29 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Sintra

“Went for the place after reading so many complimentary reviews and ordered couple house wines, octopus salad and veal plate. The salad is very tasty being the octopus prepared just right and tender. Veal and bread are delicious as well. In the end the desert plate (not even on the menu) was the best. There is live pop music for the night with the homey room decoration, mostly, the super nice staff and owner, made the vibe that I missed for long time.“

“The place doesn't look like much from the outside but is much bigger once inside.The team is great and the waiter was very friendly and spoke French.The dishes are excellent. These are small tapas to share. I still don't recommend the shrimp guacamole, it's a stain compared to the rest. The sangria is very good.“

“I must admit that even waiting outside and the slightly high price is something worth the experience of having lunch here. The food was great ni had the soup with chorizo and the cod salad. I recommend the pumpkin and requeson dessert. I will comeback just for it.“

“A true hidden gem in Sintra. The staff is super friendly, and flexible too if you have specific dietary restrictions/wishes. The food is simply amazing, it's like there's a sprinkle of extra love on every plate! It's a cute, small establishment but definitely recommending to stop here for a drink and food!Dietary restrictions: My wife can't eat some foods due to sensitivities, the staff was more than happy to substitute elements of her dish so she could still enjoy!“

“Sure enough, making an appointment three months in advance is the right choice! ???Based on the recommendation of our waiter Rita, we enjoyed a wonderful dinner and red wine ?, we loved it so much ? Thank you for the delicious fresh food; especially in this tourist area, which is full of expensive microwave food, Taberna Croatia made our trip completely worthwhile , we will come back again?? ?“

“Hey, we were there on Wednesday, March 27. They treated us wonderfully, we mentioned that one of us had to eat gluten-free and lactose-free, they behaved great and like ordering a starter that will avoid both things, they brought me a special piece of buckwheat bread toast, while my partner ate the first course .The attention of the two people who run the dining room is wonderful. At all times they spoke to us in Spanish or Portuguese so that we could understand each other.Very obrigada“

“Exceptionally good restaurant! Delicious food, large portions, good prices, electronic menus in several languages ​​on tablets and very skilled waiters who know when to serve, when to clear up, etc., which is unfortunately rare these days. I would highly recommend!“

“This review is from our trip to Portugal in June 2023 where we accidentally stumbled upon this cute family owned restaurant. Honestly this was the best food we ate in Portugal and even most of Europe, we still think about it to this day. The owners are so friendly, and take extra special care with the presentation and atmosphere of their restaurant. You MUST come here if you’re in Sintra, it will not disappoint. I believe food is a powerful way to express and share culture and we definitely felt that at Tira Tapas! The Baba Camelo dessert is amazing !!“

“We ate there this Easter, we called in the morning to make a reservation, we arrived and they were full, we still had to wait 30 minutes. Despite this, when they served us the food was 10 out of 10, in quantities and price. The staff is very friendly and the taste of the food is one of the best in Portugal, nothing to envy of the restaurants that are closer to the tourist area. The only bad thing is that detail, that despite having a reservation they made us wait 30 minutes“

“Best meal I've had in Portugal. Beautiful fish, wine and desserts. Great atmosphere both outside on the terrace and inside the main restaurant. Very friendly staff willing to give recommendations. Accommodated my request to eat outside even late in the evening. Absolutely fantastic. Will eat here again.“

“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.“

“Sensational. The octopus was just right.Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff.I arrived at 12:30 which gave me the chance to choose a great spot in the room. At 1:30 pm it was already full.I only managed to leave the image of the dessert for the main course and there was no time....I devoured the octopus. Wonderful.“

“This restaurant was recommended by our tour guy João and it was definitely a great choice. We enjoyed every meal here including the curry shrimp with almond rice 10/10, the garlic shrimp with garlic rice was so tasty and good. The fish soup is a must so much flavors in it. Definitely would try this place again.Parking: A lot“

“Very welcoming atmosphere, with high quality ambient music, inspiring serenity. Very friendly table service and the food was simply delicious and presented with refinement..With excellent choices for vegetarians and everyone else..The decoration of the space and terrace is extremely tasteful. This restaurant makes a difference... I highly recommend it..“

“A restaurant in Sintra Village. After a short wait as the place was full, we were led to the second floor.After looking at both the English and Portuguese menus, I couldn't figure it out, so I ordered something that looked delicious and had been ordered by other customers.Cod croquettes, shrimp ajillo, and green wine. The shrimp were a little salty, but they were plump and delicious.“

“It's been a while since I was welcomed in a restaurant like I was here. The occasion, my husband's birthday, who hates having people sing happy birthday to him. The friendliness of the staff was far beyond what I expected. The restaurant was on our own, although on weekends and in the summer it is busy. Very funny atmosphere, well decorated, divine food, octopus salad and very good cockle patties. The Tornedó cooked perfectly. Irreproachable wine list. If this wasn't reason enough to come back, the waiter suggested putting a candle in the dessert and so we sang happy birthday to the husband who in the end confided that all birthdays should be like this. 5 stars, without hesitation.“

“Very good option for fresh fish and traditional Portuguese food. There's no mistake at O ​​Tavares. You are sure to eat well, be well served, in a welcoming atmosphere. At this time of year, the terrace is a must! I strongly recommend!“

“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!“

“We went to cross the Immaculate Bridge in Sintra, the restaurant is located in a small street away from Sintra, specifically in Colares, we arrived outside of lunch hours, but even so they treated us wonderfully, the treatment by the owners was spectacular, the food was very abundant and Portuguese food very well served..Without a doubt to repeat, very good quality-price ratio.“

“Pleasant homely atmosphere. Excellent cuisine (deliciously prepared dishes)! Very polite staff. By the way, Tatyana works there; whoever needs to tell and recommend dishes in Russian, she will do it with pleasure!! I love the cod!! Crispy crust and very tender fish inside. Great goat cheese as an aperitif for wine!!The price tag is very nice!Highly recommend !“

“Simple restaurant serving grilled chicken just the way we like them. Very popular with locals (always full on Saturday evenings). Super good. We love hot sauce!They also serve other dishes but with a wait that they report. Great staff.Super quick to take away too and really cheap.“

“One of restaurants in Penha Longa Resort. Good foods. Salad is fresh. On that day, we were served by a very very friendly staff who went out of the way to give us written directions to visit nearby Palaces, restaurants in Sintra village. Also gave us a tip to get back to the resort with shorter Uber time, and saving.“

“Good food, good presentation of the dishes, good professionals and very friendly, an excellent restaurant to eat traditional Portuguese food, in a relaxed family atmosphere and very affordable. Thanks to the professionals and management.Good continuation ?“

“Walked in for a Tuesday night dinner and was seated immediately! The interior is really big with a lot of tables.We ordered a couple items but my favorite was the monkfish with rice. It was kind of like a soup and came to our table in a large pot with a ladle. The flavors were fantastic, one of the best things I’ve eaten in Sintra.The service was good, very friendly. We received a free dessert :)The other two dishes we ordered were just okay. One of it was a seafood skewer and the other dish was a grilled cod. Both had a very simple olive oil taste and we requested some hot sauce to go with it. I find that Portuguese food tends to lack salt in general.The menus were outdated and didn’t give the food any justice. The menu with prices on it was in Portuguese only so we had to play some matching with the English menu and the Portuguese one to figure out the prices.“

“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.“

“A hidden place, cozy but with excellent food and great staff. We had caldo verde, sirloin strips, sea bream, salada de pimentios, salada de aranja. The fish was excellently fried and seasoned, the meat was on point and aromatic. The location makes it quieter. Absolute recommendation! ??A hidden place with delicious food and very nice staff. Worth a visit.“

“Congratulations on the service provided! The atmosphere, food and staff are 5 stars.I would like to highlight Patrícia for her professionalism, friendliness, availability and dedication. Thank you also to Rodrigo for always welcoming us so well. They are both responsible for why we always want to come back.“

“Fantastic for families or groups of friends. I just didn't love the potato croquettes that accompanied the goatNot that they weren't tasty, they were, but for the goat in the oven, roasted potatoes are the best option. The "potato croquettes" are perhaps better with roast pork loin....but otherwise I liked it and the staff is very friendly. We'll keep going. Ah, the desserts are good too. Approved.“

“Really happy with the food here, kept ordering their dish of the day, had their horse mackerel yesterday and the rabbit cooked in red wine and it was just delicious. It’s more like a simple home cooked meal and their soups were hearty. Will happily visit this place again when in the area“