A Cave — Restaurant in Ourém

I just enjoyed one of the loveliest dinners here with my wife and sister in law that I've had in years. Now it's hard to see bad service or food in Portugal, there is a joy of life here, especially away from their larger cities which is enviable in the best way. But getting back to the review, their owner, Angelo, is a superb host.

First, my wife was eager to try their duck, but they were out of breast meat so they offered thighs instead. Personally I prefer thigh meat on any bird, and she was ok with this, but somehow he decided he would get her breast meat and ran to go pick some up at the local market. I mean, who does that, right? Super special. My sister inlaw had the cod and I had a pork tenderloin Wellington style. Let me just say there was nothing left on any of our plates. To start we shared some beautiful langostines with garlic, bread, and a complimentary dish of olives, cheese, and parma style ham. All of it went down with a wonderful Portuguese "Vino Verde" (Alvarinho), and a great espresso to wrap it up. They deserve your business, and I wish them continued success. And that our waitress was Ukranian, was awesome. Sweet, joyful, attentive. God willing they will all have their country back soon. Thank you for a wonderful...

Absolutely love this restaurant. I've been coming to Fátima for years now and would always try different restaurants, but ever since I found this one, it's become my first choice for lunch or dinner. The service is impeccable, both the waiters and the chef offer great recommendations on what to order and are always very kind and helpful. When it comes to food you really can't go wrong. I always order the cheese mixed platter that comes with their homemade bread and pumpkin jam which is personally one of my favourite things in this restaurant. It just pairs perfectly with the cheese. For the main course and dessert, I always try something different and have never been disappointed. If you're looking for something that will showcase typical portuguese flavours in a more unconventional contemporary way, this is the place to go, you won't regret it. Definitely recommend, and the prices are fantastic for the quality of food you get, specially compared to all the tourist traps that are all...

Don't be put off by the unprepossessing entrance. Downstairs is some of the best cooking in Fatima, and the most solicitous service. There's not a huge choice of dishes- three meat (duck, steak and pork) and three fish (octopus, cod etc) - but there doesn't need to be more when the food is treated with as much care as this. The starters are exemplary in their freshness and presentation. It's not cordon bleu, but then nor are the prices. It can get busy as there are only about a dozen tables (and the dining room is windowless) so worth reserving, especially when there are lots of pilgrims about. You'll be...