Mercearia da Atalaia – A modern grocer’s

I admit I am a lazy cook and have more than a couple of gastronomic faux pas’ to account for, my fondness for meals that limit their preparation to just adding water being one of them. That said, if perhaps incoherently, I do love good food and gourmet stores have me drooling.

This mercearia (grocer’s in Portuguese) is a case in point. Everything here is exquisite (and much made nationally). There are delicious biscuits and hand-made bon bons, freshly baked bread, oils and vinegars, traditional jams and jellies, herbs and spices, olives, coffees and teas, patés, sausages and cheeses. There’s a pretty good wine selection too. Mmmmmm…..

And to take indulgence out of the kitchen and into your bathroom, a gorgeous selection of aromatic soaps, creams and soaking salts are available also.

I’m a sucker for good presentation, and this store retains a touch of tradition within a modern, stylish space. Everything here is so well organized and nicely packaged that it’s a feast for the eyes as well.

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Mercearia da Atalaia | Shopping
Rua da Atalaia, 64A | Bairro Alto | +351213421104
Mon – Sat 12:00 – 21:00