It is in the tranquil streets and historic setting of Montemor‑o‑Novo that you find PODA. This restaurant occupies a former agricultural warehouse, fully restored, and presents an elegant ambience that preserves the rustic details of its past life. Chef João Narigueta and sommelier Miguel Dominguinhos, long‑time friends, joined forces in this project to create a space where traditional Alentejo cuisine is revived and presented with decidedly pronounced flavours. The offering includes a tasting menu (5 courses) and a concise à la carte menu, which offers, among the options, the soup of the day — such as the comforting Sopa Fatia Azeda (regional sour‑bread soup) made with cured sausages and poached egg — or a sweet hard to find outside this region, Enxovalhada, a spongey pão‑de‑ló filled with pieces of walnuts, honey and dusted with cinnamon. The wine list is composed mostly of local producers!