🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe has 0 Michelin-starred restaurants. Updated for the 2026 Michelin Guide.
Cuisine of Sao Tome and Principe
The cuisine of São Tomé and PrÃncipe is a vibrant fusion of African and Portuguese influences, characterized by the abundant use of fresh fish, seafood, tropical fruits, and hot spices. It features slow-cooked stews and dishes that highlight local ingredients like palm oil, coffee as a spice, and a variety of vegetables, creating rich and flavorful meals that reflect the islands' cultural heritage and natural bounty.
Local Ingredients
Fish and seafoodPalm oilCoffee (used as a spice)OkraGrains of paradise (local spice)
Popular Dishes
Calulu (fish stew with smoked fish and vegetables)Barriga de peixe (grilled fish with rice or manioc)Feijoada à Santomense (bean stew with pork and seafood)
Local Specialties
Breadfruit
starchy tropical fruit
Manioc/Cassava
root vegetable
Coconut
used in many dishes
Jackfruit
large tropical fruit
Safou
Dacryodes edulis fruit
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