{"id":20325,"date":"2017-06-01T11:18:18","date_gmt":"2017-06-01T01:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/?p=20325"},"modified":"2025-07-25T21:29:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T11:29:57","slug":"portugal-europe-food-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/portugal-europe-food-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"You should go to Portugal just for the food. Here&#8217;s why."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>This article was originally published in June 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>When people ask me how I chose my honeymoon destination, I tell them it came down to the food.<\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">My new husband and I agreed that our two-week honeymoon needed to be filled with culinary adventures and we decided to explore the rich food history of <a href=\"\/portugal\">Portugal<\/a>. We quickly found that, compared to some of the more famous European cuisines, Portugal\u2019s food is undeservedly overlooked.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"ipf-title\">Craving Portugese food?<\/h2><div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-has-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"ZMZP\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/ZMZP.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zmzp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Portugal Real Food Adventure<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">7 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zmzp\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"ZMZLC\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/ZMZLC.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zmzlc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Spain & Portugal Real Food Adventure <\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">15 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zmzlc\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"ZMZZ\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div class=\"product-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/ipf\/ZMZZ.jpg\" width=\"100%\" height=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zmzz\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-name\">Northern Spain Real Food Adventure<\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-footer\"><div class=\"product-footer-left\"><span class=\"product-days\">9 days<\/span><\/div><div class=\"product-footer-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/trips\/zmzz\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"product-btn\">View trip<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introducing Portuguese cuisine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Since its founding, Portugal has enjoyed the unique geographical advantage of sitting at the mouth of the Mediterranean Sea. For hundreds of years, it has served as the gateway to European ports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the real question remains: what exactly is Portuguese cuisine? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With inherently multicultural ingredients like grains from North Africa, codfish from the North Atlantic, black pork from the Iberian peninsula and saffron from South East Asia serving as foundational elements of local cooking traditions, Portuguese food has many different parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The country is also blessed with access to fresh seafood, an ideal grape climate for local wine production and an arid southern climate that allows for year-round produce seasonality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Foods to try in Portugal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Petiscos: the Portuguese version of Spanish tapas, these snack plates are typically filled with bite-sized pieces of meat, including dry-cured ham, sausage, fish and seasonal dishes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bacalhau (cod): often a star in bacalhau \u00e0 br\u00e1s, this fish is a versatile staple in Portugal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Francesinha: a heavy sandwich full of cold cuts of meat, layered with cheese, then finished with a topping of a fried egg and beer sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sardines: a fish that&#8217;s made its way into the identity of Portugal, find them prepared in a range of ways, from freshly grilled to ready-to-eat from their trusty can.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frango assado (roasted chicken): chicken roasted in a tangy, chilly sauce, usually a mix of garlic, vinegar, olive oil and chilis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pastel de nata: the famous custard tart made of flaky pastry, soft custard filling and a dusting of cinnamon or sugar \u2013 available everywhere. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Portugal-Europe-Duoro-Valley-Fresh-fish-lunch-in-the-Duoro-Valley.jpg\" alt=\"Portugal fish Azores\" class=\"wp-image-22368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Portugal-Europe-Duoro-Valley-Fresh-fish-lunch-in-the-Duoro-Valley.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Portugal-Europe-Duoro-Valley-Fresh-fish-lunch-in-the-Duoro-Valley-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Portugal-Europe-Duoro-Valley-Fresh-fish-lunch-in-the-Duoro-Valley-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Portugal-Europe-Duoro-Valley-Fresh-fish-lunch-in-the-Duoro-Valley-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lisbon&#8217;s food scene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Any culinary tour of Portugal should begin in the capital city of <a href=\"\/portugal\/lisbon\">Lisbon<\/a>, where you\u2019ll find some of the top chefs and trendiest restaurants, but also the traditional tavernas and long-time local favourites.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re short on time in Lisbon, the most important stop you need to make is at the Ribeira (TimeOut) Market. This place is an aggregation of 24 restaurants, 12 shops, eight bars and a music venue in one of the city\u2019s oldest market structures. From pan-Asian flavours to traditional Portuguese wood fire cooking, you\u2019ll be bombarded with a delicious array of aromas and sounds as you wander through the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full alignnone wp-image-20338\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Lisbon-036.jpg\" alt=\"Three people drinking cherry liqueur in Lisbon\" class=\"wp-image-37934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Lisbon-036.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Lisbon-036-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Lisbon-036-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Lisbon-036-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of whether you\u2019re a grazer or sit-down eater, TimeOut Market is definitely a place worth dedicating a few hours to. I loved it so much I visited it on three (!) separate occasions during our four days in Lisbon, just so I could get a feel for the different vibes it had at different times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the day, TimeOut is a bustling spot for tourists and locals alike to eat high-quality food at reasonable prices. But at night, it feels more like a nightclub with live music, funky lights and designer cocktails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With more time in Lisbon, there are plenty of other restaurants to explore. Part butcher shop, part tavern, part patio, Barrio de Avillez is a progressive culinary experience created by one of Portugal\u2019s most prominent chefs \u2013 Jose Avillez. He owns famed Belcanto down the street but Barrio serves as a more approachable and laid-back ambiance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One of Portugal&#8217;s most popular foods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pasteis de Belem has been a local favourite for over 100 years and remains the birthplace of Lisbon\u2019s most famous sweet treat, the pasteis de nata. Visitors flock to this spot to taste the city\u2019s best sweet custard tart and the flaky caramelised crust and cinnamon topping sure don&#8217;t disappoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full alignnone wp-image-20337\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Lisbon-051.jpg\" alt=\"A plate of Portuguese tarts\" class=\"wp-image-37935\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Lisbon-051.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Lisbon-051-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Lisbon-051-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Lisbon-051-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Portugal&#8217;s coastal gems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once we had thoroughly gorged ourselves on the cuisine of Lisbon, it was time to head towards <a href=\"\/portugal\/porto\">Porto<\/a>, with a few coastal village stops along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Literally hanging off the edge of a cliff, Restaurante Esplanada Furnas is a must for seafood lovers. The nautical-themed interior looks out floor-to-ceiling windows to give you a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean. Dishes rotate daily based on the fresh catch and you can pick out the exact fish you want from their saltwater baths at the front of the restaurant. My husband and I opted for a simple grilled turbot, which was deliciously fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for some beachside dining, don\u2019t miss the adorably trendy Restaurante Noah in Santa Cruz. We spent an entire afternoon relaxing at this kid-friendly restaurant in their indoor and outdoor patio seating. On certain days of the week, they offer a small farmer\u2019s market where you can learn about local produce and chat with farmers about their favourite ways to prepare various ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide alignnone size-full wp-image-20330\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/view-of-porto-valley-portugal-e1496268011204.jpg\" alt=\"view of porto valley portugal\" class=\"wp-image-20330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/view-of-porto-valley-portugal-e1496268011204.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/view-of-porto-valley-portugal-e1496268011204-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/view-of-porto-valley-portugal-e1496268011204-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/view-of-porto-valley-portugal-e1496268011204-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another place I can\u2019t recommend highly enough is the restaurant at Areias do Seixo Hotel. The restaurant focuses on seasonal and sustainable cuisine grown onsite at their organic garden in composted soil. Play nice with the staff and you might even get a tour of the greenhouse!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re up for it, choose the chef\u2019s tasting menu&nbsp;\u2013 a three-hour, 12-course tasting menu with locally-produced wine pairings. Memorable dishes such as smoked clams on a bed of pine needles, braised rabbit risotto and beef tenderloin with a cauliflower puree still make me salivate when I think about them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was the most memorable dining experience of our honeymoon and coming from two Chicago-based foodies, that\u2019s saying something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Porto&#8217;s food scene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An up-and-coming culinary destination in northern Portugal, Porto is full of hidden foodie treasures.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Porto still retains a lot of the grit you\u2019d expect from a port city. You\u2019ll see fishermen and food stall owners buzzing through graffiti-clad street food markets that sit right next door to Michelin-starred restaurants and 100-year-old port wine cellars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, educate yourself about the region\u2019s proud export \u2013 port wine \u2013 at the cosy wine bar Portologia. They offer a variety of port tastings (up to 12 different pours) and the fantastic staff will help make suggestions while also teaching you about the key differences between different port wines such as Tawny vs Ruby or Vintage vs LBV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full alignnone wp-image-20329\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Intrepid-Travel-ZMLP_Portugal_porto_city_ss_1490844734.jpg\" alt=\"A view of Porto from across the water\" class=\"wp-image-40134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Intrepid-Travel-ZMLP_Portugal_porto_city_ss_1490844734.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Intrepid-Travel-ZMLP_Portugal_porto_city_ss_1490844734-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Intrepid-Travel-ZMLP_Portugal_porto_city_ss_1490844734-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Intrepid-Travel-ZMLP_Portugal_porto_city_ss_1490844734-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, Restaurante Traca is an unpretentious spot in the heart of Porto that dishes up plates of perfectly prepared Portuguese favourites such as bacalau, crispy prawns or blood sausage risotto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">For a more upscale yet approachable dining experience, go to Pedro Lemos Restaurante\u00a0in the Foz do Douro neighbourhood in western Porto.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This Michelin-starred restaurant proved to be\u00a0one of the top five meals I\u2019ve ever had in my life.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their specialty is flavourful and decadent sauces poured over simple but perfectly executed dishes. Each plate reflects the country\u2019s rich culinary heritage while exploding with simplicity and flavour. With impeccable service and incredible wine pairings, this two- to three-hour dining experience will blow you away. Highlights from my meal include beef three ways, foie gras with passion fruit sauce and a Portuguese take on bananas foster.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Europe-Porto-Included-food-Urban-Adventure-Cheese-ham-and-wine-tasting-at-the-A-Perola-do-Bolhao.jpg\" alt=\"A man pours Port wine with a spread of local cheeses and meats next to the glasses\" class=\"wp-image-85051\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Europe-Porto-Included-food-Urban-Adventure-Cheese-ham-and-wine-tasting-at-the-A-Perola-do-Bolhao.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Europe-Porto-Included-food-Urban-Adventure-Cheese-ham-and-wine-tasting-at-the-A-Perola-do-Bolhao-425x239.jpg 425w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Europe-Porto-Included-food-Urban-Adventure-Cheese-ham-and-wine-tasting-at-the-A-Perola-do-Bolhao-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Europe-Porto-Included-food-Urban-Adventure-Cheese-ham-and-wine-tasting-at-the-A-Perola-do-Bolhao-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Europe-Porto-Included-food-Urban-Adventure-Cheese-ham-and-wine-tasting-at-the-A-Perola-do-Bolhao-1170x658.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.intrepidtravel.com\/adventures\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Intrepid-Travel-Portugal-Europe-Porto-Included-food-Urban-Adventure-Cheese-ham-and-wine-tasting-at-the-A-Perola-do-Bolhao-585x329.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not looking for anything fancy? Don\u2019t miss Porto\u2019s strange\u00a0and iconic sandwich, the francesinha. Stuffed with four types of deli meat and covered in melted cheese and a hot tomato and beer gravy served on a bed of French fries, it&#8217;s fair to say it&#8217;ll leave you full. The best place to get it is the original<\/span> Cafe Santiago, a no-frills cafe that is filled with locals and tourists alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of where you end up in Portugal, you are bound to have culinary adventures.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite the curious looks people give us when we say we went to Portugal for our honeymoon, my husband and I couldn\u2019t have imagined a better way to start off our marriage than eating our way through the most underrated food destination in Europe. &nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Explore Intrepid\u2019s&nbsp;small group, locally-led <a href=\"\/europe\/food\">food adventures in Europe.<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"ipf-title\">Don&#039;t just read about flavours... taste them yourself<\/h2><div class=\"product_wrapper ipf-has-title\"><div class=\"product\" style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\" data-code=\"ZMZP\"><div class=\"product-inner\"><div 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