What’s new in Cascais

The pastéis de nata at Manteigaria have already been crowned the best in Lisbon by Time Out – and yes, they have a permanent spot at Time Out Market. Eleven years after winning over locals and tourists alike with their irresistible tarts, they’ve finally arrived in Cascais. The concept is exactly the same as in their Lisbon, Porto, and Braga stores – not to mention their outposts in Macau, Paris, and Madrid. The pastéis are freshly baked right in front of you, and you’ll hear the little bell ring every time a new batch comes out piping hot.

You’ll find Casa Viana at Cascais’s Mercado da Vila – a comfort-food spot where the dishes are home-style, hearty and quite literally cooked by a grandmother. Expect the very best of traditional cuisine from Brazil’s Northeast: think cured meats, prawns and cassava, alongside inventive Northeastern desserts and signature cocktails that are well worth a try. The menu is designed for sharing, and the whole setting feels warm and familiar, evoking the laid-back charm of a countryside fazenda.

37 years on, in 2025, Padaria da Torre reinvented itself as Marinha Bakery. The space has had a full revamp, complete with an outdoor terrace, and now leans into a more artisanal and health-conscious bakery offer, with vegan and gluten-free options, as well as a line-up of pastries and charcuterie.

A Guincho classic, first opened almost 40 years ago, reopened in spring 2025 with a fresh new look, a revamped space and a renewed menu. The timeless staples are still there – fish grilled in bread or salt, straight from the sea, plus plenty of seafood – but now the key word is laid-back. Panorama Beach Club wants to be the most relaxed spot on Guincho, breaking away from the heavy old-school vibe with DJ sets and a come-straight-from-the-beach-to-the-table attitude.

It’s called Pão com Coração, and it’s a social entrepreneurship project that’s found a home at Cascais’ Mercado da Vila. Think of it as a bakery-meets-pastry-shop, where you can pick up fresh bread, cakes, pastéis de nata and other sweet (or savoury) treats. But it’s more than just a place to grab a loaf or indulge your sweet tooth. The project’s mission is to promote the inclusion of young people with special needs in the job market, giving them hands-on training in a real-life setting. It’s all about fostering autonomy and offering professional experience through direct contact with the public – with the added bonus of delicious carbs along the way.

The ever-more-famous Street Smash Burger landed in Cascais in August 2025, after opening its first spot in the borough back in January, in Carcavelos. The menu hasn’t changed – the Street Burger (€9.90) comes stacked with 180g of beef (no preservatives or nasties), American cheese, onions, pickles, ketchup and mustard. You can pile on extras too: more meat (+€3.50), more cheese (+€1.50) or a gluten-free bun (+€2.50). Plus, house sauces like Mayo Sriracha and BBQ Smokey (+€1) are on hand to crank things up.

On the other side of the Praia da Poça tunnel, you’ll find this spot dedicated to Hawaii’s most famous salad: the poké bowl. Poké na Praia is mostly geared towards take-away (perfect for a beach picnic), but there’s also a tiny terrace with a dozen seats, split between a small outdoor counter and a few shaded benches. Pair your bowl with a fresh fruit juice or an açaí bowl.

Four years after shifting to a showroom-only studio, Portuguese brand Fusion Interior Design is back with a new retail space, opened in 2025. The interior architecture and design firm now welcomes the public once again to a stylish hub that brings together a concept store, fabric and materials showroom, and a working atelier where the team creates its projects. From lighting and furniture to rugs and more, you’ll find a curated selection of pieces from both Portuguese and international brands.

When Carolina Sales arrived in Portugal, she brought with her more than a decade of experience – at one point she had three shops in Rio de Janeiro – and a loyal following back in Brazil. It didn’t take long for her refined confectionery to turn heads in Oeiras – not just the brigadeiros, which started it all, but also her homemade cakes, tarts, cookies and even a healthier "fit" line. Three years on, the brand has expanded to Estoril. Alongside the much-loved brigadeiros – both classic and reimagined in flavours like pistachio, coconut and apricot – and cake slices, there are now some new arrivals: pastel de nata, macarons and eclairs.

The new shop keeps the romantic charm of the original and is ready to welcome customers from morning till late. Breakfast and brunch options include pancakes and waffles, croissants, bagels, yoghurts, açaí, omelettes, toasties and, of course, cake. For lighter meals throughout the day – because not everything here is sweet – there are savoury bites (croquettes, empadas, coxinhas and quiches), savoury tarts and daily specials, which can be ordered as part of lunch menus.

In the heart of Cascais, this elegant restaurant strikes an Iberian chord, serving up a mix of Portuguese and Spanish dishes – from classic petiscos and tapas to comforting homemade favourites – all made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. At the helm is Mireia López, a Valencian who’s been living in Portugal for the past 18 years and comes from a family that still runs several restaurants back in Spain.

With light meals and wholesome sharing plates, Vírgula is the younger sister of Cascais’ Hífen restaurant. Located in Carcavelos, right by the tunnel leading to the west side of the beach, it offers a sleek, sophisticated vibe and a terrace with sea views and a front-row seat to the Marginal. On the menu you'll find “sampi’s” – sandwiches made with pizza dough – alongside deconstructed salads and a variety of hearty breakfast options, with a special focus on eggs done every which way. Pair it all with freshly made juices and smoothies.

Until recently, Crust operated solely as a bakery, producing artisanal breads and pastries for dozens of restaurants and cafés across Greater Lisbon. But in the summer of 2025, they opened their doors to the public for the first time, with a new space in Cascais. Expect slow-fermented breads in all shapes and colours, brioches, bagels and croissants, alongside toasties, salads, Eggs Benedict and other similar dishes.

With nearly 400,000 followers on TikTok and close to 150,000 on Instagram, Francisco Ruivo – aka Ruivo Oliboile – made a name for himself with his wildly chaotic kitchen videos, packed with recipes, absurd humour and a healthy dose of nonsense (his words, not ours). Now 28, the content creator has taken a more serious step into the culinary world with the opening of his first restaurant: Picanharia by Oliboile. As the name suggests, the star of the show is an all-you-can-eat picanha rodízio, but the menu doesn’t stop there. A range of starters and alternative mains show off Ruivo’s genuine cooking chops. The restaurant itself is pure Oliboile: irreverent, loud, and proudly covered in his trademark catchphrases – on the walls, in the menu, and everywhere in between.

It’s the first indoor golf space in the country. The Apex Swing Academy is the brainchild of Artur Pereira, a Portuguese-South African who set out to create something unique. On one hand, it’s a laid-back and comfortable spot where anyone can enjoy a round of golf without the stiff rules and formal dress codes of a traditional course. On the other, it’s a high-tech playground for serious players looking to fine-tune their swing – every movement is tracked down to the last detail. The academy uses cutting-edge simulators, projecting real golf courses onto a giant screen and offering different game modes for all skill levels. There's even a mini-golf version, designed especially with kids in mind.

Opened in 2024 on Praia da Azarujinha – one of the most charming beaches along the Linha – Azarujinha Beach Bar serves up pizzas, toasties, sandwiches, wraps and salads, along with all kinds of drinks delivered straight to your sunbed or table on the terrace. They also regularly host DJ sets for a dancey sunset with your feet in the sand.