Cafe Restauração - Vila Vicosa

After visiting several quarries we came to Vila Vicosa for lunch and a quick look at the local architecture. The host led us to a souterrain area which was less crowded than the ground floor (that looked like a typical local bar and pub take that as a compliment because it seemed authentic), and we chose a table close to the window, being alone almost till the end of our lunch. We followed the host's recommendation (seafood, and traditional Portuguese desserts), and every single bite was delicious. The cover, plates, glasses, and cutlery are all above what you would expect and adds positively to the notion of a place that keeps being traditional and exquisite in a very fine balance. Recommended, and a pleasant memory.

When you go to Alentejo you expect generous servings, a good quality/cost relationship and a cosy service that makes you feel at home. Café Restauração has small servings, too expensive for what they’re worth and the service is friendly distant they make it seem friendly by being polite, but you feel a distance that hints that you are about to be ripped off. And you will. They get you in the small things, like starters, drinks, deserts, etc. Overall, you feel you didn’t have a good meal and it was too expensive. You will be way better with any other option nearby.

Excellent restaurant with an amazing menu. Owner really loves his restaurant and is updating the menu to the nowadays demands for good food.

El sitio es precioso y la comida está muy buena. Típica alentejana pero con un toque distinto. He comido muchos bacalao dorado y nunca había probado uno tan rico. La pata de cabrito también espectacular. Si estás de visita en Vila Voçosa no dudes en comer aquí.

We only stayed in Vila Vicosa for a one night stopover. Stumbled on this place and gave it a try as we were tired and hungry! Wow we were glad we did! Firstly the service was excellent, kind and attentive waiters (with a good sense of humour). The food was amazing, we had the goat leg…. delicious, as was everything else. The traditional desert was amazing!! All for €58 with excellent house wine. Definitely recommend. We will be back.