Gorgeous castle over in Sintra which is about 45 min to an hour from Lisbon. It's a well known…read moretourist site and this castle is one of the biggest attractions. It gets really busy here pretty early on so make sure you arrive as the lines to enter and visit the castle can get long quickly. It's best to choose the earliest slot possible as it gets busier by the day. It's also a castle, so you should expect narrow walkways and corridors. Once inside, you can tour the magnificent rooms, see the historical art and furniture and get a great view of the magnificent vistas overlooking the mountain area. It can get kind of windy up here in some areas so just keep that in mind. But the views are majestic and the sense of history is tremendous. But again, this place gets very crowded quickly and it is a bit of a trek to get up here, either by bus or walking though I saw several people who opted to walk up to the castle from the city below clearly regretting their decision when we passed them by ... so just keep that in mind as well.

The palace is so enormous and colorful sitting atop the mountain, it looks like it's straight out…read moreof a Disney movie. When I first learned of Pena Palace, I thought it looked gaudy, but in person it is quite jaw dropping. You can see quite a bit of the grounds just by purchasing a pena park ticket, but that ticket doesn't give you access to the interior of the palace. We took the train to Sintra and walked the steep, windy streets up after taking a local bus. Definitely would take the $12/pp tourist bus or hire a tuktuk in retrospect, but on the bright side, I got a good workout. Worth the day trip from Lisbon.

**EAT HERE**Returned after eating here in 2023 and was not disappointed! 2 friends and I enjoyed…read morethe fresh soup and bread. Employees are so nice and helpful. Clean bathrooms and environment. I highly recommend stopping in to grab food after walking around the area.

A hidden gem inside the museum--peaceful ambiance, friendly staff, and delicious local dishes…read more Perfect for a relaxing break after exploring. A true taste of Lisbon's charm and hospitality.

Super pleasant cafe in the Tile Museum, perfect for quaffing a Super Bock after touring this…read morefascinating museum. The outdoor garden is lush and gorgeous.

Very nice selection, affordable prices, lots of different options, and at a more reasonable price…read morepoint than many similar cafés at other tourist attractions. Can't beat the atmosphere, at least, if you love tile (which let's be honest, if you are hanging out here, you probably do). We ordered sandwiches and cokes and desserts.

Ate lunch after 2 hours of walking the museum, needed the nourishment to continue another hour of…read moreartifact gawking. Even though the line of people in front of me was just 10, it took 15 minutes until I could approach the staff and ask for my selections. When we were finished and leaving there was a tour bus crowd of 50 people on-line. If you get stuck behind a group like that expect to lose at least an hour of your life waiting. Food quality is typical museum cafeteria style chow. Bambie had the giant slice of vegetable quiche with a side salad. Was tasty. My lamb stew with biriyani rice was passable. Drank fresh made melon puree / juice that tasted like summer in a glass. Indoor and outdoor tables. Given that you're a captive audience and the quality of the food, the prices are reasonable.

"Food with art" is the cafes motto which describes this pleasant spot to stop after a couples of…read morehours enjoying the museum. Nice food at a fair price, was very busy at lunch time on the Sunday we went, might have had something to do with the large crowds attracted to the "free" Sunday access at Jardim da Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian. Remember to make some time to walk through the wonderful gardens / park after eating.

They saw when in a foreign country look for the restaurant filled with locals. I was walking along…read morethe streets in Baixa Lisbon and found this corner restaurant filled with people. Did not regret eating here. Didn't have to wait long and the staff was attentive even though I was by myself. I tried to famous Portuguese dish : bacalhau a bras. Codfish with potatoes. Great value and delicious.

We stumbled on this restaurant as we were trying to avoid the tourist trap restaurants on the main…read morestrip along Rua Augusta. This restaurant seemed to be locals hangout as most of the older gentlemen were gathered around the tv to watch the Sporting Lisbon football game. There's an outdoor patio and indoor dining. I regret not going inside as the patrons outside were smoking non-stop. There are patio heaters to keep you warm. As for the food we ordered a couple of staples. Bife da vazia a marrare "Beefsteak sauce" was my choice and my wife got the paella negra which is black in colour using squid ink. Both dishes took some time to come out but they were hot and fresh. The steak was thick and juicy. The gravy was different because they use mustard along with the traditional Portuguese brown sauce. It really hit the spot. The steakhouse fries were crispy and soaked up the gravy nicely. The paella negra was made just right. Not too dry and not too saucy. I would have wished for more seafood but the dish was executed perfectly. Compliments to the chef! Overall, we enjoyed the meal and the price point is reasonable considering it's like one block off of the main strip. I recommend this restaurant based on my experience. The service was a bit slow but the quality of the food made up for it.

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.

Enjoyed this family style restaurant in the heart of Sintra square. Friendly staff. Generous…read moreportions.

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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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.

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.