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Cuisine of Braga for gourmets. Places for dinner - best restaurants

The menus of the local restaurants dedicated to the national cuisine will definitely please fans of seafood and spicy dishes. Due to a huge selection of gourmet establishments fans of absolutely different culinary trends will easily find a right place for dinner in this city. Inacio is a very popular restaurant, which attracts visitors not only by a large selection of dishes from Portuguese cuisine, but also by reasonable prices. It should be noted that portions in this restaurant are quite large, so many visitors prefer to order one dish for two persons. Pedra Furada is a cozy restaurant that simply charms its visitors by delicious home cooking. The founders of this restaurant are farmers, so only freshest ingredients are used in cooking. Vegetarian visitors will be surely delighted by a huge selection of vegetable stews and salads, and sweet tooth customers will be definitely amazed by delicious fruit desserts and pastries available there.
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The basis of the menu of Brito's restaurant is represented by dishes cooked on a grill. Chefs prepare several dozen meat dishes, vegetable side dishes and original hot salads. Fans of seafood will surely fall in love with this restaurant as there they will be able to order delicious gefilte fish or sea platter. Dom Gosto is one more interesting restaurant that specializes in cooking dishes from the national cuisine. Its spacious hall is a perfect choice for celebrations. In the evening guests of the dining facility are often entertained by interesting performances and activities.
Montecristo restaurant is located on the shore of a lake and is surrounded by a beautiful park. This magnificent place never ceases to amaze visitors by its original signature dishes. A part of its tables is served on a terrace, so while enjoying their meal visitors will be able to admire the beautiful scenery. You simply cannot find a better place for a romantic dinner. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Casa das Artes restaurant serves most popular dishes from the international cuisine. This place is a perfect solution for rest in a big company or a peaceful family dinner. The menu of Casa das Artes is always full of numerous meat and fish dishes, exotic salads, savory snacks, and unique desserts. Make your dinner even more wonderful by ordering a glass of a fine wine. The restaurant’s wine list is as diverse as its menu. Tourists, who simply cannot imagine a meal without Italian pizza or risotto, should definitely not forget to visit the restaurant Mammamia. All dishes are prepared in full accordance with classical recipes of the Italian cuisine, so a dinner in this restaurant will turn into a memorable Italian journey.
Sameiro Classic Portuguese cuisine is the most widespread in Braga, and seafood remains the basis of the regional cuisine restaurants’ menu. It is also important to mention that Braga restaurants mostly use locally sourced ingredients. Some restaurants even have their own garden where they grow seasonal vegetables. The majority of popular fish dishes include cod. Some ways of cooking cod are truly unique. It can be stewed with beans and various vegetables. Cod is also a popular stuffing for pies. Some confectioneries even offer cakes with cod – this pastry is known under the name Pastel de nata. Sardine is a no less popular fish type. Locals love sardines and cook this fish even for holiday feasts.
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Besides fish dishes, local restaurants specializing in national cuisine offer many interesting first course dishes, including the widely famous Caldo Verde puree soup. Cabbage is the main ingredient of this soup. Other typical ingredients include sausages, paprika, and olive oil. Many local restaurants offer fish puree soups. These soups are so great that even people who cannot stand fish usually enjoy eating them.
Sameiro Meat is equally popular with seafood in the cuisine of the region, and Feijoada remains one of the most popular and widespread national dishes in this category. It contains different meat types with sausage and beans being mandatory ingredients. Each restaurant in Braga cooks Feijoada in accordance with own signature recipe. Some variations of the ever-popular stew can contain less common ingredients, such as rice and various vegetables.
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Alheira de Mirandela sausage is an interesting and old food. This sausage can contain different types of meat except for pork. It is believed that local Jews invented the recipe of Alheira de Mirandela many centuries ago. At that time, Jews tried to escape from the Inquisition, and for that purpose they tried to hide their true nationality. They also had to invent special food recipes. As Jews cannot eat pork because of the religious restrictions, they decided to use other types of meat in a sausage, eating which would not raise any questions. Nowadays, the popular sausage is available in many restaurants in Braga. Tourists will also find it in local food markets.
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♥   Restaurant 'Cruz Sobral' Braga. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Cozinha da Sé' Braga. Type - Traditional cuisine. 0.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Centurium' Braga. Type - Traditional cuisine. 1.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'O Pórtico' Braga. Type - Traditional cuisine. 1.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Panorâmico' Braga. Type - Traditional cuisine. 4.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Ferrugem' Portela. Type - Modern cuisine. 9.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Moutados de Baixo' Vila Nova de Famalicão. Type - Regional cuisine. 15.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Bagoeira' Barcelos. Type - Regional cuisine. 15.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Turismo' Barcelos. Type - Traditional cuisine. 16 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Restaurant 'Histórico by Papaboa' Guimarães. Type - Traditional cuisine. 16.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Cuisine and restaurants in the neighbours of Braga

Travel notes on best cuisine and restaurants of Braga (Portugal) on OrangeSmile.com. Famous recipes and traditional dishes and courses in Braga restaurants. Where to eat - our recommendations on popular places in Braga, where you can taste delicious meal and also spend a good time with your friends.
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