
Mealhada, Portugal
Rei dos Leitões
Operating since 1947, Rei dos Leitões has earned its name on Mealhada's suckling pig avenue through decades of consistent, tradition-bound preparation. A Michelin Plate holder in 2024, it sits at the serious end of a region where leitão is both daily staple and point of civic pride. Book ahead — the dining room fills reliably, and for good reason.







