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Cascais

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

The description of the best restaurants of Cascais will be not complete without mentioning Fortaleza do Guincho. It specializes in the local cuisine, but also offers its visitors popular dishes from the international cuisine. The Fortaleza do Guincho restaurant is distinguished by the elegantly decorated hall. In the evening this place traditionally charms its visitors with its romantic atmosphere. The restaurant often organizes interesting entertainment programs for its guests. Despite the fact that the restaurant is one of the most prestigious dining facilities in the city, the prices here are quite reasonable.

Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Cascais inhabitants

Locals are very proud of their history and culture. Travelers, who want to understand indigenous people better, are recommended to learn some rules of etiquette. First of all, never question …

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Both locals and visitors are really fond of Masala, a popular restaurant that specializes in Indian cuisine. All the treats are cooked in accordance with classic recipes, and only authentic Indian herbs and spices are used. This makes the dishes served here truly delicious. Curry is considered the signature dish of Masala.

Dom Pedro I is a restaurant of the Portuguese cuisine. It will particularly suit tourists who enjoy relaxing in a calm and pleasant atmosphere. Great quality of food, excellent service and competitive prices have made this restaurant one of the most popular dining facilities in the city. Because of this a table for dinner at Dom Pedro I is better to book in advance. Fans of healthy and delicious food will like the CascaisBio restaurant, which offers a huge selection of vegetable and fish dishes, as well as traditional Portuguese delicacies. This restaurant will be an ideal place for special occasions. Its spacious hall can easily accommodate even a large company. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Excursion over cultural sights of Cascais - 'must visit' points of interest

A walk through the ancient streets of the city will certainly leave many memorable impressions. In Cascais tourists will find numerous beautiful historic buildings. Tiny houses with tiled …

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The Hemingway Cascais restaurant offers a wide selection of dishes from the international cuisine. The dishes served here will suit all tastes and budgets. The restaurant serves guests until late at night and is always ready to please its visitors with an interesting evening program. Santini is one of the most popular coffee shops in the city. Ice cream is considered its signature delicacy. The cafe will become a perfect place for a family holiday. Small visitors will surely appreciate a huge variety of desserts and soft drinks, while their parents will be able to enjoy a pleasant home-like environment.

Fans of French cuisine will certainly fall in love with Vin Rouge. In the daytime the restaurant will be a great place for business meetings, and in the evening this place is distinguished by wonderful live music and various delicacies. Fans of seafood will be interested in visiting the restaurant of Mar do Inferno, which serves classic fish dishes and exotic treats. Among the dishes offered, visitors will find many national dishes and a large choice of Mediterranean salads and first course dishes.

Your active city break in Cascais. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here

Cascais is a true paradise for fans of beach relaxation. The resort is famous for its beautiful and well-equipped beaches. Surfers are recommended to visit Guincho Beach - this part of the …

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The traditional cuisine of Cascais will surely appeal to seafood fans. They'll have a chance to try dozens of fish, all sorts of crustaceans and mollusks, as well as rare meat delicacies that are not cooked anywhere else in the world. Most dishes are prepared in quite a simple way. Usually, fish and seafood are grilled and served with various sauces and vegetables. In upscale restaurants, one can taste more original dishes like seafood soups.

Those who prefer meat dishes must try “cozido à portuguesa” in one of the local restaurants. This is the name of a special type of meat stew, for the preparation of which chefs use different varieties of meat and vegetables, also adding a variety of sausages. It should be noted that even such hearty and high-calorie meals can be safely classified as healthy food. Locals pay great attention to the production of meat and meat delicacies, only ecological livestock farming is practiced here.

Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Cascais

1. Almost every local museum or a gallery announces a free entrance at least once a week. Pensioners and children are usually eligible for discounts in state-owned facilities. In order to …

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Cod is a common everyday dish for locals. Every citizen is proud to know more than a thousand ways to cook this fish. It can be grilled or fried, stuffed with various vegetables, steamed or stewed with wine. Besides, cod is a key component of many fish soups. In the vicinity of the city, there are several mountainous areas where local farms produce great dairy products. Strolling around grocery markets and shops of Cascais, one can buy different cheeses and some specialty home-made wines.

Those having a sweet tooth would probably be interested in local pastry shops and confectioneries offering a lot of interesting cakes, wonderful cookies, and hundreds of sweets. An interesting fact is that many of the sweets popular in the region were originally prepared by local monks. Today, most of the pies in Cascais are cooked according to unchanged old recipes. Most attractive restaurants and cafes representing the region's traditional cuisine are located near the waterfront. It is here that the richest selection of seafood is presented. Besides that, several iconic regional restaurants can be found in the historic district.

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City tours, excursions and tickets in Cascais and surroundings

Reference information

Map of all Michelin restaurants

Michelin-starred restaurants in Cascais
♥ Restaurant 'Luzmar' Cascais. Type - Seafood. 0.4 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Visconde da Luz' Cascais. Type - Seafood. 0.4 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Cimas' Estoril. Type - International. 1 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Mar do Inferno' Cascais. Type - Seafood. 1.5 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Four Seasons' Estoril. Type - International. 1.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Monte Mar' Cascais. Type - Seafood. 4.8 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Panorama' Cascais. Type - Seafood. 5.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Porto de Santa Maria' Cascais. Type - Seafood. 5.8 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Furnas do Guincho' Cascais. Type - Seafood. 5.9 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Fortaleza do Guincho' Cascais. Type - International|Creative. 5.9 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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

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