Ribatejo is a Portuguese province rich in fertile fields, where the cattle lives happily and the fish is fresh; and the same is true for its capital, Santarém. Sited between the river Tejo and the lezíria flood plains, there are plenty of sources to tap for good food, be it for eels to fry or to stew, tasty lamprey, or shad with bread broth. Wild bull meat, among the many species that graze in this area, is a major attraction, usually served along the typical migas (fried breadcrumbs) from Ribatejo. And although there are plenty of good cooking hands to handle all of this, we have selected ten restaurants in Santarém and surrounding area, where you will surely enjoy tasting these and other local specialties.
With 150 years of history, the Taberna do Quinzena, a space resembling a bull fighting arena, serves starters and traditional appetizers.Average price: 15€... READ MORE
It’s in an adapted rustic tavern ambiance that Rodrigo Castelo surprises his guests with author cuisine creations that embrace the most traditional tastes of Ribatejo. To go along with the starters, the creative tasting menus, or even the more traditional recipes, there is a generous wine list of ... READ MORE
The
Dois Petiscos restaurant in Santarém is the best place to try out the
culinary creations of Chef João Correia, whose reputation was previously
granted in Barcelona. The cooking expert brought to Ribatejo a menu of
appetizers and skillfully prepared dishes, that align the traditional local
... READ MORE
Food, wine and fado
are the main ingredients served at this Santarém institution. Inspired in our
grandfathers’ bygone days, when the taverns and tascas were popular
hangout places, TasCÁ combines the past and the present, not only in its
décor, but also in the mood and in the appetizers an... READ MORE
Traditional Portuguese
cuisine, simple but carefully accomplished, has brought success to... READ MORE
Shellfish
also gets to an inland town such as Santarém, with a freshness as if it was
s... READ MORE
Charcoal grilling has
proved to be the source of Micas popularity, and the reason for the... READ MORE
In a beautiful house,
with wide open views and surrounded by greenery, one finds the Taxo... READ MORE
Adapted from an old cellar, the Taberna do Alfaiate offers regional dishes along with a wi... READ MORE
Dedicated to the river and to the fishermen, this restaurant
uphold the stories of the ... READ MORE
