The results are in.. 50 Top Pizza has released their list of best pizzas in the world and guess which pizzeria is representing Portugal on the list again?
who owns forno d'oro?Forno d'oro is owned by Tanka Sapkota, who was born in Nepal and brought his passion for Neapolitan pizza to Lisbon. He trained under the Gombero Rosso Master Course and his wood-fired pizzas have ranked him in the top pizzas in the world list multiple times. Above you can see just a few of the many prestigious awards Forno d'Oro (Golden Oven) has received for their delicious pizzas. They are receiving Fiori di Latte cheese fresh from Italy multiple times per week! Where did forno d'oro rank in the 2024 top pizza in the world list?
Forno d Oro is the ONLY pizzeria in Portugal to rank on the top pizza in the world list, so it's quite an accomplishment! For 2024 they ranked 73rd in the world and the 12th best pizzeria in Europe.
Parabéns! (congratulations in Portuguese) What we ordered.
Are you hungry yet? Let's try a few of the best pizzas in Lisbon together!
Diavola - €13.25Where to stay in Lisbon:4 Formaggi - €13.95
San Marzano tomatoes DOP, fior di latte, Gorgonzola, smoked Provola cheese and Parmigiano Reggiano DOP 24 mesi.
We were with some dear friends who were moving away and we all decided that in order to mark the occasion properly there was another pizza we just had to try and we could only do it if we worked together as a team lol.
Burrata, prosciutto e Rucola - €15.50
This pizza was so unbelievably delicious and a perfect example of how it takes just a few high quality ingredients to make a dish really shine!
Light and fresh yet highly engaging - we were surprised that this was our favorite pizza of the night! Good thing we ordered it at the last second, right?! ;)
It may even top the fig, prosciutto, and gorgonzola pizza. We'll probably have to visit another time to know for sure, though. ;) Gordon FInest Scotch Ale, Scotland - €8.95
And what's a visit to one of the top pizzerias in the world without trying a new brew?
Gordon Finest Scotch Ale Review Gordon Finest Scotch Ale - Strong and smooth dark beer flavored with malt whiskey. 8,0% - 33cl
"Born in Scotland, Crafted in Belgium"
For those interested in the ingredients and bottling details of Gordon Scotch Ale, see the photos below! Panna Cotta ai Frutti di Bosco - €4.95
At the end of your meal at Forno d'Oro you always have the opportunity to enjoy the parting hospitality of limoncello or grappa. If you've never tried grappa (it's potent), maybe you should give it a try. After that you'll almost certainly always pick limoncello! haha :)
English Menu - forno d' oro pizzeria
Curious what the prices are like at a top pizza place in Lisbon? Here is a recent menu. You can find English descriptions beneath each menu item.
Couvert/Antipasti (appetizers) and Pizze (Pizza) MenuPizze (Pizza) MenuSeasonal Pizza MenuPasta & Dessert (Dolci) MenuSouthern Caribbean Cruise
Wine MenuCraft Beer MenuGin MenuForno d'Oro Review
We love Forno d'Oro! When you have such a great experience at a restaurant the first time that you want to bring your friends who are also pizza lovers you know it's the real deal.
Still, there is a smidge of apprehension that a second visit to a place won't be as good as the first, you know what I mean? As you can tell from our photo review, forno d'oro is living up to our expectations and we won't hesitate to come back and bring more friends the next time we are in Lisbon! Highly recommend you stop in for some amazing Neapolitan pizza in Lisbon! Best Places To eat in Lisbon:
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Bandalho Meat & Wine is a new restaurant in Carnaxide (Lisbon, Portugal) in walking distance of Holiday Inn Express Alfragide.
Band'alho meat & wine vibeThis restaurant was new to the neighborhood on our visit and we arrived just as they opened so we had the place pretty much to ourselves. Inside the restaurant is nicely finished and is somewhat T shaped, making the back area where we were sitting a nice semi-secluded area to reserve for a large party.
As you can see there were multiple large TVs in the restaurant and I have never been a big fan of this. The bright screens really detract from the aesthetic of the space and they distract from the two most important elements - your dining companions and the food!
This is quite a common occurrence in restaurants in Portugal. Unless it's a sports bar type of establishment and you are watching a sports match while eating pizza and wings, I just don't understand the need for TVs in restaurants, especially when featuring depressing news and disturbing images. </rant> :) Lisbon Restaurant Reviews.what we ordered.With that out of the way, let's move on to the good stuff... what we ordered at Bandalho! Sangria Tinta 12€Red Wine Sangria - 12 euros for the pitcher. Sangria in Portugal is almost always excellent. The access to quality wines here is outstanding, not to mention locally grown citrus. Add a sprig of mint and you have a refreshing beverage on a summer evening in Lisbon! They did have a special house sangria which seemed to be a white wine sangria fortified with blue curaçao among other liquors, if that sort of thing is your jam. Hamburguer a Band'alho 10€
The hamburger was really tasty with quality meat and came with a side of fries and garlicky dipping mayonnaise which is also quite popular in Portugal.
Do you see that little rocket (arugula) leaf peeking out on the right? Slide your gaze to the left and notice the caramelized onion chutney which was the show stopper, taking this burger up a notch!
Picanha Sul Americana 15€Since we were at a meat place, it seemed only proper to get a steak. We ordered the South American Picanha. What is Picanha? (pronounced peek-ahn-yah) Picanha is a prized cut of meat in Brazil cut from the rump area. It has a thick band of fat and is served thinly sliced. Although originating in Brazil, Picanha has certainly gained popularity in Portugal.
The presentation was beautiful and upscale. A pile of finishing salt and whole peppercorns were evidence that the meat was to be the star, not overwhelmed by complex flavors. It's incredible what a pinch of salt and black peppercorn can do to a steak!
The steak was slightly under my cook preference. I wish the fat had been able to render a bit more. The roasted cherry/grape tomatoes added some nice acidity. For the sides we had an adorable dish of black beans. The black beans were nice, with bits of meat inside, also slightly underdone and bite-y. The rice was lovely and fluffy, really well done! Supremo de Chocolate 5€We were quite full, but thought it necessary to try one dessert (for your benefit). A little corner of our tummies could sample the Supremo de Chocolate. Wow did we underestimate this dessert! This dessert is a chocolate lover's dream! Imagine the thickest, fudgiest (is that word?) brownie you've ever seen, topped with chocolate ganache, and some red berries. For Americans, desserts in Portugal are a bit different and a good fudgy brownie is not easy to come by, making this an unexpected delight! My advice: Get the Supremo de Chocolate. Share it. Enjoy with coffee.
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Lagoas Park Oeiras Review
Breakfast was included in our booking rate, which was around 200 USD inclusive.
The public restroom in the lobby is beautiful with wood and marble finishings.
In the lobby you can also find the hotel bar as seen below.
Just behind the bar is the seating area for the restaurant.
Hotel Restaurant Review
We did dine in the restaurant with our friends one evening. I ordered a nice fish dish which came with a side of mixed vegetables and some potatoes. Fish in Portugal is always delicious and fresh since the country is blessed to have access to so much coastline! The food was good and as one would expect, this is a light meal with a corporate hotel price tag. ;)
When you get off the elevators to head to your room you will see these nice sitting areas overlooking the lobby. The chairs are comfortable, with side tables, and there is nice lighting from the floor to ceiling glass entry of the hotel.
Room Tour
Here is a quick photo tour of our room at Lagoas Park Hotel.
The bathroom is spacious and they do provide the standard amenities. You'll notice on the second photo that a bidet is available at this hotel. In case you want to wash and dry your feet.
...lol. Just kidding. :p
The room is a bit on the dark side with the color scheme and lighting style, which isn't necessarily my favorite aesthetic.
Our room had a large flatscreen TV and closets for hanging clothes as well as a full length mirror right across from the bathroom door. Some of our friends were joking that it was the last place they wanted a mirror after they got out of the shower. haha.
Jokes aside, I always appreciate a full length mirror in a hotel room.
Below is the desk area if you need to do some work or want to eat some takeout. Which... we did.
100 Gramas
We ordered Uber Eats the night we arrived as we were too tired to go out anywhere. There was a Buy one get one free promo for a restaurant called 100 Gramas. We ordered Prego Maminha Maturada which is a sandwich of thin steaks and the bread is slathered with garlic butter. We got one side of batata frites (French fries) and one side of feijão (beans).
The total for 2 sandwiches, an order of fries, an order of beans, and a coca-cola was 18.74€ including service fee, delivery fee, bag fee etc. While the pictures are not impressive due to the dim room and takeout boxes, the food was good! It was good for the price we paid. But if we had paid full price of 41.74€ it may have been a different story. lol!
centro colombo
I took a few of the most random pictures that day starting with these women's button down linen shirts.
Nespresso Store
Our Portuguese friend educated us about visiting the Nespresso store for a free coffee. You actually take a ticket when you go in and when an associate is available they can give you a sample of any kind of Nespresso pod you would like to try. Afterwards you can buy a package of your preferred pod, if you'd like, of course!
Serra da Estrela
I was so fascinated by this art display of candy machines that I felt compelled to snap this crooked picture to remember it.
For my final memory of Colombo Mall in lisbon, I leave you with this bathroom sign which I found amusing. It's asking if you knew that with the toilet lid open you can be projecting "particles". They implore toilet guests to pleaseeee close the lid before flushing.
It makes you wonder what atrocities have been seen in there? On second thought.. scratch that thought.
The Kitchen
We were meeting friends for dinner after at Han Table Barbecue in the Expo neighborhood (Parque das Nações) of Lisbon and guess what?
We were early! ;) Right after the uber dropped us off we got the message that they were running behind. |
Conveniently for us, a cute Boba shop was located directly next door to the Korean bbq restaurant! What better way to kill time than sippin' boba?
Bubble Time Menu with prices
Tap the photos below to enlarge and get a detailed view of the menu and prices of this Bubble tea cafe.
Gifts for bubble tea lovers
how to order bubble tea
Welcome to today's portuguese lesson!
The bottom right hand side of the menu has ordering instructions for your Bubble tea. I'll translate the Portuguese into English for you, although I'm sure you could work it out on your own. ;)
Como pedir um Bubble Tea (How to order a Bubble Tea) 1. Tamanho do copo (cup size) 2. Sabor (flavor) 3. Temperatura (temperature) 4. Nivel de Açucar (level of sugar) 5. Boba For Level of sugar you have 3 options: 1. Normal 2. Pouco (a little sugar) 3. Sem (without sugar) |
By the way, Bubble Time also sells bubble waffles which you can have filled with Chantilly (whipped cream) or Gelado (Ice cream) You can also get a Waffle Simples c/ Nutella (plain waffle with Nutella) As we've mentioned before, Nutella is very popular here. |
The vibe inside Bubble time
Bubble Time Lisbon Review
We ordered a large original milk tea, cold, with normal ice level and plain tapioca boba. We ordered the Margherita pizza of bubble tea for a baseline.
This was not necessarily the best boba tea we have ever had, but to be fair we normally have something like a Thai tea with boba, harkening back to our Thailand days, whereas here we ordered an original milk tea. Therefore the flavor was light in comparison, but appropriate for what we ordered. :)
The boba were perfectly prepared with just the right texture. The location could not have been more convenient for our plans.
We enjoyed our boba tea and while I wouldn't traverse the city on my next visit specifically to come here, I could see myself returning if I was in the Parque das Nações neighborhood of Lisbon and had a hankering for boba. The second floor seems an ideal location for travel writing with views of the Tagus while noshing on a bubble waffle stuffed with whipped cream... or Nutella ... or ice cream... Hmm. Tough call, isn't it! Maybe we will have to try one of each just to let you know which is best. ;) You can follow this shop on instagram @bubble.time.portugal |
Korean Barbecue in Lisbon offers a fun and interactive dining experience for you and your friends.
We made a trip to the Expo location of Han Table Barbecue and here is our review with photos! |
Where is han table bbq?
The address is: R. da Pimenta 5, 1990-280 Lisboa, Portugal
Gifts for korean barbecue lovers:
what is korean barbecue?
At a Korean bbq restaurant, you can expect to receive a platter of raw meat of your choice along with a variety of side dishes (called banchan). Your table will have a grill for your party to use to cook the meat.
Yes, you're paying to cook your food... Maybe Kramer's pizza idea wasn't so crazy after all ;)
The proteins cook very quickly and you can enjoy them in a piece of lettuce along with banchan of your choice! Maybe you put in some kimchi or little bean sprouts for example along with the meat.
Scissors are provided to cut the meat as well as tongs to flip the meat on the grill. Your waitstaff will change out the grill plates as needed to ensure an enjoyable cooking experience.
If you're nervous or not sure what to do, just ask! They'll be happy to explain how it works or assist you. Once when we ate Korean BBQ at Tomato in Tokyo they regularly came back to lend a hand and keep things moving smoothly so we always had the next bite ready! :)
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What we ordered:
copo de sangria tinta - 2.5
Cass Beer - 3.6
Jinro Plum Soju - 7.95
Han table bbq Drink menu with Prices
Here is the drink menu with prices, including water, soft drinks, coffee, tea, beer, wine, and specialty Korean beverages.
555 Combinado de Han; Han tudo platter - 38€
A bit of everything! Bulgogi, YanBian traditional beef, seasoned pork belly, seasoned beef belly, spicy shrimp, squid, marinated chicken, lamb meat, and iberico black pork.
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Dining Experience:
The weather in Lisbon was beautiful so we opted to sit outside on the terrace. Is there anything better than dining al fresco in Europe!?
Here you can see the grill covered and then in action. We were enjoying the company with our friends so much that we really didn't get any more pictures of the cooking process after this. Don't regret it at all. :)
our han table barbecue expo review:
We had a great time at Han Table in Expo! This is our second experience at a Han Table restaurant in Lisbon and we think it's really fun. It's something different and grilling together adds an activity element to the dining experience. The ingredient quality was high and the staff was kind. We would come back!
What's Nearby?
You're also right by the Tejo (Tagus) River. So you can enjoy walking along the Riverfront and why not take in some aerial views of the city by cable car/ gondola while you're here?
Fun fact: Did you know the Tagus is the longest river in the Iberian Peninsula!?
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han table barbecue menu with prices
These prices are accurate as of August 2024. They should at least give you an idea of what to expect! :)
Lisbon is one of the best foodie destinations and for those who want to know if Lisbon has good sushi, the answer is a resounding yes! You can definitely get your sushi fix in Lisboa! =)
We tried one of the many sushi restaurants in Lisbon and with a 4.9/5 rating on google it could possibly be Lisbon's best sushi.
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sushi Fixe Miraflores
Sushi Fixe is a sushi cafe with inside and outdoor seating in the Lisbon neighborhood of Miraflores, an Uber ride of less than 10 minutes from Belem, costing around 4 euros at the time of this post.
You may be thinking "Sushi Fixe is an interesting name. I wonder what it means and how do I even pronounce that?" I got you.
What does Fixe mean in English? Fixe is Portuguese slang for something that is cool or great. Fixe is pronounced "Feesh"
Sushi Rodizio Lisboa
What is rodízio in Portugal?
So you may notice some restaurants in Portugal are called rodízios. Rodízio is a portuguese word that basically means "rotation" in English.
This restaurant style originated in Brazil where diners pay a set price for their meal and waiters bring around a variety of fresh meats off the spit, in rotation. It's an all-you-can-eat style of dining.
The rodízio concept in Portugal is not exclusively for churrasqueiras serving grilled meats. There are fish rodízios, pizza rodízios, and sushi rodízios in all of Portugal, including Lisbon, just to name a few iterations.
Sushi Fixe Menu
Sushi Fix is basically a sushi buffet in Lisbon, only the rolls aren't sitting on display for unknown lengths of time and you don't have to get up for them.
How it works:
You have a slip of paper at your table with a list of menu items and space to write a number down. You simply write how many of each item you want and the sushi is made fresh to order! Since this is an unlimited sushi situation your waiter will come back and you can continue ordering more sushi as needed!
Fried Foods & Soup | Sushi Fixe Lisbon Menu
Rice, Noodles, Salad, Gyoza | Sushi Fixe Menu
Espetadas (kebabs/Skewers) | Sushi Fixe Menu
Sobremesa, Bebidas (Dessert, Drinks) | Sushi Fixe Menu
Never pass up an opportunity for Lychee. You can get an entire bottle of wine at some restaurants in Portugal for under 10 euros as you can see!
Sushi Fixe Price
Almoço (Lunch) 13.95€
Jantar (Dinner) 15.95€
Prices listed are por pessoa (per person).
On the weekend (fim de semana) or public holiday (feriado) it's 15.95 euro per person.
Children (crianças) 4 and under are free (não pagam - they do not pay)
Children 5-10 years old pay half price (pagam a metade -they pay half)
Sushi Fize Hours are: 12h-15h (noon to 3pm) and 19h-23h (7pm-11pm)
Sushi Fixe Photos
Salmon sushi Boat.
This boat was quite salmon (salmão) forward with some pops of roe (fish eggs). The thin rice noodles can be seen below as well.
Gyoza.
Big fan of all types of dumplings including Japanese gyoza. These were steamed gyoza.
Tempura Everything.
Tempura shrimp (gambas, also called camarões), tempura vegetables with sweet chili sauce. Fried sushi shown below as well.
Sushi Fixe Reviews
Sushi Fixe is a great sushi restaurant in Lisbon. The value to quality ratio is incredible so it's no wonder they have 4.9 stars on google. Well deserved!
A sushi buffet like this is a great option for sushi lovers and novices alike as you can try so many different types of sushi in a low pressure kind of way. Of course you don't want to be wasteful and you will order conscientiously. Still if you don't love a particular piece it hurts less knowing you can order another roll!
Sushi Fixe also caters to different tastes in your group. Maybe not everyone in your family or friend group loves sushi like you. Now you don't have to fight bitterness because they can order noodles, salad, meat skewers and more while you eat your dream sushi boat!
how to eat sushi
Pode - This section shows the things you can do - you can use chopsticks or your hands, you can mergulhe (dip) the sushi fish-side-first into soy sauce, you can set your chopsticks on the ceramic rest when not in use, you can coloque (place/put) the sushi in your mouth fish side down, and finally when you're done eating sushi you can rest the chopsticks on the Hashi-Oki as shown in the picture to signal to the wait staff you are done.
So I'm curious how many sushi faux pas have you made? I have definitely eaten ginger on top of sushi. On this trip for the first time I mixed wasabi paste in soy sauce then later took time to read this page and had to laugh.
Don't worry, no one is going to slap your wrist if you didn't follow these tips for eating sushi. But honestly, I love that they included them.
Making sushi is an art and to appreciate that art there are methods to eating it which, when followed, will enhance your experience and connect you more to the Japanese culture. :)
Is SushI Fixe the best all you can eat sushi in lisbon?
Like anyone could even know that, Napoleon.
Given that sushi fixe (sushi fix as some call it) is the only sushi restaurant we've had the privilege to try in Lisbon so far, I suppose we can't say for sure.
But what we can say is that Sushi Fixe is a great sushi buffet/rodizio in Lisbon and we would go back in a heartbeat!
How to say thank you politely in Japanese:
Arigato Gozaimasu ! ありがとう ございます
Gifts For Sushi Lovers.
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Hygge Kaffe Vibe
Immediately loved the vibe of this place from the green and white awning...
.... To the artsy, floral table ....
At Hygge, we thrive on the scent of cinnamon, we gather around waffles and/or cakes with mugs of hot coffee, sharing stories, the simple pleasures, a hot cocoa, board games, books and laughter. A haven of joy, the spirit of coziness weaving through, making it a warm and inviting home for all."
Love.
... to the charming tiled buildings within your gaze....
Hygge cafe had cute down to a science. Would you like to take a peek inside?
Portugal Travel Tip:
Lisbon Hygge Cafe Menu
Our entire order was under 26€
Feeling very happy to have all of this coming our way, we sat back and enjoyed the outdoor cafe seating and watched life go by on a Lisbon street.
Sparkling water arrived in a branded glass bottle. You see this in many restaurants in Portugal as well as hotels. One cafe (espresso) arrived as well. Remember, we ordered two.. =)
The coffee.
Não faz mal, no problem, I didn't mind waiting a bit longer for a coffee. I had already had some of the instant at the hotel and while it in no way compares to a fresh espresso like this, it did at least provide me with a bit of caffeine on this morning.
The espresso was nice and 1€ is a reasonable price for an espresso in a trendy cafe in Lisbon! They even have their own branded sugar packets. :)
The waffles.
The Avocado Toast.
Let's see how the egg looks inside:
The Cinnamon Roll.
And wait a minute, neither has my soup or my fresh squeezed juice. There was quite a bit of confusion, and our server seemed puzzled. We don't know who dropped the ball, but in the end all of our food showed up and that's what matters!
The food we almost did not receive
Lisbon hygge cafe reviews
The reality is that it was a bit of a miss for us.
With the exception of the soup, the hot foods were not hot by the time they reached us, unfortunately. Cold eggs and hollandaise sauce, anyone? I didn't think so...
The waffles were a bit on the dry side and I always think it's a gamble to order something with "maple" syrup, iykyk.
Similarly, the cinnamon roll was on the dense and dry side. Now this could be the style of a Scandinavian cinnamon roll for all I know. It's just not our preference.
Hygge gift ideas.
The coffee, soup, little salad, and fresh squeezed pineapple juices were all great though!
In the end our dining experience was a bit stressful as it took so long to get all of our food, most of it was not received at it's prime, and all of this took our morning from a leisurely brunch and hotel check out to catch a 12:30 bus to arriving at the bus station with literally moments to spare as we were the last to board the bus and had been bracing ourselves that the uber would not make it to the bus station in time.
I would like to chalk this experience up as a fluke since the place has so many amazing reviews, but we can only share what our direct experiences are.
If you decide to try Hygge Kaffe out, you will love the atmosphere and get great foodie pics, if that's your thing. Let us know how the actual food tastes on your visit!
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While some people eat out of necessity, we eat out of enjoyment and genuine appreciation for the amazing gift that food is.
Have you ever thought about food like that?
Not only does it nourish and strengthen us so we can live our best lives, but it also has the ability to entertain (ever watch a baby eat something sour? equally amusing to see the same reaction from an adult :p ) and enrich us intellectually by shedding light onto different cultures and the way historical events have influenced the flavors and styles of cooking around the world.
Yes. Food can actually make history interesting for people who are not, by default, history buffs! Now that's power. :) |
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You can imagine how excited we were when we discovered a nearby Armenian restaurant during our most recent weekend in Lisbon.
Ararate armenian Restaurant in Lisbon
Ararate Lisboa Menu
Ararate Drinks Menu with Prices
Remember in the 9 tips for eating at restaurants in Portugal post how we discussed ordering water in restaurants? Here is a good example for you. Still, bottled water, is available in a half liter or full liter for 2.50 and 3.50 euros, respectively. If you prefer Água com gás natural, that is naturally sparkling mineral water, you can have it for 4 euros.
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Khachapuri Barco - Traditional Pastry with Cheese and egg 10,5€
So what is Khachapuri Barco?
Khachapuri Barco is a traditional Caucasian pastry from the Adjara region of Georgia stuffed with cheese, egg yoke, and butter.
The waiter prepared the dish for us to eat, but when you receive it the pastry will not be cut and you will see a bright egg yoke on top.
To eat Khachapuri Barco, you break the egg yolk and mix it together with the hot, melted cheese and butter until combined into a rich sauce. Then you can cut the pastry and eat it!
The first bites were really tasty - I mean it's cheese filled bread after all! As the rest of the food arrived and the cheese started to firm up it was a bit too much for the two of us, although we did finish it of course. ;) We think this would be even better if shared among more people so everyone can eat a piece at its optimal temperature and texture!
I would not hesitate to try Khachapuri Barco again at an Armenian restaurant, especially with more friends!
Khinkali - stuffed dough bags 2,75€
First, pick one up by its little dough handle. =)
To me, Khinkali is a perfect food. It's cute, made with love, filled with broth (big soup fan over here), and really flavorful meat. Eating it is a cultural experience, learning the technique is enriching and entertaining because you're probably going to make a mess at first.
Khinkali is just an all around good time. 10/10. Tell your friends.
Lamb Lulyá-Khabab Charcoal Grilled Meat Skewers with potato 17€
Trilogia Dessert trio - 7€
- Honey Cake - Layered dough cake based on honey and sour cream
- Ecler (Eclair) - Sugary dough balls, known as choux, filled with custard as our chef likes it and a lot of powdered sugar
- Pakhlava (Baklava) - Pastry made with a paste of walnuts crushed with cloves and cinnamon, wrapped in filo pastry and bathed in syrup
Cafe Ararate - 5€
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In addition to historical castles, charming villages, and spectacular cliff beaches, eating out in Portugal is going to be a highlight of your trip to Portugal, for sure.
If it's your first time visiting Portugal, you may be wondering things:
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1. The bread is not free.
When you go to a restaurant, if there is bread and butter on the table it is complimentary. In fact, you can often get free refills on the free bread and butter at a restaurant.
If that is your background and you arrive at a restaurant in Portugal to see a lovely display of bread, butter, olives, and the like at your table, you will naturally assume it is complimentary.
It isn't.
This is called the Couvert and it may be on your table when you arrive or presented to you shortly after seating. The idea is to provide you with some little bites right away while you peruse the menu and then wait for your food.
The price for each item will be shown in the menu and you may be surprised at how it is itemized. Literally each pad of butter has a set price. To an American this can be a bit jarring the first time, but it really does promote a more intentional way of eating and less waste.
What if i don't want the Couvert?
If you've already taken some bites, I'm sorry to tell you that you will be charged for the entirety even if you thought it was free. Tourist Tax. :)
The good news is it's usually only a few dollars and in a region known for bread and olives you're more than likely going to love it! Some areas will also include things like sardine pate or algarvian cenouras (carrots).
If you want the olives but not the sardine paste, just let them know and they will remove it and charge you just for the items you want.
2. How to get a glass of water at a restaurant in portugal
This practice is not common in Portugal. In some cases you may be able to request and receive "Tap water"[in Portuguese: "Um copo de água da torneira, por favor" meaning "a cup of water from the faucet, please".
However, generally speaking water is served here in bottles. You can order a large bottle for sharing or smaller bottles and you will always be asked "com gás?" In Portugal, sparkling mineral water is very Popular so if you want one you ask for "agua com gás" and if you want regular still water you say "agua sem gás"
Portuguese Lesson :
Agua means "water"
Com means "with"
Sem means "without"
3. How to order a beer in portugal?
There are a few ways to order beer in Portugal.
You can simply ask for a "Sagres" or a "Super Bock". Think of it like asking for "Coke" or "Pepsi". You may have a personal preference for Coca-cola, but some establishments only carry Pepsi. If you order a Sagres and the restaurant doesn't carry it they may just reply "Super Bock?" and you can say "Sim" for "yes" or nod and say, "Está bom", as if to say "it's good!"
Beer Sizes in Portugal
If you're ordering a draft you can get a Caneca (mug) or my favorite, an imperial, which is a 20 cl beer. For me it's the perfect size to cool down and you can drink it before it gets warm in one of the 300+ days of sun in Portugal. Apparently in Porto this is also known as fino.
How much is a small beer in portugal?
Needless to say if you are at a fancy restaurant or you're at a cafe on the beach prices will be higher, but still feel like a great value for most Americans.
4. How to avoid blood in Portuguese food
- Portuguese Feijoada is a pork and bean stew that sometimes includes blood sausage
- Morcela is Portuguese Blood Sausage
- Cabidela or arroz de cabidela is typical of Minho in the north of Portugal and is a rice dish made with blood.
If you are unsure, it's a good idea to ask if a dish has blood in it before ordering. The Portuguese word for blood is "sangue".
You could ask something like "isso tem sangue?" meaning "does this have blood?"
You can clarify your concern by adding "I do not eat blood" - "eu não como sangue"
Of course in the end you can say thank you with the word "Obrigado" for guys and "Obrigada" for girls.
Side note: We have noticed some other food products containing blood in the grocery. So do take a moment to scan the ingredients of any sausage or chouriço whether whole or sliced and especially if the color is dark, as well as pasta sauce! Yes you read that correctly. We have actually seen sangue, blood, as an ingredient in pre-made tomato sauce. It's not common, but it happens. So if it's important to you, just keep your eyes peeled. =)
PSA: watch for bones!
5. Prato do dia Lunch deals in portugal
Typically these set menus are offered on week days during lunch so the Portuguese can have an economical, well rounded, and "efficient" meal during their work day.
What is included in prato do dia?
Again it varies a lot. You may find a place offering all of this for under 10 euros in a smaller town or you may find Prato do dia under 10 euros that is more simple like one main dish, one drink, and a coffee a the end, but no matter how you slice it these are almost always an excellent value and way to try Portuguese fare along side locals for an authentic experience.
6. you don't have to rush in portugal
This is soooo different in Portugal. The pace of life in many ways is a lot slower than the US and dining out is included. Aside from a few popular restaurants that imply (but idk if they truly enforce) a table limit like this great pizza place in Lisbon, you are welcome to take your time at a restaurant.
This is time to relax and enjoy both the food and the company who you have chosen to be around the table with. In many cases you will need to ask for the bill to signal you are ready to leave.
Relevant side note: Do keep in mind that many restaurants in Portugal will close at 3 and re-open for dinner anytime between 5 and 7 pm. So be sure to get in to a restaurant before 3 or you will have to wait a few hours and hangry scaries can set in fast...
7. How to ask for the bill in portuguese
There are many ways to ask for the bill after eating a meal at a restaurant in Portugal. One common expression is "A conta, por favor" or "The bill, please".
You can also say "Queria pagar" for "I would like to pay"
To sound even more Portuguese, and informal, you can simply say "a continha" (con-teen-yah).
If the restaurant is loud and busy you can also gesture in the air as if you're writing with a pen and they will know you want the check.
On some occasions a bill will be left on your table sooner, but you do not need to take it as a hint to leave. It's more for convenience and you can then take it to the till to pay when you're ready.
8. Tipping culture in Portugal
In some cases it could be offensive, I'm told. In most cases a small rounding up to the nearest bill would be welcomed and appreciated. Overall, however, tipping at a restaurant is not expected. If you have the means and someone did something great, go for it! But at the same time, not leaving a tip in Portugal is not seen as rude, cheap, unappreciative, or ripping off the staff. I know it's hard to wrap your head around, but remember this is a different culture.
9. Can you use credit cards in portugal?
One final and important tip about eating out in Portugal. You may be wondering if you can use your credit card in Portugal.
It depends.
Portugal overall is a cash culture. but if you are spending time in touristy areas like Lisbon, Porto, or Algarve, for example, it is most likely that many places will accept credit cards. Visa and Mastercard are more widely accepted than American Express.
You'll want to look at the door of the restaurant. If it says "Multibanco" with an X through it, that means they do not accept card. If they accept cards you will usually see on the door which cards they accept (Visa, etc) See the photo above for an example. The arrow points to the "Visa" logo on the door of Pastelaria Versailles in Lisbon. (PS they have one of the best Pastel de Nata in Lisbon, and all of Portugal in our opinion so far!)
How to ask if you can pay with a credit card in portuguese
Usually they will bring the card reader right to your seat and you can use tap to pay in Portugal right from your phone.
Be sure to use a card that has no foreign transaction fees.
When the machine asks you if you want the bill to be charged in USD or Euro, always pick Euro!! When you choose Euro (the local currency) your credit card company will do the conversion at a better rate. When you choose USD then the establishment can mark up the conversion and your end bill can be more than expected. This applies in any country, by the way.
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Forno D'Oro Pizzeria in Lisbon
On a summer weekend in Lisbon we walked from our hotel to a really great pizza place about one mile away - Forno d'oreo. haha okay no, it's not called that, but autocorrect made it the Oreo Oven instead of Gold Oven and I'm leaving it because just imagine the possibilities of a place called Oreo Oven....
Okay. Back to Pizza.
The guy let us know that we could have a table if we would be done by 21:15 (9:15pm) when they presumably had a reservation. It was about 19:45 (7:45pm). So we had an hour and a half - that seemed reasonable!
Inside Forno d'oro
Dinner and a show!
Be sure not to miss the industrial sized mixer in the corner - can you imagine how much glorious pizza dough that makes at one time?!
Forno d'oro Seasonal Pizza Menu
The seasonal Pizzas at Forno d'Oro are 16.95 euro - June 2024 pricing. That's about $18.40 for a premium pizza at a top restaurant.
Forno d'oro Menu
For those not interested in Pizza there are appetizers you may like as well as a selection of pastas.
Forno D'oro Beverage Menu
Wines by the glass and bottle are available at Forno d'Oro, as well as craft beers.
The bevvies
The waiter opened the bottle, poured a little splash into the glass and had me taste it as if it was some sort of expensive wine. I hate the attention and feel incredibly awkward so I give it the fastest sip and thumbs up ever so we could move on.
And move on we did... to this single bottle of beer chilling in a table-side ice bucket like it was champagne or something. Que fancy. This had me cracking up the whole time. I was also like.. does he come back to top off my glass or do I do it? lol. Yeah, he didn't come back for that. I did it. :p
Letra Brewery in Portugal
Margherita DOP
A drizzle of olive oil you say? It's on the table for you :)
Fichi, Prosciutto e gorgonzola pizza
I mean just look at this! Quite generous with the prosciutto ham, wouldn't you agree?
Can you see the slices of sweet figs under the prosciutto blanket?
This is a delicious seasonal pizza. You get the texture and chew of the prosciutto as well as its saltiness, added to the sweet figs, and the savory flavor of gorgonzola cheese - it's soo yummy! The only thing we missed was a touch of heat! (hot honey drizzle anyone!?)
Espresso & Tiramisu
Forno d'Oro, glistening in the corner, churning out fresh and delicious pizzas to a restaurant full of patrons - there were couples on dates, young families with children, larger groups celebrating the high moments of life, and solo diners enjoying every delicious bite. Pizza really brings people together. ❤
With that, we left our table at 21:06, phew, 9 minutes to spare.
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