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Food & Drink
What is the local food like in Portugal?
How much does the food cost?
What local dishes to try in Portugal?
What can I eat in Portugal as a vegetarian?
Can I drink tap water in Portugal?
What soft drinks are available?
Is there a coffee and tea culture in Portugal?
What alcoholic drinks to try while in Portugal?
What are the restrictions regarding alcohol consumption?
Where to buy alcohol in Portugal and how much does it cost?
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What are some places to eat?
There are multitudes of local restaurants to choose from, even in the tiniest villages; and it doesn’t even matter which one you pick, as they all virtually meet the same expectations in quality, price, service and selection.
This makes it challenging to have a less than stellar dining experience, which is probably why the Portuguese eat out so often.
At breakfast, any café, pastelaria (pastry shop) or confeitaria (confectioners) can provide a croissant or brioche, some toast (uma torrada; a doorstep with butter), a simple sandwich (a tosta mista is grilled ham and cheese) or some sort of cake or pastry. A padaria is a bakery, and any place advertising pão quente (hot bread) will also usually have a café attached.
Portuguese restaurants which are called restaurantes run the gamut, from rustic village eatery to designer hot spot, while meals are also served in a tasca which is Portuguese for tavern and, less commonly these days, a casa de pasto meaning a cheap local dining room. A cervejaria is literally a “beer house”, usually more informal than a restaurant and typically serving up steaks and seafood. A marisqueira is also a seafood place, while a churrasqueira specializes in char-grilled meat.
Where to buy alcohol in Portugal and how much does it cost?
Am I expected to tip in Portugal?
How do I use ATMs in Portugal?
What can I bring home from Portugal?
What should I pack for my trip?
