First off, you need to make a reservation. The restaurant is small and very popular. I was able to make a reservation for the same day though, because luckily Portugal had a World Cup match that night. We sat inside the cantina side. Our server was adorable and bubbly with a great sense of humor. She did get really busy though toward the end of our meal and it was a challenge to flag her down for our check. With that said, she provided exceptional service earlier. This is the kind of place you want to go to with others who love tasting a variety of dishes. I went with my family who is not into that concept, and so I had to choose just one dish that I would not be sharing, as no one else wanted to share theirs either. Some of the dishes were quite small, but mine was not! I ordered the octopus which was cooked to perfection and had a mix of potatoes and greens underneath. Would definitely order this again! It was one of the best octopus dishes I've ever had. The one thing we did share was the croquettes. They were delightful, but kind of expensive as they were 1.70Euros each and were literally one bite, but a very flavorful bite at that. I also had a few glasses of their summer sangria which I rather enjoyed. I would return here when in Cascais again, but maybe with a different group of people so that we can treat it as tapas as it should be instead of individual dishes. There's so much more I want to try from their menu! read more

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My wife and I did not have a reservation but were able to get seated inside (small inside area but it was chill). We split 3 dishes and definitely couldn't do a 4th as the portions were perfect to share. Dishes we ordered were the octopus with Migas, the wild crispy shrimps and the Ze Povinho which is black pork cheeks slow cooked in red wine. The octopus was incredibly tender and served over potatoes that had a lot of flavor. The shrimps were 4 large (prawns not sure why they were called shrimo?) were fried but nice and juicy. The puree of the avocado and mango with the prawns was a winning combo! We were both pretty full but ate every bit of the pork beef cheeks which was served with au gratin potato that had a hint of dill in it which I was surprised I like as I'm not a huge dill fan.. Once we got to this spot and this are in general we knew it was the place to be at. Monday evening and packed! read more

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We were lucky to get a table - as we ate we could see people lining up around the corner. It was good but not great: Pork cheeks with potato gratin came out cold and were not fall apart tender. Seafood pasta tasted as if it had been cooked in seafood water, but I think that's the style around here. Croquettes were meh. Pasta special of the day (vegetarian) was incredible. Sangria was perfect. Most of the staff were super friendly and helpful. Overall good, but not somewhere I'd fight to get into considering the number of close by restaurants. read more

Cute, busy restaurant in Cascais which played nice music. Ordered the tortellini bolognese with burrata cheese. I would say a 4/5 for me. I feel like it was missing a bit of flavor but still a great meal. Also ordered croquettes (ham and cheese/ blue cheese). I recommend the ham and cheese more. It was creamy and flavorful. My cousin ordered the octupus with migas (I did not try) and we also got clandestina bruschetta which I saw from reading one of the reviews here. The clandestina was tasty as well and would give it a 4/5. Service was quick and efficient! read more

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Excellent spot off the main drag. Would highly recommend stopping here. The staff was friendly and speedy, and the food was delicious. We started with the Clandestina (Tomato, Burrata, Basil & Pesto) - superb. Our entrees were: Tortellini with Chianti Meat sauce & Burrata and the Prego hot focaccia. Both were rich in taste and excellent. read more

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The place was quite small and the wait was about 30 mins but we did go to a different bar in the meantime to wait. But it was worth the wait. We received a table outside and it was beautiful. The sangria was delicious as well as the appetizers. But the main delight of the night was the pasta. You could tell it was made fresh. The server was super nice and helpful with the menu and the restaurant was super busy but made up for it with the ambiance. Definitely would recommend to others! read more

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Very good food spot if you find yourself walking in Cascais. The seafood platter was delicious and the octopus was sooooo good, very tender and perfectly charred. Also ordered some fresh fruit on the side and it was the freshest fruit I've ever had, no lie. It's also part of a tavern right across, very nice if you want to drink after eating such tasty food. read more

The food was amazing, my friends and I shared several items and everything was great. The Pesto with burrata is what I got and finished in one sitting and barely wanted to share. Prices are incredibly reasonable for what you get! Even if you are stuck in the line as it's busy, you can order drinks or snacks at their bar window. What really made this a 5 Star review was Chris on the wait staff. Even walking past I saw her hugging several customers and we had the same experience. She has a great sense of humor and makes you feel at home, she told my niece to come back asap! Such a great last meal in Cascais! If you see a line here trust me it's worth the wait!!! read more

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Food is great, service is better and always delivers! Worth it for lunch or dinner! You will not be disappointed.

Sunday lunch in this Italian-influenced casual bohemian restaurant which operates like a well-oiled machine On both sides of a narrow street rising up from the waterfront, with tables outside on both sides of a narrow pedestrian walkway The owners have a real sense of humor; I have never seen "Take Your Seats" on a ladies' washroom door, nor "Standing Room Only" for the men's room...the shared hand basin area had the inscription "Organic garden fueled by natural gas".....Priceless ! To start: Beet hummus with crudities and the bread basket with herbed butter and tapenade Mains: Incredible beet salad and Braised black pork with duchesse potatoes I really bandied a glass of red wine and cheese after the main course but there was none on the menu, so I asked the waitress if she could get a plate of local cheese - of course came the reply...and it was exquisite She even offered me samples of 2 different red wines...service above and beyond with a smile and genuine pride in delivering an amazing guest experience By far and away my best meal on the Iberian Peninsula EVER read more

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Took a day trip to Cascais and was looking around for a place to eat when I stumbled upon this place. Somewhat hidden from the main avenue and located along with one the side pedestrian only streets. They have a variety of tapas style dishes as well as pasta, focaccia. I opted for the mixed fried seafood and the octopus. Both were amazing. Fresh , delicious and pretty good portion size. I initially say outside with heat lamps but moved indoor as it was getting chilly. Nice chill ambience and staff were all very friendly, helpful, and spoke English. English menus were also available if needed. They poured a shot of complimentary port when brining the check. Would definitely come again! read more

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This place is amazing! All the staff were so kind and helpful. They are also very efficient. The ambiance was so lovely. They offer a patio as well as two indoor buildings for seating. I opted to sit outside and waited about 8-10 minutes. As for the food, it was good! They had a variety of dishes that were very reasonably priced. I went with one of the specials that was cod fish, potatoes and greens topped with cornbread bread crumbs. I think the breadcrumbs were a little too salty but it didn't affect the entire dish. I also got a morangello spritz which was a house made strawberry purée and I believe Prosecco and it was so refreshing! If you're in the area, you'll definitely want to check this out. read more

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This was the best meal I have had In Portugal. It was flavorful, the meat was tender and just all around delicious. I wanted to order a second to go but instead ordered the tiramisu for dessert and it did not disappoint- it may be the best I have ever had. Highly recommend and worth the train ride from Lisbon. read more

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Best food of the trip. Deliciously casual and quaint. Pasta, octopus, Gorgonzola salad were all excellent. Worth the modest wait. Staff was friendly and suggestive. Great place! read more

Amazing food and service! Hugo is awesome too! I don't know what else I can say - don't come, so I can get a table? lol Love this place!!! read more

Probably our favorite dinner in all of Portugal. After a day of visiting Sintra and Cascais we decided to grab dinner at this amazing restaurant. We had the tapenade, charcuterie platter, pepperoni flatbread, a flatbread sandwich with arugula and sliced ham and our favorite, the octopus. We also tried Touriga Nacional wine for the first time and ordered a bottle it was so good. Highly recommend this hip and delicious restaurant if you're in cascais. read more

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Lovely experience. Go before the 1 pm lunch crowd - it's worth getting a table before the crowd sets in. Food made with heart - thank you! read more

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After a bit of a wait to be acknowledged after being seated, the staff at Clandestina were great at accommodating special requests for food restrictions. GuGu was our server and so helpful. The meal was tasty and presented well. We ate the house specialty of pasta and prawns but preferred Pesto sauce to their tomato-based sauce. The ambiance was great, with the outdoor seating. We had to ask our neighboring table to not smoke at the time as we had been seated for a while, eating, and they had just joined the area in which no one else was smoking. The wind direction made it uncomfortable for a short time until they stopped smoking. But overall, it was a nice experience and good food. read more

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Amazing food, better staff!!! A must go in Estoril! Try the raspberry brownie and pear with melted cheese!

Wonderful service and great, fresh food. Grilled octopus with potatoes was outstanding. Cod bruschetta and beans with morcela was both good as well. Cold beer and ended with port wine. What a great afternoon in Cascais! read more

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Great food and reasonably priced. I would suggest the watermelon salad and any of the focaccia pizzas.

3rd time and they do not disappoint. The menu I includes tapas, main courses, desserts and great wine. There is always a line up of people that patiently wait for seating. The staff is very attentive and there to please the patrons. Manager, Kris is amazing! She knows everyone and gives the best meal suggestions! You feel like a local of Cascais when dining at Taberna Clandestina -- I'll always come dine here when in Portugal. read more

Great food and even better service! Fresh and like and not too expensive. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

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If I could give this 6 stars, I would. One of the best, could be THE best, meals I've ever head. Chris, one of the lead servers, took great care of us. We gave her full control of what to pick for us, and she selected 6 different plates with perfect balance. And...she didn't rush us out, actually encouraging us to stay as long as we want even though they could have filled our table in a heartbeat whenever we decided to leave. GO HERE if you are in Portugal. read more

We had the BEST dinner here! The service was amazing and we loved everything about the food! I love octopus and this may have been one of the best ones I've ever had! Even though the restaurant was busy, we only had to wait a bit and it was so worth it! If you're in the area, definitely come here for a meal! read more

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Stopped in for an early dinner. You need to come early - this play is always busy. Had the papas Bravas & seafood on the appetizer menu. I really just wanted that and a glass of wine. Then I saw the mushroom & truffle ravioli- and I had to get it. It was a 10 out of 10. Highly recommend read more

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Wonderful! Wonderful! Will visit again. Great staff and food. Autumn salad was amazing. Not big on Yelp requiring 85 words!!

Friendly staff, yummy tapas, and really nice atmosphere! Would definitely add this to your Cascais itinerary! read more

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While passing through Caiscais we took a stroll down the cute alley of restaurants, it was getting late and seemed like places were starting to close so ended up here at a table outside. The service was excellent, the server gave his wine recommendations, we decided to try the 2019 Quinta do Couquinho and was great! Everything we ordered here was excellent! Fresh! Amazing flavors! We had swordfish carpaccio, octopus, tortellini, prawns and dessert. All delicious! If your in Caiscais definitely check them out! read more

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Amazing amazing amazing! We got drinks, appetizers and dessert, and everything was incredible. I recommend the bruschetta and the tortellini with buratta. Another popular dish that we missed out on was the crispy potato skins (and I'm full of regret). Service was great, our waitress was extra kind and spoke 3 languages which helped us out a lot. Also she gave us complimentary wine in shot classes before we left! Small and popular place so don't be surprised if there's a wait. Outdoor and indoor seating, and the ambiance was beautiful. Keep in mind- restaurant is at the top of a long steep hill so it's not the friendliest of spots in Cascais. read more

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Perfect out of the way small and quaint restaurant. Perfect for celebrating my wife's birthday. Food was excellent and the people were so accommodating read more

Popular little rustic charming nook - no reservations taken Came for dessert - a delectable hazelnut cake and cream concoction nice selection of portuguese and other region wines by the glass very reasonable pricing nice service pricing for food pretty portuguese cheap menu for savory looks spanish leaning italian will try and come back for a real meal but get here early or late to avoid the rush read more

Found this little gem while wandering around town and absolutely fell in love with it. You can tell its not one of those super touristy places because it's a little farther from the water. The staff was so friendly and gave great recommendations for lunch. We got bruschetta and one of their main cheese and charcuterie boards with sangria and I can honestly say it was the best cheese board I ever had. I'm definitely going to tell everyone I know that visits Portugal to check this place out. read more

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We were passing by and saw this " Tiny " restaurant with lots of guests. We walked in and had the best food and wine in Cascais. Highly recommend! read more

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Excellent atmosphere and great food. If you're looking for a chill but tasty European experience, definitely come here when in Cascais.