What’s new in Cascais

In this new restaurant at Praça do Junqueiro, in Carcavelos, the ingredients are authentically Italian - just like the owner. The menu features fresh pasta, risottos, and Roman-style pinsas, alongside salads and a selection of meat and fish dishes. To drink, you can choose from a selection of Italian wines, or, if you're in the mood for something a bit stronger, go for a classic spritz.

The Toca is a multidisciplinary space that combines an English-language children's bookshop with a ceramics studio, where visitors can either hand-shape clay or paint pre-made pieces. Designed for both kids and adults, this project aims to foster a sense of community and encourage hands-on creativity in an age increasingly dominated by technology.

Bodega Brava is a traditional tapas bar, primarily inspired by Catalan cuisine, designed for leisurely evenings with friends, featuring small bites and drinks at the table. With a relaxed, familiar atmosphere, the menu is packed with high-quality products carefully selected by chef Henrique Rosa, who honed his skills at renowned fine dining establishments like El Bulli and Noma before focusing on his own project.

Sourdough pizzas with natural fermentation, made using a blend of organic and nutritious flours. This is what you’ll find at the unsuspecting Galerias Valmor, a small shopping centre in the Matarraque area of São Domingos de Rana, where you can try the new (and serious contenders for the best list) pizzas in Cascais. The venture is run by Ukrainian-born Oksana Horshchar, who works alongside her pizzaiolo friend Radion Petrenko, the mastermind behind the recipes.

Atelier Carlos Botelho reopened to the public in 2025 with a cultural programme curated by CASA – Laboratory of Creative Activities, featuring initiatives related to visual arts, dance, children's programmes, and activities in the space’s garden.

Cascais’ first escape room has three rooms: Psiquiatria, a horror story set in an old psychiatric hospital; Alcatraz, simulating an escape from the famous American prison; and Solo, set in the local Cascais Solo Club, featuring a murder mystery to solve.

After making their mark in Campo de Ourique, Cais do Sodré, and Saldanha, Smash Street Burgers ventured beyond Lisbon for the first time at the start of 2025. The brand’s newest location in Carcavelos is also its biggest yet. Other than that, it’s business as usual: a menu centred around smash burgers and an open kitchen in a space with distinct industrial vibes.

Honest Greens landed in Cascais at the end of 2024 with its largest restaurant in Portugal. Spanning over 540 square metres across two spacious floors, it occupies a building originally designed as a family home - one that has seen various uses over the years, including housing municipal services. Now, it’s the new home of Honest Greens, a restaurant with multiple indoor and outdoor areas, terraces, and patios, with space for up to 283 guests. As for the menu, it remains true to the brand’s ethos: a firm commitment to healthy food without compromising on bold flavours.

The younger sibling of the Seventh Brunch chain, this spot focuses on healthy eating with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, all without compromising on flavour. From starters to cocktails, pad thai to veal loin, the menu is diverse yet refreshingly concise.