We were so lucky to find this restaurant and we had an amazing meal. The shrimp/spinach soufflé was…read moreincredible, and my husband had the lamb which was also so good. The owner served us with humor and excellent service. It is the best meal we've had in Portugal so far.

Amazing experience here! Incredible food... my husband says it's his favorite restaurant on our…read morewhole trip to Portugal. From the moment we sat down, to the delicious multiple plates of appetizers already on our table... to the charming, lovely owner, Manuel, who greeted us and served us our lunch, it was all perfection. We can't recommend this restaurant enough. Manuel's wife is the cook in the kitchen-and a true talent. Everything was absolutely delicious! We were hosted as if we were dining in Manuel's home. This is a must on anyone's itinerary wanting a true, delightful, authentic experience in Évora. Make a reservation though-only 12 seats in this darling restaurant!

This unassuming little restaurant by the arch is definitely a gem!…read more When we first came to this restaurant for lunch we were turned away as the restaurant was filled. We tried coming back for dinner, waiting a bit for its door to open. The owner told us they were quite full, but managed to squeeze us in at a small table near the restroom. The owner is really nice, checking on us throughout the meal, apologizing for not giving us better seats, while we were thankful enough to have a table! After all, this place is the #1 restaurant in Estremoz on other review sites with solid 5 stars, they can totally act snobby with two tourists who weren't even ordering fancy dishes, but the owner was still super friendly like we were old regulars. As expected, the food was delicious. Having read other reviews, we knew the portions are huge, so we ordered the half portions, which still came out more than what we could finish. The secretos pork fillet was so delicious, and the seafood rice was loaded with ingredients too. We so wish our stay in Estremoz was longer so we could be back for more.

We loved this restaurant. Nothing one would immeediately walk in as the place looks like a very…read moreordinary place, but the food is outstanding (reservation recommended) . We had bacalhau with soup and eggs (an alentejo specialty) and picanha (beef steak) with rice and black beans. Both were outstanding. We came back the next day because we loved the food.

The service was wonderful and the food was delicious.... many courses, portioned perfectly. We…read moreenjoyed it all! Two of the members of are party are Gluten Free and they were able to enjoy everything; in fact, the Gluten Free bread, made by a local baker, was absolutely delicious!!

We walked in with a group of 6 at 2:30 pm not expecting to get in but thankfully there was a spot…read morefor our group if we split up. It's a small restaurant and reviews all said to have a reservation but we lucked out! We loved the set menu experience and especially enjoyed all the unique dishes prepared with local and seasonal ingredients! Each dish was explained in perfect English by our waitress too. The food was incredible, loved everything about this town and our unique and memorable lunch in Évora!

Outdoor seating in the center of Évora, Portugal. The service and food were standard, the prices…read morewere reasonable. We ordered: 3.5*TBbua Entradas: Appetizer board: it was very popular but we found it to be ordinary. It looked nice but the the taste was just ok. 3*PETISCO COGUME: mushrooms appetizer: bland and ordinary. 3.5*SALADA DE CAMA: shrimp salad: lots of shrimps, decent. 3*Fried cuttlefish: ok, some were too chewy .

Good and friendly service always asking it every thing is find. The texture of to olive weresuperread more

The BEST meal I have had since arriving to Portugal! Quaint restaurant off the Main Street and a…read more4 minute walk from the M'ar de Ar Aqueduto Hotel. We ordered the mushrooms, and garlic shrimp for starters (must have bread to soak up the rich drippings. For dinner we ordered the Pork Cheek and Tornedo (filet of beef) both were perfectly prepared and so tender. The dessert of the day which was a poached pear and vanilla ice cream was light and a nice finish. If you are looking for exquisite dining in a cozy and welcoming setting (12 tables) come and eat at this establishment which is ran by a mother (Chef) & son (Host & Server) team. I'd also recommend making a reservation on their website.

This was some of the best food we had since our visit to Portugal. Absolutely outstanding! 5+stars.read more

4.5 stars. This place was recommended on Rick steves. We…read morecame for lunch and had the fried pork and clams. 2 of us ordered the same thing, the waitress was good enough to ask us if we were willing to share as it would be cheaper to order a plate for 2. We also ordered olives, bread and butter and shrimps in garlic butter. The olives weren't that great. The shrimps were very good we dipped the bread in the garlic butter. The pork was very tender and braised rather than fried. The clams were small and most of them had fallen out of the shell. The sauce was delicious. They said it's a typical Portuguese dish; I'd highly recommend this dish. The server was very knowledgeable about the wine and asked if you wanted red or white AND sweet or dry. So they were able to give us a wine that catered to our taste. It's located down a small alley I think it's quite popular at dinner and you probably need reservations but lunch we had no problems. As with all Portuguese restaurants they charge for bread, butter, olives; if u see them on the table be sure to say you don't want them; you'll be charged if you eat them. Also be sure to ask for your bill after you get your entrees or ask for the desert menu as they'll disappear for awhile as they feel it's rude to interfere with your meal. My kinda place, off beaten path, hidden gem.

Loved the food and the amazing service. The prices were very reasonable too! Thanks, Carolina, for…read moreyour attentive service.

This little restaurant has a lot of charm. Rustic tables and chairs, cooking implements hanging on…read morethe walls and really solid food. We got the pork and clams (always delicious but more so in the Alentejo region of Portugal), and a beef dish made with honey and wine. A bit strong for my taste but good nonetheless. Service was good and attentive and they'll split the check if you ask nicely. When I was there the credit card machine was on the Fritz so we had to pay with cash. I hope they've figured that out.

Stopped here for lunch upon our guide's recommendation. Ignore the name - they serve Portuguese…read morefood here. We sat outside under the umbrellas right off a narrow street and watched people walk by. The weather was perfect and the food was great. My friend ordered the pork with wine and honey and she said it was very tasty. I ordered the codfish fritters (2 in an order) which were nicely cooked and the fried cuttlefish with fries. They came out like fish fingers but were so tasty. Perfect for lunch. Cuttlefish is in the family of squid and octopus, so it has that same texture. It was fried perfectly and very soft. Definitely worth a stop at this restaurant!

I had the traditional pork and clams served on top of a pile of fries. A traditional dish of the…read moreregion. I ordered a half ration for about 6 euros and received a very healthy portion. The pork was a bit dry, but overall decent tasting. The clams were good. With a drink, main meal, and topped off with coffee or dessert, you get a decent meal for between 10-14 euros per person, which is cheaper than several of the restaurants in the area.

The best food in Evora, I had choco frito yesterday and it was great! Today I went back and had the…read more"vitela estufada" and it was the best I've ever had. Joaquim is a charmer and his food fantastic!!! One cannot visit Évora and not go there!