Center Sintra: Traditional Portuguese Cuisine in a Manor House
Discover the heart of Sintra at our family home. Unwind in our garden with aperitifs and dinners. Experience a traditional atmosphere, delicious meals, and warm hospitality. Create lasting memories of Sintra's beauty and enrich your soul with our unique offering.
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Center Sintra: Traditional Portuguese Cuisine in a Manor House
What's included in Center Sintra: Traditional Portuguese Cuisine in a Manor House
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Experience an enchanting stay in the heart of Sintra, surrounded by lush vegetation and iconic monuments. After a day of exploring, guests can relax in the family home's tranquil gardens, enjoying aperitifs and dinners in hidden corners. The home exudes a traditional yet comfortable atmosphere, filled with light and color. With a passion for connection, the hosts create intimate gatherings around a table, sharing family recipes influenced by their European experiences. Guests will leave with cherished memories and a deep appreciation for Sintra's beauty.
Food Menu
STARTER - CHEESE "SERRA DA ESTRELA"
Portugal's famous handcrafted sheep cheese. Creamy and enjoyed with toast or breadsticks. Made in the central Serra da Estrela massif.
STARTER - MINI VOL-AU VENT WITH SHRIMP
Mini vol-au-vent puff pastry with fried prawns and béchamel
STARTER - MINI TARTLETS WITH "FARINHEIRA"
The “farinheira” is a very typical tasty Portuguese pork sausage. It has an intense flavor, between sweet and spicy, very special and much appreciated
STARTER - Vegetable soup with egg and shrimp in a small bowl
Hot soup made with leeks, potatoes, carrots, courgette, spinach, coriander, and meat broth. Creamy consistency with chopped boiled egg and prawn.
MAIN - Codfish with cream
Shredded dried cod sautéed with olive oil, onion, potatoes, bechamel, and cream. Oven-grated for a golden crust.
DESSERT - Seasonable fruit
Depending on the season, strawberries with cream, Fundão cherries or apple, pear and orange fruit salad, as well as mango, melon or raspberries
DESSERT - Cream bavaroise with hot strawberry coulis
Bavaroise of cream with a strawberry coulis that is served hot
DESSERT - "Travesseiros" from the "Piriquita"
Sintra's famous "Travesseiros" pastry from Piriquita. Puff pastry filled with secret almond cream and eggs. A century-old family recipe.
DESSERT - "Queijadas" from Sintra
The “queijadas” are also a typical cake of Sintra. They are small dumplings made from cheese, eggs and almonds.
DESSERT - Coffee and Port Wine
The Port wine is from the brand Kopke, from the Douro zone in northern Portugal, a production that in times past belonged to the family.
Inclusions
- 18+ to drink, wine and beer
- Dinner
- Experience first hand local culture and cuisine
- Water and juice
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The full address will be sent to you once you booked on to an event. It will be in the 'Before you go section' at the bottom of your booking confirmation.
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Host name: Maria Kopke Host phone number: +351917965629 Address: Rua Maria Eugénia Reis Ferreira Navarro 1, 2710-588 Sintra, Portugal Please contact your host by phone call or WhatsApp to confirm and/or ask any questions about the event.
