La Villa
Praia do Tamariz 3
Cuisines: European
About
Although it doesn't equal such a deluxe citadel as the Four Seasons, this well-run restaurant is one of the leading dining rooms along the Estoril coast. The restaurant is installed in a palace from the 18th century and opens onto the local beach, Praia do Tamariz. Prepare yourself for some fine dining, beginning with one of the featured pasta and rice dishes, perhaps shrimp with aioli sauce or spaghetti vongole with coriander-flavored clams. Some other winning dishes include braised black pork filet served with a wild Moroccan rice in a light curry sauce, or fresh grilled fish of the day, perhaps sea bass, served under a potato crust. The chef is also known for his desserts, including an exotic selection of homemade sorbets and Belgian chocolate soufflé.
