24 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Alpiarca

“Although the owner didn’t speak English and we couldn’t see a menu, that didn’t stop us having an excellent lunch! We ate fish, local sausage and chips, all simple but cooked very well. The place is full of characters, nice and rustic with great service. Great spot by the river.“

“We purposely traveled to Santarém to go Ó Balcão. And what a gastronomic journey. Using local products (and valuing them) is an added value. From the snaks (all), starter (creamy crab), main course (gratin and cheeks) and desserts (old-fashioned coffee and not everything is lemon) everything was good! Congratulations on the atmosphere, service, friendliness and, of course, the meal!“

“Tasko da Adega in Fazendas de Almeirim was recommended to us as having creative cuisine that was different from the usual cuisine found in restaurants in a location like this. Opened at the end of 2021, within a traditional style, it hired chef Goncalo Reguinga at the end of 2023 and in a joint effort (with chef João Poeiras) they are introducing some new features to the menu, particularly in the starters.Nice room within the traditional register. Sturdy but not very comfortable tables and chairs.Hardworking, friendly, efficient, and very familiar service.The charter has been subject to a recent change. Concern about using local products, and with zero waste. The main highlight is the starters, some of which are quite innovative and justify our several visits. Most starters have unit prices which makes ordering easier.Our preferencesVegetable pani-puri €3.5 totally out of the boxCod sandwich €4, all the ingredients are normal but the end result is surprising.Oxtail tartlet €4.75 a sweet “torricado”Cinnamon flour with honey €8Fish from the garden €7 “real” green beans in a very crunchy pome. Fabulous and no creativity here, just product and technique.Stuffed mushrooms €9.5. Some of the entries are a 9 from our perspective.The dishes include a piece of sausage (2 people €38.5) and razor clam rice (2 people €26). Respect for regular customers “limits” the creative freedom of the kitchen, remaining traditional. Understandable, but here we are at 6 or 7. One of our solutions is to opt for more starters and skip the dish.Desserts include a seasonal fruit tartlet (strawberries with lemon caviar from Jardim do Sardao) €4.5 and a French toast €5.25. We are leaving the traditional register again.There is a desire for change and innovation and from what we understand it is being well accepted by regular customers. For us too.Wine list poor but also changing (in the coming weeks). Adequate prices for weak glasses.

Vegetarian options: You have to ask

Parking: It's easy to park at the door“

“Best place for a brunch in Santarem
We ordered sweet potato pancake and the Cafe de Manhã and you can see all the dishes on the photo - didn't expect to have such a huge meal and of such a good quality! Everything was perfect and we got a very warm and friendly service
Highly recommend“

“A very popular joint with the locals, there were about 10 to 12 people dining at 6pm. Good size portions, nice robust house wine and friendly service. Maybe we were really early, but they fast tracked our dishes as we had to catch a bus...a well done steak and fish fingers... and boy the steak was good...

Kid-friendliness: They have 2 to 3 options for the kids“

“(Translated by Google) Beautiful food, pleasant service, attractive price.Lots of sympathy and dedication.(Original)Belíssima comida, agradável serviço, preço convidativo.Muita simpatia e dedicação.

Wheelchair accessibility: Sem acesso, com muita pena minha.“

“The food was great, the grilled dishes were fantastic as were the side dishes.
The staff was super attentive and friendly, always available to help.
Super comfortable and lively environment

Vegetarian options: They are very flexible when it comes to individual dietary restrictions, replacing meat with eggs, for example.

Dietary restrictions: They are very flexible when it comes to individual dietary restrictions, replacing meat with eggs, for example.“

“Excellent experience! The attention and availability of the staff helps a lot to make us feel taken care of during the meal. With the courtesy of an appetizer from the Chef, different every day, we recommend the wild mushroom risotto, which is absolutely delicious, and the desserts (brownie and Basque cheesecake).“

“Grelha is a family-run space with great care and attention to the customer. The team follows the family line in terms of attention and friendliness. In the kitchen, D. Adelaide and her team do an excellent job.

I would recommend it and come back, without a doubt!!“

“Satisfactory restaurant. The squid and prawn kebabs came without the kebab stick. I like the traditional way better. The food was good. The room is large and very echoing. The interior of the kitchen is visible from the dining room. The house sweets were very good. The paper with the menu is not personalized. It's the ice cream menu with the menu written by hand in slightly faded ink.“

“We visited this place on Friday night. We enjoyed a lot. This is very good place for people who want to enjoy drinks, smoking, music and dance. The atmosphere is good as you have option to dance indoor and outdoor. Road side car parking available. A good menu available at average market prices. Washrooms are very small, you may require to wait for few minutes. Due to the open sitting area, it will not be a good place in all weather conditions.“

“A discovery, I passed by, but I decided to return, I was doing the Camino de Santiago, and I was not wrong. The cod was delicious and in large quantities, the waitress who served me was very friendly and very professional, and the man who showed me where to sit was very attentive and pleasant. I will definitely repeat.“

“It was, once again, a very good dinner. I have been here before and we had entrecote, bacalhau à Braga and feijoada. All amazing. Feijoada can be shared by two people. This time we chose Bacalhau à Braga and entrecote. It was once again very good. The sangria is amazing! The staff is very nice. The only not so positive side is that it was a really warm day and the air conditioning was not performing well enough and it was really hot on the second floor. Overall, I recommend.“

“Um dos melhores pontos gastronómicos de Santarém.
Tranquilidade, requinte, acolhedor, comida incrivelmente bem elaborada e dimensionada para os preços.
Uma refeição que se tranforma numa experiência e culmina em felicidade.
Sem dúvida a repetir!“

“Small restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere, modern, well decorated, friendly and competent staff. There is free parking nearby.
Acceptable prices and food served in generous quantities.
We were eight people, everyone loved the dishes they ordered.
I highly recommend it, but it is preferable to book in advance as it usually fills up.“

“This is one of those snack places that I highly recommend.
I went to Santarém 3 times and every 3 times I had dinner at this place because snacks are my downfall.
There's not much to say about this place, everything is perfect.
I'll be back as soon as I can.“

“Chapa 7 Marisqueira is an excellent choice for seafood lovers. The seafood dish is the highlight, with a fresh and tasty selection that impresses. The patties and croquettes are equally delicious, with perfect crunchiness and fillings rich in flavor. The loin steak is also noteworthy, juicy and well seasoned, a fantastic option for those who prefer meat. The restaurant's atmosphere is modern and welcoming, ideal for a peaceful and pleasant meal. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality seafood dining experience.“

“Great spot. Excellent service.
Regarding the food, I was displeased, as it was very different, for the worse, from the last time I had lunch there. The stone soup had much less meat and sausages. The dishes came with meat cooked in a different way. We were very displeased.
Next time I go to Almeirim I will look for another restaurant.“

“Nice and clean space. Very good food. Service at first not very friendly, but then things get better. Sometimes employees are “discussing” about internal logistics and customers have to be listening. Other than that, very good, I recommend.“

“5 stars because it's the most you can give
Welcoming staff and quick execution of orders, excellent food, quality, perfect price, we will definitely return ❤️, I will recommend it to all our friends, customers and suppliers“

“Super restaurant
On a adoré le restaurant, le serveur super sympathique, le manger tout tout 5⭐️? à ne pas rater si vous passez par Santarém

Vegetarian options: Carte végétarienne

Parking: Un très grand parking juste à côté

Kid-friendliness: Parfaitement

Wheelchair accessibility: Pas d’escalier“

“I visited with my parents, two brothers and partner. The service was very good and our waiter was friendly. However, after my dad explained who everyone was, the waiter asked my parents "where are the grandchildren"? I would like to sincerely ask to please not say this kind of thing to anyone else. One of my brothers is childfree by choice, the other had a non-biological daughter who he is no longer able to see since the breakdown of his relationship, and I am unable to have children due to infertility. I am trying to educate people about this topic, because you never know the harm or offence you are causing with these seemingly "harmless" comments.“

“Pleasant and safe environment.
Excellent service. Good food, good service...
Possibly the best "pork secrets" in Ribatejo and surrounding areas...
On Sundays an EXCELLENT Portuguese Stew...
A place to visit...“

“Live music, spectacular atmosphere to go to dinner and have a good time. We went as a family, but we could have gone on a date as the atmosphere was inviting. Looking forward to opening the terrace and bringing the heat to the Sunsets! Food...as expected, very high quality. I love the picanha!“