During our Sintra tour, our guide Henrique took us to a restaurant located by the beach. I imagine…read moreit gets quite crowded in the summer. We sat outside and enjoyed a whole fish (sea bream) along with Arroz de Marisco. The fish was cooked perfectly. The service was very friendly, and I highly recommend this place.

GREAT SEAFOOD AND VIEW ======================…read more Our family member booked us a huge table for lunch at the end of July. We had a big group of ten at a long table overlooking one of the most beautiful beaches. Normally a great view and decent cuisine don't go hand and hand, but I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered sole after my family member recommended it. My husband walked out right after we got there because of the smell of seafood. He found another place to eat nearby. If you like seafood with a beautiful view make a reservation. You may need a private driver though because parking is a problem.

What a local gem, if you don't want to have a substandard, overpriced tourist lunch -- this is…read morewhere the locals and in-the-know tourists go. Don't come here for the views...come for a traditional meal. For 26€, you can have a full course meal, with red and white bottle of wine, melon, bread, olives, iberico (Portugal's version) cured ham, an entree of your choice, dessert of your choice and coffee! WOW! I forgot to take a pic of the main courses, but they were great!

Rain day today put our plans up in the air. Found Toca do Julio in Colares and what a Gem!…read more Jamon, cheese olives and melon on the table when we sat. She had salmon and lime risotto. I had rice and octopus. UNBELIEVABLE! Love it when you find a place by accident! The atmosphere, service, people and food is all top shelf!

The view alone is 5 star! There is no bad seat in this place Outside seating on the deck is…read moreplentiful . The food was fresh and flavorful. The service was fast and friendly

Four of us went on a recommendation and we were definitely not disappointed. The ambiance was…read moregreat and our servers were very friendly. But what really made the night was the food. Unfortunately we never made it past the starters. Oysters were amazing - plump, fresh and delicious. Then the fried shrimp were excellent but what really was remarkable were the artichoke, beef tartare and truffle mayo apps. One of the reasons we never got to mains were 2 orders of those. Definitely a place to return to!!

The best restaurant…read more We were heading to Sintra for the day and found this restaurant online and are so glad we did. It's the best hidden gem. It's about 10-15 minutes from Sintra, in the small village of Colares. Unlike Sintra, there aren't any tourists and it's truly locals only. We both got the steak and fries and it was the best steak ever. After we got done, the owner came over and chatted with us about the area and the restaurant. She's lovely and very proud of the restaurant. We asked her to pick out a dessert for us and she brought us cookie cake and it was SO good. When we were having lunch, a delivery came with fresh produce, so you know the food is fresh. The restaurant was authentic Portuguese food and worth the trip. If you're going to Sintra, I highly recommend coming here on your way! If I was a local, I'd eat here every meal. The best food and the best people. Truly felt like they welcomed me into their home. Note, it is cash only, so make sure to have cash!

I had a great dinner with the soup and the grilled octopus (served with baked potatoes and wilted…read moregreens) on a Thursday night. The chocolate mousse was also delicious.. a welcome change to all the pastries I have been eating. No fado, yet had great service. Ended up chatting with locals in neighboring tables and learning about the region. Even outside, they have a cute decor, a cute cat that comes by to say hello, and tables that are well separated for COVID-19 precautions. I would come back.

I'm so glad to find this gem on the road trip to the west end of Europe…read more Parking is a bit of the problem if you are driving, you might have to loop couple times to find a spot on the narrow street Outdoor seating is available Food is delicious and the bread came out still very warm and fresh (and they have cornbread baguette) I ordered grilled cuttlefish (very fresh, thick texture and still have ink running inside to add flavor) and dry cod fish with Spanish on tile (so it's oven grilled cod fish with spinish in the bottom then top with bread crumb, then put it in a clay container to cook oven) and a bottle of Mateus rosé (very delicious and affordable rose from local winery) If you want local food, this is where you can experience it

Came upon this place by accident. What a lucky find. Parking is tight, but available. We started…read morewith fresh hot bread and olives, both very delicious. My wife ordered the steak in Madeira sauce, she normally does not like the thin Portuguese steaks, but this was tender and the sauce was savory. I ordered the squid on a tile, stewed with cheese over it and baked in the oven. I wasn't sure I was going to like it, but I must say it was amazing! I can't recommend this place enough.

Great place by the beach. Nice people, great service. Awesome wine selection…read more Get the lemon gelato it's served in a frozen lemon and fantastic.

both soups weren't very good, veggie risotto was rice and spinach in water -- not even close to…read moreresembling risotto, but shrimp salad was alright. you come for the view.

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.

We took a day trip to Sintra and stopped into Restaurante Central for lunch with our tour group…read more This restaurant is family owned and is not a tourist spot which i loved. We all got the lunch special, I'm not sure what it's called on their menu. There were three or four different entrees, most of us chose the fish cake item (I don't remember what it's called) that was kind of like a humongous crab cake but with fish instead. Aside from our entrees we got, soup, salad, appetizers a dessert sampler and wine all for 20 euro. It was an amazing experience and such a great price! I think my favorite items were the samosas (possibly the best one i've ever had) and the cookie cake for dessert. The fish cake entree was so good, the fish was light and flaky and the texture of the cake was perfect. I'm so happy that our tour guide brought us to this local spot, these are the kind of experiences that make trips special!

The owner, his wife (the cook) and their son run this amazing place. Service fantastic. Food so…read moredelicious. The vibe great.

Start to finish - this was a spectacular experience…read more Uber fresh ingredients, traditional recipes, masterful grilling and attentive service gives this tri-level eatery with spectacular views every reason to linger and have another wine and take your time with coffee and desert. Don't forget to walk in the sand after your glorious meal. Parking is a little tricky. Definitely worth the drive. I will be back!

We had such a lovely dinner, and I think I fell in love with our waiter, Ilia. Would absolutely…read morecome back for the food and scenery. And in the name of love.

Perfect location - a block or so from all the action of the historic district, but on a silent back…read morestreet. Very comfortable room and a good breakfast included in the price.

We didn't stay over but popped in for breakfast. Everything was delicious and the conversation was…read moreso fun. It's wonderful to get an opportunity to chat with other travelers as you explore a cool place. If you get a chance, see if they can fit you in for breakfast. I think you'll thoroughly enjoy it.