Taverna Os Templários — Restaurant in Reguengos de Monsaraz

Don’t do it. The view is magnificent. If you are only going to visit Monseraz for a meal once, don’t come here. The food is very average or perhaps even not good. I could do much better myself. The service is fast and grumpy. You get a view of the water but the view on the other Sude of the hill, despite the hot setting sun, is much better. We had the Monseraz Tinto. A French style red overwhelmed by far too much tannin. Call me hard to please. I was disappointed in what wouldn’t be too hard to create a magic experience. Some nice simple wholesome small plates would do the trick. Portugal has such lovely fresh food. This food was stodgy and...

Somewhere between 4 and 5. Food was really good: Bochechas de porco preto, I had those in other restaurants, this was by far the best. The waiter told me it’s the best dish in the house. Plus açorda de cação, also really good. Had a glass of house wine (white), good enough. We stayed at the balcony, amazing view, but can be a bit hot. Service was ok. A bit slow, since they were packed. One negative: A couple thought it was a good idea to smoke a pack of cigarettes since they were “outside”. Ofc the smoke also goes to other tables. Nice people everywhere… Anyway, if you go to this area, you shouldn’t...

We loved this place. There were seven of us on a bike trip and we were in Monsaraz for two nights. It has an outdoor patio with a spectacular view, food to match the view, and an excellent wait staff. We went back the next day for lunch and our experience was just as good. We would have eaten there a second night but our bike company had us booked at another place. If you are in Monsaraz, do yourself a favor - make a reservation. We spent 22 days in Portugal - this was one of our favorite...