Braga: Guided Food Tour with Tastings and Drinks
Discover the authentic flavors of Braga on a guided food tour. Visit local eateries, taste regional specialties, and learn about the city's history and food culture fr...
CuisinePortuguese
Price€€
NeighborhoodCentro Historico
HoursTue-Wed 11:30-15:00, Wed 19:00-22:00, Thu 11:30-15:00, Thu 19:00-22:00, Fri 11:30-15:00, Fri 19:00-22:00, Sat 11:30-15:00, Sat 19:00-22:00, Sun 11:30-15:00
Phone+351965239320
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Why locals love it: A refined Portuguese table in a residential quarter of Braga with no online booking, no social media and a clientele made entirely of regulars.
Tip: Reservations by phone only. The kitchen is small and precise; the tasting menu requires 48 hours notice.
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