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Restaurants nearby

• G Pousada★ Michelin If you have yet to discover the modern cuisine of Trás-os-Montes, the “wonderful kingdom” extolled by the renowned writer Miguel Torga, you cannot miss this restaurant, an example of honesty, passion and a desire to excel. Expertly run by the Geadas brothers, with the media-savvy Óscar in the kitchen while António supervises the dining room and acts as sommelier, it boasts a classic décor and a spectacular view over the city’s fortress. Chestnuts, mushrooms, aromatic herbs, variants of the typical alheira sausage, a cheese trolley... local products take the lead in various menus: a seasonal on6.5km
• ContradiçãoBib The more informal venture by the Geadas brothers (Óscar and António), who, after their success at the renowned G Pousada, now seek to reaffirm their love and commitment to their homeland. Here, they advocate traditional cuisine aimed at promoting the local recipe repertoire, taking the authenticity of Bragança’s products to the wider world. In addition to dishes like Aunt Mariema’s tasty samosas (which can be vegetarian or meat), generous scallops with cockle couscous (made from Barbela wheat typical of Trás-os-Montes), you can find game options such as wild boar sirloin served with chestnut p6.8km
• O JavaliBib A family-oriented establishment near the Montesinho Natural Park, where the virtues of the local Bragança cuisine are showcased. The place, easy to spot as it is right by the road, features a large car park, a public bar and two rustic-style dining rooms, both displaying hunting-themed decorations. The menu showcases regional Trás-os-Montes recipes and game dishes, always in hearty servings and based on fresh produce. Don’t miss the stewed wild boar with chestnuts, hare rice, Bragança-style lamb... or the wonderful grilled wild boar sirloin.8.4km

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