Northern Portugal Restaurants

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  • 1. Casa d'Armas

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    In a renovated mansion near the waterfront, this eatery is a prime destination for seafood: start with fish soup or sapateira recheada (stuffed crab) and continue with main dishes such as polvo com azeite e alho (octopus with olive oil and garlic) or the unusual house bacalhau, which is fried and stuffed with bacon. Desserts include a pudim de Abade de Priscos (an especially rich crème caramel pudding) that some say is the best in the country.

    Largo 5 de Outubro 30, Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, 4900-515, Portugal
    258 824 999

    Known For

    • A family-run business for three decades
    • Tornedó steak, flamed at your table
    • Comprehensive list of regional wines

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
  • 2. Confeitaria Manuel Natário

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    So famous that it was featured on a postage stamp in 2017, this vintage pastry shop is best known for its bola de Berlim donuts, overflowing with pastry cream. Also popular are the cinnamon biscuits, pão de ló à Jorge Amado (a sponge favored by the late Brazilian writer on his periodic visits), and Manjerico de Viana, an eggy tart that tastes like sweet basil. It was originally invented at the nearby Pastelaria Zé Natário, opened in 1970 by Manuel's brother José.

    Rua Manuel Espregueira 37, Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, 4900-318, Portugal
    258 822 376

    Known For

    • House-made sweets
    • Classic decor
    • Batches of donuts that emerge at 11:30 and 5:30
  • 3. O Laranjeira

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    You wouldn't know it from the bright, modern decor, but O Laranjeira is Viana's oldest pensão, and its restaurant serves some of the best traditional Minho cuisine around. The business is now in the hands of the third generation, who are innovating while respecting tradition and preserving the soul of the place. Any of the fresh fish dishes is a good option, but so is the roasted kid.

    Rua Manuel Espregueira 24, Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, 4900-318, Portugal
    258 822 258

    Known For

    • Great service and presentation
    • Fish soup to start
    • Impressive selection of regional desserts

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed.
  • 4. Pastelaria Zé Natário

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    This small café is the perfect place to soak up the Minho atmosphere. The proprietor makes his own pastries, cakes, and croquettes. 

    Av. dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra 20, Viana do Castelo, Viana do Castelo, 4900-318, Portugal
    258 826 856

    Known For

    • This family-run business has become a local institution
    • The specialty is a sweet pastry called Manjerico de Viana
    • Custard-filled pastries are made fresh throughout the day
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