€€€ A Ilustre Casa de Ramiro (262 959 194. Rua Porta do Vale. Closed on Thursdays and Fridays at lunchtime). The name of this restaurant was inspired by a novel by Eça de Queirós. The decoration is exquisite and tasteful. Very good traditional food.

€ Adega do Ramada (262 959 462. Rua Josefa de Óbidos; closed on Mondays). Excellent location, excellent grilled food.

€ Alcaide (262 959 220. Rua Direita, 60). A pleasant ambience with home-made specialties and an efficient service.

€€€ Castelo (262 955 080. Paço Real). This restaurant is included in the Pousada (national Inns), a true fairy-tale castle. Regional delicacies are served. Do no miss the trouxa de ovos (a rolled egg yolk pancake).