Escondidinho — Restaurant in Mafra

An amazing and unexpected find, tucked away down a small street across from the Palácio área. From the moment you walk in the door, you know it's going to be a great experience.

We were lucky enough to be seated on a busy Friday night without a reservation. Definitely reserve, you don't want to miss out on this place!

We met the owner, Chef Hélder, almost immediately upon being seated. We took his suggestions and started with the tagyk (so?) Which was an incredible chicken-type wrap with an interesting combination of tastes and flavors. Reminded us of something that we tasted before, then the next bite was like something we've never had before.

Out server, Pedro, was attentive, friendly, and happy to answer all of our questions. Space is beautiful and relaxing.

Our main dish was skirt steak. Came with an interesting assortment of mashed vegetables, potatoes, migas, cabbage. All were delicious. Steak was cooked perfectly medium-well as requested. Hands down, the best steak we have ever had in Portugal.

Forgot to take pix before we started eating, so you get a "meal in progress" . Unfortunately, too full for dessert, although they looked tasty, too. Next time.

Finished off the evening with a beautiful glass of tawny port and more conversation with Chef Hélder. Interesting and great guy.

As for the prices...worth every penny. For what you get, it's very reasonable. Maybe a few euros more than other places, but the quality and different ingredients shine in every dish.

Highly recommend this gem. We will definitely be back often...it's...

Uma agradável experiência desde o primeiro contacto!

Telefonamos a caminho de Mafra pelas 14h05 para saber se aínda havia hipótese de almoçarmos e, atendeu Daniela que reservou mesa para as 14h20.

Staff todo muito acolhedor, simpático, comunicativo e assertivo!

Ficamos na sala à esquerda do balcão de entrada, numa mesa mais afastada das outras, devido a estar a fazer tratamentos e não ter nenhuma dose de vacinas anti-coronavírus. Foram muito atenciosos e cuidadosos com o meu pedido!

Optamos por entrada de azeitonas e tábua de pão!

De refeição pedimos: 2 doses de Bacalhau Gratinado com Camarão, muito agradável, cremoso, húmido e bem gratinado 1 dose de Francesinha Vegetariana, muito diferente de uma Francesinha habitual, saborosa e ótima para quem quer experimentar algo vegetariano (dose imensa!!!)

De bebidas: 1 Limonada, 1 Cola Zero, 1 Ice-Tea de Pêssego

Como Sobremesas: Mousse de Chocolate muito cremosa, Serradura de Oréo muito saborosa, Petit-Gateax com Gelado de Caramelo Salgado "em cama de Oréos", excepcional...

Terminamos com 3 descafeínados!

Muito boa relação qualidade, quantidade, preço, tendo ficado a refeição em cerca de quase 20€/pessoa (€€)

A regressar por todos os motivos, acolhimento, espaço ambiente agradáveis e experimentar...

As a vegan I must say that it is hard to find a place like this when you are not looking for the typical vegan restaurant. The staff is polite and cheerful and the environment is quite alright. What surprised me the most ware the vegan choices they present. The vegan or vegetarian version of francesinha whitch is a well known traditional dish from the north of Portugal and several other choices are very well...