Mela Canela — Restaurant in Sintra

We were fortunate enough to stumble upon Mela Canela, thanks to Kathia from Go2Cintra tours who recommended it. Arriving just half an hour before closing time, we feared our timing was off. But to our delight, Melanie greeted us with a warm smile. Despite the limited options due to the late hour, she graciously offered us their signature falafel and hummus, which turned out to be a delightful surprise.

Not only did we savor the scrumptious falafel and hummus, but we also indulged in their remarkable juices. T

hose juices were a revelation! Bursting with the most tantalizing flavors and made with the freshest ingredients, they were an absolute treat for our taste buds.

What made the experience even more memorable was the genuine friendliness and hospitality of Melanie and her staff. Their warm and welcoming demeanor added an extra layer of joy to our meal. Without a doubt, Mela Canela has won us over, and I already know that I'll be counting down the days until I can visit again when I...

10 stars !! … If I could

Wow. This place has amazing vegan fare. The special today was baked potatoes with the most flavorful vegan cheese and broccoli and veggies. The falafel dish is incredibly fresh and I don’t know what they put in that salad, but wow ! Everything is fresh and works so well together. And the portions are generous.

We ended with this spectacular desert of dark chocolate with glazed nuts (I think?) topped with vegan whipped cream (made of lentils !!). What a dream. And washed it down with an espresso. I need to...

Wow! So charming and so delicious. Home recipes made with great skill and delivered with unexpected beauty. I was not expecting it to be this delicious and was happy to support a vegan place out in Sintra while we toured. Such a lovely surprise. We had the special which was a crème of chickpea soup and a Japanese curry katsu (tofu) and Chela had the beet burger. All was great but the coup d’tat was the spinach cake with chocolate frosting! So moist, so good, so...