A Nova Estrela

In Their Own Words

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“Spectacular food, friendly service, a top-class atmosphere.”

“Comida espetacular, serviço acolhedor, ambiente de alto nível.”

“The cod was absolutely delicious, and at the end the owner brought us a complimentary glass of port.”

“Bacalhau muito gostoso e no final a dona nos trouxe cortesia de vinho do Porto.”

“The father, a Brazilian from Rio Grande do Sul, is the chef; the mother and son are waiters.”

“O pai, brasileiro e gaúcho, é o chef, a mãe e o filho são garcons.”

Quick Verdict

Family-run Portuguese tavern where fresh seafood, homemade desserts and genuine warmth justify the €15–20 price and the Polaroid you'll take home.

About A Nova Estrela

Lunch or dinner at A Nova Estrela lands somewhere most restaurants in Cascais can't reach at this price. The room is small and close, walls and ceiling covered in decoration that gives the place a character all its own, and the portions are generous enough that you'll be glad you didn't over-order. The kitchen's reputation rests on the gratinated cod and grilled octopus — both drawing people back — with homemade desserts, a custard tart and egg flan among them, closing things out properly. The server reads the table, switches languages without a beat, and has been known to replace a spilled coffee before you've said a word. The meal ends with a complimentary digestif and a Polaroid to take away. Cash only.

A Nova Estrela is the neighbourhood spot done right — unhurried, unpretentious, with a wine list that gives it an edge over most of its category.

In the last 90 days, A Nova Estrela has drawn 38 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.

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