A Cozinha
Off a small square, behind an unassuming, grey façade is "The Kitchen"—a smart, modern space where you can enjoy the beautifully presented fruits of chef António Loureiro's years of study of regional cuisine across the country. He and his team showcase the best local produce in season, reducing food miles and waste by using herbs and vegetables from the restaurant's upstairs garden and turning offcuts into amuse-bouches. If you can afford it, opt for one of the tasting menus (€140 for ten "moments" plus €70 for wine pairing, or €110 for seven, plus €55)---they're what brought this relative veteran a Michelin star. They will do a vegetarian (or vegan) tasting menu if you let them know ahead of time, and there are also non-alcoholic drinks pairings. You can also order à la carte, and there's a three-course set lunch menu (€35) Wednesdays through Fridays---though if you want it, you must specify that when you make your reservation. The wine list is particularly strong on vinho verde, and many of the wines are organic.
