Restaurante Pendoa
Beautiful as Sintra is, it hosts a number of middle-of-the-range tourist traps. The Restaurante Pendoa is firmly removed from this category, serving solid Portuguese favourites to travellers and locals alike. Its opening hours make brunch and lunch the most viable options, with a selection of light or heavier dishes. The restaurant’s modest façade hides a homely inside space, with friendly local service and an authentic atmosphere, and its central location makes it an easy escape for tourists wanting to sample genuine local cooking.