Best Restaurants in Macau

Posted by Ed (1239 days ago)

Of course there's the unspeakable tradition of Fernandos - no English menu and no ketchup (located on Coloanne Island next to the beach - mention Fernando's - all cab drivers know it)

Another favourite has to be Toscano's across from the ferry. Superb Italian food and the tiramisu is probably the best in the world.

A Lorcha, 289A Rua Almirante Sérgio. Tel: 853 313193 (next to the Maritime Museum) This is authentic Portuguese food at its finest.


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Posted by mcgrada1 (1238 days ago)

Pinocchio's

Posted by waterslang' (1237 days ago)

How about the Poussada?

Posted by Canajun (1232 days ago)

Solmar or similar name opp Metropole Hotel (very central location - on the way from Sintra to Leal Senado).

Posted by Ed (1232 days ago)

Ah yes Pinnochio - famour for baak gap right? (pigeon for those who dont know what that is)

Posted by Ed (1231 days ago)

Recommended by FOTH on another thread:

If you prefer not to be quite so stereotypical and avoid Fernando's then I highly recommend a little restaurant called A Petisqueira on Rua Sao Joao in Taipa, tel: (853) 825-354. The fresh cheese is excellent, but you should order it at the beginning of the meal to eat later so that it has time to come up to temperature.

Posted by Chicken (1231 days ago)

A Lorcha is the one for us!

Posted by FOTH (1230 days ago)

Er, thanks for the reference Ed...

But on the other hand I have to say (and I fear Ed will edit this) that Pinocchio's was one of the worst dining experiences I have had anywhere. Crap food, crap service, pure tourist trap. A Petisqueira is about 200m away; go there instead.

Posted by ozboy2227 (1176 days ago)

Fernandos is sooo over rated. Try the Military Officers Club which is members only but the restaurant on the right side after u enter is open to the public. The Mandarin Hotel concierge recommended it to me and had the best food I've found in Macau.

Posted by Ed (1176 days ago)

I think you need to wear a dinner jacket at the Military Club

Posted by adele (1176 days ago)

Can anyone recommend a good portugeuse restaurant? (complete with an address!) thanks

Posted by FOTH (1176 days ago)

There are already two recommendations on this thread - A Lorca and A Petisqueira - both with addresses.

Posted by Pipsqueak (1172 days ago)

you don't need a DJ for the Military Club, but they like you to be smart with shoes, not sandals for the men

Posted by Christian_Moore (1171 days ago)

Best place I have tried in Macau is called Espaco

pronounced espacio, it's located in coloane just as you arrive at the little town square it's in a side alley/st on the right, it has a small dining room upstairs with a balcony, I am told that's where all the portuguese diplomats go, the price is reasonable, 3 of us once had a 7 hour Sunday lunch there with a bottle of bubbly, 2 or 3 reds, cigars, several ports and of course appetisers, mains and coffee, the bill was bout $1,400.

I have to agree with the above comments regarding Fernando's, it's boring bland food seved on a park bench with wine served in rock glasses

Posted by kimmy (1153 days ago)

God i find Fernando's service awful. was there recently and vowed never to return. seems like Mr Fernando's been making too much money and doesnt seem to care about customers at all.

Posted by Carmen K (1152 days ago)

aside from A Lorcha which my husband and i love, there's Ristorante Platao. fabulous clams, tasy bacalhau. chef used to work for the Macau Governor. also conveniently located just off the Senado. 3 Travessa Sao Domingos, Macau tel +853 331 818

Posted by forest (1146 days ago)

Is the Hotel Bela Vista the best top old hotel any other boutique hotel worth checking out

Posted by simplythebest (1130 days ago)

My husband and I love A Lorcha too.

Does anyone know of a good lunch place. Just something simple. Nice cafe with sandwiches even.

Thanks!

Posted by Meiguoren (940 days ago)

Is there any place in Macau that has vegan offerings on the menu? I have one child who is allergic to anything that comes from a cow and anything that comes from a chicken. Eliminates a lot of choices. Also need it to be relatively inexpensive, family oriented.

Posted by oyster (940 days ago)

Not sure abt vegan but I love A Lorcha. Huge menu, clean, nice servers.

Posted by busybeeguangzhou (939 days ago)

Fernandos - Forget it!!! Never again....BAD! BAD! BAD! I used to be such a fan of the place 2 years ago....but now....uggh!

Once place that is good is Solmar. Excellent food, decent prices, and an old haunt of the old-time Portugese. Not fine dining, but its a good experience. Located a couple of blocks away from the Lisboa, opposite the Main Branch of HSBC.

Posted by mrdccd (737 days ago)

Carmen, my husband and I went with your recommendation of Ristorante Platao, and we enjoyed the food. Appreciate you sharing this piece of information.

Posted by calla (726 days ago)

I have the best italian food at Pizzeria Toscana, as mentioned by someone above. But beware, its original location by the ferry terminal has CLOSED as of last week, but the other (bigger) one is not far, Calcada da Barra No. 2. (opp. Macau Maritime Administration)

Posted by Daddy Long Legs (719 days ago)

Has any one eaten at any of the new Casinos yet? Any recommendations?

Posted by retailjunkie (717 days ago)

The Sands' buffet restaurant -- forget it. Cafeteria-style food at best. I want to see what it's like at Wynn's, though.

Posted by bigdaddyhk (710 days ago)

Fernandos is for tourists. Go to Solmar near the HSBC Main Branch - 10 mins from Lisboa. Been around for ages, food is fantastic. The CE of Macau dines there regularly, as do most of the last remaining Portugese community. Prices quite reasonable too.

Posted by calla (710 days ago)

Love Solmar, their crusty rolls are divine.. where do you guys go for the best Afican Chicken? recently went to Dumbo's in Taipa (following HK locals' recommendations) and i swear, i had the worst meal in macau... No sauce on African Chicken and limp salad with dressing tasting like canola oil... Head Henri's Gallery is good though.

Posted by Mr Cynical (710 days ago)

I keep seeing people saying "Fernandos is for Tourists"

I golf in macau and i spend a heck of a lot of time there and I have been to loads of restaurants including alorcha.

Sorry but nothing compares to Fernandos food. Start with the garden fresh tomato salad, then you'll want some clams (great sauce for dipping with the clams), garlic prawns, roast chicken and definitely have the roasted ribs. Nice big jug of wine and sit back and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of what is without question not only one of the greatest restaurants in Macau but the world.

And btw you cannot reserve a table in advance and if you show up on Saturday be preparted to wait an hour for a table because the place is heaving (you can sit at the outdoor bar and drink wine while you wait), a place doesnt get this busy unless it serves great food.

Posted by tigger (707 days ago)

I like Antica Trattoria, also 360 cafe buffet at the Tower.

Posted by calla (706 days ago)

I used to think like Mr Cynical as well until I recently -
a) started trying restaurants other than F's for Macanese/Portugese food
b) decided not to tolerate the often less-than-stellar service.
But I admit the ambience can be quite fun, especially for sangria-chugging large groups!

Posted by crj (704 days ago)

With all the new casinos and developments - any NEW restaurants in Macau that are good?