La Gondola Praia de Cheoc Van, Coloane, 880 156 Watch the moon rise over the sea while feasting on authentic Italian delicacies like seafood spaghetti, clams ala vongole frito misto, penne with crab in cream sauce as well as pizzas and calzones made in one of the few wood-burning ovens in Macau. Prices reasonable. Praia Grande 10A Praca Lobo D'Avila, Avenida da Praia Grande, Macau, 973 022 Overlooking the Nam Van lake, this 15-year-old Macanese restaurant oozes the old flavours of Macau in its food and decor. The signature dish is curry crab. Save room for the mini egg tarts and pancakes with mango and ice cream. Le Bistrot Nova Taipa Gardens, Taipa, 843 739 To step off a residential Taipa side street and enter Le Bistrot's massive, classic European-style bar is like being transported to another world. Imported French wine accompanies authentic Gallic delicacies such as goose liver and mango, duck confit and raspberry soup. The prices make sense. Espaco de Lisboa Rua das Gaivotas, Coloane Village, 882 226 Carved out of an old Coloane village house, with two floors and an outdoor terrace, this place is so cosy you will want to stay forever. Grilled chicken, steak with mushroom sauce, creamed spinach and clams with garlic, white wine and coriander are some of the heavenly dishes. Presiding over the menu is award-winning local restaurateur Antonio Coelho. Espaco de Lisboa Rua das Gaivotas, Coloane Village, 882 226 Carved out of an old Coloane village house, with two floors and an outdoor terrace, this place is so cosy you will want to stay forever. Grilled chicken, steak with mushroom sauce, creamed spinach and clams with garlic, white wine and coriander are some of the heavenly dishes. Presiding over the menu is award-winning local restaurateur Antonio Coelho. A Lorcha 289 Rua do Almirante Sergio, Macau, 313 193 No trip to Macau is complete without an authentic Portuguese meal at this highly successful restaurant near the A Ma temple, Macau's Unesco site. The blockbuster dish here is the Portuguese seafood rice. Reservations are a must on weekends.
