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Golden hour on the Quiosque da Relva terrace, under the trees by the Sor stream

Ponte de Sor · Alentejo, Portugal

Quiosque da Relva

Flavours of Alentejo, by the Sor stream.

Neo-traditional cuisine in the shade of old trees.

Walk down to the water

Refined cooking, barefoot setting.

Where the old stone bridge crosses the stream, the table is set.

Our story

Some places call us back.

Quiosque da Relva was born of one such return — that of chef António Prates, born and raised in Ponte de Sor, who left to train in the hotel schools of Estoril and cook his way through the world, until he decided to come home.

He brought back the refinement of fine kitchens and the will to put it at the service of the flavours he has known all his life. The result is a neo-traditional table: local produce, recipes with Alentejo roots, and careful, beautifully presented cooking.

All of it in a setting that is hard to match — a lawn by the Sor stream, in the shade of old trees, beside the ancient stone bridge. A place for unhurried lunches, for children to run free, to lay down a blanket, or simply to stay a little longer.

— António Prates, chef

Flames rising from a pan in the Quiosque da Relva kitchen
Chairs on the Quiosque da Relva lawn, sheep grazing across the stream

What defines us

01

Neo-traditional cuisine

Local flavours reinvented with technique and care. Generous portions, regional produce, impeccable presentation.

02

By the water

A serene terrace overlooking the stream, in the shade of towering trees. The Alentejo at its best.

03

For the whole family

A wide, relaxed space with a lawn for the little ones — and doors always open to your four-legged best friend.

04

Produce with provenance

From regional cheese to homemade desserts, we choose well what reaches your table.

Our table

Menu

A selection of dishes, pasta, salads and desserts that changes with the seasons and the best the region has to offer.

Couvert

  • Bread 2.50
  • Coriander & garlic butter 1.50
  • Olives 1.50
  • Olive oil tasting 1.20

Soup

  • Vegetable cream soup 3.50

On the Board

  • Chouriço sausage 7.50
  • Farinheira sausage 6.00
  • Cured presunto ham 13.00
  • Creamy buttery cheese 4.50

To Share

  • Mushroom & courgette duo 8.50

    sautéed with bacon & island cheese

  • Potato crisps with oregano 4.00
  • Sautéed vegetables 5.50
  • Vegetable tempura 8.50
  • Scrambled eggs with farinheira 5.00
  • Broken eggs 8.00
  • Veal “pica-pau” bites 9.00
  • Tuna “pica-pau” bites 10.00
  • Padrón peppers 5.50
  • Chicken strips with thyme 6.00
  • Breaded squid strips 8.00
  • Salt cod fritters 7.00
  • Beef tartare 9.50
  • Salmon tartare 9.00

Main Dishes

  • “Quiosque” veal steak with beer sauce 16.00
  • “Quiosque” veal steak with beer sauce, egg & presunto 17.50
  • Sliced steak on the board (300 g) 27.00

    to order

  • Trio from the sea 17.50

    octopus, king prawn & mussels

  • Bacalhau à Brás 9.00

    shredded salt cod, egg & crispy potato

  • Salt cod “à dois” 15.00

    confit cod loin with chickpea purée

  • Sesame-crusted salmon with seasonal purée 17.00

Pasta

  • Tortellini stuffed with bolognese 12.00
  • Ricotta & spinach tortellini 12.00
  • Lobster & shrimp tortellini 13.00

Salads

  • Chicken salad 7.50

    lettuce, tomato, chicken, walnuts, honey & island cheese

  • Salmon & quinoa salad 9.00

    salmon, quinoa, onion, apple, soy dressing

Burgers

  • Farinheira & spinach burger 10.00

    fried egg, crispy onion, Angus beef & farinheira in bolo do caco

  • “Zona Ribeirinha” burger 10.00

    Angus beef, lettuce, tomato, cheddar, bacon, fried egg & crispy onion in bolo do caco

  • “Sor” burger 11.00

    Angus beef, bacon, spinach, mushrooms, island cheese & caramelised onion with grain mustard in bolo do caco

  • “Quiosque” burger 12.00

    double Angus beef, watercress, tomato, cheddar, Serra cheese, presunto, port-wine onion & poppy seeds in bolo do caco

  • Chicken burger 12.00

    spinach, mushrooms, onion vinaigrette, cheddar, yoghurt sauce in sweet-potato bun

  • Black pork burger 10.00

    watercress, tomato, two cheeses, onion duo, mustard & honey sauce in bolo do caco

  • Lamb burger 13.00

    rocket, tomato, Serra cheese, pistachio crust & onion

  • “Relva” veggie burger 8.00

    sweet potato, black-eyed peas & vegetables in bolo do caco

Snacks

  • Hot dog 5.00

    sausage, carrot, straw potato, crispy onion & cheese

  • Madeira-style steak sandwich 8.00

    Angus beef & garlic butter in bolo do caco

  • Tuna steak sandwich 9.00

    tuna steak & garlic butter in bolo do caco

  • Chicken wrap 7.00

    chicken strips, lettuce, tomato & carrot

Desserts

  • Chocolate & almond brownie 4.50
  • Lime mousse with crunch 4.00
  • Abade de Priscos pudding 6.00

    traditional caramel & port wine pudding

  • Pumpkin & coconut pudding 6.00
  • Requeijão fresh-cheese tart 5.50
  • Alfredo ice cream 4.70

    assorted flavours

Wine list available at the restaurant.

The place

Between the trees and the water

The terrace seen through foliage, by the bridge
Snacks and a beer with the stone bridge behind
The light-wood dining room facing the park
Burger topped with a fried egg, served outdoors
The light-wood bar set into the green plant wall
Terrace lunch with homemade crisps
A toast at the table, white and red wine
Terrace umbrellas under the trees
Alfredo ice cream served with a smile

Guests say

“A gem of a restaurant in a very beautiful place.”

Google review

“The best place to eat in Ponte de Sor.”

TripAdvisor review
Google 4.6 TripAdvisor 4.7

Where we are

By the Sor stream

On the riverside promenade of Ponte de Sor, next to the stone bridge.

Address
Av. Marginal
7400-224 Ponte de Sor · Alentejo
Opening hours
  • Tuesday to Saturday 11:30–22:00
  • Sunday 11:30–16:00
  • Monday Closed
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Book your table

Book your table by phone. We will be delighted to welcome you.

Call to a national landline (standard rate)

or write to us quiosquedarelva@gmail.com