Tascantiga
A popular Portuguese small-plates spot on a steep Old Town stairway, serving seasonal petiscos loved by locals and visitors alike. Lunch often has a queue.
A small restaurant tucked beside the Fonte da Pipa steps in Sintra's Old Town. It's always full, and several guides have ranked it among Sintra's best restaurants. The focus is seasonal Portuguese petiscos: grilled chouriço sausage, octopus à lagareiro, caramelised braised pork cheeks with mushrooms, codfish cakes, and Serra cheese with pumpkin jam. Small plates cost about €7–12. Queues often form from 1 p.m., so arrive early. It's about an 8-minute walk to Quinta da Regaleira.
Opening hours
Lunch and dinner (check with the restaurant for current hours)
Nearby sights
- Pena Palace, Sintra
- Casa Piriquita
- Sintra Historic Centre
- Sintra National Palace
- Castle of the Moors
- Biester Palace
- Quinta da Regaleira
- Seteais Palace