Restaurants and Cafes

Ricardo explores a Portuguese sweet shop for the first time.

Two customers, Francisca and André, share their conflicting opinions about a new cat café called “O Gatedo”.

Joel and Rui discuss some of Joel’s views on adapting to life in Portugal, from the lack of “real salads” to the differences in work culture.

How much does 20 euros get you at a restaurant outside of Lisbon?

Do you prefer dining out or ordering in? Join us for a conversation about food, drinks, and dining in Portugal, with a special appearance from Rui’s mom who shares a story about the ultimate Portuguese food faux pas.

Rui makes a dinner reservation over the phone. Have you done this before in Portuguese?

A short and simple dialogue about ordering at a Portuguese café.

Have you been to Santini in Portugal? Learn more about the history of this famous ice cream shop!

In today’s video you’ll learn how to ask for the bill at a Portuguese restaurant and say how you’d like to pay. Be prepared for a question about “contribuinte”! If you want to end your meal like a true Portuguese, you’ll have to order a coffee, too. Just be careful because “café” may not mean […]

You did it! You ordered your meal in Portuguese, but the fun’s not over because you’ll probably need to talk to the waiter or waitress again throughout the meal. Whose dish is this? Do you want another beer? Ready for dessert? We’ll teach you simple phrases to use in these situations and more, plus vocabulary […]

So you already know how to get a table at a Portuguese restaurant? Now it’s time to ask for the menu and place the order in Portuguese. Today you’ll learn how to ask and answer common questions that may come up during the ordering process. We’ll help you order a glass of wine, ask for […]

Excited to try all the delicious food and wine at a Portuguese restaurant? Well, first you have to get a table! In this episode, we’ll teach you how to make restaurant reservations in Portugal, plus many useful phrases and vocabulary. Stay tuned until the end for a short demo lesson, featuring activities from the Practice […]

Rodrigo reminisces about his favourite tavern: Tasquinha do Zé Pipo. Notice how the imperfeito do indicativo (past continuous) is used throughout the dialogue.

Portuguese people LOVE to use diminutives, such as adding -inho to make words cuter. But BE CAREFUL because there are a couple exceptions that can get you into big trouble!

Diogo is in a bad mood and just wants some breakfast. Unfortunately, everywhere he goes seems to be closed. Listen for regular -ir verbs in the present tense throughout the story, including abrir, desistir, vestir, and decidir. Remember, they’re conjugated with almost the same endings as regular -er verbs!

What’s it Like to be a Vegetarian in Portugal? In a country of meat and fish-lovers, many wonder if it’s easy to be a vegetarian (or a vegan) in Portugal. As you may have realized, much of traditional Portuguese cuisine is very meat-centric. Many of these dishes are tied to the history and traditions of […]

Hugo returns from a trip to Paris and complains to Matilde about his struggle to order his usual coffee.

Wine is clearly the most popular beverage in Portugal, but let’s not forget about !Ordering a draft beer in Portugal will typically cost you about 1€ – 3€ (or even less if you go with a bottle)!

Portuguese cheese is a frequently found on the table, both at homes and in the restaurants of Portugal. Slices of regional cheese and ham are often served together with bread, olives and pates as starters. Although today there is a huge variety of cheeses and most are made on an industrial scale, traditional cheeses are […]

Vitória goes out for drinks with her brother and a friend. Follow along as she orders beer in Portugal.

Tensions are running high as João and Alice arrive at a restaurant for their lunch reservation.

Renato asks for suggestions on where he and his family should eat lunch.

João and Bianca decide to try out a new restaurant for lunch!

In Portugal, a café is more than just a place to grab a quick coffee!