Meia Pipa Sintra — Restaurant in Sintra

We chose this restaurant because the one next door had a one-hour wait. Ironically, after being seated, we ended up waiting more than an hour for our lunch. Although we were told there would be a wait, we were not warned it would be this long. When we complained, the waitress rudely replied, "This is not McDonald's." By that point, we had only received a Coke and a drink and were informed there were still two tables ahead of us. When we immediately asked if we could leave after paying for the drink, we were told we had to pay for all the food. The three wraps we eventually received were very thin, and at 7-8 euros each, they were still overpriced given their size and quality. The only redeeming item was the codfish sandwich. In hindsight, we should have waited next door. This was absolutely our worst dining experience...

I’m torn between a 2 and 3 stars. We came here before quinta de regaleira visit based on the good reviews. The food is mediocre, definitely not anything memorable. Aperol spiritz was just bad. And the service was also bordering bad. We got this waitress. Asked for pepper. She said your food already has pepper. She didn’t bring it. I wouldn’t come here.

Edited: As you can see from the owners response, this place isn’t about improving either. I had a sandwich not tapas. And yes, no pepper. (The owner did prove my point.) Evidently, instead of talking to his/her wait staff, pointing fingers or being rude to customers isn’t going to get this place business. There are plenty of other restaurants in this...

While visiting Sintra on a grey and dreary day, we were looking for a cafe for a light lunch and found a gem in Meia Pipa. The staff were warm and welcoming, even offering my wife a wool blanket for her lap on this cool day. We each had the chicken and arugula wrap and split the fries. The food was simple, but delicious with great flavor and presented creatively. The space is tight for indoor dining, but the staff are very friendly and upbeat and they play great music. The menu is varied, from cod to pork to wraps and salads. The restaurant is out of the way from the crowds and offers good food at a...