No. 01
A Polaroid with the bill
Somewhere between the mains and dessert, someone takes a Polaroid of your table. It comes back with the bill, yours to keep.
for the fridge door
Family tasca · one street behind Cascais' centre
Home cooking,a glass of portand a Polaroidto take home.
Grilled fish of the day, octopus à lagareiro and Dona Rosa's cod gratin, served by the family in a little room on Rua do Poço Novo. It fills up at lunch and dinner: call ahead or come early.
4.7★★★★★on Google, over 4,300 reviews
Rua do Poço Novo 205 B · Cascais
Mon–Sat · 12:00–15:30 · 18:30–21:30
Today on the pad
What comes out of the kitchen
Portuguese home cooking, nothing to hide behind: salt, good olive oil, coriander, the grill. The fish of the day depends on the market, so ask at the table.
Order pad
TableGuests
Served byDona Rosa
Garlic prawns
Gambas à guilhoRosa recommendsIn olive oil and garlic, still sizzling.
Prawn salad
Salada de camarãoGenerous enough to be a meal on its own.
Fried cuttlefish
Choco fritoFried golden, to share.
Portuguese sausage
ChouriçoSomething different, to share.
Tuna pâté
Paté de atumTo spread while you choose.
Soup of the day
Sopa do diaBean and cabbage, or whatever the pot holds today.
To drink
- House wine by the jug
- White-wine sangria
- Fresh orange juice
- Port to finish
Dishes change with the market: ask what's on today.
How it goes here
Four little house rules
Nobody wrote them down. They just happen at every table, and it's what the reviews remember.
- No. 02
Port on the house
A small glass of port, or a local liqueur, before you go. No one asks for it; it simply arrives.
saúde!
- No. 03
Desserts made at home
The fridge by the counter holds what the women of the house baked: chocolate delícias, pineapple and coconut tiramisu, flan, mango mousse.
ask what's in today
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Tell us what you can't eat
Coeliac? Allergic? Bringing small children? Say so when you order: the team knows the dishes and adjusts.
we listen
Who's in the room
Dona Rosa takes your order, then goes back to her sewing
A Nova Estrela is a small family restaurant on Rua do Poço Novo, a short walk from the crowded streets of Cascais' centre and a world away from them. A few tables inside, a couple outside, a dessert fridge by the counter.
Dona Rosa runs the room. She explains the menu, tells you which condiment goes on what and, more often than not, talks you into the cod gratin. Between tables she sits back down to her sewing. Her son and a small team serve; the desserts are made by the women of the house.
Guests write that it feels like a friend's mother cooked for you. One family has been coming back every holiday since 2022.
- Google rating
- 4.7
- reviews
- 4,300+
- street from the centre
- 1
She took our order with warmth and a genuine smile, and then… went back to sewing! That moment said everything.
The Polaroid wall
What guests wrote after the bill
Over 4,300 reviews on Google, most from visitors who found the place by accident and came back the next night.
Tap a Polaroid to bring it forward
- ★★★★★
Fish of the day
Exactly what we were looking for in Cascais: a real neighbourhood place, one street away from the tourist strip, and completely packed. Warm, unhurried service and prices that feel almost unfair for this quality.
Stefan K.
- ★★★★★
Bacalhau gratin
We've been coming to Nova Estrela since 2022 and it never disappoints! The staff always go out of their way to make our kids feel special with balloons and treats.
Christina D.
- ★★★★★
Octopus
The octopus was the best I've ever had! So tender and melt in your mouth. And the garlic potatoes were perfectly garlicky.
Nikita G.
- ★★★★★
Cod gratin
It felt like your friend's mum cooked you a hearty meal at home. It is that good! We literally emptied every single plate brought before us.
Ed T.
- ★★★★★
Gluten-free
A special thank you for the care they showed regarding gluten-free food. My mum has coeliac disease, and the team was very knowledgeable and made sure she could enjoy her meal safely.
Simona S.
- ★★★★★
Delícias de chocolate
The delicias de chocolate, the best lava cake ever, was amazing! Dª Rosa is a very nice lady that surprises you all the time.
Heloisa T.
- ★★★★★
Port & Polaroid
A free glass of port and a polaroid picture to remember our time were wonderful touches. I don't think you could go wrong with anything on the menu.
Tyler B.
- ★★★★★
Cod
The cod dish wasn't something we originally ordered but the lovely lady kinda pushed it on us and we were sooooo happy she did.
Quynh M.
Before you come
Questions we hear at the door
Do I need to book?
It fills up at lunch and dinner, and there is often a short queue at peak times. Call ahead to book, or come early, around 12:00 or 18:30.
Can I pay by card?
Please confirm on the phone when you book. Bring some cash just in case.
Do you cater for gluten-free or allergies?
Tell us when you order. The team knows what goes into each dish and has looked after coeliac guests.
Are children welcome?
Very. There are simple dishes for little ones, like fish and chips, and usually a treat at the end.
What should I order the first time?
Octopus à lagareiro, the cod gratin with broa, or the fish of the day. And leave room for the chocolate delícias.
Do you do takeaway?
Yes, call ahead and we'll have it ready.
When are you open?
Monday to Saturday, 12:00 to 15:30 and 18:30 to 21:30. Closed on Sunday.
Find us
One street behind the centre
A short walk from Cascais station and the old town. Look for the small door at number 205 B.
Receipt
Talão nº 205B
Phone+351 960 344 831
Address
Rua do Poço Novo 205 B, 2750-467 Cascais
Hours
- Monday12:00–15:30 · 18:30–21:30
- Tuesday12:00–15:30 · 18:30–21:30
- Wednesday12:00–15:30 · 18:30–21:30
- Thursday12:00–15:30 · 18:30–21:30
- Friday12:00–15:30 · 18:30–21:30
- Saturday12:00–15:30 · 18:30–21:30
- SundayClosed
Payment
Confirm on the phone
Bookings
By phone, recommended for dinner
Totalone good evening
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