Quinta da Saudade Restaurante Rustico & Bar

Quinta Da Saudade Restaurant & Bar

Our rustic restaurant and bar is located in the heart of the romantically idyllic location of ‘Quinta Da Saudade’ on the outskirts of Vale Parra, Guia. An original farmhouse built in the eighteenth century has been transformed without losing any of its magical charm into an intimate dining experience and a friendly and cosy bar. In the summer watch beautiful sunsets over the orange groves, and the horses go off on their evening hack or in winter cosy up to our romantic log fireplace in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.

In our restaurant come and sample some of Portugal’s famous traditional cuisine with a modern Mediterranean twist. With starters of grilled tiger prawns in garlic, olive oil, white wine and the regions famous piri piri sauce or fried Camembert cheese with a homemade compote. For your main enjoy a fantastic dry age Rib-eye grilled steak with a ‘café de Paris’ sauce, seasonal vegetables and sautéed potatoes or choose from extensive fresh fish or other daily specials which reflect the amazing seasonal larder Portugal has to offer. Vegetarian and dietary options available on request, simply ask your friendly server or let us know when you book and we will create something to suit your palate. Finish your meal with one of our mouth watering homemade desserts, or a simply delicious palate cleansing panacotta.

We have an excellent wine list which will complement any meal and reflects the amazing wines Portugal and the local region have to offer. Simply ask Mario who is very passionate about wine and he will recommend the perfect partner for both your meal and tastes.

If it’s simply an intimate drink to unwind after a hard day sunbathing or a modern cocktail before you start the night exploring the magical local area, join us at the bar which opens from 6pm until late. We look forward to welcoming you for a memorable evening at Quinta Da Saudade Restaurante & Bar which we are sure you will never forget.

We are delighted to have recently been awarded the ‘Excellence Award from Restaurant Guru‘

Couvert

Bread, pickled onions, marinated olives, butter (each item) €0,50

Semi cured goat cheese   €2,50

Starters

Vegetable soup €2,50

Puree of vegetables with potatoes, carrots and onions

Fresh Steamed Mussels €9,50

Mussels, onions, garlic, butter, white wine, cream, fresh herbs

Calamari €9,50

Deep fried calamari ,tzatziki saucee

Goat cheese au gratin €9,50

Baked goat cheese over toast, honey, toasted almonds

Prawns “a ajillo” €13,50

Shelled prawns, garlic, olive oil, white wine & piri piri, garlic bread

 Sautéed wild mushrooms €10,50

Mix of wild mushrooms, olive oil, herbs

Salads

Mixed green salad  €4,50

Mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, onion, vinaigrette dressing

Main Courses                                                    

Fresh fish and other dishes please check the board or ask your server

Seafood pot  €20,00

Our twist on a fish stew –fish of the day fillets, prawns, mussels, onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, fennel, olive oil, white wine, fresh herbs and potatoes

Rib eye steak  €19,00

Grilled, daily vegetables, fried potatoes and red wine jus

Pepper steak   €22,00

Pan seared fillet steak, cracked black pepper, cognac, red wine jus, cream, fried potatoes, sautéed vegetables

Lamb Chops   € 18,00

Grilled lamb chops, sautéed potatoes and vegetables, homemade mint sauce

Breast of chicken with wild mushroom sauce   €16,00

Breast of chicken, wild mushrooms, red wine reduction, cream, sautéed potatoes and vegetables

Presas of Iberian black pork   €20,00

Grilled Iberian pork cutlets, rice, slowly stewed black beans, grilled pineapple

Antonio’s own take on curry (medium heat)

Chicken curry, served with rice  €15,00

Prawn curry, served with rice  €18,00

*Vegetarian options available to suit your individual taste, just ask your server or let us know when you book.

Great food deserves great wine and we have an extensive selection of amazing wines to complement and enjoy your meal. Our staff will be more than happy to recommend a bottle or two for your meal.

This Months Wine Recommendations

Wines (White, Roses & Red)

Vinha da Tapada de Coelheiros  € 15,00

Monte da Peceguina  €20,00

Casa Santos Lima Chardonnay  €13.00

Malaca Sauvignon Blanc  €18,00

Malaca rose (Algarve)  € 14,00

Alvarinho Conde Villar  €18,00

Reguengos DOC 2015  €10,00

Herdade dos Grous 2014  €24,00

Quinta do Carmo 2012  €26,00

Papa Figos 2014  €18,00

Casa Santos Lima Cabernet Sauvignon 2013  €18,00

Prosecco

Tordera Saomi Brut   €20,00

La Delizia Brut   €15,00

Paço do Duque Espumante Brut   €12,00                                                     

Beers

Cervejas / San Miguel  €2.50

Spirits 

Tanqueray 10  €6.50

Hendricks  €7.00

Jack Daniels  €5.00

Glendfiddich  €6.00

Monkey Shoulders  €7.00

Smirnoff  €4.00

Ciroc  €6.00

Bacardi  €4.00

Havana 3  €5.00

Baileys  €5.00

Pimms  €5.00

Malibu  €4.00

Sangrias

White Sangria 1,5 L  €15.00

Red Sangria 1,5 L  €15.00

Traditional Cocktails

Americano  €6,00

vermouth, campari, soda.

Gin Fizz €6,00

gin/vodka, lemon juice, sugar, soda.

Martinez (1º Martini (1862)  €7,00

gin, Italian vermouth, maraschino liquor, bitter.

Manhattan €7,00

rye whisky/bourbon whisky, vermouth, angostura.

Negroni €7,00

gin, vermouth, campari.

Old fashioned €7,00

bourbon whisky, sugar, angostura, soda.

Modern Cocktails

Bellini/ Rossini/ Kyr Royale €7,00

peach puree/ strawberry puree/ creme de cassis, prosseco.

Caipirinhas Caipiroskas  €6,00

sugarcane rum/vodka…,lime wedges, sugar, (fruit*).

Cosmopolitan €7,00

vodka citron, cointreau, lime juice, cranberry juice.

Quinta Da Saudade Famous Mojitos €6,00

rum, lime juice, sugar, mint, soda, (fruit*), bitter(

Margaritas €6,00

tequila, cointreau, lemon juice, salt (fruit*).

Martini (dry/wet or dirty) €7,00

gin/vodka, dry vermouth, olive.

Apple Martini €7,00

gin/vodka, green apple, lemon juice, vanilla syrup, egg white(opt.).

Expresso Martini €7,00

vodka, coffee liquor, sugar, express.

Long island Ice tea €7,00

vodka, gin, rum, triple sec, lemon juice, sugar.

Lynchburg  Lemonade €7,00

bourbon, cointreau, lemon juice, sugar, sprite.

Porn Star Martini €7,00

vodka, passoa, lime juice, vanilla syrup, passion fruit, prosseco, egg white(opt.).

Sours €7,00

spirit/liquor, lemon juice, sugar, egg white(opt.).

*Ask the barman for a suggestion.