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Portugal, tasted
the honest way.

Every restaurant reviewed by Peter Cruiming and the Hotspots team is visited in person — every review written from his own table. No sponsored scores. Only genuine favourites. Just the places genuinely worth your evening, from the Algarve to Porto.

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The best cooks are rarely the best marketers, so Hotspots levels the field. We book anonymously, pay for every meal, and no restaurant can buy a review or a single point.

We only publish good experiences. A place on Hotspots must be earned. A disappointing visit never goes online: the kitchen gets Peter's private feedback and an unannounced second chance.

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Gilão Restaurant TaviraTavira

"Best cataplana I've had in years — book before word gets out."

2h ago
Nai Restaurant CascaisCascais

"Oysters at sunset. The Atlantic doing half the work."

Yesterday
O GambuzinoLisboa

"A 9.4 for a vegan tasting menu. Yes, really."

2 days ago
Roots Vegan Lounge AljezurMonchique

"Mountain-side lunch, zero tourists, all flavour."

3 days ago
Origens Restaurante ÉvoraAlentejo · Évora

"Scouting trip. The 2027 list starts here."

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Alma, Lisboa019.9INSIDERS 9.9

Alma

Chiado · Lisboa

Two-Michelin-star dining that actually earns the hype — heavenly tasting menus without a hint of stiffness.

O Gambuzino, Lisboa029.4INSIDERS 9.5

O Gambuzino

Lisboa

A vibrant neighbourhood spot proving plant-based can be Michelin-level exciting, night after night.

Rūmu, Lisboa039.3INSIDERS 9.1

Rūmu

Lisboa

The secret restaurant & club you absolutely want to find — if you can get the address out of us.

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