Ordering Takeaway Food Online in Portugal

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Written by: | Last updated on December 20, 2023 | Est. Reading Time: 5 minutes

Portugal is a culinary haven known for its rich flavours, unique traditional dishes, and impeccable wines. Each region boasts its own specialities, weaving tales of tradition and innovation in every bite. But in today’s fast-paced world, you might not always have the time to sit down at a local tavern or bistro.

Fear not! You don’t need to compromise on your Portuguese gastronomic adventure. Dive into our definitive guide on ordering takeaway in Portugal, ensuring that whether you’re craving a pizza or a pastéis de nata, bacalhau or burgers, the best dishes are just an order away, and they’ll be delivered right to your doorstep.

Uber Eats is undoubtedly the most popular takeout delivery service in Portugal, but it’s not the only one and in this article, we suggest some alternative food delivery services you might want to try.

Uber Eats

Uber Eats is available throughout a lot of mainland Portugal, as well as Madeira. Along with Glovo, this app typically offers the largest selection of delivery choices. However, prices are typically higher than they would be if you ordered at the restaurant.

The food choices available depend a lot on your postcode, but options range from chains like McDonald’s and Burger King to independent restaurants and cafes, and cuisine options include Mexican, Indian, pizza, Chinese, sushi, vegetarian, and health food.

As Uber Eats works with restaurants rather than just pizza chains or takeout establishments, you will find plenty of Portuguese dishes on here, including bacalhau, piri-piri chicken, and more.

Glovo

Glovo allows you to order from a variety of different local businesses including restaurants, florists, pharmacies, wine shops, Ikea, you name it. You can even get something sent from a friend to you (although Glovo might phone up to ask for a few more details). 

Glovo isn’t available everywhere in Portugal, but you can use it in major cities like Lisbon and Porto.

Use the code 9QLBGB2 to get a free delivery on your first 3 orders of 4,00 € or more

Nourish & Nosh (Lisbon)

Nourish & Nosh is a food delivery service right out of Lisbon. They serve the areas between Cascais and Lisbon, and Caparica to Aroeira. Every meal they offer stands out — it’s all 100% organic, gluten-free, and without cane sugar. These dishes aren’t just tasty; they’re a commitment to good health and sustainable choices.

Nourish & Nosh offers a range of dishes that cater to different tastes, including vegan, vegetarian, and flexitarian. Whether you’re in the mood for a single meal or want to enjoy their regular delivery service up to 5 days a week, they’ve got something for those on the go who still want to eat right.

Plus, in collaboration with Portugalist, Nourish & Nosh is giving a 10% discount on first-time orders. Just use the code PORTUGALIST10 at checkout and dive into a world of healthy, flavourful meals.

Too Good to Go

Too Good to Go is slightly different to most of the apps on this list. Rather than allowing you to choose dishes from nearby restaurant or takeaway, Too Good to Go is all about selling unsold food.

Restaurants, cafés, and supermarkets can create a “Magic Box” which is essentially a mystery box of food that they probably be throwing away otherwise. Depending on the venue, you could get cakes, cooked meals, or, in the case of some grocery stores, misshapen vegetables.

Boxes typically cost around €3, and you have to go and pick up the mystery box yourself. Some venues ask you to bring your own carrier in order to cut down on plastic waste.

If you like TooGoodToGo, Phenix, another app hoping to solve food waste, is also worth downloading.

EatTasty (Lisbon)

EatTasty is a platform that allows you to order home-cooked, healthy meals to your office. If you’ve forgotten to make lunch, and don’t want to order something unhealthy from Uber Eats or Glovo, EatTasty is definitely worth taking a look at. 

Takeaway.com

Takeaway.com is the sister site of Pizza.de, one of Germany’s largest takeaway websites. Here, you can order a variety of cuisines including Indian, pizza, Portuguese, Italian, and desserts. Takeaway.com is available in most Portuguese cities, but it only really has participating restaurants in big cities like Lisbon and Porto. 

Comidas.pt (Faro & Eastern Algarve)

Comidas.pt is available in Faro and several nearby towns including Beja, Quarteira, Vilamoura, and Olhão, as well as Évora and Beja in the Alentejo. As with all of the other websites, options vary depending on where you are. In central Faro, for example, options include Portuguese, sushi, Chinese, Indian, Pizza, and steak.

Comidas.pt is available in English and Portuguese.

BringEat.Pt (Coimbra and Madeira)

BringEat is a promising online food delivery service, currently available in Coimbra and Madeira. It has a surprisingly extensive range of options, both for Coimbra and Madeira.

BringEat is available in English and Portuguese.

Pizza Chains

Several pizza chains (Portuguese and international) offer online delivery including:

On the subject of chains, Burger King also offers home delivery to some postcodes. McDonald’s delivery is available in Lisbon and Porto through Uber Eats.

Tipping your delivery driver

In Portugal, tipping isn’t as ingrained in the culture as it might be in other countries. That said, tipping your delivery driver is always a kind gesture that’s genuinely appreciated, especially when considering that Portugal has the lowest minimum wage in Western Europe.

A tip as modest as 1-2 euros can make a difference and shows acknowledgment for the service provided. For those feeling more generous, a 10% or 20% tip is sure to be met with gratitude.

Modern convenience has also made it easier to show your appreciation; platforms like Uber Eats now have built-in features that allow users to tip directly through the app.

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James Cave is the founder of Portugalist and the author of the bestselling book, Moving to Portugal Made Simple. He has visited just about every part of Portugal, including Madeira and all nine islands of the Azores, and lived in several parts of Portugal including Lisbon, the Algarve, and Northern Portugal.

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