Évora and the Alentejo Restaurants
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1. Adega do Isaias
$ | |Hidden away on a narrow side street a few minutes from the main square, this family-run restaurant is the best place in town for hearty, no-nonsense grilled meats. The front part of the former wine cellar is a rustic brick bar with a pork leg mounted on the counter, and a charcoal grill nestled in the front window alcove. Walk past the bar area across a sloping, concrete floor into a cozy dining room, lined with huge terra-cotta wine jugs. The furnishings are basic—benches at planked tables—and you can expect the service to be casual, at best. Specialties include burras (pork chin), migas with wild asparagus, and sopa de cação, or dogfish soup, a hearty dish made with a bony local fish which is sometimes also called baby shark.
Rua do Almeida 21, Estremoz, Évora, 7100-537, Portugal268 322 318Known For
- The atmosphere of an old wine cellar
- A long list of Alentejo wines
- Reasonable prices
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
2. Adega Típica 25 Abril
$$ | |This rustic restaurant with red-and-white-check tablecloths and cork carvings adorning the walls serves authentic Alentejan dishes. The atmosphere is rustic, with long wooden tables for boisterous families and intimate little two-seaters tucked behind huge clay wine jugs. The house wine—literally cheaper than the bottled water—is a wonderful value and complement to any meal.
Rua da Moeda 23, Beja, Beja, 7800-464, Portugal284 325 960Known For
- The grilled black pork is a specialty
- The best value eatery in town
- Laid-back vibe
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. No dinner Sun. -
3. Fialho
$$$ | |The charming elderly owner, Amor Fialho, is the third generation of Fialhos to operate this popular restaurant. He has handed off daily operations to his children, Helena and Rui, but he's still present most evenings in the kitchen, and has been known to give foreign visitors a tour, pointing out photos of the former Spanish king's visit. The dining room, with a beamed ceiling and painted plates hung on its walls, is regularly packed on weekends, and reservations are essential. Fialho's renowned specialties are borrego assado (roasted lamb) and perdiz à convento da cartuxa (roast partridge with potatoes and carrots), made according to a recipe from a nearby monastery.
Travessa das Mascarenhas 14, Évora, Évora, 7000-557, Portugal266 703 079Known For
- Wide selection of Alentejo wines
- Homemade sweets for dessert
- Game dishes like partridge and lamb
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon., Reservations essential -
4. Mercearia Gadanha
$$$$ | |If you'd like to grab a sandwich, cup of tea, or glass of wine between museum visits, there's no place better than Gadanha. You'll likely end up leaving with more than what you ate, as this deli also sells gift-wrapped gourmet treats like local ham, cheese, and chocolates. The café and shop are superb, and the restaurant in an old barn annex, with exposed wood beams and an antique hearth—is even better. Specialties include lamb croquettes with mushroom mayonaise and platters of local Alentejan cheeses. You can dine on a smattering of petiscos (tapas) or settle in for the larger main courses.
Largo Dragões de Olivença 84-A, Estremoz, Évora, 7100-457, Portugal268 333 262Known For
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Traditional dishes with a modern flair
- Great regional wine selection
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. -
5. Molhó Bico
$$ | |Hands down, this restaurant in a restored wine cellar near Praça da República serves the best food in Serpa, and perhaps even all of Alentejo. Huge wine barrels sit at the entrance to a traditional dining room with domed ceilings, tile floors, and antique farm implements hanging on the walls. In winter, the specialty is grilled pork; in summer, try the gazpacho, followed by the fried fish. The Serpa cheese and the Alentejo wines are good at any time of year. Keep an ear out for some cante alentejano at this restaurant.
Rua Quente 1, Serpa, Beja, 7830-369, Portugal284 549 264Known For
- Rotating exhibits of paintings by local artists
- Delicious lamb stew and other hearty dishes
- Great wine selection
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Rate Includes: No dinner Tues. and Wed. -
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6. Restaurante Dom Pedro V
$$ | |This is the best option for a traditional Alentejan meal in Castelo de Vide. Walk through the entryway bar into a lovely domed dining room decorated like an old wine cellar. Specialties include goat and lamb roasts and dogfish soup with local chestnuts.
Praça Dom Pedro V 10, Castelo de Vide, Portalegre, 7320-113, Portugal245 901 236Known For
- Tourist menu is a good value
- Hearty local dishes
- Generous portions
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and late Feb. -
7. Tasca do Celso
$$$$ | |This wonderful spot serves up some of the best traditional Portuguese dishes on the entire coastline. The rustic dining room has old-fashioned Alentejan farm tools hanging on the walls, and opens up to the airy kitchen on one side and a small shop on the other that sells gourmet treats and local wines. The restaurant's name comes from owner José Ramos Cardoso, who as a boy was nicknamed "Celso" after his father, a well-known Vila Nova de Milfontes resident. Specialties include shrimp sautéed in garlic, clams with coriander, grilled fish or veal with roasted tomatoes—but you can't go wrong with anything on the menu.
Rua dos Aviadores, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Beja, 7645-225, Portugal283 996 753Known For
- Great wine selection, especially from the Alentejo and the Douro regions
- Delicious grilled fish from the local market
- Relaxed setting
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Rate Includes: Closed Mon. in winter -
8. Tasquinha do Oliveira
$$ | |The charming husband-and-wife duo of Manuel and Carolina Oliveira own and operate this tiny upscale dining room with huge taste. There are only 14 seats in the entire restaurant, creating the atmosphere of a family dining room. The tiny size makes reservations essential, and the restaurant is frequently booked solid on Friday and Saturday nights. Specialties include lamb, pork, and game dishes, created by Carolina in the open kitchen and served with a flourish by Manuel.
Rua Cándido dos Reis 45-A, Évora, Évora, 7000-582, Portugal266 744 841Known For
- Delicious codfish fritters and other favorites
- Excellent selections of Alentejo wines
- Warm service
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and early Aug., Reservations essential -
9. A Coluna
$ | |This simple restaurant serves Alentejo classics like grilled pork and veal inside a white stucco dining room decorated with blue-and-white tiles. If you're brave, try the cabrito (baby goat), a local delicacy. The weekend menu, offered at both lunch and dinner, is a great value. At lunch, the deal includes wine as well.
Rua do Cabrito 11, Elvas, Portalegre, 7350-164, Portugal268 623 728Known For
- Attentive staff
- Delicious pork dishes
- Generous portions
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Wed. -
10. A Ribeira
$ | |First-timers are in for a surprise at this lively restaurant on the outskirts of Montemor. Instead of handing out a menu, the owner sings you a rhyme with the daily dishes on offer. Even the bill comes with a special fado performance at your table.
Rua de São Domingos, Montemor-o-Novo, Évora, Portugal266 890 211Known For
- Live music
- Cheerful atmosphere
- Affordable traditional meals
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Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. and Mon. -
11. Adega da Lua
$ | |Housed in a converted wine cellar, Adega da Lua serves a mix of traditional treats. From generous portions of sopa do cação (dogfish soup) to juicy meat dishes such as black pork and roasted loin. The restaurant is located in the town of Cuba, about a 20-minute drive from Alvito.
Travessa das Francas 1, Alvito, Beja, Portugal964 149 087Known For
- Try the vinho da talha, wine aged in a ceramic amphora
- Rustic interior
- Friendly service
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. -
12. Café Arcada
$ | |Opposite the fountain on Praça do Giraldo, Café Arcada is a local institution open since the 1940s. The large hall now features a newspaper stand, a bakery, a wine shop and a restaurant. Tables on the square are just the place from which to watch the city on parade. Try the queijadas (cakes made with fresh cheese).
Praca do Giraldo 7, Évora, Évora, 7000-508, Portugal266 736 040Known For
- Buffet and meat rodizio
- Old-fashioned cup of coffee
- Outdoor seating
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13. Casa do Forno
$ | |At the entrance of this popular restaurant is a huge, rounded oven with an iron door, hence the name (forno is Portuguese for "oven"). Picture windows line the dining room and afford a spectacular view over the rolling plains. The Alentejan menu appropriately features roasts; one special dish worth trying is the borrego assado no forno (roast lamb prepared according to an ancient recipe of the nearby monastery).
Travessa da Sonabre, Monsaraz, Évora, 7200-175, Portugal266 104 008Known For
- Outdoor terrace with great views
- Ample portions of hearty dishes
- Lively atmosphere
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
14. Cervejaria Lebrinha
$ | |At the entrance of town near the Abade Correia da Serra public gardens, this spacious cervejaria (beer house) is said to have been pouring the best beer in Portugal since 1957. Old pictures adorning the walls take you back in time to the way Serpa used to be. Wild asparagus with eggs is a good choice for a starter, and then try the grilled carne de porco preto, which is always a tasty choice. As in most cervejarias, the atmosphere is casual, and the service is fast and good. On festival days, when tourists crowd the city center, this is the place to hang with locals instead.
Rua Calvário 6–8, Serpa, Beja, 7830-347, Portugal284 544 874Known For
- Best draft beer in town
- Delicious grilled pork
- Local vibe
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and early Sept. -
15. Fago
$$ | |After training in a former Michelin-star restaurant in Copenhagen, Chef Diogo made a move to the Alentejo to open his own place. Now he's expressing his creativity by reinterpreting classic Portuguese dishes. The recipes may change, but the ingredients are always seasonal and sourced as close to Marvão as possible. The open kitchen allows you to watch every step of the process, from prep to serving.
Travessa da Praça 2A, Marvão, Portalegre, Portugal245 089 057Known For
- Excellent wine selection
- Welcoming chef
- Complimentary dessert liquor
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.–Wed. No lunch Thurs. and Fri. No dinner Sun. -
16. Hibrido
$$ | |Local chef João Narigueta leads this trendy restaurant just off Praça do Giraldo. After years of researching Alentejo's culinary history, João is bringing forward long-forgotten recipes and upgrading them with modern cooking techniques. Think river crayfish topped with kimchi or wild boar pies served with pickled mushrooms.
Rua de Serpa Pinto 34, Évora, Évora, Portugal961 431 319Known For
- Focus on organic and natural wines
- Seasonal tasting menu with locally-sourced ingredients
- Delicious homemade desserts
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon. -
17. Lumumba
$ | |This little restaurant in one of the old village houses has a devoted clientele that hails from both sides of the Portuguese–Spanish border. The dining room is small, but there is a terrace for outside dining with views over the valley to distant mountains. The menu is classic Alentejo, with good lamb roasts and hearty casseroles. Although their main specialty is ensopado de borrego (lamb stew), the grilled fish dishes are also excellent. When available; try the chocos grelhados (grilled squid) or the peixe espada grelhada (charcoal-grilled swordfish).
Rua Direita 12, Monsaraz, Évora, 7200-175, Portugal266 557 121Known For
- Generous portions
- Excellent spot for sunset
- Tasty house wine
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
18. O Alpendre
$$ | |Decorated in typical Alentejo style, this quaint eatery serves regional dishes such as migas (bread fried in olive oil, garlic, and coriander and served alongside meat or fish) and sopa de cação (dogfish soup). Try the carne de porco preto (black pork), a specialty of the house. Especially popular on weekends, the restaurant is a warm family setting, with terra-cotta walls and a huge stone oven in the center of the dining room.
Bairro Serpa Pinto 22, Arraiolos, Évora, 7040-014, Portugal266 419 024Known For
- Packed on Sunday, when reservations are essential
- Diverse selection of local dishes
- Friendly staff
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19. O Árbitro
$ | |Tucked away behind the castle you'll find this lively local favorite. With a graceful arch, the dining room is decorated in traditional blue-and-white azulejo tiles. Ask about the daily specials, which often include barbecued lamb chops, bean stew, or pork steaks.
Rua Conselheiro Meneses 4, Beja, Beja, 7800, Portugal284 389 204Known For
- Generous portions
- Proximity to the castle
- Delicious local dishes
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Rate Includes: Closed Tues. -
20. O Camões
$ | |Roughly 7 km (4 miles) northwest of Alvito, the main attraction of this large, popular restaurant is its wood-burning oven in which delicious legs of lamb, pork, and other meats are cooked to perfection. They're first marinated in coriander, oregano, and aromatic herbs that grow in the region. The owner is also well-known for his açorda dishes, the most popular being açorda de cação (with baby shark). The atmosphere is cozy and authentic, with brick domed walls, wood paneling, and a huge antique chandelier dangling overhead.
Rua 5 de Outubro 13, Alvito, Beja, 7920 -368, Portugal284 475 209Known For
- Traditional dishes like cabidela de galinha (chicken cooked in its own juices)
- Good selection of Borba wines
- Room warmed by a fireplace
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
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