Restaurante Dom Joaquim
Dom Joaquim
An Alentejo restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide, where the chef combines traditional recipes with modern techniques. Locals often come here to celebrate.
Opened in 2007 beside the Porta de Serpa Pinto, one of the old town's city gates, with rustic stone walls. It has been listed in the Michelin Guide for many years and received a Michelin Bib Gourmand in 2011. Chef Joaquim Almeida cooks traditional Alentejo dishes with modern touches. Dogfish soup, black pork neck, roast lamb, grilled cod and cod and bread stew are often recommended. The silver pudding dessert uses a recipe from the nearby Santa Clara convent. Expect to pay about €25–45 per person including wine and dessert. Value is good, and the restaurant is often full, so book early. Closed on Mondays.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday; closed Mondays (check with the restaurant)
Nearby sights
- Praça do Giraldo
- Água de Prata Aqueduct
- Chapel of Bones
- Public Garden & Palace of King Manuel
- Roman Temple of Évora
- Évora Museum (Frei Manuel do Cenáculo)
- Lóios Church & Cadaval Palace
- Évora Cathedral