The best restaurants Cascais

Located just before the famous Guincho beach, home to surfers and surfers, this address offers a wide variety of fish (depending on the arrival of the day) and seafood. In an elegant setting and a hushed atmosphere, you can enjoy seafood products, in front of large bay windows overlooking the ocean. We recommend the langoustine carpaccio as an appetizer, which perfectly combines the flavours of citrus fruits and shellfish. A real delight! The wine list presents an unusual selection to discover Portuguese wines.

From its large bay windows or from its terrace, the view is breathtaking! Inside, the atmosphere is trendy and relaxed. Start with an aperitif at the bar and admire the beautiful examples of 19th century azulejos. In the kitchen, you will be able to taste dishes made with local products: Algarve oysters, fried prawns with garlic, chilli and rosemary, "brás" (a slice of fresh cod), pork cheeks (with a spoon) with mashed celery... To accompany this, a selection of 48 of Portugal's best wines is offered by the glass.

Climbing up this street that once housed the old court, a small family restaurant well hidden and unpretentious run by Gina, but still well referenced by Portuguese gourmets. On the wall of a small room that only regulars know, rows of good bottles ordered in white stucco niches. On the menu are: fried prawns with garlic, cuttlefish cassoulet, veal chops, fresh grilled fish and fruit salad or sweets of the day. In the kitchen, we know how to do it! Muito bom!

Situated just off the main shopping street, this restaurant boasts a lovely rooftop terrace for lunch before the beach. A little paradise for vegetarians, you can enjoy delicious fruit juices and dishes of the day, which are generally mezze with vegetables and cereals in a multitude of flavors. For dessert, there are cakes that won't make you feel guilty. The decor invites you to travel, with a wealth of antique objects and furniture evocative of India. A calm and soothing place to recharge your batteries.

In the heart of the city, this double tavern presents, in a modest setting, a fairly large map of good Portuguese specialities (in the oven or grilled). The fish is really excellent and the female friendly staff. Recommended.

Here's an improbably tiny family restaurant! Beware: CURIOSITY! For more than 40 years, north of Cascais, it has resembled an Ali Baba's cave, its walls and ceilings covered with an incredible bric-a-brac: clocks, cauldrons, copperware, knick-knacks, antiques and brocante. The cuisine is grandmotherly, and the grilled meats are truly excellent. One of the house specialties: wild boar(javali) with gambas in a garlic tomato sauce, served on a heated tile. A little wonder in the middle of nowhere!

On the heights in a pleasant setting, for those who are allergic to seafood, it offers South African cuisine with a great variety of grilled grillés. Prepared lamb or chicken complete the main dishes, because the starters and desserts are less interesting. Valid wine list and friendly welcome. 

The name of this restaurant is clandestine, but it has become a must in Cascais. Especially if you are a fan of seafood. On the menu in this establishment: sandwiches like focaccias, bruschettas or salads. In the evening, you can also opt for a nice seafood table to share with friends. The octopus carpaccio is also a great success. Located in a small street called rua Amarela, the establishment has its cousin, Taberna Clandestina, just across the street for a drink.

Set in the heart of a Relais & Châteaux, the Fortaleza do Guincho restaurant in Cascais offers a gastronomic experience that focuses on Atlantic seafood and the finest national produce. Its dishes, recreated for each season, have gained national and international renown, earning the restaurant its first Michelin star in 2001, which it still holds thanks to the work of chef Gil Fernandes. The decor perfectly matches the landscapes that can be seen through the large picture windows.

This "tavern" was created by three friends who travelled a lot. They wanted a place, like in the old days, where travellers could stop and rest while eating and drinking. On the facade, a small painting set reproduces the night lighting. Inside, there is a warm atmosphere with a wooden decoration and bottles on the wall. On the menu, dishes to share with friends or passing travelers. There are delicatessen and cheese tables, and even a table for vegetarians. The portions are rather generous.