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Camponesa Do Alva

Name: Camponesa Do Alva
Address: Rua Padre Angelo Firmino da Silva Nº 2-B, Almada 2800-017 Portugal, AW
Rating: 5

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 1 reviews

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Camponesa Do Alva is a $$ portuguese local restaurant in Lisbon rated 5.0/5 by 1 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Camponesa Do Alva is a small restaurant in Almada, across the river from Lisbon. It has a single five-star review, so there's not much to extrapolate from yet, but that review gives perfect marks across food, value, and service — which at least suggests consistency in execution. The name translates roughly to "peasant woman of the Alva," which points to rural Portuguese cooking, though the specifics of what's on the menu aren't available. What matters is that someone thought it was worth crossing the river for, and in a neighborhood where you're more likely to find locals than tourists, that usually means something. If you're staying in Almada or making the trip over, it's worth knowing this place exists. Just don't expect much online presence or advance intel — you'll be figuring it out when you walk in.

At a glance

Area: Lisbon
Vibe: local
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: portuguese
Dietary options: —

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