Audio Guide of Café Alentejo

This iconic restaurant usually opens for lunch from 12:30 to 15:00 and dinner from 19:00 to 22:30, and is typically closed on Sundays. It is located right in the heart of Evora, at Rua do Raimundo 5, just a few steps from the famous Giraldo Square; you can see its exact location here on the map.

As it is a restaurant and not a museum, entry is free, but you will pay for what you consume. The average price ranges from €25 to €35 per person, an excellent investment to try the authentic cuisine of the region with a quality that justifies every euro.

I recommend allowing at least an hour and a half to two hours. Alentejo cuisine is best enjoyed without rushing, savoring the starters, the main course, and of course a good wine; you do not come here for a quick meal, you come for an experience.

It has a great deal of history! The venue is housed in a former 15th-century inn that once served royal quarters, preserving stone arches and spectacular rustic décor. Dining here means immersing yourself in the medieval atmosphere that makes Evora a World Heritage Site.

Given its popularity, the ideal time is at the beginning of service (12:30 or 19:00) or with an advance reservation. If you want to avoid the tourist crowds of high season, weekday lunches are usually a bit quieter than weekend dinners.

The entrance is at street level, but as it is a historic building in a cobbled area, the interior space may be somewhat narrow for maneuvering large wheelchairs. I recommend calling +351 266 706 296 before you go so they can prepare an easily accessible table for you.

You are in a strategic location: just a 2-minute walk away you have the impressive Church of Saint Francis and the famous Chapel of Bones. You can also walk up to Evora Cathedral and the Roman Temple in less than 10 minutes.

Do not make the mistake of skipping the starters placed on the table, they are delicious, and be sure to try the pork with clams Alentejo-style or the pork cheeks. And one expert tip: save room for the traditional dessert, sericaia, it is the essential finishing touch.