Because we like enjoying the day as much as possible, we looked for a quick solution for food and decided to stop at Pizzaria Vicentina. We were the last ones to be let in for lunh time, even though closing time was very close or had even already passed. From what I saw other people eat and review here, this place could very well drop the name "Pizzaria" and commit themselves to all other food they cook. We did stop for a pizza, which was decent. What I really enjoyed, however, was the caldo verde soup. What I can only assume was a touch of garlic to this traditional portuguese soup made all the difference and made this caldo verde one of the best I have had in a long time. In small family-run restaurants like this, service and atmosphere is always amazing. People from all over are enjoying their break for the beach in a quiet, tiny restaurant where work happens in silence and discreetly. I would definitely recommend you stop by here and ask for something...
Read moreProbably the best spot with affordable prices in Aljezur during high season. I was lucky to get a table for lunch because it's very small. I had pork ribs (type of meat I'm always skeptical) with beans, rice and sweet potato (something very typical from here). They gave me a side salad. It's not a fancy place and it's advertised has Pizzaria (you can get that as well here). But everything was good and well enough portion. The owner/waiter was very polite and good at his job. Good, familiar and honest place. If I'm back in Aljezur...
Read moreThe pork roast was a dream, juicy, soft, flavoursome, in a meaty and zesty sauce, with a lovely rice with vegetables, potatoes (soft and waxy inside, perfectly charred outside) and the most interesting sweet potatoe of our lives so far (they're locally grown Aljezurians). Delicous fried fish filets in a delicately spiced panade. This place calls itself a pizzeria, but we were heavenly surprised with the portuguese dishes! I have to stop myself raving about the salad that came with it.... because it...
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