Restaurante de Casa das Penhas Douradas
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
This smart restaurant, part of the fabulous Casa das Penhas Douradas hotel, is a world away from traditional village life. Its streamlined Scandinavian…
Must-see restaurants in Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
With the smell of woodsmoke in the chill mountain air, O Albertino completes the scene perfectly: a cosy stone-walled restaurant specialising in delicious…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
With a prime position looking up to the Igreja de Misericordia and an attractive slate-floored interior, this central place is a good spot for a taste of…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
Over the river from the centre in the hotel of the same name, this casual family-run restaurant scores across the board. The food is excellent – try the…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
This warming restaurant, decked out in wood and stone in classic chalet style, is an inviting spot to feast on authentic mountain food. That means Serra…
Pastelaria Restaurante Montiel
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
Montiel's cafe is something of a social hub (if a smoky one), drawing locals for a relaxed drink and tasty snack – it has fabulous empadas (pies), sausage…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
The crisp reds and whites of the dining area blend seductively with the dark wood tables at this main-street eatery. The menu is typical of these parts,…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
Tucked away in a tight corner near the tourist office, this friendly, country-style restaurants offers large portions of traditional Portuguese fare…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
A traditional family-run restaurant, complete with exposed stone walls, blue ceramic tiles and framed pictures, O'Flor is a cut above many similar-looking…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
Lunching visitors and locals out for their weekend meal create a cheerful buzz at this laid-back bar-restaurant. It's known for its hearty mountain…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
A local favourite, the vine-covered terrace of this cheerfully boisterous restaurant heaves at weekends as families and groups of friends crowd in for a…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
A stone house on a hilltop square in tiny Linhares is not the most likely setting for creative contemporary cuisine. But that's what you'll get at Cova da…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
Housed in a rustic wood and stone building, this bar-restaurant is a popular student hangout, good for a beer and a simple meal, perhaps a hamburger or…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
A basic, no-frills village cafe where the locals stop by for a drink and chat. It's good for a coffee and a quick snack, say a toasted sandwich.
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
This workaday bakery-cafe fills early as locals stop by for their morning coffee and pastry. As well as quick breakfasts, it's good for picnic provisions…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
For a change from the traditional Portuguese fare served at most mountain eateries, this tiny place makes great pizza; perfect for a pre- or post-hike…
Parque Natural da Serra da Estrela
Run by local character Senhor Júlio, this modest backstreet eatery is known for its regional cuisine. House specialities include cabrito à serrana …
