Key Takeaways
- 68% of Portuguese consumers dined out at least once a week in 2023, up from 52% in 2021
- Average spend per restaurant visit was €18.50 in 2023, with groups averaging €45 per meal
- 72% of diners preferred Portuguese cuisine in 2022, followed by Italian (14%) and Asian (8%)
- In 2022, Portugal's restaurant industry employed 320,000 people, representing 7.1% of total national employment
- Average monthly wage in Portuguese restaurants was €1,120 in 2023, 18% below the national average due to high part-time roles
- 45% of restaurant workers in Portugal were under 30 years old in 2023, with youth unemployment in sector at 12.5%
- In 2022, the total revenue of the Portuguese restaurant industry reached €12.5 billion, marking a 15% increase from 2021 due to post-pandemic recovery and tourism surge
- The restaurant sector contributed 6.2% to Portugal's GDP in 2023, with an estimated value added of €14.8 billion, driven by 28 million international tourists
- Average annual growth rate of restaurant sales in Portugal was 8.7% from 2019 to 2023, outpacing the EU average of 5.1%
- Portugal had 45,200 restaurants in 2023, with Lisbon hosting 12,500 (28%)
- Casual dining outlets numbered 22,000 in 2022, comprising 49% of total establishments
- Fine dining restaurants totaled 1,800 in 2023, concentrated in Porto (450) and Algarve (380)
- Digital adoption: 65% of restaurants used POS systems in 2023, up from 42% in 2020
- Energy costs rose 34% for restaurants in 2022, impacting 78% of small businesses
- Sustainability certifications held by 12% of restaurants in 2023, targeting zero-waste
In 2023, Portugal’s dining scene surged as weekly outings rose, spending climbed, and digital and sustainability choices shaped growth.
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