Cozinha d'Aboim — Restaurant in Portel

As a food lover, I can confidently say this is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to.

The space is both beautiful and magical. The owner provides amazing service, constantly checking to ensure you enjoy the food – a rarity these days.

The local melted cheese with honey was the perfect starter: light, delicious, and a testament to the restaurant’s support of local products.

I never imagined ordering tiger shrimp in Alentejo, but the quality of the shrimp and the cooking were exceptional.

Finally, the lamb chops were perfect. They had simple seasoning that allowed the great flavor of the meat to shine through, with just the right touch of rosemary.

Thank you for creating such a...

You can't go wrong with traditional food. Please don't give importance to the negative reviews and try for yourself the great taste of homemade food. The owners are hardworkers and do all they can do to give you a fantastic experience. My daughter had the beef, my husband had the ensopado de borrego (lamb stew- slow cooked) and I had the lagartos de Porco Preto (black big belly strips or "lizards" as they call it). We will definitely be back. Quality can't be rushed and great things take time:) Thank you to all @Cozinha d'Aboim for providing such an amazing afternoon and bringing back so many...

We had an unscheduled stop in Portel last night (Oh, hey, a castle!), and we cast about for somewhere to eat. We wound-up at Cozhina D’aboim based on its Trip Advisor score. What great luck! The room was charming, the service was warm, and the owners are deeply committed to their heritage, their presentation, and their technique. During our three week culinary tour of Portugal, we have had several unforgettable meals, but chef Martha unquestionably provided us the most delicious food.

Our advice: make reservations, don’t be in a hurry, and be willing to taste something...