Tucked along one of Borba's narrow lanes in the centre, the family-run O Espiga is a pure delight. With huge portions of traditional Altentejan cooking (roast lamb cooked in a wood-burning oven, dogfish soup, black pork), plus good local wines, you'll eat and drink very well here, without breaking the bank.
Restaurante O Espiga
Alto Alentejo
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