Alfonso III , Rua Central 11 (tel 586 272). Genuine and excellent Portuguese food in a Portuguese environment, though the waiters speak English. Centrally located, not far from Largo do Senado.

 

Bolo de Arroz , Travessa de São Domingos 11 (tel 339 089). Near the Largo do Senado, this is a great place for Portuguese pastries and some of the best coffee in town.

Clube Militar , Avenida de Praia Grande 795 (tel 714 009). Although this is a private club, the dining room is open to the public. A great way to see inside one of Macau's colonial buildings - which has been beautifully restored - although the food doesn't match the surroundings.

Fat Siu Lau , Rua da Felicidade 64 (tel 573 585). A very popular, traditional old restaurant in an area busy with cafés and restaurants. Pigeon is the speciality.

Fook Lam Mun , Avenida Dr Mario Soares 259 (tel 786 622). Excellent Cantonese seafood, although expensive.

Leitaria I Son , Largo do Senado 7. Virtually next door to Long Kei, this is an excellent milk bar offering milk with everything - fruit, chocolate, eggs, ice creams, puddings and breakfasts.

Long Kei , Largo do Senado 7B (tel 573 970). A one-hundred-year-old traditional but inexpensive Cantonese restaurant, on the left side as you face the square from Almeida Ribeiro. Dim sum available.

Pele , Rua de São Tiago da Barra 25 (tel 969 000). A short walk south of the Maritime Museum and offering excellent Macanese dishes in a friendly atmosphere.

Pizzeria Toscana , Avenida da Amizade (tel 963 831). Genuine Italian food and not just pizzas, though these are superb, as is the coffee.

Praia Grande , Praca Lobo D'Avila, Rua Praia Grande. One of Macau's best restaurants, just outside the city centre. Pleasant staff, excellent food, good value.