Must-see restaurants in Macau

  • Eight

    Macau

    The Eight is a stellar three-Michelin-starred restaurant and model of Cantonese culinary refinement inside the Grand Lisboa. You can dine on a 'simple'…

  • Jade Dragon

    Macau

    At three-Michelin-starred Jade Dragon, the genius of a Cantonese master is applied to top-notch ingredients and the results are mesmerising. We've all had…

  • Sum Yuen

    Macau

    You can pick from over 150 creative dishes at this modern restaurant at Pou Tai Temple. Avocado, yam and eggplant figure on the menu, in the form of sushi…

  • Tapas de Portugal

    Macau

    Tantalising Portuguese-style tapas are on offer at this cosy, warm-toned restaurant by the owner of Michelin-lauded António. There are over 40 to choose…

  • Clube Militar de Macau

    Macau

    In a distinguished colonial building, with fans spinning lazily above, the Military Club takes you back in time to a quieter Macau. Simple and delicious…

  • Tasting Room

    Macau

    Expat chef Fabrice Vulin gives his contemporary take on classical French cuisine at the elegant Tasting Room. Its affinity for unexpected texture and…

  • Riquexó Cafe

    Macau

    Modest Riquexó is the place for tasty, no-frills Macanese. Take your pick of the daily options, which may include minchi, a homey dish of minced meat…

  • Espaço Lisboa

    Macau

    'Lisbon Space' is unique for its use of Portugal-inspired decor inside a Chinese village house. This two-storey restaurant in Coloane Village is known for…

  • Blissful Carrot

    Macau

    Fantastic takeaway shop and online bakery for vegetarians. Our favourites are the plant-based rice bowls (nine versions!), almond milk and raw coconut…

  • Toca

    Macau

    This gem stands out from the crop of new restaurants in Taipa Village and its pricing is very reasonable. The delicious seafood rice or its drier…

  • Hou Kong Chi Kei

    Macau

    Local families have been flocking to this unassuming restaurant for reasonably priced barbecued fish and pig-ear salad even before it received a Michelin…

  • Restaurante Fernando

    Macau

    Possibly Coloane's most famous restaurant, sprawling Fernando's contains two separate dining rooms and a large courtyard bar. Devoted customers and…

  • Tim’s Kitchen

    Macau

    At Tim's, top ingredients are meticulously prepared using methods that highlight their original flavours, resulting in dishes that look simple but taste…

  • Robuchon au Dôme

    Macau

    Encased in a glass dome, this three Michelin-star restaurant by the late celebrity chef Joël Robuchon has everything associated with the name: tasteful…

  • António

    Macau

    The cosy mahogany-framed dining room, the meticulously thought-out menu and the friendly chef, António Coelho, all make this the go-to place for…

  • Cafe Lisboa

    Macau

    Located near the Macau Jockey Club, some distance away from Taipa Village, this simple cafe evokes Portugal with amber lighting and an old-fashioned…

  • Golden Peacock

    Macau

    Michelin-crowned Golden Peacock has a long and well-curated menu that covers all parts of India. Much thought is put into ingredient sourcing; spices and…

  • Guincho a Galera

    Macau

    The international branch of Portugal's celebrated Fortaleza do Guincho, this luxurious restaurant brings Portuguese haute cuisine to Macau. The menu…

  • A Petisqueira

    Macau

    ‘The Snackery’ is an amicable place with myriad Portuguese choices. Between hanging plastic grapes and old-fashioned Chinese floor tiles, customers dine…

  • Mizumi

    Macau

    At award-winning Mizumi, skilled Japanese chefs – specialising in tempura, teppanyaki and sushi – work their magic on top-grade ingredients from Japan…

  • Cheong Kei

    Macau

    Peak-time queues even before its Michelin recommendation are a clue that this long-standing noodle joint has a loyal following. The chewy hand-made egg…

  • Janice Wong

    Macau

    This glass-walled patisserie in the MGM lobby belongs to award-winning pastry chef Janice Wong. The display is lovely – matcha-licked croissants, rainbows…

  • Mariazinha

    Macau

    One of the precious few places that serves affordable and authentic Portuguese fare. A decent portion of suckling pig, fried steak or sausage and beef,…

  • Nga Heong

    Macau

    In Macau's Three Lamps district, an area known for its Burmese immigrants, this popular greasy spoon with two adjacent shops dishes out home-style Burmese…

  • Lord Stow’s Bakery

    Macau

    Though the celebrated English baker Andrew Stow has passed away, his cafe and the original Lord Stow’s Bakery here keep his memory alive by serving his…

  • Tai Lei Loi Kei

    Macau

    South China's most famous pork-chop bun is made here – a shop founded in 1968 as a street stall by the mother of the current owner. Succulent slices of…

  • Old House Bakery

    Macau

    This bakery in a quiet patio near the Ruins of St Paul is so good their all-natural sourdough and baguette vanish shortly after the shop opens. If you can…

  • Nam Peng Cafe

    Macau

    This blue-tiled retro cafe makes ethereal sugar-sprinkled puff doughnuts (MOP$5) and hearty egg-and-barbecue-pork sandwiches (MOP$20). Regulars sit…

  • Hang Heong Un

    Macau

    This branch of a 70-year-old dessert specialist makes the much-loved sweet almond soup with egg white and the coconut milk with taro. It also does an…

  • A Lorcha

    Macau

    ‘The Sailboat’ is listed in every guidebook. One reason for its popularity is that it’s within walking distance of the A-Ma Temple. If you go not…

  • Café Nga Tim

    Macau

    Recommendable for the Chinese-Portuguese food, small-town atmosphere, views of the Chapel of St Francis Xavier, cheap prices and the owner – a guitar- and…

  • Lord Stow's Cafe

    Macau

    This cafe behind the walk-in bakery lets you enjoy the famous Portuguese-style egg tarts with coffee or tea, in air-conditioned comfort.

  • Three Lamps Street Market

    Macau

    From a corner of Rotunda de Carlos Da Maia with the lamps that gave the area its name, a double row of stalls line Rua de Fernão Mendes Pinto. You'll see…

  • Seng Kei Congee

    Macau

    The alley location belies the fame of this 60-year shop that has impressed all walks with its soul-warming rice porridge; so much so that they now have a…

  • Po Tai Temple Restaurant

    Macau

    One of two vegetarian restaurants at Po Tai Temple. Run by monks, this is the older one and offers a cheap, no-frills alternative to the much fancier Sum…

  • Chakra Space

    Macau

    An inviting two-storey space with 'zen' music and calming aromas. The menu changes frequently but vegans can expect lots of homemade curry sauces, mixed…

  • Orchid Garden Restaurant

    Macau

    The good, old-fashioned dim sum at this restaurant in the East Asia Hotel are what many Macanese grew up eating. The decor has little changed since the…

  • Kafka Sweets & Gourmandises

    Macau

    One of Macau's best French-style bakeries outside of hotels, Kafka is run by a Cordon Bleu–trained pastry chef. The minimalist shop is named after Franz…

  • Lung Wah Tea House

    Macau

    There’s grace in the retro furniture and the casual way it’s thrown together in this airy Cantonese teahouse (c 1963). Take a booth by the windows…

  • Albergue 1601

    Macau

    In a yellow colonial courtyard building in the historic St Lazarus district, this upscale Portuguese restaurant couldn't be in a more charming location…

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