Jardim dos Sentidos

Vegetarian food! I never was a big fan of this type of food, probably because I never went to a restaurant who done it properly. 

So when I was invited to go to this restaurant... I try not to have high expectations... But thankfully, they prove me that there are some places who can do it right... I wasn't perfect but the best vegetarian experience so far.

Finally I found a good vegetarian restaurant! its not easy someone give me Seitan instead of a good protein. 

The restaurant is very cozy... But the climatization is not the best!

So, about the food...

Assinatura

Assinatura! A restaurant that should be located in one of the best avenues of Lisbon. Its location its not bad but deserved a more emblematic and premium location. 

The restaurant itself is quite cozy and pleasant. Great to catch up with a friend, for special occasions... in fact great for any occasion... due to the amazing food. 

Since we start talking about the food... the menu is small (as it should be... do a few but do it really well) and has great choices... making the decision process a little bit hard...

Culto

New restaurant next to the Castle... where tradition  meet the innovation.

Culto is the most recent restaurant of Palmela.

Palmela is a small village famous for the Castle the gastronomy (traditional pastry and amazing local products like the wine or olive oil).

So in the other day, me and a few friends were looking for a restaurant for us to do a little reunion and one of them suggested this restaurant... And why not?

When we arrive there the restaurant was empty... and I think to my self! "maybe it wasn't the best choice" but we stay of course... in fact! I kinda like it... it not every day that you have a restaurant for yourself even just for couple of hours... Later I realize that people are using this place more like a Cafe/bar than a restaurant... and its their loss because food is really good.

Since I start talking about the food...

Midori

After my dinner at Midori restaurant… The first thing that comes to my mind is the BEST SUSHI OF MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!!

This restaurant is located in one of the most beautiful hotels of Portugal…The Penha Longa Resort, located in the middle of the amazing “Serra de Sintra”.

The restaurant has a very simple decoration, very minimalist but very classy and has an amazing view over the mountains and the Sintra forest.

Since it is a five-star hotel the service was exquisite. The staff was very nice and very friendly… and most important they make us feel welcomed, which is key factor when you eat in a hotel.

So about the food…

Bastardo

Bastardo restaurant is located at Rossio Square, Lisbon.

This restaurant belongs to the International Design Hotel.

I liked a lot and it didn't disappoint. Since it is a new space the opinions are a little bit divergent... so I will give mine. 

Starting with the location! This restaurant has, definitely, one of the best location of Lisbon (with a great view over one of the most famous and recognized Squares of Portugal), but with the location came a lot of competition. 

For me this space has the disadvantage of belonging to a hotel, which means that a person needs to enter in the hotel to go there... which can be a lit bit intimidating... But not for me =D since the day one that I wanted to go there.  

The space is very cool and smartly decorated... different chair in every table, pop-art pictures and a trendy bar the back of the room. 

About the food...

ENTRA

A restaurant located in industrial area of Marvila. Restaurant ENTRA serves amazing food, in a very relax space with an exquisite service.  

It's true that the area is not the best... but I don't care! I only care about the food that they served... and they served us consistent food through the entire meal.

Even with the complete restaurant booked... you don't see the staff run over each other.   

Regarding the food...

A Reitoria

Restoria is restaurant located in Oporto (Praça de Gomes Teixeira).

This restaurant was a complete surprise! From the outside you can't guess the type of restaurant that it is.

In the ground floor you eat this good looking gourmet sandwiches... Good looking because I didn't try it... I preferred to go upstairs and try the restaurant... The restaurant is minimalist, very clean and small... which makes it very exclusive and selective.

The food was very very good...