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Moinho Iberico

Name: Moinho Iberico
Address: Avenida Moinhos Arneiro 110/112 Magoito, Sintra 2725-000 Portugal, AW
Price range: Mid Range
Rating: 4.5

★★★★½4.5 out of 5 · 472 reviews

casual

portuguese

international

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Moinho Iberico is a $$ portuguese & international casual restaurant in Sintra rated 4.5/5 by 472 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Moinho Iberico is in Magoito, a small beach village northwest of Sintra proper, where the coast road meets farmland. It runs Portuguese and international cooking with a casual setup that pulls families and locals who don't want to drive into town. The food rating sits at 4.7, which is the standout number here — service and atmosphere are solid but not exceptional, and the mid-range pricing lines up with what you'd expect outside the main tourist zones. The menu spreads wider than most Portuguese spots, which can be a plus if you're traveling with kids or picky eaters. Value is reasonable at 4.3, meaning portions are generous and the bill won't shock you. Reservations aren't required, but weekends near the beach can fill up. It's the kind of place where you stop after a morning at Praia do Magoito and don't overthink it.

At a glance

Area: Sintra
Vibe: casual
Price: ●●○○
Reservation required: –
Kid friendly: ✓
Cuisine: portuguese
international
Dietary options: —

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