Sintra Restaurants

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  • 1. Incomúm

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    Not far from the town's main train station, this restaurant's location on one of Sintra's major thoroughfares means that it is always busy. The dining room is elegantly lighted with crisp linens on the tables, but the favorite seats are on the street. While the á la carte options are reasonably priced, it's the three-course set lunches that are the best value.

    Rua Doutor Alfredo Costa 22, Sintra, Lisbon, 2710-523, Portugal
    219 243 719

    Known For

    • Dishes are prepared and presented with great care
    • Elegant dining room
    • Tasting menu showcasing talents of chef Luis Santos

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No lunch Sat.
  • 2. Café Paris

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    With an enviable location near the Palácio Nacional de Sintra, this elegant bistro has been attracting a well-heeled crowd since the 1920s. There's a covered area for outdoor dining, while the mirrored walls, ceiling frescoes, and crystal chandeliers of the interior are in keeping with the sense of opulence.

    Praça da República 32–36, Sintra, Lisbon, 2710, Portugal
    219 232 375

    Known For

    • The steaks are among the best in the city
    • Ornate dining room
    • Lots of vegetarian options
  • 3. Café Saudade

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    A short stroll downhill from the train station, this cozy spot has marble-topped tables and an elaborately decorated ceiling. It serves delicious scones, cakes, and pastries in a setting that evokes the grandeur of another era. The strong coffee and hearty breakfasts are good fuel for a day climbing the town's steep hills.

    Av. Dr. Miguel Bombarda nº6, Sintra, Lisbon, 2710-590, Portugal
    210 150 055

    Known For

    • Wine is available by the glass or the bottle
    • Strong coffee and hearty breakfasts
    • Retro-chic interior and outdoor seating on the terrace

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No dinner
  • 4. Cantinho de São Pedro

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    Inside white stucco walls beneath a barrel-tile roof, this tavern is said to be one of the oldest in Portugal. The interior has exposed brick walls, expansive windows, and a huge fireplace that keeps the place cozy in cooler weather. The menu is Portuguese with a French accent, and the fair prices ensure a steady flow of locals alongside the daytrippers.

    Praça Dom Fernando II 18, Sintra, Lisbon, 2710-483, Portugal
    914 996 114

    Known For

    • Anything from the grill is excellent
    • Long and interesting history
    • Plenty for vegetarians

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed., Recommended
  • 5. Loja do Vinho

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    One of the city's first wine shops, Loja do Vinho has a cozy cellar lined with hundreds of bottle from all over the world. Plates of cured meats, boards of local cheeses, and bowls overflowing with olives make good companions to the many varieties of wine on offer here or on the tiny outdoor terrace. If you enjoy the bottle you had with your meal, you can buy another to take home.

    Praça da República 3, Sintra, Lisbon, 2710-616, Portugal
    219 244 410

    Known For

    • Tapas-style plates perfect for sharing
    • Huge range of wines from the region
    • Setting is extremely cozy

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner
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  • 6. Neptuno

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    One of the best oceanside restaurants in nearby Praia das Maçãs, glass-fronted Neptuno is where sandy-footed diners can feast on freshly grilled fish that was swimming in the surf just hours before. Try the octopus ceviche, and the seafood-rich arroz de marisco.

    Rua Pedro Álvares Cabral, Sintra, Lisbon, 2705-300, Portugal
    219 291 222

    Known For

    • Huge variety of shellfish dishes
    • Diners can take their pick from daily catch
    • Lovely beachfront location

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: No dinner Mon., Accepted
  • 7. Tacho Real

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    Locals make their way up a steep hill to this restaurant for traditional dishes like bacalhau à brás (salt cod with eggs, onions, and sliced potato) that are cooked with panache and served by a friendly staff. Steaks are a specialty, as are the mouthwatering desserts that include house-made cakes and tarts. On warm days the small terrace is delightful, and there is often live guitar music welcoming you at the door.

    Rua do Ferraria 4, Sintra, Lisbon, 2710-517, Portugal
    219 235 277

    Known For

    • Elegant dining room bordered with azulejo tiles
    • Good advice on Portuguese wines
    • Terrace is an escape from the crowds

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Wed. No dinner Tues. during winter
  • 8. Tasca Saloia

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    At this restaurant in the center of town, the handful of tables in the convivial dining room spill out onto the sidewalk in warmer weather. Seafood petiscos (the Portuguese version of tapas) and a good wine selection are the main attractions. Don't expect the speediest service in town, but relax with a bottle of the house wine as waiters hurry past.

    Largo Doutor Gregório d'Almeida, 2, Sintra, Lisbon, 2710-526, Portugal
    219 105 863

    Known For

    • Excellent shrimp and other seafood dishes
    • Relaxed atmosphere on outdoor terrace
    • Friendly service

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