Grab a wicker basket at the door of this spacious deli and fill it with carefully selected national and international gourmet products, organic produce, or freshly baked bread.

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Mercearia da Mila

Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela


Grab a wicker basket at the door of this spacious deli and fill it with carefully selected national and international gourmet products, organic produce or freshly baked bread. If you find the price tags a bit too steep for grocery shopping, take a coffee and a ready-made sandwich/salad (€2.50 to €6) to go instead.


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