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Bistrô by Vila Foz: Dining at the Market in Matosinhos

Greg Boegner — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:15:00 +0000

Set inside the lively Mercado Municipal de Matosinhos, Bistrô by Vila Foz brings a touch of culinary pedigree to one of northern Portugal’s most authentic food destinations. The restaurant occupies one of several dining spots lining the perimeter of the market’s bright, modernist hall—placing it just steps away from the fish stalls that have made Matosinhos synonymous with exceptional seafood. Opened in 1952 near the Port of Leixões, the market remains both a working marketplace and a destination for food […]

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Maré by José Avillez in Cascais

Ann Abel — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:58:10 +0000

Portugal’s most internationally famous chef, José Avillez—whose two-Michelin-star flagship, Belcanto, currently holds 25th place on the prestigious World’s 50 Best list—went back to the basics with his latest restaurant, Maré, a seaside fish restaurant in his hometown of Cascais. Along with the protected terrace, there are two dining rooms: one that’s relatively formal, with white tablecloths and the like, and another that’s more relaxed. The latter is centered on a gorgeous bar that’s covered in tile panels from the renowned, […]

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