Cedros Nature House

Open since 1992, this Japanese restaurant is one of the country’s oldest. Its connection to Japanese culture is clear, as Midori means “green”, an obvious reference to the fantastic vegetation surrounding the Penha Longa hotel, merging into the lush mountains of the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. An open kitchen, vinyl-covered walls, a beautiful mural designed by a Portuguese artist, and large windows are the backdrop for a pleasant, cosy atmosphere. The offering of talented Chef Pedro Almeida, here served up daily by the young resident chef Tiago Santo, reveals Portuguese cuisine with a Japanes