O Zé Pacheco - Leitão Assado, Roast suckling pig restaurant in Baguim do Monte, Portugal
O Zé Pacheco - Leitão Assado is a restaurant in Baguim do Monte, Gondomar, near Porto, that specializes in roast suckling pig cooked in a wood-fired oven. The menu also features homemade snacks such as empadas and rissóis, and the restaurant has a dining room for about 80 people, a VIP room, and private parking.
The story began in September 1983 when José Gadelho de Castro, known as Zé Pacheco, started a family project. Over the decades, it grew into a reference for roast suckling pig in the north of Portugal.
The name comes from José Gadelho de Castro, known as Zé Pacheco, who started the business. The roast suckling pig is a traditional Portuguese dish, and the restaurant is a reference for it in the north of the country.
The restaurant is a short drive from Porto and has easy access for people with reduced mobility, including an elevator and an adapted restroom. It is best to visit for lunch or dinner, and the place closes on Sunday evening and all day Monday.
The suckling pigs are selected while still alive, following strict criteria to ensure consistent flavor. The cooking is done in a wood-fired oven, which gives the meat its crispy skin and juicy interior.
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