Portuguese cuisine is known for combining fresh ingredients and Mediterranean influences. Top dishes include:
Bacalhau à Brás: Classic Portuguese dish made with salted codfish, scrambled eggs, chopped onions, and straw fries.
Francesinha: Sandwich with layers of cured meats, steak, and smoked sausage, topped with a spicy tomato sauce and melted cheese.
Arroz de Marisco: Seafood rice dish with clams, mussels, shrimp, and other seafood.
Grilled Sardines: Fresh sardines served with sea salt. A summer classic.
Portuguese Cheeses: Includes Queijo da Serra, Queijo de Azeitão, and Queijo de São Jorge.
Port Wine: A sweet, fortified wine from the Douro Valley. Often paired with cheese.
Pasteis de Nata: Custard tarts with crispy, flaky pastry shells, often covered with powdered sugar.
Your Rental Escapes concierge can arrange restaurant reservations, as well as private chef service and villa pre-stocking on any villa stay.