Mercearia do Século

Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela


Anthropologist and Portuguese-cookbook writer Fernanda runs this sweet little deli and grocery store with love and an eye for careful sourcing. Daily-changing mains are wholesome and big on unorthodox flavours – be it pork confit with clams and carrots or marinated rabbit with cabbage and sweet potato. You can also stock up on foodie gifts – fig bread, preserves, honey and more.

Cash only.


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