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    Fortaleza do Guincho

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    732 reviews
    #12 of 529 Restaurants in Cascais
    $$$$, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Estrada do Guincho, Cascais 2750-642, Portugal
    +351 21 487 0491
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    4.5 732 reviews
    #12 of 529 Restaurants in Cascais
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner
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    Estrada do Guincho, Cascais 2750-642 Portugal
    6.0 km from Centro Historico de Cascais
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    +351 21 487 0491

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    Restaurant Fortaleza do Guincho was opened in 1998, as the Hotel. Acclaimed French Chef Antoine Westermann introduced a haute cuisine restaurant, which quickly became a reference in Portugal. In 2001 the restaurant received a Michelin star, held until today. Originally with a classic French base, Portuguese products and traditions have been gaining more and more prominence in Fortaleza do Guincho. The inspiration that comes from the Sea; the philosophy is based and inspired by the Atlantic, the background setting of the Hotel. The best fish and seafood from the Portuguese coast as well as highest quality of national products are a constant on the Guincho table.
    PRICE RANGE
    €125 - €5,000
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    CUISINES
    Mediterranean
    FEATURES
    Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Validated Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards
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    All reviews amuse bouche tasting menu petit fours shellfish sole michelin star matching wines guincho beach special meal view of the ocean fantastic meal table by the window dining experience wonderful view romantic dinner cascais area excellent restaurant
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    Date of visit: March 2019
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    A gourmet experience

    Everything about this restaurant is excellent, the location, the views, the staff, the service and of course the food. The staff are well trained and can pair wines for you for any of the choices on the menu. The tasting menu is an experience in...More

    Date of visit: December 2018
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    BREAST TAKING VIEW FROM THE RESTAURANT

    We had lunch in the bar of Fortaleza do Guincho hotel.This hotel was a fortress originally from 17th century. Restored in 1998. Million dollar breath taking, gorgeous view. The hotel lobby ,the restaurant, the bar is very elegant and comfortable. We had lunch overlooking the...More

    Date of visit: January 2019
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
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    Date of visit: March 2019
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    Date of visit: March 2019
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Diner

    Excelent diner. High level quality throughout the different plates of the diner. Soberb wine paring with Portuguese wines. Magnificent location in Guincho. Definitely a Michelin star restaurant. I’ll be back soon.More

    Date of visit: February 2019
    1  Thank becaslg
    Guincho0, Diretor de Vendas at Fortaleza do Guincho, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

    Dear guest Becaslg, Thank you very much for your time and comment. We are extremely pleased to know that you have enjoyed your meal and time in our restaurant. We really hope to have the pleasure to welcome you again. We would like as well...More

    Reviewed 4 February 2019
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    Date of visit: November 2018
    Guincho0, Diretor de Vendas at Fortaleza do Guincho, responded to this reviewResponded 11 February 2019

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    Reviewed 27 January 2019
    A bit stuffy and bathroom was too small

    Nice view of the ocean from the room but the bathroom was too tight and the room felt stuffy. The Michelin star restaurant wasn't that bad.More

    Date of visit: December 2018
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    Guincho0, Diretor de Vendas at Fortaleza do Guincho, responded to this reviewResponded 11 February 2019

    Dear Newtripadviser, First of all we do apologize for our late answer. We are sorry that our property didn't meet your expectations; unfortunately we are built in a Fortress from the XVII century and therefore we can't offer the size that new built property have....More

    Reviewed 19 January 2019
    Fantastic meal!

    My wife and I had the 5 course tasting menu. We both ordered something different for each course, so we covered most of the menu. It turns out the meal was actually 10 courses, because they bring out something special in between each course. Everything...More

    Date of visit: November 2018
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    Guincho0, Diretor de Vendas at Fortaleza do Guincho, responded to this reviewResponded 11 February 2019

    Dear J3f_the_Wanderer, I do apologize very much for my late answer. It is with great pleasure we learned that you have enjoyed your time and meal in our restaurant. We really hope to have the pleasure to welcome you again during your next visit to...More

    Reviewed 9 January 2019 via mobile
    Amazing experience!

    Six of us had dinner here in the end of September. We made reservations ahead of time and pre-ordered our dishes at least a week before arrival. The menu is very nice with many choices for any taste. We had 4-course dinner paired with wines....More

    Date of visit: September 2018
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    Guincho0, Diretor de Vendas at Fortaleza do Guincho, responded to this reviewResponded 15 January 2019

    Dear Rltraveler512, Thank you so much for your comment. We feel extremely pleased that six months later you still remember the nice experience you had in our restaurant. We really hope to have the pleasure to welcome you again. We would like as well to...More

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    Response from Guincho0 | Property representative |
    Dear Mrs. Rachel F., Of course he is more than welcome; I am just not sure if he is going to enjoy to be seated for about two hours. Please do not worry about the food for him, since we always have an option for... More
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    20 June 2018|
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    Response from Guincho0 | Property representative |
    Good afternoon from Restaurante Fortaleza do Guincho, Thank you very much for your contact through TripAdvisor. yes, we do serve à la carta at lunch time; we do not close during the week and we strongly recommend to make a... More
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    Can't help as I've only experienced the evening tasting menu, sorry!
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