Portuguese Restaurants near Montelavar, PT

“We booked here for our anniversary, it was an exceptional experience that exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we arrived, the elegant and contemporary decor set the stage for an exceptional evening. The staff was incredibly welcoming and attentive, ensuring we felt pampered throughout our visit.

The tasting menu was a culinary journey that showcased chefs’ mastery and creativity. Each course was meticulously crafted, presenting a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that delighted the palate. The presentation of every dish was a work of art, making the dining experience as visually stunning as it was delicious.

One of the highlights was the innovative use of local ingredients, which brought a unique and fresh perspective to the cuisine. The balance of traditional techniques with modern twists made each course exciting and memorable.

LAB by Sergi Arola is a true gem in the world of fine dining. The combination of exceptional food, outstanding service, and a refined atmosphere makes it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a remarkable dining experience. We highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to returning.“

“Wij zochten een plek om neer te strijken na een wandeling naar de waterval, Cascata do Mourao, aarzelden in eerste instantie omdat het restaurant er niet meteen zo gezellig uitzag, maar gingen aan de zijkant met een biertje in de zon zitten en raakten al gauw gecharmeerd van de plek, waar na 12 uur in korte tijd een hoop mensen naar binnen gingen voor een snelle lunch. Het rook zo lekker dat wij uiteindelijk zelf gegrilde vis bestelden, met groenten en vinho Verde en het werd de beste culinaire ervaring die we deze week in heel Portugal hebben gehad. De vinho Verde kwam uit het vat, heerlijk. Dit echtpaar weet wat ze doen: de pure Portugese keuken waar je als toerist naar verlangt. En een leuke plek om met de loxale bevolking in contact te komen. De waard heeft ons ook nog een mooi pad gewezen naar Cheleiros. Kortom geweldig.“

“(Translated by Google) Roast duck with orange... Spectacular!!!! Among other dishes, equally good Portuguese dishes... Friendliness and calm atmosphere.(Original)Pato assado com laranja... Espetacular!!!! Entre outros pratos pratos portugueses igualmente bons... Simpatia e ambiente calmo.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“Fantastic experience , both for vegetarian and non -vegetarian people , having a full course vegetarian on the level of “haute-cousine” is pretty rare for a “set menu” kind of places. Exquisite experience , we were the only once in the room , and that was also a magnificent experience to watch the team cooking (doing their magic?) at the open kitchen. Would recommend bering seated with a view for a kitchen. That’s a theater !

Vegetarian options: As I am vegetarian and my date is not, took a whole veg option , while he enjoyed a “normal” meal. We were both happy!

Parking: Parking among other residents .. not really free at dinner time but still possible to find a spot . Give yourself extra 10 min and you’ll be fine“

“The service is very friendly, and the food is very quick.
I ordered the Vegan Francesinha and loved it. It comes well served and is very good, the best I've ever eaten. I think the fries could be crispier and saltier. I also ordered Sweet Potato Mashed as an extra, but I didn't love it, I thought the orange flavor was too much.
For dessert, I've tried the Serradura with Lime Zest, which was very good, and served well, and the Chocolate Mousse with Salted Caramel, which is also very tasty.
I loved!

Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian options.

Parking: The restaurant is on the side of the road, it is not very easy to find parking.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“Near Tagus Parque, in the S. Marcos urbanization, this restaurant was a good surprise. I, who am more of a fish person (due to several disappointments), was very satisfied with the beautiful Mirandese steak. What delicious and tender meat! As for dessert, the farófia dish was served generously and was delicious. The price won't be enough to make a daily meal, but it seemed adequate given the quality. The service was prompt and friendly. Parking is not bad. Tip: to better find the restaurant, it is (almost) opposite the S. Marcos secondary street.“

“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.“

“What beautiful grilled sardines. The mixed salad with a delicious tomato and everything very well seasoned.
At the end, a beautiful slice of very sweet and fresh melon.
The service is friendly and the price is reasonable.
I liked it and will go back.“

“Outstanding food in a delightful setting and really good service. The value for money was also very good. We had a stunning Gorgonzola and pear risotto (????) and pork ribs with a lovely fresh salad and good hand cut fries. The house wine was really good. We will return next time we are in the area!“

“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.“

“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.“

“We loved eating in this traditional restaurant, the food is great and of high quality, but it is at the same level of the treatment with which we were treated, kindness and friendliness. Without a doubt we will return

Vegetarian options: There are options for vegetarians“

“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!“

“Great place I stopped the car and came across the terrace restaurant great time we ate bait and cuttlefish which were very good prices below those charged in other restaurants with a lot of selection great service.
You must try the terrace.“

“Simple and rustic restaurant.We ordered the dishes of the day - hake fillets and veal steak.Well served portions and good quality food and very well prepared. Very good chocolate mousse.Service was quick and friendly.Good place for those who want to eat good traditional food at a fair price.It is preferable to make a reservation as it is a very popular place and space is small.“

“(Translated by Google) Very noisy restaurant with a bit of an unpleasant smell.But good food, good prices and good service.(Original)Restaurante muito barulhento e com um cheiro um pouco desagradável.Mas boa comida, bons preços e bom serviço.“

“Very polite professionals committed to satisfying the customer. Typical Portuguese food very well prepared and served!

Vegetarian options: Few or even non-existent.

Dietary restrictions: You must present restrictions before ordering the dish.

Parking: Many places nearby.

Kid-friendliness: Not really

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“(Translated by Google) All the staff give the Good Name to this restaurant. Varied food and all well prepared. Here I feel like family. All employees participate in choosing the best meal. Then the rest says it all. Satisfaction, sympathy and thanks.(Original)Todo o staf dão o Bom Nome, a este restaurante. Comida variada e toda bem confecionada. Aqui sinto-me em família. Todos os colaboradores participam na melhor escolha da refeição. Depois, o resto diz tudo. Satisfação, simpatia e agradecimentos.“

“An incredible place to have a snack.
There is always a wide variety of snacks that are very out of the box.
In addition to the photos, the pica pau and the kebab are worth highlighting.
The owners are always very approachable but it is the type of restaurant that you have to book well in advance, as the turnout is large!“

“Absolutely fantastic, from the starters to the desserts. We ordered all the chunks of meat on the stone and were very satisfied! An impeccable service, with incredibly friendly staff! A very nice detail that we noticed was that they offered a lollipop to all the small children who were in the restaurant, which we thought was divine.
It was a wonderful experience, we will definitely return!

Parking: There is no parking, but there are always lots of cars backed up to the sidewalk and it is easy to park.“

“We went several times. We were already customers in a space also in "Carnide Velho" where the family to which it belongs was. When we arrived, they were just starting to close. We were invited in, greeted with all the friendliness and professionalism.“

“(Translated by Google) A good restaurant, good meals, and prices accessible to all. Friendliness of the table attendants, note 10.(Original)Um bom restaurante,boas refeições,e os valores acessíveis a todos . Simpatia dos atendentes de mesa ,nota 10 .“

“(Translated by Google) The front door of the village never disappoints, from the food to the service, I've been going there for years, sometimes more, sometimes less, but I'm always well attended. It is the typical Portuguese restaurant, good food and good service.(Original)O porta da vila nunca desaponta, desde a comida ao atendimento, há anos que lá vou, umas vezes mais outras vezes menos, mas sou sempre bem atendido. É o típico restaurante português, boa comida e bom atendimento.“

“In an surprising place on the national Loures road with a very humble facade, you find very tasty traditional food with good sized servings at fair prices. The service is naturally friendly and the real treat is the wine list with extraordinary wines at rare excellent prices! You can feel the 40 years of restaurant history in all ways, and the twist of quality and presentation due to the homecoming of a second generation son. We were lucky to have smiling Patricia caring for us while we enjoyed fried squid, arroz de robalo, bitoques, mousse of dark chocolate, baba, creme brulee, coffees, water and the most extraordinary 2022 Phenomena rosé by Quanta Terra Duriense, all together for only €115 for 3.“

“It's always a pleasure to return to Ponto Verde

The dishes are fresh and fantastic

Prices are acceptable and vary, obviously, depending on choices

I didn't like the fact that when it comes to wines, they open new bottles without asking first, that is, they assume that the customer always accepts. At the end of the meal there is wine left over that is not consumed and such, it penalizes the final cost, unnecessarily,

The atmosphere is very good, although sometimes the acoustics are not good and the noise from other tables does not allow us to chat with our dining partners.

Thank you and keep going!!

I advise“

“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“

“A great family-run hole-in-the-wall restaurant within walking distance to Queluz National Palace. The food was yummy and well-priced, and the owners were very sweet and helpful in recommending food. Would recommend if you’re in the area and looking for a local restaurant!“

“A typically portuguese restaurant, I would say it's worth coming simply for the appetiser! The “Pataniscas“, a very nice fried codfish cake with risotto paired with a SuperBock on tap, left us well satisfied and looking forward to tasting/discovering the rest.“

“(Translated by Google) Excellent Portuguese stew, there's just no specific day of the week, you have to call to find out when they're made.(Original)Excelente cozido a portuguesa, só não tem dia certo da semana, tem que se ligar para saber quando fazem.“

“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.“

“I have never seen such a hospitable and committed owner in a restaurant. He is involved with all his guests, with whom he enjoys a chat and explains his dishes in detail. We had 6 different types of beef from different countries, each of very high quality. Definitely recommended!“

“(Translated by Google) There are many styles of cakes, and the taste of the cakes is more in line with the taste of Chinese people, and the cakes are also lighter, and the cakes are also liked by many foreign friends.(Original)蛋糕款式很多 蛋糕味道也是比较符合中国人的口味偏淡一些 蛋糕也获得很多的外国友人的喜欢“

“Overall good food, excellent service and atmosphere. However the menu is only digital with QR code… for a high end restaurant that was annoying. I don’t come to a Michelin star restaurant to have to be on my phone. Please bring back the physical menu, this isn’t a coffee shop.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“