The best restaurant in Elvas, Portugal

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Exceptional Adega Regional: Where you can eat amazing regional cuisine

Do you want to eat  regional and authentic cuisine? Elvas has just the place for you. 

The Adega Regional is near one of the most popular city entrances and near the Igreja da Misericórdia on Rua João Casqueiro.

Why is the Adega Regional special?

The delightful duo behind this charming restaurant are true maestros of local and regional cuisine, effortlessly pairing their exquisite dishes with the finest local wines.

Prepare to be amazed by their mouthwatering selection of meats and fish, and vegetarians, don’t worry—there are scrumptious, plant-based delights waiting just for you!

For the meat eaters: You must try their porco Alentejano (Alentejano pork) or the tender lamb which is cooked slowly and to perfection.

Elvas has a famous dessert at the Adega Regional

Finish your meal on a high note with the legendary Elvas dessert, the Sericaia.

This delightful treat is a dreamy fusion of pudding and soufflé, drizzled with a luscious syrup and perfectly complemented by the famous Elvas plum.

These plums gained literary fame in Agatha Christie’s short story, “The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding,” adding a touch of mystery to every bite!

Eating Solo at the Adega Regional

Are you an over 50 solo female traveler? Or any age solo traveler? You’ll love dining here, whether it’s lunch or dinner!

This was the first restaurant in Portugal where I was always seated at the best tables, never tucked away behind a column or near the toilets!

Times have changed since my first visit to Portugal, and now, solo women travelers are celebrated, not hidden away—at least in most places!

Adega Regional:  My culinary sanctuary

When I lived in Elvas, Adega Regional was my go-to restaurant.

I often went there for leisurely lunches and cozy solo dinners, but I also loved picking up something to enjoy at home.

The staff at Adega Regional were always friendly and quick to recommend the best dish of the day, ensuring every meal was delicious and prepared with love. When I picked up my orders, they were always nicely packaged, warm, and ready for me to dive into.

Adega Regional also had a fantastic wine selection, including smaller bottles that were perfect for takeout or for when I dined there alone.

Cheers to the delightful meals I enjoyed at Adega!

Reserve your table.  This restaurant is very popular with the foodie Spanish people who will drive from neighboring towns just to eat there.

How to choose a go-to restaurant:

1) Great food is a must!

2) Friendly and professional staff.

3) Close to home.

4) They will work with your special wants and needs.

5) They will treat you well whether you are alone or accompanied.

6) They will take you to your favourite table.

7) They spoil you and always bring a taste of a new dish or the special of the day before your ordered meal.

8) They let you linger even if the place is packed.

9)They sit you, the over 50 solo traveler, at a fantastic table!

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Adega Regional: 351 969 451 566

Rua Joao Casqueiro, 22 B  Elvas Portugal

water color illustration showing my move to Elvas: Cobble stones, yellow truck, people on the street, blue house next to the purple Adega Regional
Casa Azul, the blue house in Elvas

I lived in the blue house next to the restaurant and have the fondest memories of Elvas, the Adega and everything Alentejo!

I hope you will like this area and the Adega as much as I do.

Elvas fun coffee tip:

Stop by the Pastelaria Primavera for a bica – it’s across the street from the Adega Regional restaurant.

*A Bica is an espresso

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Updated July 2024

Marguerite Beaty, Blogger, Photographer & Artist

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