Restaurants and Cafés

In one of Fronteira’s small lanes is Segredo d’Alecrim, opened in 2014, but which has already gained in popularity both in Fronteira and its neighbouring locations for its traditionally Alentejo food, albeit with a touch of modernity, and the elegant, calm, intimate and atmosphere, perfect for long conversations.  

The restaurant is divided into three spaces, in addition to the terrace open on sunny days, areas completely dominated by the white of the walls and the vaulted ceilings. Excellent tablecloths, also white, give the area a touch of elegance that does not ignore its roots, displayed here and there in one or other regional ceramic item hung on the wall. Simple but cosy is the décor of this restaurant, one of the reference points of which is the sideboard and the tables in noble woods, the latter being designed by the owners, the siblings Sílvia and José Machado.  

The menu starts, after the couvert, with flavours of the Alentejo, with farinheira on a bed of spinach, board of Alentejo sausages and gratin cheese with oregano, among others. These are followed by soups, the Alentejo tomato soup, dogfish soup and partridge broth; and cold salads; bacalhau salad with cod roe and roasted peppers and grilled chicken breast salad with red cabbage, laminated almonds and orange. The main dishes include bacalhau and shrimps and robalo sea bass on a bed of vegetables by way of fish; grilled lamb chops sprinkled with olive oil and sage accompanied by sautéed greens and “squashed” baked potatoes, hamburger and a small veal steak by way of meat (all Carnalentejana PDO). 

For dessert, in addition to the conventual desserts, there is cheesecake and red fruits and lime mousse. Wines are from the region and one or two from outside the region. Service efficient and friendly!