We stayed four nights at the pousada and ate at the restaurant twice. The setting is atmospheric and well set out, making a feature of the massive original chimney. Service by the Maitre d' was excellent and he spoke excellent English. He also suggested a couple of places in Lisbon to buy Portuguese wines. Whilst there were very few people... More

Perhaps our expectations were too high but, based on positive guidebook reviews, we made a point of dining at the Cozinha Velha while in Queluz. The restaurant was quiet for a Friday evening and the pace and quality of the service seemed matched to that feeling. The two servers seemed stretched as the restaurant slowly filled with guests and the... More

I have dined here 5 times over the last 30 years & they always exceed my highest expectations. The cuisine is of the highest standards, wine is excelent and very reasonably priced but it is the personal service that sets it apart from everywhere else. We always spend a long morning exploring the palace and its grounds before a long... More

We were staying at the D.Maria pousada and dinner was at this restaurant. From start (greeting/seating) to finish (coffee/port and farewell) this was an exceptional dining experience. The appertisers were simple, regional and delicious. The chateaubriand was perfect. Served at the table by professional waitress (Sara). Wine, selected by the winewaiter, was excellent. Everything about this restaurant was professional, from... More

Located in the old kitchen for the Palacio National de Queluz, this phenomenal restaurant was the nicest place my mother and I ate in during our Portugal trip. The rabbit served with mushroom risotto was to die for, and the desert selection was amazing. Also of note was the atmosphere, which was dominated by the kitchen's smokestacks and a large... More

A stylish restaurant in which to dine and excellent, if conservative, choice of main courses.

There is another restaurant with the same name, make no mistake, this one is located in the National Palace of Queluz (in the outskirts of Lisbon) and belongs to the "Pousadas" network. If you are housed at Pousada D. Maria I this is the pousada restaurant, you just have to cross the road... Made the reservation for 21:30 but arrived... More