4 recommended lunch spots in the Taipa and Coloane Districts of Macau

Macau, known as the city of casinos, is a popular tourist destination. When visiting for sightseeing, you'd want to enjoy a good lunch or dinner as well. You can find a variety of international cuisines, including Portuguese, Italian, and Chinese, all highly recommended. Here, we introduce some great lunch spots in the Taipa and Coloane districts.

1. RESTAURANTE FERNANDO

A lovely Portuguese restaurant, "RESTAURANTE FERNANDO," located right by the Black Sand Beach. The owner’s name is Fernando Gomes.

Enjoy hearty Portuguese dishes in this spacious setting. A must-try is their signature grilled sardines, which are great even for anyone’s tastes. There are also many delicious seafood dishes like stir-fried clams and shrimp! All of them are generously portioned. As the restaurant grew in popularity, it was expanded, and now it even has seating in the courtyard, offering a more open atmosphere. With a pleasant ambiance, this spot is a great choice for lunch.

2. GALO

Located on the main street of Taipa’s old town, Rua do Cunha, "GALO" is a Portuguese restaurant with a vibrant blue exterior. In Macau, the rooster is a symbol of good luck and purity, and "Galo" refers to the rooster, which is why this restaurant is named after it. It’s also popular among tourists.

The menu includes Portuguese classics like the famous "Bacalhau" (codfish balls), hearty barbecue grills, and lamb stew—perfect for giving you energy. This casual, homey atmosphere is ideal for enjoying reasonably priced Portuguese food, making it a great spot for lunch.

3. Kapok Cantonese Restaurant

Macau’s great lunch options don’t just stop at Portuguese cuisine! Cantonese food is also highly recommended. Famous for its affordable and delicious dim sum, "Kapok Cantonese Restaurant" (also known as 六棉酒家) is located in the northeastern part of Taipa. The restaurant offers about 50 varieties of dim sum, including popular options like xiao long bao (soup dumplings) and meatballs, ordered via an order sheet system. You can order as much as you like of your favorite dishes.

In addition to dim sum, they serve dishes like crispy roasted pork belly and sweet and sour stir-fried pork, as well as more adventurous items like chicken feet and pigeon. If you want Chinese food in the Taipa area, this is a great place to try.

4. il café

Located in the residential area of Taipa, "il café" is an authentic Italian restaurant run by an Italian owner-chef. After enjoying plenty of Portuguese and Chinese dishes, this is a perfect spot to try something different.

At il café, you can enjoy beautifully presented dishes like Caprese salad, steak, pizza, and pasta, which are familiar to palates. After experiencing exotic cuisines, indulging in exquisite Italian food is highly recommended.

◎ Summary

As expected, given its history as a former Portuguese colony, Portuguese cuisine is abundant in Macau. Seafood like sardines and clams are prepared simply with grilling or quick stir-frying, which should suit anyone’s tastes. Meat dishes tend to be hearty and heavily seasoned. Finding Chinese restaurants in the city can be a bit challenging, but it seems many are located inside casino resorts and hotels.

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4 recommended lunch spots in the Taipa and Coloane Districts of Macau