One of Portugália’s restaurants in Lisbon
Portugália, one of Lisbon’s best-known restaurant chains, will open its first outlet here on Friday, located in Taipa Village (Mercadores Street No.5). According to a press release issued yesterday, it “is the result of an international expansion plan developed over several years and marks the first of several direct investments in Asia.”
Originally a brewery, Portugália later became known for the quality of its steak. The opening of the chain’s first beerhouse outside of Portugal coincides with its 90th anniversary celebration.
The Macau venue is decorated with classic Portuguese tiles and motifs related to the beerhouse’s early days. The restaurant also features “a custom-built wine cellar and a private room adorned with cork décor elements plus two outdoor terraces.”
Chef Ricardo Alves flew in from Portugal to head the restaurant’s cuisine. Besides steak, the menu will include fresh seafood, codfish and Alentejo pork with clams. Desserts include traditional Portuguese delicacies like egg pudding and rice pudding.
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