Viana do Castelo has always been linked to its faithful friend, cod. In addition to the countless cod dishes, fresh fish and seafood are also worth highlighting. In local restaurants we can always find Bacalhau à Viana, bacalhau à Zé do Pipo, roasted cod, grilled or with onion, as well as the very Portuguese pataniscas. We also have a variety of dishes including lamprey, sea bass, sardines, stew and octopus is also famous in Viana do Castelo.