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well as a few heartier changing specials such as grilled fresh fish of the day. Dine outside
(or arrive early to score the only table inside).
G-Spot
( 927 508 027; Alameda dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra 12; mains €16-18; 7.30-10.30pm Tue-Sat)
The
name may not whet your appetite, but the cooking is top-notch at this small, elegant res-
taurant just off the beaten path, and features a changing selection of seasonally inspired
dishes. Try the multi-course tasting menu, a fair value at €30. Reservations recommended.
FUSION
€€
Tacho Real
( 219 235 277; Rua da Ferraria 4; mains €10-22; lunch & dinner Thu-Tue)
At this charming haunt,
take a pew on the cobbled patio or retreat to the 17th-century vaulted interior, bedecked
with century-old
azulejos
. Dapper waiters bring specialities, from juicy steaks to deli-
cious stuffed king crab, to the table.
PORTUGUESE
€€
Dom Pipas
PORTUGUESE
€€
(Rua João de Deus 62; mains €7-13; lunch & dinner Tue-Sun)
A local favourite, Dom Pipas serves up
excellent Portuguese dishes, amid
azulejos
and rustic country decor. It's behind the train
station (left out of the station, first left, then left again to the end).
Sabores da Vila
( 219 242 855; Av Augusto Freire 2; mains €7-12; lunch & dinner Mon-Sat; )
Near the train sta-
tion, this attractive space specialises in no-nonsense grilled meats and seafood (octopus,
lamb chops, rump steak, salmon and the like).
PORTUGUESE
€€
Drinking & Nightlife
Sintra is a sleepy town, with little in the way of bar life. Most locals head to Lisbon for a
big night out.
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