The most amazing meal we've had, ever! The most friendly and fast service. Reserve or come as soon as they open. Not for the fussy eater. Definitely a place for the more adventurous, who don't mind not knowing what will be served. You sit down and they place food on your table, no menu to choose from. Best experience ever. Will come back, hopefully soon ❤️

We dined yesterday in a Michelin star restaurant in Lisbon. While it was excellent, Taberna beat it by far. Joao Dias, the host, is extremely pleasant, welcoming, and attentive. They serve an unannounced set menu. You get a 5 course meal but they don't tell you what you eat sometimes. Be ready to be amazed. Do inform them if you have any allergy in advance. The food is beyond amazing, from the very start to the very end. But don't dare to come as a vegetarian. The best local food in Portugal we have ever had. I would say it's a world hidden gem. Price is about 50 euros per person, including everything.

This is definitively in the top 5 best meals I have ever had. The family is so kind and attentive, bringing delicious courses one after another. It was truly a wonderful culinary experience and night!! I would recommend to anyone looking for delicious Portuguese food!

Absolutely amazing lunch. Best meal we had in Portugal. The concept is that there is no menu, the chef just keeps bringing food to the table. There were two rounds of starters, another course, then two mains brought to the table together. Followed by a dessert plate. We paid €70 including two small beers and one espresso. We left totally satisfied. All of the food was delicious and the service was great. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Having been told the night before, by the owner and chef, that we needed a hearty appetite to dine there, we had breakfast and skipped lunch, and went to Taberna at 7:30 pm. What an experience! Besides tasting about fifteen or so iconic regional dishes (across appetizers, main courses and desserts - and by the way, you don't get to choose, it's the chef that chooses), we had the pleasure to speak with the owner and chef multiple times. He does not aim to merely serve food, but also give a virtual journey through his beloved region. Heartily recommended, but make sure to arrive extra hungry (skip lunch that day! 😁). You can't dine without reservations, don't even think about it! One of the best culinary experiences I've had in my lifetime.

Amazing traditional place! The rules are simple: you don't choose what you eat and whoever has the yellow plate has to pay the bill. Very fun staff and lighthearted atmosphere. Very small space so make a reservation if possible. All good leftovers go back to the farm to make compost/feed animals!

I had read the hype about this place and was afraid they wouldn’t live up to it. My fears were quickly abated! Every dish was unique, fresh, and delicious. The wine pairing was perfect. And the service was exceptional! I would recommend to anyone who loves food and wine.

Dieses Restaurant muss man unbedingt besuchen, wenn man in Evora ist oder die Reise ins Alentejo macht! Authentisch, exzellentes Essen, einen Gastgeber, der das Wort zu 100 Prozent verdient. Weine auf hohem Niveau (aber nicht abgehoben), mit den Mitarbeitern die kompetent, charmant und alles mit einem Lächeln servieren! Was will man mehr .. und das zu fairen Preisen.

A small and hidden gem within the walls of Évora. Not knowing what comes to the table, the friendly and attentive owners guide you through a delicious, tasty and never ending meal that will most definitely bring you back. And there's no price tag big enough for these treats, but the one here will keep you happy at end!

Beautiful meal! Traditional typical food from Alentejo a place to visit if you are staying in Évora! The meal starts at around 19h00 and finishes at around 23h00, non stop quality food served and ordered by the owners! You cannot choose the menu it’s the chef the orders the best for you… only allowed to pick the wine and pay the bill! Thank you very much indeed to João Dias and his family, very friendly relaxed space! In January we are back!

Possibly best meal, menu & dining experience ever. You’ll need a reservation & must agree to accept chef’s menu but if you do, you are in for an experience you’ll never forget. Tapas-sized portions that spotlights local products. Alentejano bread & olives; sheep cheese with oregano & pumpkin jam; sautéed mushrooms in brandy; Wild Boar Feijoada; Alentejo meatball; Puréed Vegetable Soup & a secret sandwich that we agreed not to publicly share:) And those were just the appetizers! Spectacular roasted pork cheeks; a Veal Rice dish with Roasted Pumpkin; Gratin Potatoes & Spinach Migas as entrees and then four regional desserts. Just amazing. Great food, terrific staff and services. Damn this place was good!

We ate traditional Alentejo food at this place, on our first evening at Evora. The owner and the lady who served us were super friendly and kind. One has to go very hungry to this restaurant as they serve a lot of dishes and the portions are huge. There is no menu and you get to eat the specials of the day. Unfortunately, on the day we went there were only meat dishes. So, for vegetarians and vegans, this is not the best option. But if you want to eat great traditional food and get surprised then this is the place to go. We had some very good wine that is bottled specifically for the restaurant. The Alcohol percentage is quite high (around 16%) but it has such good balance that it went down smoothly.

A must visit if you in Portugal! Traveled from Lisbon to Evora only to visit this family restaurant! No regrets and amazed w the delicious food and home-family ambient!

I give Quarta-feira 10 stars! If you are going anywhere near Evora, make a dinner reservation at this family-owned gem. The menu is fixed and so is the price: no need to order a thing, the owner Joao brings about 20 small plates to your table, about 5 courses in all. The food is Delicious, the service incredibly warm and genuine, and the tally at the end of the night was more than reasonable. Loved every bite; especially enjoyed the turnip soup, oxtail stew, and sheep's cheese baked in a flaky puff. Cannot recommend highly enough. We will be back!

It is a unique "fusion" restaurant, not blending foods from different countries, but rather showcasing the evolution of a family-run Portuguese establishment across generations. With no menus or exceptions, it's truly worth a try. The staff treats you as their own family, ensuring a warm experience. Just a tip: consider skipping lunch if you plan to dine there; I'll definitely return when I'm around Évora.

This was the most memorable and exciting meal in my heavenly, gluttonous tour of Portugal. I wasn’t sure where else I would go outside of Lisbon/Porto, but once I was able to make a reservation, I planned a whole other leg to Évora. This restaurant alone is worth planning a trip to Évora. You absolutely have to make a reservation—I saw at least 40 people get turned away at the door while I was dining, with zero walk in availability. Each course was incredibly imaginative, incredibly executed, and opened my palate and perspective to food of the Alentejo. Come extremely hungry. I was traveling alone, and although some parts would have been split for the table (like bread), the amount of food is overwhelming. Just a single menu would have been enough for four. I would almost recommend one tasting menu for two, even if it means paying for two spots. The whole bill with two glasses of wine only came to 45 euros! The first bite (a bacon wrapped sausage) with shot-sized melon puree was glorious. There was an incredible pumpkin/cheese pastry, followed by course after course of very rich, intensely-flavored food. I loved getting to try both the oxtail and the pork, but I never could have finished both! I’m not one for wasting food, but this is a place where the meal bests you—I don’t think there is a humanly way to eat everything they bring! The family behind the restaurant is so wonderful—the father/son team were the servers, and the son was thrilled to show his late grandfather on the personalized bottle of house wine. They gave a very sweet handwritten postcard of the family as a souvenir of the experience.

The hype is real, just go! We dined here a Friday night, and the food, ambience, service and drinks were magnificent. You feel, that this is a family establishment all the way through. There's stories to go with every bite, big smiles all around and warmth like in your own living room. Can't recommend this enough.

Truly an amazing dinner experience! There is no menu, so you’ll have to trust the chef. We got loads of appetizers, a big main course and dessert and everything was so delicious! The staff was super friendly and welcoming too. Great value for money and a unique experience - highly recommend and thank you to the whole team!

First of all I’m so happy that we found a place like this one, the attention was perfect, you can feel when is a place own by happy people that like what they are doing. The owner have the patience to go to each table and explain the dishes, always with a smile and doing jokes. I recommend to go without eating that much during the day because the quantities are a lot, but the taste and experience are something to come back for. You have to reserve with some anticipation, to resume the place, a small but really cozy restaurant where you feel welcome. Totally recommend!

We weren’t able to get reservations for dinner but they were able to work us in for lunch the following day - it was wonderful service, delicious traditional food (a lot of food!!) and a lot of hospitality. Would definitely recommend for others. Even our two small children enjoyed it!

Simply put, one of the best meals I've ever had - the place, the family made it so much better. They made it very special for my girlfriend and I and were extremely accommodating. I hope we can visit Evora again and we would be sure to stop in. Thank you Manuel and family.

I'd give it six stars if I could. Seriously one of my favourite meals in recent years, a unique culinary experience and a fun evening with a charming and considerate host. No menu, no set prices, but it's sensational value, including the various wines we tried.