Discover the best restaurants in Yellow Street, Cascais

The most picturesque stop on Rua Amarela is this Taberna Clandestina, one of those places with square wooden tables, favoring high stools, much like those found on the terrace in front of the door. Inside, there are nooks and crannies to enjoy shared meals and classic snacks with cured meats, cheeses, and wines.

In the place of a traditional grocery store, the seafood bar Senhor Manuel was born. "We wanted to bring seafood, oysters, prawns, shrimp, and so on here, along with those characteristic products of a brewery – a good steak sandwich, a good croquette, a good sirloin steak – and it seems to me that we are succeeding," says one of the owners, José Maria Vilar Gomes. They also added "a touch of sophistication," meaning some dishes that are not typical of a brewery. Examples? The truffled croque-monsieur, the lobster in toasted brioche with avocado, spinach, and quail eggs, or the risottos, such as the carabinero or green asparagus.

The newest "resident" of Rua Amarela focuses on healthy food and brunch dishes, although it also serves more elaborate meals. It is a project that brings together seven partners, including those responsible for the neighboring Malacopa and Senhor Manuel, but also the former owner of that space, which was previously an Italian restaurant. For starters, there is burrata with pesto rosso and crispy ham, tuna tartare on a bed of crispy rice, or beef carpaccio with capers and Parmesan cheese. You can also expect a wide variety of eggs, pancakes, toasts, and bowls – sweet ones (with açaí, muesli, pitaya, or yogurt, for example), but also savory ones, among which our favorites include the Resident's Croque, a brioche toast with cheese, ham, fried egg, and hollandaise sauce.

The specialty of this micro-restaurant is the raw dishes: it serves carpaccios, tartars, and ceviches, along with some delicious piadinas to finish. The ingredients range from salmon, tuna to beef, but the combinations vary and go well with classic cocktails to accompany: gins, caipirinhas, or mojitos. The terrace has long ceased to be exclusive to warm weekend nights – now it only moves indoors if it's pouring rain.

Here, there's plenty of meat – but not only that. There are also tuna steaks, portobello mushrooms, assorted vegetables, and fresh fish of the day, all directly from the grill to the plate. With a capacity for 100 seated guests – 60 in the two indoor rooms and 40 on the terraces (one on Rua Amarela and a smaller one at the back) – the restaurant features a modern and bold decor, with elements that directly evoke charcoal.

During the pandemic – and in the midst of lockdown, no less – there were those who dared to open new restaurants. Such is the case with Chutnify, which arrived in Cascais with a menu filled with Indian specialties for sharing. The atmosphere and decor are similar to its "Lisbon siblings," featuring vibrant colors and designs inspired by traditional Indian matchboxes. The 110 sqm space is divided into a lounge bar area and a comfortable dining room, with an open kitchen in between. The menu has remained faithful to the original Chutnify, offering appetizers like samosas, main dishes with curries from various regions, and grilled specialties from the tandoor oven.

The Belgians have the wonderful habit of combining mussels with fries, eating everything with their hands, without ceremony. Moules & Gin has imported this concept, added delicious sauces with influences from around the world, and an extensive and original cocktail list. As an alternative to the bivalves, there's the sliced sirloin steak served with fries, mustard sauce, herb butter, and hollandaise sauce. Don't forget to make a reservation; it tends to get crowded.