Restaurants
Kid-friendly restaurants where the whole family can enjoy
Polo Pizza
Wood-fired pizza inside the Quinta da Marinha equestrian center. The setting is unique — you eat surrounded by horse stables in a rustic farm atmosphere. Kids love watching the horses while waiting for their pizza. The pizzas are excellent and the outdoor area is spacious. A truly one-of-a-kind dining experience that combines great food with a mini adventure for the kids.
Emma
Beach club restaurant right on Praia da Conceição with stunning sea views. The kids can play on the sand while you enjoy lunch on the terrace. The menu is Mediterranean with good fish and seafood options plus simpler dishes that work for kids. It gets busy in summer so booking is recommended. One of the best spots in Cascais to combine a beach day with a proper meal.
Penha Longa Pestana Resort
A luxury resort in the Sintra hills with multiple restaurants and incredible grounds to explore. Extremely family-friendly with a kids' club, playground, mini golf, and pools. Every restaurant has a kids' menu. The Italian restaurant Mercatto is the most casual option for families. A great place for a special occasion meal or a full day out. The gardens and nature trails around the resort are worth exploring with kids.
Moinho Dom Quixote
A former windmill turned restaurant perched in the hills of Azoia with panoramic views over the Atlantic and Guincho Beach. The setting alone makes it worth the drive. Grilled meats and fish are the specialty. Kids will love the windmill building and the wide-open views. Important: cash only (no cards accepted) and no ATM nearby, so bring euros. Parking available both indoors and outdoors.
Casa da Guia
A cluster of restaurants in a converted clifftop estate overlooking the Atlantic. Multiple cuisines to choose from — Portuguese, Asian, burgers, seafood — so everyone finds something. There's outdoor seating, a small grass area kids can wander on, and the view genuinely does some of the parenting for you. One of the best spots in Cascais to combine a proper meal with a family-friendly setting.
Bafureira
Old-school Portuguese restaurant right on the beachfront between Cascais and Estoril. Kids welcome, grilled fish that doesn't intimidate small eaters, and a terrace with ocean views. The kind of place where nobody rushes you and the waiter brings bread before you've sat down. Not fancy, not trying to be — just reliable, honest Portuguese food in a beautiful spot.
Forneria São Pedro
The pizza fallback every family needs. Located in São Pedro do Estoril, this is where our kids vote to go when we don't want a project. Good wood-fired pizzas, simple menu, casual atmosphere. Nothing fancy but everything works — the pizza comes fast, kids eat without complaints, and parents can actually finish a conversation. Reliable and repeatable.