Café Alentejo

Évora


Housed in a 16th-century building, Café Alentejo is full of arches and smart decor (with beautiful floors). You’ll find classic Alentejan cooking with good regional wines to match. The amazing aromas – a heady mix of red wine and herbs – will hit you on entry.


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