Creative, light, contemporary cuisine with refined technique but apparent simplicity. Mostly local produce but with dishes that move away from the traditional Alentejo classics or give them a different twist. Good local wine list including some natural wines.
Good cocktails to start with.
Wood-fired pizzas are also available (an excellent option for the kids).
Recommended by the Michelin Guide.
An unlikely combination that turned out deliciously.
An Italian chef and his Alentejo wife decide to open a small restaurant in Évora – a UNESCO World Heritage city – where the region’s seasonal produce is reinterpreted by Francesco in a marriage of Italian and Alentejo recipes, with great skill and sensitivity.
A favourite gastronomic destination for locals and visitors alike, recommended by the Michelin Guide.
Rustic-contemporary atmosphere, warm hospitality and innovative cuisine by chef Michele Marques, who uses locally sourced ingredients to showcase the flavours and culinary traditions of the region, with her very personal touch.
She also has a special gift for desserts
Extensive wine list featuring a curated selection of Alentejo wines, as well as other Portuguese varietals, carefully chosen by Mário Vieira.
They also have a small shop with selected products (wines, sausages, cheeses, teas, chocolates, olive oils and premium delicatessen).
Don’t miss the lamb croquettes, the codfish or the black pork presa.
A very inviting and busy terrace, top quality ingredients and the worldview of chef Filipe Bilro, who has experience in several renowned restaurants before returning to his homeland.
In the dining room, his wife Inês Vasconcelos is an example of hospitality and professionalism.
The menu includes traditional dishes (a fantastic oxtail rice) as well as some dishes of world food (Peruvian ceviche, paella,…).
Alecrim is a well-regarded restaurant located in the historic centre of Estremoz, right on the main square (Rossio).
It has a large terrace and three cosy dining rooms inside.
The menu ranges from the region’s traditional dishes, especially the meat (a nom steak, different cuts of Iberian black pork, lamb chops) to more diverse options such as vegetable puffs, cod dishes, creamy chicken rice or braised fresh tuna.
There are some great croquettes, a nice “Prego” (steak sandwich) and a cold beer if you just want a snack.
Consistent quality throughout, pleasant surroundings, friendly service and a wide selection of local wines.
A “sister” restaurant to the original Cavalariça in Comporta, one of the most interesting restaurants in the region, both run by the very talented chef Bruno Caseiro, set in the privileged space of the Casa dos Duques de Cadaval, in the historic centre of Évora.
Recommended by The Michelin Guide
A restaurant and beach club on the shores of the Alqueva lake, more specifically on the Azenhas del Rey river beach, which belongs to the Terramay organic farming project nearby.
A philosophy of sustainable gastronomy, nutritious food, fresh ingredients (80 per cent sourced from the farm, harvested in the morning and served at lunch), vinhos naturais.
Carnivores or vegetarians will find something there.
Genuinely Alentejano, products from local producers and Filipe Ramalho, a chef committed to continuing to explore the possibilities of his territory with creativity.
You’ll find things like Crispy Pig’s Ear, Lamb Rice, Almond and Gila Pie, always in generous portions.
In the middle of the countryside, a space that has grown with its huge success, despite some visual “chaos” from additions, is a haven of genuine traditional cuisine.
The couple Dinis Cachapela (lounge) and Paula Santos (kitchen) run it with mastery.
Roasts in the wood-fired oven, such as rabbit, cod, black pork cheeks and pig’s trotter, served in clay casseroles. Roast chicken, strips of ribs with fried potatoes and creamed spinach, tomato soup with poached egg are more than enough to leave happy.