Almansor — Restaurant in Montemor-o-Novo

Montemor has just got even better with the fantastic new addition of a restaurant. The building has been lovingly restored to its former glory (as far as I can tell). It's so great to see that Joana has gone to the effort of reviving the interior. It has a kind of 1930s feel to it (again... ;) I'm sure it would have been cheaper to buy everything new 'Made in China', but it's so much better to support local businesses, right?

The menu is short, which is a good sign. There's a great selection of meat, fish and a yummy vegetarian dish that'll satisfy the more considerate people. All of the food is sourced locally, which is great! For example, the vegetables come from the local cooperative Minga. Joana is an experiential chef and likes to mix flavours, which is so exciting! I have been four times now and the dishes were always an experiential joy. The deserts are to die for and the organic coffee is as smooth as they come.

It is maybe not a place you go every day, but if you want to treat yourself or share an experience with friends, look no further! It's a place where tradition meets modern in a...

This was the best food we had during our 10‑day trip across the country. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed by the owner and chef, who created a relaxed and inviting atmosphere with music and friendly conversation. The chef went out of their way to translate the menu into English with real passion and enthusiasm, which made the experience even more special.

We started with the coriander mushrooms, which were delicious, followed by the cod in coconut sauce and the house speciality pork with potatoes. While every dish was excellent, it was clear why the pork is their signature. For dessert, we had a butter‑free chocolate mousse that tasted even better than the traditional version, paired with a coffee that truly rivalled the ones I make at home.

Overall, the atmosphere was warm, the owner could not have been kinder, and the food was the most delicious of our trip.

Highly...

Impossible to miss Almansor restaurant if you go to beautiful Alentejo, in the area of Montemor o Novo. The restaurant is absolutely beautiful, clean, modern, cozy, with a decoration of impeccable taste. All the food is made with local fresh ingredients, some picked on the same day directly from the vegetable garden. The dishes are traditional Portuguese Alentejo food, with a modern twist created by the wonderful Chef Joana, who is the nicest person and guided us through this amazing experience!! 10/10 stars! I wish I could have eaten the whole menu, but the food is very well served, so I guess I will have to comeback asap to try some more dishes :D Thank you so...