Dom Dinis Gourmet

Dom Dinis Gourmet is a modern casual restaurant at Rua Direita 93 in Óbidos, the walled medieval town in the Oeste region of Portugal, about an hour north of Lisbon. Rua Direita is the main street of the old town, running from the Porta da Vila gate toward the castle, and the restaurant is described as offering contemporary Portuguese cuisine with good quality, reasonable prices, a pleasant terrace and a convenient location. The listed dishes include pork secretos at about 14 euros, cod fritters at about 8 euros and a vegetable risotto at about 12 euros, so the menu mixes regional favourites with lighter options. Pork secretos, a tender cut grilled and served with simple sides, and bolinhos de bacalhau, fried salt cod croquettes, are two of the most familiar Portuguese dishes, and both appear here in a lightly modernised form. The vegetable risotto gives vegetarians a clear choice, which is not always the case in traditional Portuguese towns. The dining room is modern and relaxed, with a terrace that is especially pleasant in good weather, and the noise level is moderate, rising when tour groups arrive at lunch. Dress is casual. The wine list features Portuguese wines, including regional bottles from the Lisbon wine region, and many guests pair a meal with the local cherry liqueur ginjinha, which is served in edible chocolate cups throughout Óbidos. Opening hours are daily from 12pm to 10pm, so the restaurant can serve a late lunch or an early dinner without a break. Reservations are recommended, particularly at weekends and during the Óbidos festivals, such as the Chocolate Festival and the medieval market, when the town is full and tables are scarce. Booking a day ahead is usually enough outside these events. The restaurant works well as a lunch stop on a day trip from Lisbon, combined with a walk along the town walls and a visit to the castle and the bookshop in the old church.