Top Restaurants in Queluz
Where to Eat in Queluz: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Discover the best restaurant in Queluz, Portugal including Restaurante Cozinha Velha, Ciao Cuore, Beira Alta, Jaco, Retiro da Mina, Maria Azeitona, Realmente, Restaurante Toca Do Minhoto, Mesa Portuguesa, Via Nostra Restaurante Italiano
Things to do in Queluz
1. Restaurante Cozinha Velha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 149 reviews
Set in the ancient kitchens of the Palace of Queluz and contributing to the splendour of the Pousada de Queluz - D. Maria I, the Cozinha Velha Restaurant offers delicious delicacies, according to the most genuine recipes of Portuguese traditional cuisine. Here you will find the ideal environment for a romantic dinner for two, and the strength of character for a successful business lunch. The right place to organize receptions, group meals, festive dinners, banquets or cocktails, offers a capacity of up to 150 sitting and 250 standing. You will also have access to the "Sala Dourada", in the Palace, where you can gather 70 to 100 people and gift them with a memorable reception. The Pousada de Queluz restaurant holds a harp recital every Friday at dinner. Open all week.
Reviewed By David J - Cambridge, United Kingdom
It is grand and when we entered we were given the 'grand' treatment by the very competent waiter/manager but, fair does, he later mellowed. The food was good, although it's not cheap, and there are some good wines to match.
2. Ciao Cuore
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By nando2 - Lisbon
This is a nice restaurant and an excellent spot in the neighborhood where it is located. The quality-price relationship is excellent (one can eat a full meal with wine on the side for about €15 to €20 per person, however it depends on what kind of wine you order). The menu is varied, utilizing most well-known Italian dishes: bread, pizzas, steaks, pasta, salads and risotto. The restaurant has one or two minor details to improve on: it can be a bit noisy (many groups go there for celebrations), and the quality of some dishes can still be improved: like the risottos and some pizzas. Most desserts are excellent, but I would recommend the panacotta. Overall it is an excellent place with an excellent, kind and hospitable staff. Though they don't deliver at home they have a takeaway service if you don't feel like eating on place. TVs are always broadcasting sports, so for those who like it it is a plus. I do recommend you make Reservations because it is simply and always full!
3. Beira Alta
Overall Ratings
4 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By _j_m_s_t__L_x - Lisbon, Portugal
This restaurant has some of the qualities a restaurant must have: it has great food, great prices, the staff is friendly and attentive (just talk to Elsa), the service is fast.
However, it is a small restaurant, so you should't expect luxuries, and the table setup is rather uncomfortable (tables are too near each other).
4. Jaco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Just a ten minute from the center of Lisbon, the Restaurante Jacó offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the flavours and atmosphere of Portugal. Family run, the Jacó is warm and welcoming, with nice service, providing guests with flavours they are unlikely to have come across before. Whether an intimate romantic meal, business lunch or dinner and drinks with friends, the Jacó offers the food, atmosphere and service to ensure a experience to remember.
Reviewed By rstussi - lisbon
not far from Belem, the Aquarium Vasco da Gama and Cultural Centre in Alges and the and other tourist atarcations you find a bit hidden away this truly good restaurant with traditional dishes and fine service and wines
5. Retiro da Mina
Overall Ratings
4 based on 121 reviews
Reviewed By mjt520 - Tucson, Arizona
WOW! Another surprisingly good local neighbourhood restaurant in Queluz! Remember standing outside their door, waiting to get in. People kept coming in after we got seated. Four of us for dinner came to just 50.25 Euro!! Really good service too from our young male server.
6. Maria Azeitona
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 598 reviews
Maria Azeitona is a cozy restaurant located in Amadora center - Rua Alfredo Keil. Warm setting, cozy and informal environment and offering some of the most Portuguese traditional recipes and Portuguese tapas. Join us at lunch or dinner time any day of the week! Bom apetite!
Reviewed By Haydn R - Peterborough, United Kingdom
We very enjoyed the meal we had here. My father went for 3 of the starters, like tapas. One of his dishes was the curry chicken, which was absolutely amazing. I went for the steak,egg and chips (I can't actually remember the Portuguese name for this, but I believe it is quite a common dish).
The restaurant did not waste any floor space, with tables almost directly next to each other. I suppose this is to cater for the high volume of customers. We had to wait 25 minutes or so, which I thought was quite a lot for a Tuesday (midweek) lunch time!
One thing to watch out on, is when you get to your table there is already bread, goats cheese and olives waiting for you. The cheeky thing is, they then charge you for all of these as soon as you touch them. If you don't want them, make sure to tell the staff so they remove them!
Overall, this was very good and I can definitely recommend.
7. Realmente
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 183 reviews
Reviewed By António V
Went back to Realmente and this is still my favourite restaurant in the area. This time I went for a business lunch and we focused on having just starters and had some wonderful Mussels and an Octopus salad. We also had a great melted cheese.
Really Good!
8. Restaurante Toca Do Minhoto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By ZeCaeiroSacha - Queluz, Portugal
A verdadeira gastronomia portuguesa em grande dose, é sempre bom quando vamos visitar o Sr Fernando pois o serviço e a qualidade gastronómica é sempre muito acima da média.Esta sexta foi o famoso polvo á lagareiro que esgota logo antes das 13h.Aconselho reserva e se forem mais de 8 é complicado.
9. Mesa Portuguesa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 234 reviews
Reviewed By HolyCrossSanPedro - Panama City, Panama
Based on Trip Advisor reviews, we had no intention of eating here. But on a rainy afternoon the restaurant we wanted to eat in was closed and the Mesa was right next door so.....we hesitantly decided to have lunch. We were ushered upstairs to a lovely. Cozy spot by a very gracious young lady. Soup, salad, wine...all were superb along with the attentive service. It was so good that we returned the next night for dinner which was outstanding.
10. Via Nostra Restaurante Italiano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By PedroMRosario - Queluz, Portugal
We were a group of 14 people, with children included and we had to wait 1h30 for the food. Other customers that arrived after us got served first and no one at the restaurant gave us any explanations whatsoever.
The pizzas are good but the service is awful.
If you go there with more than 2 people, be prepared for a long wait.
