Cardo - Menu

I am not usually enthusiastic about dining in the Hotel in which I am staying, but this was a very special occasion, and we were a short drive away from Evora c... read more I am not usually enthusiastic about dining in the Hotel in which I am staying, but this was a very special occasion, and we were a short drive away from Evora central. The menu looked interesting and comprehensive. The setting was clean and modern with the signature cork panelled wall behind us. We were 4 and shared the Sabores de Alentejo, which was an elegantly presented starter of four tapas style dishes, warm and very fresh, and Peixinhos da Horta , Jaquinzinhos e camarao, which was a crisp tasty tempura style vegetable variety with 3 dipping sauces. For mains we shared 3, Cachaco de Porco Alentejo num risotto de cogumelos, (black pork neck with a mushroom risotto); the pato, (duck) perfectly cooked and tender; and the Malandrinho de tomato com polvinho, (tomato rice with boiled octopus and crispy black rice), which were all superbly presented and full of flavour. We had no room for the tempting desserts, as with a small hint at booking time the chef came up with a light delicious chocolate cake, complete with candle. It was a gourmet evening and thoroughly enjoyed by all, and the final bill was very reasonable for the quality of food and service. We will definitely have this restaurant marked for our next return to Evora.

Really nice restaurant with brilliant creativeness and a dining room with a view! Natural ingredients, good choice good wine list. read more Really nice restaurant with brilliant creativeness and a dining room with a view! Natural ingredients, good choice good wine list.