Lunch in Sintra

After we finished wandering around Quinta da Regaleira ,we met up with Nadia again and headed off for lunch. She took us to a lovely little spot called Pensão Sisudo gastronomia in the suburb of Colares, and it was fantastic - for 10 euros a head we had olives, bread, carrot soup, Bacalhau à Brás, (salted cod, potato, eggs and onion) - which is to die for - or grilled pork (Ian and I ordered one of each and shared), and creme brûlée or monitfor dessert. It also included wine and a cherry liquor called Ginja, which originated in the Alfama area of Lisbon but now is a popular drink everywhere.Leia mais