Sonoma might be a small city, but it has more Portuguese restaurants than many much bigger towns. Tasca Tasca focuses on petiscos (Portuguese tapas), which you can order as a mix-and-match tasting plate from five categories: cheese, garden, land, sea, and sweet. Tasca Tasca also features an all-Portuguese wine list, so you can try some unique wines that you won’t find on most lists, like a crisp white vinho verde or rich reds from the Douro Valley.

Other great options on or near the plaza include Tasca Tasca, a Portuguese tapas spot that stays open late; Oso, which features bold flavors and an inventive young chef; and El Dorado Kitchen, a vibrant spot inside the El Dorado Hotel that offers a people-pleasing menu and a scenic outdoor space. For bubble fans, Sigh Champagne Bar showcases an amazing collection of sparklers; lovers of Pinot Noir should seek out Sojourn Cellars, just off the southeast corner of the plaza.

Portuguese Small Plates - Tasca Tasca: The casual little sister to Sonoma’s iconic LaSalette offers a lengthy list of painstakingly authentic tapas from chef Manuel Azevedo, who was born in the Azores Islands of Portugal. Presented on charming wooden serving boards, the tapas arrive in groups of three, five, or seven items at a time — perfect to share, or when you’re feeling a bit indecisive. 122 West Napa St., Sonoma, 707-996-8272, tascatasca.com.

Portuguese eatery LaSalette has been a downtown Sonoma staple since it opened in 1998. Then, chef/owner Manuel Azevedo added another gem to his portfolio: Tasca Tasca, a tapas restaurant and wine bar. Family photos from the chef’s native Azores warm the homey interior; his family's long history of farming in Sonoma infuses the menu, which is wide-ranging, tantalizing, and very well-priced.

Another standout restaurant from chef Manuel Azevedo is Tasca Tasca. This beloved spot draws inspiration from bar-style dining found in Portugal. The menu of tapas-style bites ranges from classic and approachable American favorites like mac and cheese with handmade sausage, to more unique dishes like the fried spicy pig's ears or goat stew with fingerling potatoes.

This Portuguese tapas bar is one of downtown Sonoma's hidden gems. With warm hospitality and a high ceiling dining room, you'll feel like you've woken up in Old World heaven. Owned by renowned Chef Manuel Azevedo, Tasca Tasca is a great way to taste the flavor inspirations behind his dishes at his fine dining venue, La Salette, but at very modest prices.

There’s no better place to try Portuguese food and wine(other than Portugal of course), than Tasca Tasca just off the Plaza in Sonoma. When I lived in the area I went as often as possible. The atmosphere reminded me of Portugal, the portions are tapas-style, and they have a good selection of Portuguese wines by the glass.

Chef Manuel Azevedo brings Portuguese flavor to Sonoma with this relaxed, wine-friendly spot. The menu includes petiscos (small plates) like bacalhau fritters, piri piri chicken wings, and a Portuguese cheese selection—all meant for sharing. Bonus: they offer a 7-course “no rules” tasting where the chef surprises you.

From there, head to Tasca Tasca at 122 Napa Street in Sonoma for an incredible Portuguese tapas-style lunch. Guests can choose combinations of different small plates that include cheeses, veggies, blood sausage, and Portuguese seafood dishes.

Tasca Tasca, Sonoma: Truffle butter fries, peri-peri chicken wings, and passion fruit mousse for $20 at this casual Portuguese café and wine bar. 122 West Napa Street, Sonoma, 707-996-8272, tascatasca.com (Eric Castro/For Sonoma Magazine)

Housed in a standout building, this eatery is a culinary destination for its exquisite global plates such as Portugal’s bacalhau or salt cod and Brazil’s empadas or stuffed dough.

Their tapas menu offers a wide variety of delicious food and unique wine. Shawn love’s the blood sausage and crab empanadas.