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Roulote da Gigi

Name: Roulote da Gigi
Address: Rua de Santo Andre, Sintra Portugal, AW
Price range: Cheap Eats
Rating: 4.6

★★★★½4.6 out of 5 · 280 reviews

casual

portuguese

international

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Roulote da Gigi is a $ portuguese & international casual restaurant in Sintra rated 4.6/5 by 280 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Roulote da Gigi is a roadside food stand in Sintra serving Portuguese and international plates at the kind of prices that locals actually pay. The 4.6 rating across nearly 300 reviews tracks with the subratings — food and value both land at 4.5, which for a roulote operating at this price tier is solid performance. You'll find grilled meats, sandwiches, and daily specials chalked on a board, all made to order from a compact kitchen setup that's been here long enough to know what works. The atmosphere rating of 4.4 tells you people don't mind eating standing up or at picnic tables when the food delivers. Service sits at 4.2, which is fair for a counter-order spot where turnover matters more than tableside polish. It's cash-friendly, kid-tolerant, and doesn't take reservations because it doesn't need to. If you're day-tripping in Sintra and want to eat without the tourist markup, this is the move.

At a glance

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

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