I went to Sintra on a sentimental journey, since having been there many years earlier, I had a distinct memory of this romantic little hideaway. It was a journey to see how the memory held up. Nothing was recognizable, but it was still a charming and romantic village. Surrounded by two palaces, it must have been a place of great importance at one time. Currently, it's a day trip from Lisbon, so it has become a big tourist destination. If you're looking for atmosphere while dining in Sintra, you'd be hard pressed to find a more cozy place than Restaurante Tulhas. With its Portuguese glazed tiles and hewed timber ceiling it oozes old world charm.
It also reminds one that "We are not in Kansas anymore." The lack of a green vegetable on this plate did not go without notice. The restaurant specializes in grilling, so this pork steak had good flavor, it just needed less carbohydrates to surround it and a little color on the plate for eye appeal.
Their portion of the grilled lamb was as generous as their portion of the pork, but again no vegetable. Perhaps they wanted to encourage side orders, but there was entirely too much food to order more. However, the French fries were very tasty, but not so the rice, as it was bland. From my experience, Portuguese food in general is simply prepared and not very adventuresome, so I can't fault the restaurant, but the service was good and the waiter very accommodating.
Rua Gil Vicente 4
Sintra 2710-568 Portugal
+351 21 923 23 78
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