Pedras do Castelo — Restaurant in Elvas

It was a hot day and we needed a shaded refuge for us and my little dog. We came upon this lovely little café, which was open for lunch. Our server was very accommodating and responsive and set us out outside in the shade. we had a very nice and substantial lunch, at a good value. The only problem was we wanted to take a siesta after that. It’s a relaxing cafe to take a pause, relax and enjoy a coffee. if you happen to be in Elvas near the castle,...

Incredible place, owned by an equally incredible local artisan.

We took the veg Guiozas, which were extremely well prepared. Luis, owner and artist, was then kind enough to come to the table and offer to adapt something in the menu to be vegan-friendly.

For non-vegans, they have traditional Alentejo cuisine and great asian options, as well.

We also could visit his Atelier, next to the Castle, which enriched even more our...

This restaurant is a hidden gem! We sat outside and had an amazing view of the fortress nearby and the landscape. We had some cold beers, the olives were amazing… we also tried some of the asian appetizers that were really yummy. For the main course we shared one portion of the Secreto Black Pork and one portion of the Arroz con Bacalao & Gambas. The food was fresh and perfectly cooked. Do not miss the opportunity to stop...