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Coloane is not the treasure trove of restaurants and other eateries that Taipa is, but there are a few decent options offering a variety of cuisines at various price levels.

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Taipa Island

TENMASA Map Japanese $$$$

8803 6611; 11th fl, Altira Macau, Avenida de Kwong Tung; lunch MOP$300-520, dinner MOP$480-2200; noon-2.30pm & 6-10.30pm

For those who fancy Japanese delicacies, Tenmasa should top your must-try list. It is one of the best and most impressive Japan-ese restaurants in town, serving exceptional tempura. Sashimi quality here is also exemplary.

YING Map Cantonese $$$$

8803 6600; 11th fl, Altira Macau, Avenida de Kwong Tung; dim sum MOP$28-88, mains MOP$90-690; 9.30am-4.30pm & 6-10.30pm

Ying is as notable for its terrific view of Macau Peninsula as it is for dim sum, both of which are spectacular. Try the lobster and coconut roll (MOP$48). The interior is beautifully decorated with crystal beaded curtains, making it an excellent choice for classy Chinese dining.

PORTOFINO Map Italian $$$$

8118 9950; Shop 1039-1040, Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança; starters MOP$75-128, mains MOP$95-380; 11am-3pm & 6-11pm

For a true Italian splurge, head to this newbie in the Venetian’s high-end dining row. With generous spacing between tables and vast views of the swimming pools from the terrace, this is a wonderful (and rare) spot for alfresco dining in this mega-resort complex.

CANTON Map Chinese $$$$

8118 9930; Shop 1018, Venetian Macao Resort Hotel, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança; mains MOP$90-285; 11am-3pm & 6-11pm

Don’t be misled by the name of this restaurant. Apart from an extensive choice of Cantonese dishes and dim sum, classy Canton serves some carefully and healthily prepared food from different regions in China, and sometimes with a fusion flair. The problem is getting there – it’s on the casino floor. If you are going with kids, call ahead and staff will show you a secret entrance.

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SAMPLING THE MENU

These are a few of the dishes you’re likely to encounter on your travels through Macau.

Entradas Appetisers

chouriço assado grilled Portuguese sausage

croquetes de carne minced-beef croquettes

pastéis de bacalhau dried Portuguese cod cakes

Sopas Soups

caldo verde Portuguese kale soup with chouriço, thickened with potato

sopa de marisco seafood soup

Marisco Shellfish

açorda de marisco seafood and mashed-bread casserole

ameijoas ‘Bulhão Pato’ clams with garlic, coriander and olive oil

arroz de marisco mixed-seafood rice

camarão frito com alho e piri-piri deep-fried prawns with garlic and chilli

caril de carangueijo crab curry

casquinha stuffed crab

Peixe Fish

bacalhau á ‘Brás’ sautéed bacalhau with potatoes and egg

bacalhau á ‘Zé do Pipo’ baked, dried cod with mashed potato

lulas recheadas stuffed squid

sardinhas na brasa grilled sardines

Carne Meat

bife de vitela grelhado na brasa com batata frita grilled veal steak and chips

caldeirada de borrego lamb, potato and white-wine stew

carne de porco à Alentejana sautéed pork and clams

coelho á caćadora rabbit stew

feijoada pork knuckle, chouriço, red-bean and cabbage stew

galinha á Africana grilled chicken cooked with coconut, garlic and chillies

minchi minced beef or pork cooked with potato, onions and spices

porco balichão tamarino pork cooked with tamarind and shrimp paste

Sobremesas Desserts

fatias de tomar cake-like dessert made with egg yolks and syrup

pudim de ovos caramel egg pudding

serradura cream and condensed-milk pudding topped with crumbled biscuits

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ANTóNIO Map Portuguese $$$

2899 9998; 3 Rua dos Negociantes; starters MOP$68-158, mains from MOP$128; noon-3pm & 6-11pm

It’s hard not to fall in love with António. The cosy mahogany-framed dining room, the meticulously thought-out menu, and the entertaining and celebrated chef António Coelho all make this the place to go for all of your traditional Portuguese