Évora and the Alentejo Restaurants

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  • 1. Mercearia Gadanha

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    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, Portugal
    268 333 262

    Known For

    • Friendly and knowledgeable staff
    • Traditional dishes with a modern flair
    • Great regional wine selection

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues.
  • 2. Sociedade Circulo Montemorense

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    There's no better spot to sip a glass of wine than in the front garden of this social club in Montemor's Praça da República. In pleasant weather you'll struggle to find a seat at this see-and-be-seen establishment. The food is simple lunch fare, including thick ham-and-cheese sandwiches.

    Rua Álvaro Castelões 6, Montemor-o-Novo, Évora, 7050, Portugal
    266 896 063

    Known For

    • Relaxed outdoor patio
    • Affordable lunch fare
    • Meeting spot for locals
  • 3. 18 e Piques

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    Set right in the heart of Milfontes, this cozy café serves one of the best breakfast spreads in town. Hikers following the Rota Vicentina often stop here to recharge.

    Largo do Rossio 18, Vila Nova de Milfontes, Beja, Portugal

    Known For

    • Delicious toasts, including veggie-friendly options
    • The outdoor terrace is perfect for summer days
    • Specialty coffee

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon.
  • 4. Café Alentejano

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    There are several refreshment stands and snack bars along the Rossio, but for more substantial fare try this casual eatery. From this popular 60-year-old art deco–style café and its first-floor restaurant, you can watch the goings-on in the square. Inexpensive accommodation can be found upstairs.

    Rossio Marquês de Pombal 13–15, Estremoz, Évora, 7100-513, Portugal
    268 337 300

    Known For

    • Generous portions of regional dishes
    • Central location on the main square
    • Lovely outdoor terrace
  • 5. Café Arcada

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    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, Portugal
    266 736 040

    Known For

    • Buffet and meat rodizio
    • Old-fashioned cup of coffee
    • Outdoor seating
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  • 6. Cervejaria Lebrinha

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    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, Portugal
    284 544 874

    Known For

    • Best draft beer in town
    • Delicious grilled pork
    • Local vibe

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and early Sept.
  • 7. Doces & Companhia

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    This upscale coffee shop with friendly service offers sandwiches and other light lunches, making it the perfect stop between sightseeing trips around town. The outdoor terrace in back offers superb views of the hillside across from Castelo de Vide.

    Praça Dom Pedro V 6, Castelo de Vide, Portalegre, 7320-113, Portugal
    245 901 408

    Known For

    • Local pastries can't be beat
    • Affordable lunch deal
    • Family-friendly vibe

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 8. Luiz da Rocha

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    This Beja institution, which first opened its doors in 1893, serves great coffee and conventuais, sweets made according to recipes from local convents. In a pedestrian-only area just outside the city walls, it's conveniently located next to a few hotels and offers far better breakfasts, including delicious torradas (simple white toast with butter). Don't be surprised if you're the only tourist in the ground-floor dining room; the friendly barman may try his (rusty) English on you.

    Rua Capitão João Francisco de Sousa 63, Beja, Beja, 7800-451, Portugal
    284 323 179

    Known For

    • Regional pastries like milk tarts and almond cakes
    • A good spot for a sandwich between museum visits
    • Affordable lunch deals
  • 9. Pastelaria Conventual Pão de Rala

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    A few minutes from Igreja de São Francisco you'll find this pastry shop specializing in regional sweets. Set in a small house between two cobblestone streets, it stands out with its green doors and terra-cotta roof. Inside, traditional Portuguese tiles decorate the walls, but it's hard to look away from the sweets displayed behind the glass counter. The specialty is pão de rala, a delicious cake combining egg yolks, almonds, sugar, and lemon zest.

    Rua de Cicioso 47, Évora, Évora, 7000-658, Portugal
    266 707 778

    Known For

    • Queijinho do céu, an almond-flavored sweet
    • A little off the beaten path
    • Small but cozy interior

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