TempoVIP Guide to the top-rated restaurants for exceptional dining in Portugal

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Castelo de Vide €€

A Confraria

A Confraria is a safe bet if you’re looking for a good, typically Alentejan meal accompanied by good wine (they also have an excellent wine list). From starters to desserts, nothing should be missed. The place is cozy. T

ue-Sat 12:30 PM-3:00 PM, 7:30 PM-10:00 PM / Sun 12:30 PM-3:00 PM.

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Beja

Adega Típica 25 de Abril

The wine-making jars are part of the rustic decor of this typical Alentejan restaurant. Located in the historic center, it has been serving generous portions with friendly service for over 30 years.

Tue-Sat 12:30 PM-3:00 PM, 7:30 PM-10:00 PM / Sun 12:30 PM-3:00 PM.

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Arraiolos €€

O Alpendre

O Alpendre is one of those restaurants where, when you arrive, you’ll already find some starters waiting for you at the table, including the famous empadas de Arraiolos. It’s the perfect start to a meal that can’t go wrong with Alentejan dishes prepared with care and dedication in the kitchen.

Mon-Sun 12:30 PM-3:00 PM, 7:30 PM-10:00 PM.

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Alter do Chão €€€

Páteo Real

The place is very authentic. In a villa by the roadside, wood stands out, whether in the tables or the hundreds of decorative items scattered throughout the restaurant. The menu is simple, the food honest, with a focus on various cuts of black pork (secretos, cheeks, plumas…) on the grill.

Wed-Sun 12:00 PM-2:30 PM, 7:00 PM-9:30 PM.

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Tasquinha O Medronho

The place is very authentic. In a villa by the roadside, wood stands out, whether in the tables or the hundreds of decorative items scattered throughout the restaurant. The menu is simple, the food honest, with a focus on various cuts of black pork (secretos, cheeks, plumas…) on the grill.

Wed-Sun 12:00 PM-2:30 PM, 7:00 PM-9:30 PM.

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Alcácer do Sal €€

Porto Santana

The cuisine is traditional, with small plates mostly from the Alentejo— the tomato soup is excellent, and if you’re lucky enough to find jaquinzinhos (fried baby horse mackerel), don’t miss them. At Porto Santana, Dália welcomes guests as if they were in her own home. In warm wood tones, the restaurant feels cozy and family-run.

Fri-Sat 12:15 PM-3:15 PM, 7:15 PM-10:15 PM / Sun 12:15 PM-3:15 PM / Mon-Tue 12:15 PM-3:15 PM, 7:15 PM-10:15 PM / Wed 12:15 PM-3:15 PM.

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Terceira €€

Ti Choa

In the wood-fired oven, both bread and the house specialties are cooked to perfection, including alcatra (a traditional slow-cooked beef dish) and bean stew. Ti Choa is a typical family restaurant where you’ll quickly feel at home. The Azores are served at the table. Don’t leave without trying the vinegar pudding.

Mon-Sat 12:00-4:00 PM

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Terceira €€

Tasca das Tias

A modern tavern that pays homage to history and tradition, reinventing them in just the right amount. The service is familiar, and the menu highlights traditional small plates—grilled limpets, barnacles, and octopus salad.

Mon-Sun 12:00 PM-12:00 AM

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Terceira €€

O Caneto

For meat lovers, Caneto is the place to go—a true temple of Terceira Island’s gastronomy on the North Coast, in Altares. It has two spacious dining rooms and a pleasant terrace. The service is attentive and friendly.

Tue-Fri 12:00-3:00 PM, Sat-Sun 12:00-4:00 PM

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Terceira €€

Beira Mar

In the Azores, fish is king, with unparalleled quality and freshness. That’s exactly what Beira Mar, overlooking the São Mateus harbor, offers in its purest form. There are no gimmicks or pretensions—just a genuine restaurant you’ll always want to return to.

Tue-Sun 12:00-3:00 PM, 6:30-10:00 PM