A FAIENA — Restaurant in Setúbal

This a tiny restaurant situated near the place where the bullfight occurs. The cooking it's an upscale in quality but with an average fair price. The cooking it's inspired in a region of this country (Alentejo) known for his expertise in cooking meat. The food, the desserts, the wine are (as far has I have tested) all 100% recommended. As I said in the beginning this place it's very cozy, I usually call for a reservation, initiative I always feel to be welcome by the owner. Exceptional and remarkable cleaning conditions, the service it's very educated, professional....

Don't let the modest surrounding mislead you. As soon as you enter this restaurant, you will see it is a fine dining spot. There is azulejo on the wall, traditional costume, and some cowbell collection that plays well with the crispy fresh tables. The interior was traditional and modern at the same time. Traditional plates with a sypathetic modern approach are seasoned to perfection and served well. We were a party of 4 and tried different starters and desserts, but it was the goat that stole my heart. I hope I will have a chance to go back to this...

What a pleasant surprise. This place was full of surprises. First the setting is so delightful, a few tables only and in a pure Portuguese decor. Then the food was developed with a lot of heart and local input. The staff speaks English and can help you decide. They have 2 daily specials which we got and can highly recommend. Again a great evening and moment...