São Tomé and Príncipe
São Tomé and Príncipe has 0 Michelin-starred restaurants. Updated for the 2026 Michelin Guide.
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Cuisine of São Tomé and Príncipe
What The Country Cooks
The cuisine of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 oilCoffeeused as a spiceOkraGrains of paradiselocal spice
Popular Dishes
Calulufish stew with smoked fish and vegetablesBarriga de peixegrilled fish with rice or maniocFeijoada à Santomensebean stew with pork and seafood
Local Specialties
Breadfruitstarchy tropical fruitManioc/Cassavaroot vegetableCoconutused in many dishesJackfruitlarge tropical fruitSafouDacryodes edulis fruit
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