DEEPTOKYO
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DEEPTOKYO
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2025.09.29
A Restaurant Where You Can Experience Portuguese Food Culture in Tokyo
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Cristiano's is a restaurant that brings Portuguese food culture to the back alleys of Okushibu. The restaurant offers a variety of dishes with local flavors, recreated with local recipes. The restaurant is decorated with gallo (black rooster) objects purchased locally by the owner, allowing diners to experience Portuguese culture through all five senses. More than 500 bottles of wine are available at any given time, including many brands that are difficult to find in Japan. This popular restaurant is recommended by food connoisseurs in Japan and abroad as "Cristiano's when you go to Tokyo.
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Marked by a red door and the Portuguese flag, “Cristiano’s” invites guests into a space filled with symbolic galo figurines—emblems of luck and truth—as well as traditional tiles the owner brought back from Portugal. The walls also feature large rooster illustrations by artist Kida Oikawa, adding to the exotic charm. The interior evokes the feel of a Portuguese neighborhood eatery—warm, homey, and culturally immersive. It’s perfect for solo drinks or casual meals with friends. With comforting food and a welcoming atmosphere, “Cristiano’s” is known as a restaurant that always requires reservations.
The red door and Portuguese flag mark the entrance.
A cozy interior with wood accents that blends homey warmth and exotic charm.
The "gallo" objects are items purchased locally by the owner, bringing Portuguese daily culture close to home.
The walls of the restaurant feature a large illustration of Garo by artist Kida Oikawa.
A corner decorated with azulejo tiles and fish-shaped ornaments sourced from Portugal.
The dishes at "Cristiano's" are traditional dishes made with seafood, meat, and rice, recreated with local recipes and devised to be close to the Japanese palate. The first dish to try is the "homemade bacalhau croquette" (830 yen). The homemade bacalhau, a dried codfish called "national food" in Portugal, is used for the croquettes, and when deep-fried, the outside is fragrant and the inside is moist. In addition to the plain version, there are three other varieties to choose from: "Kuro," which is kneaded with squid ink, and "Kiilo," which is flavored with curry. Other popular Portuguese dishes include "Stir-fried pork and clams in Alentejo style" and "Portuguese-style rice cooked with Amakusa octopus".
Homemade bakery croquettes (830 yen).
In addition to plain, there are three other flavors to choose from: "Kuro," which is kneaded with squid smelt, and "Kiiro," which is curry-flavored.
Stir-fried pork and clams alentejo style (2,390 yen). Pork marinated in fermented paprika paste is slowly stir-fried and finally combined with clams for a concentrated flavor. The cilantro adds a refreshing finishing touch to this unexpected combination of meat and seafood.
Portuguese-style rice cooked with Amakusa octopus (2,800 yen). This traditional dish is called "arroche de porvo" locally.
The octopus is fried in oil once to soften it before cooking to lock in all of its flavor into the rice.
The traditional copper pot, the "cataplana," is the key to Portuguese cuisine. Also known as the world's first pressure cooker, it steams and simmers ingredients to condense their flavor without losing any of their flavor.
Our wine list features over 500 selections at all times, including many rare labels seldom found in Japan.Among them, “Vinho Verde” stands out—a lightly sparkling wine with refreshing acidity that pairs exceptionally well with Portuguese cuisine. We also serve it in “Vinho Pene” glasses, cup-shaped vessels that recreate the traditional Portuguese farming practice of drinking wine from rice bowls.
“Gatão Vinho Verde” White / Slightly Sparkling. Characterized by refreshing green apple-like acidity and light effervescence. Bottle ¥2,850 / Glass ¥550.
“Vinho Verde” means “green wine” and refers to a style enjoyed young, without aging.
(Left) “Santos da Casa Douro DOC” Red. Rich fruitiness and spice notes make it a great match for meat dishes. Bottle ¥4,530 / Glass ¥890. (Right) “Soalheiro ALLO” White. Attractive aromas of green apple and citrus with crisp acidity. Bottle ¥4,530 / Glass ¥700.
Madeira wine (left photo) lined up in the wine cellar. Characterized by a unique richness reminiscent of caramel and nuts, achieved through heating and oxidative aging. It was valued during the Age of Exploration as a preserved wine for long voyages, and is still enjoyed today as an after-dinner drink or as a secret ingredient in cooking. 890 yen per glass.
The information contained this article was correct as of 09/29/2025 (the time of publication)
