Manuel Tavares · Lisbon since 1860
A legacy recognised through generations.
For more than a century and a half, we have been part of Lisbon's story. Throughout the years, our work, our team's dedication and the trust of those who visit us have earned recognition in Portugal and abroad.
Every distinction is a source of pride, but also a commitment to preserving the quality, authenticity and personal service that have always been part of Manuel Tavares.
Since 1860.
A tradition that lives on.
Featured distinction · 2026
Prémio Cinco Estrelas Regiões
Lisbon District
Manuel Tavares received recognition through the 2026 Prémio Cinco Estrelas Regiões, in the Lisbon district.
This distinction recognises excellence, brand awareness and consumer satisfaction, and is a source of pride for a historic business that has been part of Lisbon since 1860.
Thank you for being part of our story.
We share this distinction with our customers, our team and everyone who continues to place their trust in Manuel Tavares.
International recognition · 2021
Financial Times
In 2021, Manuel Tavares was featured in a Financial Times selection highlighting 50 food shops from around the world.
An international acknowledgement that makes us proud and reinforces the importance of preserving the character and authenticity of our historic shop.
A Lisbon tradition, recognised beyond Portugal.
Business award · 2018
Millennium Horizontes
Manuel Tavares received the Best Microenterprise award at the 2018 Millennium Horizontes Gala, held in Braga on 6 December 2018.
A business distinction that we greatly value, adding another milestone to a story built across generations.
A historic tradition recognised for business achievement.
Gourmet distinction · 2016
Portugal's Best Gourmet Shop
Manuel Tavares received the Best Gourmet Shop in Portugal for 2016 distinction, presented at the 2017 Revista de Vinhos awards gala.
This recognition is a special source of pride for a shop that has valued carefully selected quality products and personal service since 1860.
A passion for quality is part of our history.
Distinction · 2017
Portfólio Vinhos
The Best of 2017
Manuel Tavares received this distinction in recognition of the results achieved in 2017 with wine distributor Portfólio Vinhos.
International recommendation · 2017
Le Routard
A recommendation for visitors to Lisbon
Manuel Tavares was recommended in the 2017 edition of Le Routard, a travel guide familiar to international visitors.
Food guide · Recommendation
Lisboa à Mesa
A recommended Lisbon shop
Manuel Tavares was recommended in the «Lisboa à Mesa» guide, acknowledging the shop's place in Lisbon's commercial and gastronomic tradition.
Distinction · 2015
Portfólio Vinhos
The Best of 2015
A distinction presented to Manuel Tavares by wine distributor Portfólio Vinhos, recognising the results achieved in 2015.
Distinction · December 2009
Christmas Window Displays
6th place
In December 2009, Manuel Tavares achieved sixth place in a Christmas window display competition, a distinction we remember with particular affection.
International recognition · 2017
Top Choice · Lianorg
2017 Choices of the Year
In 2017, Manuel Tavares was listed among the Chinese group Lianorg's «Choices of the Year», an international recognition that forms part of our shop's history.
