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Dona Maria Restaurant combines the uniqueness of its space’s architectural design with unique flavors that represent centuries of history and Portugal.

A genuine epicurean experience, merging the historical essence of Portuguese cuisine with a diverse selection of wines from local and international vineyards.

The regional dishes shine in all their glory in the pairings we create with the nectars from our extensive wine cellar. These wines also uniquely complement our shared dishes, following the fine tradition of the best table gatherings.

Lunch Menu

MONDAY - FRIDAY
12.30 - 14.30

Starters

Beef carpaccio with São Jorge Island cheese

Main Course

Bream hake with rice and sprouts
Roasted butternut squash and toasted seeds risotto

Deserts

Algarve orange and almond tart
Sliced seasonal fruit

Drinks

INCLUDES WATER, A SOFT DRINK OR A GLASS OF WINE
(SOMMELIER'S CHOICE)

29 € - 3 courses | 25 € - 2 courses

* CHOOSE AN OPTION FOR STARTER, MAIN COURSE, DESSERT AND DRINK

Restaurant Menu

Couvert

“at the table”
Bread, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Butter (Simple and Composed), Flavored Salt
6€

Soups

“eat broth… live high… stay warm… live long”
Maronese oxtail soup pounded chestnuts from Sotos da Lapa, sealed with traditional Trás-os-Montes salted pie
15€
Fish soup, roasted shrimp, and black garlic oil
15€

Appetizers

“in good company”
D.O.P. Portuguese charcuterie & Cheese Board (6 varieties)
25€
Jamon Ibérico Bellota 36 months, freshly sliced
29€

Starters

“from tradition, across other lands…”
Sardine fillet in crispy cornbread and escabeche sauce
12€
Roasted sweet potato in arabic pastry
12€
Aromatic cod pastry with fermented spicy pepper sauce
14€
Shrimp, fresh garlic with toasted ghee and spices, grilled bread
16€
Crispy breaded suckling pig croquettes, herb salad, and fresh coriander and pennyroyal chutney
18€
Grilled cod slices, salted lemon, onion vinaigrette, and green leaves
19€

Pastas & Rice

“from the countryside...from the beach… to the table”
Mushrooms rice, chanterelle, pleurotus, thyme and island cheese
18€
Fresh Pasta sautéed with seasonal vegetables
19€
Crab creamy rice, prawns, saffron and lime
26€

Pots

“good stew, but well rested”
Monkfish and Prawns brothy rice with coriander
31€
Veal stew at low temperature with smoked sausage rice and rosemary
32€
Sea Bass rice with cockle, pepper and coriander (for 2 presos)
56€

From the Coast to the Sea

“our coast brings together the regions the sea separates”
Grilled cod fillet, olive oil mayonnaise, olive bread, chickpeas, creamy onion, chard, carrot and turnip
33€
Fresh fish from the market grilled with Mediterranean roasted vegetables
36€
Braised octopus with sweet potato, roasted figs, prawns, chervil and coriander foam
39€

From Mountain to Countryside

“the aromas from home”
Bísaro confit pork hunk in Earl Gray, Algarve orange reduction, turnip greens and chips
28€
Traditional Portuguese Duck Rice with leg confit in thyme and algarve orange reduction
30€
Oven-roasted Terrincho lamb shank sautéed cabbage and truffled mashed potatoes from Trás-os-Montes
32€
Veal Steak “Mirandesa” grilled with salt and rosemary, turnip greens and potato wedges
35€
Tomahawk Beef (Matured 35 days) sautéed greens and rustic fries (for 2 persons)
85€

The candy never soured

“our delights…”
“Do Laranjal” , orange pudding and port wine, cold tangerine soufflé and pomelo sorbet
11€
“Tonka Bean Chocolate ”, Liquid chocolate cake, Port wine ice cream, plum coulis, and walnut
12€
“Pastel de nata”, Portuguese custard tart with cinnamon ice cream and salted caramel sauce
14€

Ice Cream and Sorbets

“sweet and fresh”
Artisanal ice cream selection: Chocolat, strawberry, vanilla and cinnamon
5€
Artisanal sorbet selection: Mandarin, lemon, passion fruit and red fruits
5€
1 scoup
5€

We also have two rooms where private events can be held. Please contact us for more information.