Portuguese Restaurants near Carvoeira, PT

“Delicious food and very well served. I just didn't like being almost forced to eat in a hurry (while I was eating soup, the dish was already being served, I ended up eating cold potatoes) and leaving the place immediately after the meal.“

“Today I decided to have lunch at Restaurante Chapéu Preto in Freguesia da Carvoeira, close to Ericeira and belonging to the Municipality of Mafra.
This restaurant stands out for its homemade preparation of traditional Portuguese dishes and also for its simple, informal atmosphere and efficient service.
In this space, some Full Menu dishes are served for €11 or €12.50 with dessert, but my choice was Polvo à Lagareiro, a dish that is not on the menus.
For starters came Bread, Olives and Sotonisa Dry Cheese. For main and as I already mentioned I decided on Polvo à Lagareiro, Tender Octopus, tasty, well grilled and drizzled with hot olive oil, came accompanied by Potato à Murro and a Mixed Salad on the side.
I accompanied the meal with 1/2 liter of House Red Wine (which could have been better) and finished with a Clara and Cinnamon Pie, well served and tasty. Meal costs around €24 per person, but if you order a dish from the menu it can be reduced to just over half.“

“Basic cafe with a lovely view overlooking the beach. Food options are basic but orange juice is freshly pressed and the pastel de nata is great and staff is friendly. A nice spot to grab a coffee with a view. (note that the atmosphere rating is for the view rather than the interior decor :))“

“I had a simply stunning lunch, starting with the service which was excellent, the chef's touch of refinement in the presentation of the starters and desserts was divine.
Everything was very good, from the preparation to the perfect combinations of ingredients.
A really top lunch in every aspect.“

“It is the best place to eat and dine in Sintra. Traditional and homemade food. Professional, attentive and close service. The price is affordable and they make you feel at home. Without a doubt if we return to Sintra we will repeat for sure.“

“The food was good, the plates were quite filling, the prices were consistent with what was served and the location and the attentive and friendly staff but I want to make special mention that a client came with his dog and as soon as he sat down they immediately gave him water and even gave him water. They gave a prize. They were attentive and loving even with the dog and for me it is something super important. The place is spacious and has a terrace but it fills up quickly.

Parking: It's crazy to take the car to Sintra

Wheelchair accessibility: Sintra itself is a place that is not very accessible due to the number of slopes you encounter along the way.“

“Great little place. So glad we stopped by after long day of walking in Sintra. Everything on the main square was so busy and we just wanted to be able to get away a little from it. Walked up the stairs a found this gem
Food was delicious. Tuna steak and octopus dinner both grilled to perfection.
If you are in Sintra , stop by.“

“A nice restaurant with friendly enough staff. We had a little hiccup with the appetisers so the staff acted a little less friendly to us…
The food was delicious, we ordered picanha with beans, rice, chips and salad. Also a big sparking sangria.“

“Zo lekker gegeten hier. We hadden een stukje vlees met champignon roomsaus en ham, verrukkelijk. Alle andere dingen op de kaart klonken ook lekker. Voor de rest heeft het binnen wat meer sfeer dan buiten, maar heeft ons niet tegen gehouden om buiten te zitten.“

“The caipirinhas (normal and red fruits) were very good.
I recommend Prim’s Noble Steak, the cooking that I requested was respected and the sauce was super good.
The grilled octopus was very tender and the spinach was cooked so that even for someone who doesn't like spinach it was still good.

The servers were very nice and smiling.“

“This is the second time we have been to this restaurant because it is in a great location in the Colares area. The lamb is undoubtedly one of the stars of the restaurant and was very good but what really surprised me was the Duck with Orange which was simply divine, very well seasoned and accompanied by delicious rice. I highly recommend it, the starters were also very good and the portions are fair for the prices charged.“

“Service of ten, especially from the manager/owner. We ate very good quantity and quality and affordable price. It has many tables and is open all day, so you don't even need to reserve, you go and they find a place for you. Totally recommended.“

“I would absolutely recommend this place. Great portions, calm and traditional atmosphere, welcoming and attentive staff, and great prices! This is not a tourist trap. It stays on our map :))

Recommending the Bacalhao com natas and their red wine.“

“Very, very delicious food and generous dishes. I ate the piece of beef and it was very good. I only have one drawback, and that is that they give you without asking an appetizer that consists of cheese, bread, olives, and ham and they charge you almost €10 for it. Why are you charging me for something I don't want and haven't asked for?…those things bother me a lot“

“Homemade food. Very affordable daily dishes. Soup of the day, dish, dessert and drink approximately 12 euros per person. Restaurant with different decor with antique crockery.

We ordered some broken eggs as a starter.
The dish of the day, soup and cod with cornbread.
For dessert, a salted caramel mousse (you can share it, because it's quite sweet, but super greedy)

Parking: Private parking on site, free of charge.“

“Great place right on the beach. We enjoyed a delicious meal, we tried the fig carpaccio salad and the burrata salad as starters followed by the grilled octopus and a prawn and rice dish that was fantastic. Followed by desserts. Really enjoyed the place, the view and the atmosphere.. need to reserve a table“

“I'm from Brazil and visiting Sintra, I was surprised by this restaurant in Vila. Excellent service, very cozy place, delicious food! I ordered Portuguese cod and a super 500 ml draft beer! Passing through Sintra, stop and enjoy a super place.“

“For those who are in Sintra and want to have lunch in a typical restaurant with homemade food and family service, Solar Saloio is the recommended choice. To start, there was Mafra Bread, tasty Olives and a Dry Cheese. For main I ordered the Stewed Veal with French Fries and Rice. The meat was from the Aba area and as such it was a tasty and tender meat that fell apart with each bite, it was accompanied by good rice and homemade French fries, it also came with a well served mixed salad. I accompanied the meal with a great House Red Wine and finished with a Homemade Serradura. Friendly, familiar service and prices around €15 per person. I recommend!“

“I highly recommend it,Friendly, smiling and efficient service. Great food and excellent price.We had to wait for a seat and as my husband has a disability they offered us priority, which surprised us immensely in a positive way. Thank you very much“

“Dined here on the strength of other reviews. Did not disappoint.Ordered the mussels to start and the grilled salmon for main. Tho the mussels were done straight up, tasted bland when a little seasoning or flare could of been added to make them tastier. However the salmon was cooked to perfection. Really tasty crispy skin and the meat was done perfectly.Highly recommend.“

“Pimentinha is located in Ericeira, more precisely in Largo de São Sebastião, and stands out for being a Self Service Restaurant with efficient service and homemade food. On this visit, I chose Codfish with Cornbread accompanied by Mashed Potatoes and Sautéed Vegetables. Cod was well prepared and tasty. As a starter, a very well stuffed Empada de Requeijão with Spinach, the meal was accompanied by mature white wine and ended with a homemade and tasty Rice Pudding. For those looking for a quick meal at more affordable prices in the village of Ericeira, Pimentinha is a good option.“

“It eats very well and is not expensive!!
The atmosphere isn't bad but it's more like a regular restaurant where a lot of people go but that doesn't mean it's a bad atmosphere... quite the opposite but taking into account the context it makes sense for 3 stars“

“We came here for lunch after visiting Pena Palace. It was a little out of the way, but ultimately meant it wasn't super busy or touristy which I appreciated! We tried the toast with goat cheese and honey, tempura octopus tentacles and black pork belly, and enjoyed all of it! There was only one outdoor table and it was quite hot inside (as well as outside) which was my only hesitation.“

“Restaurant in the heart of Sintra, the service was very friendly. We ordered pasteis de bacalhau as a starter which were good. We then had the porco alentejena which was excellent. The linguiça alheira is served with rice, thin fried potatoes and a green salad which unfortunately lacked seasoning which is a shame.
The value for money is however relatively correct, it is an address that will remain in my notebook for a future trip to Sintra!“

“Very good restaurant, if you pass through Sintra and want to eat there, it is one of the best options.The food is delicious, we have not been disappointed by any dish.Abundant quantities in the main dishes, with a very well achieved flavor, impeccable service and a clean and cozy place.Highly recommended, if one day we return, we will definitely come.“

“Nice place! They gave me a vegan option with Mafra bread and for my husband a vegetarian option. The lady in charge of the service is very kind and full of attentions. My husband got the tiramisu as well: approved!

Vegetarian options: In doubt about the pan brioche we enjoyed the pão de Mafra without milk. The soya burger is very tasty.“

“I discovered this restaurant 17 years ago because of the mixed grill... Simply wonderful. Without a doubt one of the best places to eat well and with quality. The desserts are delicious. It's almost always full. Sometimes it's worth the wait... Very friendly staff. Thank you very much for always welcoming us so well ?❤️

Parking: There is a free car park next to the restaurant, which is quite large and accessible.“

“They offered us a set menu for €22.50 per person. Everything was very good. We started with a fried chorizo ​​and some delicious padrón peppers accompanied by good bread.
Next they brought us two plates with picaña, one for each of us, a cabbage salad, white rice, beans and French fries. On a hot stone we could cook the meat to taste. Everything was tasty and we enjoyed it very much. He gave us the option to repeat whatever we wanted, but we were full.
For dessert, spectacular apple and condensed milk cake and almond cake with vanilla ice cream.
Everything is great and the attention is great! Super recommended!!“

“Sehr tolles Strandrestaurant. Freundliche Bedienung mit großer und leckerer Speisenauswahl. Die Weinkarte ist hervorzuheben. Für ein Strandlokal angenehme Musikbeschallung. Man kann auch vor dem eigentlichen Lokal in angenehmer Atmosphäre an Holzstühlen und -tischen Platz nehmen. Die sanitären Einrichtungen sind sehr gut. Insgesamt empfehlenswert.“

“Yes, the suckling pig was very good, also for what it cost, it was just what was needed. Believe me, suckling pig is more expensive than seafood. Excellent service, restaurant very well organized, clean, with an impeccable parking lot. I recommend it, although next time I won't order the suckling pig with a golden thread as a side dish.“

“From the place 5 stars but this last order placed with Uber this Saturday was on the public road and disappeared, they tried to contact me and my partner had the phone turned off. delivery method because this is a shame; they leave a photo with the bag on the public street and the message comes saying enjoy your order, what a shame

Parking: It's easy to park in the front lot“

“Lovely restaurant tucked into a beautiful street in Colares, Portugal. Our dining companion had the tasty Shrimp soup and we had the fresh fish entrees. We had a wonderful leisurely lunch with wine and good companions. This spot has a serene vibe with beautiful food and scenery.“

“Sintra is rammed with tourists - even in October when we visited. Villa Craft Beer and Bread was like a sea of calm amidst the chaos. Just off the main street, we had a relaxed beer (my wife had Jasmin, I had Ginger) and delicious mini pizzas. Would definitely recommend. Updated from previous review on 2024-10-28“

“Good food and peaceful atmosphere very close to the train station. Owner was very friendly and accommodating. Breakfast buffet meal (croissant, scone and fresh bread/bun, cheese, cold cut meat, yogurt with granola and kiwi, hot beverage, orange juice) for 8 euros!“

“If we return to Sintra, we will definitely repeat. Homemade food and very good service. The dishes are abundant and at a good price.

First we ordered the grelhado cheese which was very good. The house offers you starters at the table and if you don't want them you just have to tell them so they don't charge you for them. For the main course we ordered a bacalhau with cream and a maminha. The food was 10 and we were full. The attention is very close and very good even if we are tourists, they treat you as if you were one of the locals. They have made us feel very comfortable. My congratulations to the place for achieving such good results in Sintra, where most restaurants are expensive and offer poor quality.“

“It's very difficult to have everything good and sometimes it doesn't just depend on the restaurant, it depends on the diners. And today everything fell into place, basket with hot bread and cracklings already inside the bread, a person received like this even forgets to place the order. Then a menu that, after looking at it a lot, leaves you thinking that, well, well, you could order almost everything. I ended up placing myself in the "hands" of the lady who attended to me, with kindness and pure joy, and she chose for me, and the certainty and security with which she did so, without fear, is truly from someone who knows the excellent quality of the service for which She shows her face, there aren't many like that. Once again Mr. João, thank you very much for everything. More than knowing how to cook, it's being able to convey on the plate all the feelings that go into what you do. For you it was just another day, for me it was a discovery. Just two minutes of talking to you and if I hadn't had a sweet tooth I wouldn't need dessert anymore. We will definitely see each other more often, that's all I can tell you. Thanks.“

“I was in Sintra visiting the Pena Palace and the tour guides highly recommended Tulhas, especially if you're looking to try seafood rice and I was! The restaurant is small and tight, decorated with tiles and wood, located between the tourism office and San Martin Church. The seafood rice was good, filling and hearty, though I would recommend this dish only for fans of seafood.“

“The service was excellent, the dishes were very well served and delicious. I ordered the fried cuttlefish and they were excellent, very fresh. The desserts are also impeccable. The atmosphere is pleasant, it seems like a very family restaurant.“

“Great food and even better service. Staff all very attentive and friendly, felt very relaxed even with having my 2 to daughter to entertain as we ate. Food was very good and portions massive, could've shared the fish & rice for our lunch. Would highly recommend.

Kid-friendliness: Staff all very friendly and accommodating to our young daughter.“

“Great restaurant conveniently located in the centre of Sintra. Staff are very attentive and professional. Food is well presented and well cooked with full of flavour. I would recommend both for a relaxed dinner as well as a romantic occasion. To be safe book ahead but when we went in, there were plenty of free tables, albeit it was an early dinner“

“The food was very tasty and we were full. But it would be cool if there was cheese on the vegetarian burger too. Otherwise the waitress (young lady with brown hair) was really nice and the food was brought quickly. If you're waiting for the train, I can recommend stopping by there :) Price-performance ratio is great.

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian burger. Unfortunately it doesn't have cheese.“

“I had the most incredible lunch at Caricato. Greatly situated with views of Serra de Sintra and close to the beach, what makes this restaurant special is the truly remarkable food and wine offerings. The grilled squid was an absolute delight, bursting with flavor. To make it even more special, the staff is warm and helpful which made us feel right at home. The cooks are undeniably talented; every dish is a feast! Caricato is definitely my favourite restaurant in the area.“

“Great food and great service. Food is ready in a short time and you get to enjoy it in a really comfy area. The server that helped us was specially nice and made the experience better during our visit. I ordered the octupus and was impressed by the flavor and texture.

Wheelchair accessibility: Impossible access on wheelchair. It has a small entry with stairs.“

“Not a lot of vegan options on display in Sintra. (A few vegetarian ones.) This was one of the only places in Sintra’s centro historico that advertised them. They’re all vegan veggie burgers, but the one I had (bean burger) was tasty enough and filling. I could have done without the 80s music blasting but to each her own!“

“I thought it was expensive for what you ate!
The prego was tasty.
The service was… bad from the young woman who served us, as she had little desire to help, “collaborate” and was not very responsive… and good from the rest of the team, always concerned with customer satisfaction, including funny jokes.
I recommend it, but for a “Tavern” it is expensive!

Parking: With no parking available on the street, you will have to park and get around on foot.“

“A highly recommended establishment. We arrived by chance,
without prior reservation and they immediately gave us a table.
Monica attended to us, from the first moment she won us over with her friendliness and charisma. When ordering, she made several recommendations, being very honest and attentive at all times. The broken eggs with their own recipe (they have spinach) are a delight and if you like sweets you can't miss the Farófias.
ESKERRIK ASKO! Monica and company“

“Best octopus I've ever eaten!!! The tavern has a very comfortable atmosphere. We sat on the terrace as recommended by the waiter and it was a very pleasant lunch, a beautiful, calm and private environment. We ordered grilled octopus and prawn risotto with mushrooms, all absolutely delicious.
The staff is very friendly and attentive. The service was quick and responsive.
We will definitely come back to try other dishes on the menu.“

“A classic Portuguese bar with homemade food at a very good price, of which there are few left. Feixoada, lizard, golden grelhada... all very very delicious ?. The young waiter was very fast when it came to taking orders, picking up, etc...perhaps a little more calm would improve the experience. Otherwise super recommended.

Kid-friendliness: They accept children and have a children's menu for €8“

“The best place to eat fish for lunch (it only opens at noon). On the day of our visit, we had a gorgeous grilled sea bass. The side dishes are fixed (very generous portions) and the same regardless of the fish you order. We paid 45 Euros for a sea bass for two with beans, potatoes, salad, and half a litre of white wine.

Service is ultra friendly.“

“This restaurant clearly stands out with its decor and concept.
For me one of the best restaurants I've been to so far. The many small dishes invite you to share and everything was outstanding, so much so that we went there again the following day.
Great service, especially when you order the eggplant.

Recommendation goes out“