212 681 340

For a good fondue...

Rua Acacio Barradas 1 - Setubal

+351 265 233 620

For any meat... just ask for it!

Closed Sundays

Pr. da Republica 37 - Azeitao

+351 96 441 708

Fish and meats under a leafy canopy

Only for lunch

Avenida Luisa Todi 285 - Setubal

+351 265 522 603

Traditional chicken “piri pirii” restaurant

Also has takeaway

Closed Thursdays

Comporta - Troia

+351 265 497 555

Views across the largest rice fields in Portugal

Closed Mondays

Pé de Vinho

Rua dos Trabalhadores da Empresa Setubalense 10

Vila Fresca de Azeitao

+351 212 188 048

Local artists are exhibited on these high walls.

Closed Mondays

The fish dishes in this region, reputedly rival the best in the world!

1. 

   With Open Air pateo or veranda

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