Maria Catita, Portuguese restaurant in Santa Maria Maior, Lisbon, Portugal.
Maria Catita is a Portuguese restaurant in Santa Maria Maior that prepares traditional dishes from locally available ingredients. The menu shifts with the seasons, following what is freshly available at the market.
The restaurant continues what generations of families in Santa Maria Maior have lived: cooking according to old knowledge and recipes. This neighborhood was long a place where traditional Portuguese cooking ways were passed down.
The kitchen reflects Portuguese eating customs where sharing meals and generous portions take center stage in daily life. Dishes tell stories of different regions and their distinct cooking approaches.
The place sits in the heart of the old neighborhood and is easy to reach on foot, even though the streets are narrow. It is wise to reserve a table ahead of time, especially when coming during regular meal times.
Beyond the restaurant there is a small shop where you can buy Portuguese staple ingredients to cook at home. This is a rare chance to get directly the items used in the kitchen.
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