O Inácio

Campo das Hortas 4 Cuisines: Spanish

About

In an old stone structure outside the Arco da Porta Nova (the town gate), O Inácio is the most popular restaurant in town. It has thrived as a restaurant since the 1930s for good reason: the owner has a well-stocked wine cellar and, in our opinion, serves the best cuisine in Braga. The rustic decor features rugged walls and hand-hewn beams from the 1700s, regional pottery, and oxen yokes; in colder months, a fire burns in an open hearth. The Portuguese specialties usually include bacalhau à Inácio (codfish), papas de sarrabulho (a regional stew served in winter only), and bife na cacarola (pot roast). Roast kid is featured occasionally. Most fish dishes, which are fresh, are good picks, and the rum omelet soufflé is a must for dessert.