If you're in Sintra, do NOT miss Tascantiga. It was easily our favorite meal of the trip. It feels…read morelike dining in someone's Portuguese family home, with mismatched plates and charm in every detail. The sangria (by the glass or in a clay jug) is a must.  We went all in as a group of four diners, ordering the sardine sandwich (incredibly fresh and layered with flavor), fried fish, octopus, scrumptious pig cheeks, and the most delicious chicken wings. Honestly, I could've skipped the steak sandwich, but everything else was outstanding. Didn't make it to dessert, but the plates we saw heading to other tables looked good. Even the bathroom adds to the experience, decorated like a home, complete with fake hanging "laundry". We walked in during a busy lunch time on a weekend day. Indoor and outdoor seating is available depending on the weather.

This was the first spot we visited on our second leg of our Portugal trip. It was easy to find and…read morewas very casual. The tapas sized food was perfect for what we needed as a simple appetizer as we ate through Sintra. We coupled it with wine and beer. Service was fast and friendly. It was the only spot that had a lot of people - speaks to its superiority in the area perhaps. I'd definitely recommend - get the seafood salad!

the food was good, well priced. Service was average... required a decent amountof waiting or…read morechasing down the wait staff. Gluten-free options are plentiful and the staff is knowledgeable.

A hidden gem just down from Regaleira Tower that serves delicious food, carries a wonderfully…read morepleasant vibe and makes for one of the better lunch spots you'll find in Sintra The space is cozy and splendid, with two small wine racks on display showcasing a solid variety of bottles to choose from. WiFi is available if you need it. We ordered and while waiting, enjoyed a bottle of wine for €18, a great value for a sit down lunch. Food hit the table about 20 minutes in, which was perfectly reasonable. My wife went with the steak, potatoes, eggs and sautéed vegetables. The steak was seasoned perfectly. I had the codfish with cornbread, sweet potatoes and spinach, a dish that is distinctly Portuguese and done really well here. Generous portioning for one, and again the seasoning was spot on across the board.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ A small but appreciated detail: the espressos arrived on warm plates, a thoughtful touch that suggests the kitchen actually cares about what they're sending out. After a morning of climbing through Sintra's palaces and towers, this is exactly the kind of place you want to stumble upon. Highly recommend making it part of your afternoon.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Excellent! Stumbled into this restaurant because we found a parking space…read more It was great. Good food, good service

My first time in Lisbon and we go into this restaurant for our first meal. Couldnt have been…read morebetter! Had sardines, salmon, and octopus. Absolutely delicious and fresh! Coupled with rice, and vegetables. We had a very good waitress. I suggest coming in around 8pm where the resaurant was empty. Ppl trickled in soon after us. Parking was OK on the street as there is no dedicated lot for the restaurant.

For dinner we had the pork cheeks and pear which was a bit too salty which is too bad, otherwise…read morewould have been good. Very tender pork. The fish risotto was too salty, much too salty. So two dishes were too salty for our taste. Would not recommend. Service was great. The breakfast was outstanding everything you could want. Lots of selection. Fresh and tasty.

Good seafood! I had the Lawrence Cop special and my son had the grilled Octopus. Both were very…read moretasty and good size portions. Great view from the terrace.

Stopped here after a visit to the ocean. Perfect place for for families and a bit of local culture…read more Service is slow but that is the norm for our journey here in Portugal. Enjoy the pace of life. Food is awesome. Cannot recommend more of you Love a local feeling experience with a great atmosphere. I recommend the sangria here but as is the case with all restaurants in this area green wine is best.

Absolutely charmig place with great interiors, nice garden area and a pleasant family atmosphere…read more The restaurant is located far away of crowdy touristic spots and you can truly relax there. The food is delicious !

Bacalhau na Vila -- A temple to Portugal's most iconic ingredient…read more Portugal has a deep culinary relationship with Bacalhau, and Bacalhau na Vila leans into that heritage completely. This isn't simply a restaurant that happens to serve cod; the entire concept is built around it. The menu explores bacalhau through multiple traditional preparations, each highlighting a different texture and flavour profile. We started with cream of spinach soup with cod, a surprisingly elegant opener. The soup was smooth and comforting, with the cod adding a savoury depth that balanced the creaminess without overpowering it. The appetizers showcased two beloved Portuguese classics. The codfish cakes (pastéis/bolinhos de bacalhau) were perfectly executed--light, crisp, and fluffy with well-balanced seasoning. The pataniscas, a looser cod fritter, had a rustic charm with a golden exterior and tender interior. For the main course we ordered roasted cod, which was excellent. The fish was flaky and deeply flavourful, demonstrating why bacalhau has been such an enduring staple in Portuguese cuisine. What makes the restaurant memorable is how intentionally it celebrates this ingredient. Cod has historically played a major role in Portugal's food culture, and Bacalhau na Vila turns that history into a cohesive dining experience. Service was friendly, attentive, and professional, with staff who clearly know the menu and take pride in the concept. If you're visiting Sintra and want to experience one of Portugal's most iconic ingredients prepared in several traditional styles, Bacalhau na Vila is a great place to do it.

The food and service were incredible! We ordered the steak, octopus salad, and roasted cod dish,…read moreand every bite was fresh and delicious. The white sangria was also so good!

Casual reasonably priced dinner with friendly service and lovely food! We had a 730pm reservation,…read morewere seated right away. The food came swiftly, and they gave us a shot of sherry complimentary post meal! The place is good for large groups, those on budgets, vegans/vegetarians. My husband got the peri peri chicken a d it was super hot but he liked the flavor (just wish they had ice cream on the menu to have after to cool down). I went with the p ppl Goat cheese-- it was colorful, packed with veggies & flavor!! My vegetarian friends, they are a handful of options for us!!

Metamorphosis has one of the best reviews in. Sintra but I was underwhelmed. It took about 45…read moreminutes to get our entrees of cod and grilled giltfish. The giltfish was seasoned well and cooked properly but the cod was a disaster - it was overcooked and under seasoned. We were surprised by the way as well since there were only 4 tables and we ordered fish. We also got the clams which was average as well. Not sure if the restaurant went through an unfortunate metaphorphosis.

Came as part of a group tour. Service was okay but the restaurant was definitely at capacity for…read morelunch and felt cramped. Wasn't a fan of the seafood rice soup (shrimp and monk fish) nor the flan inspired dessert. At least the prices were pretty reasonable.

Visiting Sintra just for the night. Suggested by the hotel I'm stayed. Highly recommend!! Out of…read morethe park on all counts. Service food and prices are extraordinary. Had the fillet and rice as an entree, melon and procutto as an app and ANY of the deserts are a home run!!

Absolutely amazing dinner. Every single dish hit the spot for us. The service was excellent. Highly…read morehighly recommended.

The tasting menu was a fantastic experience. We had the place to ourselves, come here before this…read moreplace becomes more popular. It is a bit off the tourist trail, but worth going slightly out of your way for.