# The 7 Wonders of Portuguese Gastronomy and the other 14 finalists (2011)

Alheira de Mirandela, Serra da Estrela cheese, caldo verde, grilled sardines, seafood rice, Bairrada suckling pig and pastel de Belém were chosen by public vote on 10 September 2011. Of 70 candidate dishes, 21 reached the final, three per category: here are the seven winners and the other finalists.

- 96 votes · 21 items
- Mar 20, 2023 · A. Silva
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## Top 21

1. **Caldo verde** (9 · ▲9 ▼0) — One of the 7 Wonders of Portuguese Gastronomy (soups category). Region: Entre Douro e Minho.
2. **Alheira de Mirandela (IG)** (8 · ▲8 ▼0) — One of the 7 Wonders of Portuguese Gastronomy (starters category). Region: Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro.
3. **Queijo Serra da Estrela (DOP)** (6 · ▲6 ▼0) — One of the 7 Wonders of Portuguese Gastronomy (starters category). Region: Beiras.
4. **Coelho do Porto Santo à Caçador** (6 · ▲6 ▼0) — Finalist (game category). Region: Madeira.
5. **Sardinha assada** (5 · ▲6 ▼1) — One of the 7 Wonders of Portuguese Gastronomy (fish category). Region: Região de Lisboa.
6. **Coelho à Caçador** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Finalist (game category). Region: Beira Litoral.
7. **Pastel de Belém** (3 · ▲4 ▼1) — One of the 7 Wonders of Portuguese Gastronomy (desserts category). Region: Lisboa e Setúbal.
8. **Tripas à moda do Porto** (3 · ▲4 ▼1) — Finalist (meat category). Region: Entre Douro e Minho.
9. **Arroz de marisco** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — One of the 7 Wonders of Portuguese Gastronomy (seafood category). Region: Lisboa e Vale do Tejo.
10. **Pastel de bacalhau** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Finalist (starters category). Region: Região de Lisboa.
11. **Chanfana** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Finalist (meat category). Region: Beira Litoral.
12. **Leitão da Bairrada** (2 · ▲4 ▼2) — One of the 7 Wonders of Portuguese Gastronomy (meat category). Region: Beira Litoral.
13. **Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato** (2 · ▲4 ▼2) — Finalist (seafood category). Region: Região de Lisboa.
14. **Polvo assado no forno** (2 · ▲3 ▼1) — Finalist (fish category). Region: Açores.
15. **Pudim Abade de Priscos** (2 · ▲3 ▼1) — Finalist (desserts category). Region: Entre Douro e Minho.
16. **Sopa da pedra** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — Finalist (soups category). Region: Lisboa e Vale do Tejo.
17. **Açorda à Alentejana** (0 · ▲2 ▼2) — Finalist (soups category). Region: Alentejo.
18. **Pastéis de Tentúgal (IG)** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Finalist (desserts category). Region: Beira Litoral.
19. **Perdiz de escabeche** (-1 · ▲2 ▼3) — Finalist (game category). Region: Beira Interior.
20. **Bacalhau à Gomes de Sá** (-1 · ▲1 ▼2) — Finalist (fish category). Region: Entre Douro e Minho.
21. **Xarém com conquilhas** (-1 · ▲1 ▼2) — Finalist (seafood category). Region: Algarve.

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