Mercado Restaurant

Bacalhau preparation

Salt cod dishes are the backbone of the menu — expect well-executed traditional preparations with the right balance of brine and richness

Petiscos spread

The small-plates format shines here — ordering a rotating selection of the kitchen's daily petiscos is the move

Caldo verde

The Portuguese kale and chorizo soup — a litmus test for any Portuguese kitchen, reliably done right

Grilled sardines

Seasonal and simply prepared — a hallmark of the cuisine that signals kitchen confidence when executed well

Pastel de nata

Custard tarts with the requisite blistered pastry shell and silky egg custard — a natural close to the meal