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Santini
( 214 833 709; Av Valbom 28F; 2/3/4 scoops €2.60/4.50/5.80; 11am-midnight)
All hail Santini for its
creamy, rich, 100% natural gelati
,
made to an age-old family recipe. Join the line, grab a
cone and eat quickly before it melts.
ICE CREAM
€
House of Wonders
(Largo da Misericordia; light meals €4-8; 11am-8pm, until 11pm Jun-Aug; )
Tucked away in the
old quarter, this charming Dutch-owned cafe is a traveller's delight. Aside from warm,
welcoming ambience and an artwork-filled interior, you'll find beautifully presented
salads, quiches, soups and desserts. Best of all is the rustic rooftop terrace, with pictur-
esque views over Cascais - perfect for an afternoon or early evening drink.
CAFE
€
Jardim dos Frangos
CHICKEN
€€
( 214 861 717; Av Marginal; mains €7-14; noon-11pm)
Whiffs of grilled chicken and piri-piri
lure hungry locals to the pavement terrace of this no-frills joint.
Apeadeiro
(Avenida Vasco da Gama 252; mains €7-12; lunch & dinner Tue-Sun)
With simple decor, this sunny res-
taurant is known for its superb chargrilled fish served up at reasonable prices.
SEAFOOD
€€
Páteo do Petisco
( 214 820 036; Travessa das Amoreiras 5; tapas €5-9; noon-11.30pm Tue-Sun)
To escape the high
prices and tourist masses in the old town, head out to this local favourite in the Torre
neighbourhood. It's a buzzing place, with a friendly, tavern-like vibe and good-value
Portuguese-style tapas - ideal for sharing with friends. It's about 3km northwest of the old
town centre, best reached by taxi (around €5). Reserve ahead.
PORTUGUESE
€€
Casa da Guia
(
www.casadaguia.com
; Av Nossa Senhora do Cabo 101)
Among palm and pine trees, this lush water-
front complex contains a handful of shops, cafes and restaurants with outdoor terraces
overlooking the deep blue Atlantic. Restaurants include a grillhouse, a sushi place and the
INTERNATIONAL
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