Cafes and Delis in Viana do Castelo

The north coast of the country is prodigal in good table originated in land and sea. Follow the Boa Cama Boa Mesa route from the best restaurants or cafes between Caminha and Viana do Castelo.

The Portuguese cuisine varies from one area to another, fresh fish and seafood are mandatory in every menu. The traditional dish is “bacalhau” a dried and salted codfish. Grilled sardines are also popular, alongside a fish mixture stew called “caldeirada”. Naturally, the many restaurants will also serve delicious courses, based on lobsters, shrimps, oysters and crabs. Another popular meal is the “cozido a portuguesa”, a stew with vegetables and different kinds of meat.

The typical desserts are sweet, lovely flavoured, such as flan, caramel custard or cinnamon rice pudding. Here are a few suggestions for a great gastronomic experience: Porta 93 Restaurante, O Brasao, O Portao, Tasquinha da Praca. Also, check out O Tabernao, Taverna Vaca Das Cordas, Areia Restaurante, A Petisqueira or O Picadeiro. The district also has international cuisine restaurants, such as Restaurante Diamante Azul (French), Beliao Bar (Asian, Afgan), Ameadella Pastelaria (Italian).