Portuguese Food?

[badbhoy]

I have never had Portuguese cuisine before and I am looking for a reasonably priced place near the downtown core to try out. Any suggestions?

[Cereal Killer]

As much as I love Chiado, it is not a "reasonably priced place" by any stretch of the imagination. Hell, you really can't even get a bottle of portuguese wine there for under $70. Even the tapas bar inside Chiado (Senhor Antonio) will run you about $150 for two people with wine for dinner.

The menu is on the website: http://www.chiadorestaurant.ca/

CK

[neuf]

If you are looking for a high-end place, give Chiado (on College) a try.

[FlavoursGal]

Just a note that Adega, mentioned above, is a somewhat less upscale (read less pricey) sister restaurant to Chiado.

[DockPotato]

Try the Cataplana at College & Dovercourt. Very reasonably priced and comfortable especially for weekend lunch. This is an interesting Portugese neighbourhood with several other food places and a good strolling area.

http://www.cataplana.ca/

[Peechie]

Only Portuguese place I've been to is Adega on Elm Street near Bay. With nothing else to compare it to, I enjoyed it. Everything from the service, food and decor was simply good.

The menu is not elobrate and dishes are simple but cleverly and nicely paired. Most memorable was their dessert and the wine cellar/list.

[NovoCuisine]

Thanks for chiming in, I didn't realize there was a Portuguese place at Elm/Bay; will have to check it out.

[Romana]

The owners of Adega also own Chiado which has a reputation of being one of the best portuguese restaurants in the city.....fresh fish flown in from Portugal, extensive wine list and excellent service. I have been to both Adega and Chiado and enjoyed my meals at both places.

[NovoCuisine]

Nearest to the 'core' I would recommend Amadeu's in Kensington Market. Probably the closest Portuguese place you will find.

If you are willing to travel a little farther, go around College/Dovercourt to Bairrada Churrasqueira. I prefer the place in the summer; really nice patio in the back.

My recommendations for Portuguese cuisine: shrimp rissóis and bacalhau pastéis, bifana sandwiches, feijoada, grilled sardines, octopus stew and bacalhau à gomes de sá. Just a few of my personal favorites.