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A hideout in the heart of São Brás

Fusion cooking: a Portuguese and Mediterranean base with flavours of Asia. Dinner only, Monday to Friday, from 19:00 to 23:30.

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Dinner Monday to Friday, 19:00–23:30 Cash only

A dish at Ysconderijo: prawns with vegetables, mash and a dried orange slice, with dots of sauce around it.

The menu

A Portuguese and Mediterranean base with flavours of Asia. Main courses from 19 € to 24 €, and the presentation guests keep talking about.

Meat

  • Pork belly19 €slow-cooked over sautéed spinach, bacon and beans, with sweet potato sticks and barbecue sauce
  • Fillet steak23 €sautéed vegetables, potato gratin and a red wine sauce with rosemary
  • Sirloin steak20 €sautéed vegetables, sautéed potatoes and green pepper sauce
  • Lamb chops24 €grilled rack of lamb with vegetables, purple sweet potato mash and blueberry sauce
  • Duck breast[price]sliced, with orange segments, rocket and herbed potato cubes, dressed with honey, port wine and cinnamon
  • Chicken ballotine[price]breast stuffed with vegetables and fresh herbs, with potato cubes, sautéed vegetables and sesame sauce

Fish

Tuna tataki on a dark stone plate, with grilled vegetables, sushi and soy sauce.
Tuna tataki
  • Tuna tataki19 €sushi rice, grilled vegetables, ginger and wasabi pearls
  • Marinated salmon19 €in soy and citrus, with sautéed vegetables, potato gratin and citrus teriyaki sauce
  • Sole with prawns19 €sole fillets rolled around prawns, with vegetables, spinach, mashed potato and Mediterranean sauce
  • Sautéed prawns19 €with a sautéed rice wrap, lemon chilli sauce, fresh herbs and slivers of ginger
  • Prawn pad thai19 €rice noodles, egg, bean sprouts, edamame, coriander, peanuts, red pepper, cayenne, soy sauce and ponzu

Vegan

  • Crispy cauliflower19 €red lentils, grilled vegetables with Asian flavours and vegan yoghurt sauce
  • Vegan pad thai19 €rice noodles, vegetables, peanuts, bean sprouts, edamame, coriander, red pepper, soy sauce, cayenne and ponzu

At the table, the menu also lists a couvert, starters, desserts and cocktails, and marks the allergens in every dish.

From the street, you’d never guess

A discreet door on a street in the town centre, near the Câmara Municipal (town hall). Inside, stone arches, white walls, low light and gentle jazz. Cutlery is changed by staff in white gloves.

The dining room at Ysconderijo: stone arches, white walls, white chairs and laid tables.
The dining room and its stone arches.

4.7 on Google from 423 reviews. 4.6 on Tripadvisor from 618, where it ranks no. 2 of 56 restaurants in São Brás de Alportel.

Book a table

+351 967 139 381

Mobile. You can also call the landline, +351 289 849 520.

  1. Call ahead. The room often fills up.

  2. Bring cash. Cards are not accepted.

  3. Come from 19:00, Monday to Friday.

Opening hours

Dinner Monday to Friday

Opening hours, Portugal time
Monday19:00–23:30
Tuesday19:00–23:30
Wednesday19:00–23:30
Thursday19:00–23:30
Friday19:00–23:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Address

Rua Gago Coutinho 45
8150-151 São Brás de Alportel
Near the Câmara Municipal (town hall)
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Good to know

  • Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options
  • Wheelchair accessible: entrance, dining room and toilets
  • Outdoor tables
  • High chairs
  • Gift vouchers
  • Free Wi-Fi
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