The A Esquina restaurant, integrated into Quinta dos Santos, in Lagoa, offers a gastronomic experience in the heart of the Algarve, surrounded by vineyards and recovered architectural elements. According to the Quinta dos Santos website, the space is the result of the dos Santos family returning to their ancestral property and transforming eight hectares of land into an agricultural and restoration unit.
Located between Carvoeiro and Ferragudo, the property began to be restored in September 2016, having opened to the public in 2018, after planting, construction and rehabilitation work.
From recovery to own production
The farm currently includes three hectares of vineyards and one hectare of new olive trees, preserving ancient trees such as almond trees, carob trees, cork oaks and centuries-old olive trees. Channels belonging to an ancient aqueduct system were also restored and ruined stone walls were restored.
The architectural complex combines contemporary buildings with the rural landscape, offering panoramic views over the vineyards. The A Esquina restaurant seeks to reflect the connection between its own production and gastronomic offerings.
Snacks to share
The letter presents several proposals designed for sharing. Among them, the garlic bread in focaccia It costs 11 euros, as does the selection of vegetables with romesco or the farm salad. The classic meat tartare with truffle mayonnaise is available for 20 euros.
Oxtail croquettes cost 14 euros, the same price as cod fritters with cheese and herbs, while shrimp croquettes cost 15 euros. Roasted sheep’s cheese with Algarve honey is priced at 15 euros and the artisan black pork platter from Alentejo costs 37 euros.
Main dishes and meat options
In the main dishes, the ravioli of mozzarella and basil gratin with Ilha cheese is available for 21 euros. The beef tenderloin is presented for 38 euros, served with fries and a choice of sauce.
The cod confit with chickpeas, potatoes and greens is priced at 24 euros, while the chicken with roasted peppers and piri-piri costs 21 euros. Pig belly with sweet and sour sauce and asparagus is set at 25 euros.
Fish, rice and alternatives
Among the fish options, the sea bass fillet with house sparkling wine and confit potatoes costs 28 euros. Duck rice with 63-degree egg and winter truffle is available for 32 euros.
For a more informal proposal, the Dscb 3.0 burger costs 21 euros and the vegetarian version costs 19 euros. The soup of the day costs six euros and side dishes, such as fries or sweet potato fries, vary between six and eight euros.
Desserts and ambience
In the dessert section, rice pudding with vanilla foam costs 11 euros, the same price as crumble apple with homemade cinnamon ice cream and crunchy chocolate mousse pie. Ice cream scoops vary between three and 3.50 euros.
According to the website, the experience is completed with wines produced on the property, craft beer and gin-based cocktails. The restaurant is distributed in internal and external spaces, operating from lunch until the end of the day, in a setting marked by rural surroundings and the integration between gastronomy and agricultural production.
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