Rei do Churrasco is a classic Portuguese Churrasco (barbecue/grill restaurant) in Quarteira - a beach town in Southern Portugal's Algarve.
Learn Portuguese: Rei do Churrasco means King of the Barbecue :) PSA to Americans, note that when we are talking barbecue in this context, we are not talking about grilled meats lathered in thick sweet, spicy, tangy sauces, we are focused on the grilling cooking method.
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We used the food waste prevention app Too Good To Go to get takeaway frango piri-piri (portuguese style grilled chicken with spicy piri-piri peppers). TooGoodToGo is a great way to save money whether you live in Portugal or are traveling to Portugal (and elsewhere!) as restaurants will list their leftovers at a discounted rate. |
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2x frango piri piri lunch with fries - €4.99
Rei do Churrasco Review
Where to Eat in the Algarve: Hidden Gems and Local Favorites
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?
Parabéns! (congratulations in Portuguese)
What we ordered.
Diavola - €13.25
Where to stay in Lisbon:
4 Formaggi - €13.95
Burrata, prosciutto e Rucola - €15.50
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
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Gordon Finest Scotch Ale - Strong and smooth dark beer flavored with malt whiskey. 8,0% - 33cl
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Panna Cotta ai Frutti di Bosco - €4.95
English Menu - forno d' oro pizzeria
Couvert/Antipasti (appetizers) and Pizze (Pizza) Menu
Pizze (Pizza) Menu
Seasonal Pizza Menu
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Forno d'Oro Review
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:
- Bandalho Meat and Wine - Burgers, Sangria, and one of the fudgiest brownies in Portugal
- Bubble Time Expo Review - Bubble tea & Bubble Waffles on the Riverfront
- Han Table Korean BBQ Review - Grill at the table with your friends!
- Where to get unlimited sushi in Lisbon - Sushi Fixe in Miraflores Review
What we ordered.
Margherita 10.5€
Manzo Balls 14.5€
Fratelli Pizza Populare Review
Fratelli's is a great pizza place right by the beach in Ohlos d'Agua. In fact if you sit outside you can enjoy your pizza with a sea view! Their prices are reasonable and the quality of their pizzas is very high.
At Fratellis, they are passionate about serving authentic Neapolitan style pizzas - 24 hour fermentation, 30cm diameter, in the oven for 90 seconds.
Fratelli's serves edible works of art - go check them out!
Pizza in Italy.
Let's try McDonalds in Portugal!
What we ordered.
It had been years since I had a Big Mac so we ordered a Big Mac, fries, and drink.
McDonalds in Portugal carries some unique items not available in the US including douradinhos (fish sticks) and Caldo Verde soup. Can you imagine getting a kids meal and having soup?
Another surprising discovery is in the beverages available at Mcdonalds. Yes, you're seeing that correctly. In addition to a fruit juice box to go with the happy meal, that is a can of Sagres. You can order a beer at McDonald's! Such a novel concept for us.
Portugal Mcdonalds Review.
My general experience with McDonald's in the US is that it seems like a good idea at the time, it's convenient, and sometimes it even tastes really good, but not long after you are questioning your life decisions.
We were surprised this was not the case in Portugal. Somehow you don't feel gross after eating the Big Mac and fries! We're not sure what the ingredient difference is or why it is the case, but we think McDonald's is better in Portugal!
What we ordered.
Pancakes 8€
Eggs Benedict 9€
The eggs Benedict came with a small side salad and was finished with paprika and chopped chives.
Noa Cafe Bistro Review
Noa Cafe Bistro is totally an instagramable foodie spot in Vilamoura. The food is really nicely plated and looks beautiful. They have indoor and outdoor seating and it's very chic inside. It's been a while since our visit. What we ordered was good, but nothing I dream about having again, if you know what I mean?
When we stayed in Vilamoura a few times we stopped and looked at the menu again, but always opted to go down to Mourapao instead. Mourapão is not as 'gram worthy in a way, it's more down to earth and has a great variety with better prices than its posh relative Noa at the other end of the block, imo.
I would like to give Noa a try again if I'm ever around Vilamoura to see if our visit was an outlier or if anything has changed.
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Well, technically piri-piri (or peri-peri) is a type of spicy pepper that is said to have made its way to Portugal from Africa.
Colloquially, however, piri-piri refers to traditional portuguese grilled chicken and you can order it spicy (with piri-piri pepper oil) or not spicy. For our first frango piri piri (chicken piri-piri) in Portugal we visited O Piri Piri in Vilamoura. |
What we ordered.
Piri Piri Chicken.
Pork Ribs
Again, I have to laugh, because as an American you will probably be thinking.. this must have been the skinniest pig in all the land - there is no meat on those bones!
It's true, these ribs don't have a bounty of meat, but what they do have is a bounty of flavor. I'm not sure what they are marinating these in or if it's just the grilling technique, but on our visit the pork was muito saboroso.
Algarvian Carrots.
On an absolute whim we ordered the Algarvian carrots and boy were they intriguing! This carrot dish is cold. But the carrots seemed soft, as if they were first boiled. They are marinated in what I assume is a combination of olive oil, a touch of vinegar, rough chopped garlic, and cilantro.
o piri piri review
O Piri Piri is a churrasqueira in the heart of Vilamoura, an area of the algarve known for prosperity. The prices reflect the location. The food quality was high. To date their piri piri chicken is one of my favorites that I've had in Portugal (it's all in the spicy oil guysss) and the same is true with the cenouras algarvias (algarvian carrots). We've had them other places and they just weren't nearly as flavorful as at O Piri Piri.
The algarvian carrot saladinha (little salad) is so unique that it's something I would like to learn to make well and feature in Cooking Inspired by Travel. I am thankful that the first place I tried it was O Piri Piri, so that I knew how absolutely delightful this seemingly simple dish could be!
Let's visit pão & pão boutique for fika.
There is a lot of outdoor seating at this cafe in Vilamoura and we decided to sit outside for our treats,
What we ordered.
We ordered two portuguese pastries and 2 cafes. Remember, when you order a "cafe" in Portugal, you are always ordering an espresso. That is the default here.
In certain regions, like Lisbon, you may hear people order a "bica" and this also refers to an espresso in Portuguese.
While we're at it, you can order a "cafezinho" (pronounced cafe-zeen-yo) which is another way of ordering espresso.
Tarte de Maçã
Maçã is the Portuguese word for apple. A tarte de maçã, or apple tarts, is often available in Portuguese bakeries and cafes.
It's no substitute for a classic American apple pie, but it's still an enjoyable apple pastry with warm cinnamon spice and I'm always a fan of the tarte crust in Portugal.
Bolo de Arroz
Bolo de arroz is another Portuguese pastry which literally translates to "cake of rice".
I loveee bolo de arroz. They are like a very tall muffin and they remind me of a mix between a muffin and cornbread. Bolo de arroz is lightly sweet and it has a dusting of crunchy sugar on top which adds a nice texture!
Bandalho Meat & Wine is a new restaurant in Carnaxide (Lisbon, Portugal) in walking distance of Holiday Inn Express Alfragide.
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Band'alho meat & wine vibe
This 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.
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€
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 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.
Band'alho Meat & Wine Menu with Prices
For 12€ you can have soup, the dish of the day, and any 33cl beverage they carry, water, or imperial.
Do you remember what an Imperial is?
Band'alho Meat & Wine Review
Band'alho is a welcome addition to the Carnaxide neighborhood in Lisbon. They're off to a great start and I'm confident they will continue to hone their product and deliver great meals for years to come. Staff was very friendly, patient, and attentive with a good sense of humor and patience to answer questions. The location is great for anyone staying at Holiday Inn Express Alfragide as it's just a short walk over.
If I worked in the area I would definitely be taking advantage of their executive menu deal during the week!
REceipt.
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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! :)
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