Retrokitchen ★ 3.9

Félix Taberna ★ 3.8

A dependable tavern in the historic centre with rustic atmosphere and daily specials strong on Minho standards. Generous portions at honest prices.

Signature: Bacalhau à Braga, Arroz de pato, Rojões

Order: Bacalhau à Braga: fried cod with caramelised onions.

Cozinha da Sé ★ 4.0

Open since 1998 and Michelin-referenced since 2013, Cozinha da Sé works author-driven Minho cooking from a central location in the historic quarter.

Signature: Cabrito assado à moda do Minho, Fish cataplana, Bacalhau assado no forno com batata a murro

Order: Cabrito assado à moda do Minho: the slow-roasted kid that has been on the menu since the house opened in 1998.

Casa Estarolas ★ 4.0

A traditional neighbourhood tavern near the Church of São Victor. Traditional, honest and homemade, Casa Estarolas is where locals eat on Sundays for roast.

Signature: Arroz de pato, Bacalhau à Braga, Papas de sarrabulho

Order: Papas de sarrabulho on Sundays.

Taberna Belga ★ 3.9

Taberna Belga runs two rooms in the centre and has become the address for francesinhas and Belgian-influenced dishes paired with local and Belgian craft beer.

Signature: Francesinha, Belgian-style beer snacks, Craft beer pairings

Order: Francesinha, the Braga interpretation with house cheese sauce and spiced tomato-beer gravy.

Cruz Sobral ★ 4.5

Operating since 1926 and run by the Cruz Sobral family's third and fourth generations. The kitchen in Campo das Carvalheiras slow-cooks everything.

Signature: Wood-oven roasted meats, Bacalhau à Braga, Arroz de pato

Order: Wood-oven roasted meats: the Cruz family has used the same wood-fired oven since 1926 and it shows in the crust on everything.

Tip: Small dining room. Book ahead for weekends or arrive at noon.

Dom Augusto ★ 4.0

A refined Portuguese table in central Braga: seasonal tasting plates and classics with careful plating and a wine list heavy on Minho producers.

Signature: Bacalhau confit, Seasonal tasting plates

Order: Bacalhau confitado with roasted garlic.