Café Snack-Bar Rijo — Restaurant in Sintra

My partner and I were lucky enough to stumble upon this little this little gem. Initially it was quiet and we were unsure of whether to go in - but we were thankful we were brave, as it soon became full of locals and a warm, relaxed atmosphere. The staff were friendly to us foreigners and the food was comforting and nourishing, reminding me of recipes being passed down through generations. There were only a few items on the menu and I loved this as the quality of everything was amazing. The silky broad beans in the meat stew were the best I've ever had, along with their rich and salty chocolate mousse, which was obviously homemade. The bread was fresh and crusty yet doughy and the beer was cold. This place felt full of love. These kinds of businesses need to be protected and people should take a chance on them! Thank...

This is the one and only friendly place I was able to find along this whole stretch of the coast. Very authentic with its tiled walls, Benfica trinkets, and super bock delivery guys hanging around for their morning coffee. Ok, I got a cappuccino when I ordered a meia de leite, but this was probably in an honest attempt to accommodate tourist tastes. (While the rest of town and around it have been ruined by the latter, regarding both infrastructure and...

Everyone was kind and helpful, and the space itself, a favorite of mine when I want a place away from the circus. It's the kind of spot you will find a wonderful simplicity, that is also...