This restaurant is along the main street in front of the castle, near the main square. The street…read moreis lined with orange trees, and looking up at the castle under the blue sky makes for a very picturesque view. At first I thought a restaurant at such prime location must be touristy, but it's in fact a local favorite that has been around since 1950. We were the only tourists in the dining room! And the locals, from the waitstaff to fellow diners, are all more than happy to share their culture and help explain the menu. Their menu is really extensive, and there is even a vegetarian section too, a rarity in Portugal. We enjoyed a very delicious melon w prosciutto: the sweet fruit is a perfect complement to the savory ham, followed by carré de borrego, rack of lamb, that was perfectly done, tender inside and crispy outside, alone with some delightful sides. For dessert we follow our next door's neighbor advice and got the tiborna, a local specialty, a small gem of a cake wrapped in paper dollie and tied with a ribbon. A wonderful experience through and through.

Great meal and service! Employees were also very nice! Will return again in the future. Highly…read morerecommended!

Probably the freshest seafood you'll get in Alentejo. Because it's so fresh the supply will vary…read morefrom day to day, so be ready to be flexible. It fills up quickly so make a reservation ahead of time if possible.

Dang! One of those meals I keep replaying in my daydreams. There were four of us eating. We had…read morefish, crab and razor clams. Raw fish is brought to your table for approval. The first crab was too big (I think it was 40 euros. The second crab, about 3/4 kilo was approved. The fish, the same way, they brought more than we thought would eat so we agreed on a smaller amount. The razor clams, had to be a kilo or a half kilo, I forget. The razor clams, cigar style we served having been grilled. They were good,served with dipping butter. The crab came in the shell with a wooden plank and a mallet to break it. The breaking caused a fair amount of splatter and I don't think that I would order the crab again. The fish was excellent, on my top 10 list. Service was excellent. Dinner for 4 around 100 Euros. I could eat here once a week or more. They're on my I'll be back list.

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

Not only worth a trip, this charming restaurant is outside Redondo, but ought to have a Michelin…read moreStarr--seriously, it is that good. They specialize in regional cuisine. When we arrived we had the place to ourselves and sat at the deuce in the window. We sampled quite a few items. The roasted peppers, fabulous mushrooms with ham, and green salad. The entrees were spareribs and lamb chops. The spare ribs were wonderful. Both came with French fries. A local red wine completed the meal. And for dessert, we had a cheese torte. The service was friendly even though he couldn't speak English and we cheated using the Google Translate app to "read" the menu. The total tab was just over 50 euros. This place is absolutely delightful! Certainly one of the best meals in Portugal.

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.

This place is awesome! It says fondue but it's meat cooked on a very hot piece of granite with…read moregreat sauces.

Acontece is the best restaurant in Elvas. The service is world class. The food is amazing. The…read moreatmosphere is great. And the best part is that this gem is found in this quaint little village. I would highely recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area.

Another out of the way place well worth a detour. You can have a fixed price menu. For example,…read morewe started with local olives and bread. The soup was Alentejo, meaning it's tomato with the egg served over bread. The entree was a black pork spareribs, which melts in your mouth. Oh my goodness! For dessert, we were offered a walnut torte and of course the traditional egg yolk item. Then, grappa. See the photos! I don't think I could eat like this everyday but as a last meal it would be wonderful!

Beautiful location in a small village in Portugal, beautiful restaurant, delicious meals…read more Excellent in every way. Authentic everything.