Restaurants
There are several ‘Good Restaurants’ close to Casa Rosden and the Knight’s templar city of Tomar that we can personally recommend.
A Lúria - Tel: 00351 249 381 402 - is a 1st Class restaurant within walking distance of Casa Rosden - Closed on Sunday evening and all day Monday. Opened in 1979, this former old tavern has become an excellent traditional Portuguese Restaurant in the area . The name means “haven of rabbits” The chef ’Fatima’ who speaks fluent English and is always willing to serve you ’something special’
Portas de Sâo Pedro - Tel : 00351 249 381 972 - is 5mins drive away in the village of Sâo Pedro -Again a first class traditional Portuguese Restaurant. Under NEW ownership
Alpendre - Tel : 00351 249 322 077 - again is less than 5 minutes by car - it has a Traditional Portuguese Menu and nice house wine. The owner is very friendly. - Closed on Mondays
Calça Perra - Tel : 00351 249 321 616 - This restaurant in the ‘old town’ Tomar has style and individuality both in its decor and its traditional Portuguese cuisine. Extensive Menu both Meat & Fish. Vegetarian option. The previous owner of the Portas de Sâo Pedro is now the chef here. Ana her daughter serves at the table and loves to practice her English ! Closed on Mondays.
Fado Music Events are often held here.
Manjar Dos Templarios -Tel : 00351 249 381 300 - Just 5 mins in the car and you will find this lovely restaurant with huge car park on the roundabout as you come off the IC3. This restaurant serves ‘Suckling Pig’ roast as it’s speciality - Nice for a traditional ‘Portuguese’ Sunday Lunch. Closed on Mon evening and all day Tuesday
Quinta Café Just a few metres from the ‘Ninho do Falcão’. The Owner ‘Joao’ speaks very good English. Open lunchtimes and all evenings except Sunday. There are tables inside or out and you can just enjoy a drink at the bar, if you prefer. Very reasonably priced and the food is good value. Monthy quiz nights are held here for English speaking Ex-pats.
Ninho do Falcão - Tel : 00351 249 380 070 - is also very close to Casa Rosden - We recommend the Bife Na Pedra ( Beef that YOU cook yourself on a hot stone) and the Cherne (Fish ) Kebabs.
Tabuleiro - Tel: 00351 249 312 771 - is in the main street, the ‘Rua Serpa Pinta’ in the centre of Tomar’s ‘old Town’ and is very popular with tourists, both at lunchtimes and in the evenings. There is a nice atmosphere, The food is beautifully presented, the menu is in English and it is very good value. Usually a ‘half dose’ is sufficient!
Alminhas Restaurant - R. Dr. Joaquim Jacinto, n.º 48 A 2300 – 577 Tomar Telef.: 914 175 486. Ask for Paulina
Lovely traditional restaurant in Tomar’s ‘old town’ near the Sinagogue. Garlic prawns, House steak, Duck with orange, Sword Fish are all on the menu, along with a delicious array of homemade deserts and an abundant selection of wines to compliment.
A Tasquinha Do Jorge - Tel : 249 981 027 - Rua da Fonte No 5 - Charneca Da Peralva - A nice Restaurante just a short drive from Tomar - Speciality here is Fish
Sabor de Pedra - Alverangel - Tel : 00351 249 371 750 - Lovely restaurant, nice decor, log fire in winter…….outside eating areas, overlooking lake in summer………Specialities ’Bife de Sabor da Pedra’ - Huge steak - cooked to perfection and ‘ Porco Preto - Black Pork - Closed on Tuesdays.
The Sabor da Pedra Restaurant is based in a perfect setting overlooking the Castelo do Bodo Lake in Alverangel, which is close to Tomar, in Central Portugal. It is well signposted from the road to Alverangel and there is car parking for several cars.
The owners Aristides and Anna Marie are very welcoming, friendly and attentive.
The restaurant serves both lunches and Dinners.
We have visited the Restaurant twice, both in the evening for dinner. On both occasions , we have found the food to be excellent. Prices are a little higher than most at around €50 per couple for ‘house’ starters and bread, main course and dessert, with a bottle of house wine, but it is a lovely place for a special occasion.
The restaurant is spotless. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and in the recent cold weather, the log fire has been an added bonus ! The decor is simple, and traditional, with soft lighting and the tables, beautifully laid. The main courses include, substantial ‘Sirloin’ steaks, ‘Polvo’ (Octopus ) and ‘Porco Preto’ ( Black Pork). Desserts are more stylish than served at most Portuguese restaurants and include a ‘homemade Raspberry’ Tart and Tiramisu…….both delicious!
Outside the Restaurant there is a garden with tables for summer eating and drinking whilst enjoying the splendid views of the lake.
‘ New’ in Tomar is the Lodge Esplanada Pasteleira & Restaurante, situated above the pharmacy not far from Modelos. There is a separate Pasteleira area where you can enjoy a coffee and pastry or visit the Restaurant which is open at both lunchtimes and in the evenings.
Heated with ‘Chimineas’ in the winter. Comfortable and modern decor with good presentation. Helpful Staff who also speak English.Excellent 2 choice ( Meat or Fish ) ‘Prato do Dia’ for €7 excl. drinks.( Soup, main, sweet and coffee) Or you can choose from the extensive menu.
Please Note: Unusually for most Portuguese Restaurants now, Smoking IS allowed here.
Another new restaurant has opened and is near Cabaços, which is around 45minutes from Casa Rosden.
It is called ‘Azeite & Companhia’ and we are hearing some very positive comments about it ! We are hoping to try it out ourselves very soon……… The menu we understand has a ‘Mediteranean’ flavour and is ‘refreshingly different’ from most of the usual Portuguese fare. Open at lunchtimes 12.00 -2.30pm serving a varied ‘Prato do Dia’ and in the evenings from 7.30-10.30pm. Closed on Tuesdays. Bookings can be made.
Satellite Cordinates to find this Restaurant are 39.8162599175092 -8.39248053698457.
E-mail azeitecompanhia@gmail.com or Telephone 963730803 to make a booking for dinner!
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