Buzio
Colares, Colares Sintra
Restaurant in Colares Sintra, Portugal
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Atlantic-Edge Coastal Dining
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Buzio is worth considering when dinner in Colares Sintra needs to stay relaxed, coastal, and flexible into the evening. Choose it for Praia das Maçãs convenience rather than awards or a chef-led format; cross-shop Lab by Sergi Arola or Midori if the night calls for a higher-end, planned meal.
About Buzio
Buzio is a venue in Colares Sintra with opening hours that make it useful to check when planning a meal around the week. It opens from 12:30–10:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, closes on Wednesday and Thursday, and opens from 12:30–4:30 p.m. on Sunday. The dress code is smart casual. Beyond those basics, specific details such as cuisine, menu format, pricing, chef, awards, seating, and special services are not available, so plan around the schedule and confirm any meal-specific needs directly with the venue.
A practical Colares Sintra option to plan by hours
The clearest reason to consider Buzio is its schedule. It is open into the evening on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, while Sunday is shorter and Wednesday and Thursday are closed. Awards, chef-led format, tasting structure, cuisine label, or price tier are not available, so the decision should be based on practical planning rather than claims about style or prestige.
For a broader plan, compare the hours for Buzio with your wider Colares Sintra itinerary. If timing, lodging location, or other activities will shape the meal, confirm current details directly before committing to a plan.
Who should choose it, and who should cross-shop
Choose Buzio if its Colares Sintra location, smart-casual dress code, and opening hours fit your plans. Cross-shop if you need a different kind of meal, a more established format, or a venue with more details readily available. Lab by Sergi Arola, Midori, Miss sushi Japanese, Marialva Restaurant, and ATASKAQUI are other named options to compare, while other dining in Colares Sintra can be considered generically depending on timing and availability.
Quick reference: best for planners who want hours and a smart-casual venue in Colares Sintra; less useful if you need details on cuisine, price, seating, dietary accommodations, or special services before choosing.
Planning details
- Location
- Av. Eugene Levy 56, Praia das Maçãs, 2705-304 Colares, Portugal
- Website
- buzio.pt
- Phone
- +351 21 929 2172
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Buzio reads like a seaside workshop where the Atlantic sets the agenda. The restaurant sits in a small, working village on the western edge of Sintra, and the writing emphasizes the rugged interplay of sea and land: colder waters, strong shellfish, and ingredients that arrive to the kitchen with minimal travel and fuss. That economy lends the place a rustic, cozy character—not polished resort glamour but a quietly scenic coastalness. The dining experience foregrounds provenance and the textures of Atlantic seafood, so the room feels honest, unpretentious and anchored to place.
Best For
Buzio is best when the occasion is about sharing the coast as much as the food. Its setting on Praia das Maçãs makes it a natural pick for family meals and group dining where communal plates and seafood are central, and the scenic, shore-side atmosphere also suits special occasions that trade flash for authenticity. The kitchen’s strong ties to local catch make the restaurant a good destination for guests who care about provenance and seasonal, Atlantic-focused menus rather than trend-driven fine dining.
Ordering Tips
Lean into what the sea delivers: start with the signature Buzio shrimps and any shellfish that reflect the colder Atlantic waters described in the menu notes. The Frigideira do Chef is a house specialty worth trying to experience the kitchen’s approach, and the hot stone steak offers a non-seafood counterpoint if you’re sharing with less fish-forward diners. Given the restaurant’s emphasis on short supply lines, ask about the catch of the day and simpler preparations that showcase freshness rather than heavy sauces.
Venue details
Ambiance
Welcoming atmosphere in a characteristic old house near the beach, with a simple dining room offering partial beach views and a calm, quiet setting.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Buzio shrimps
- Frigideira do Chef
- hot stone steak
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- Av. Eugene Levy 56, Praia das Maçãs, 2705-304 Colares, Portugal
Planning details
Location
Av. Eugene Levy 56, Praia das Maçãs, 2705-304 Colares, Portugal · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- Miss sushi Japanese, Notable alternative
- Marialva Restaurant, Notable alternative
- ATASKAQUI, Notable alternative
- Lab by Sergi Arola, Progressive Spanish, Creative, €€€€
- Midori, Japanese, €€€€
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Buzio is the practical coastal choice in this set: useful for a relaxed Praia das Maçãs meal, especially when evening timing matters. Lab by Sergi Arola is the clear splurge comparison, with Progressive Spanish and Creative positioning plus a €€€€ tier, so it suits diners planning the meal as the night's main event rather than a flexible local stop.
Midori also sits higher on the planning scale, with Japanese cuisine and a €€€€ signal. Pick Midori over Buzio when the group wants a more defined Japanese format and is comfortable with a premium spend. For a simpler Japanese alternative, Miss sushi Japanese is the more direct cross-shop by cuisine, though the available profile is thinner than Midori's.
Marialva Restaurant and ATASKAQUI are the better fallback names when the decision is less about cuisine category and more about finding another local-feeling meal. Buzio remains the stronger pick for a coast-oriented, easygoing dinner; choose the peers when the group wants a clearer cuisine brief or a more deliberate splurge.
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Compare Buzio
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buzio | Colares Sintra | , | , | No published awards |
| Miss sushi Japanese | Colares | , | , | No published awards |
| Marialva Restaurant | Sintra | , | , | No published awards |
| ATASKAQUI | Sintra | , | , | No published awards |
| Lab by Sergi Arola | Sintra | Progressive Spanish, Creative | €€€€ | Michelin Guide Portugal 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #5962025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Recommended |
| Midori | Sintra | Japanese | €€€€ | Michelin Guide Portugal 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Recommended2025 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #3612025 Michelin 1 Star2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Europe Ranked · #3382024 Michelin 1 Star2023 OAD Top New Restaurants in Europe Recommended |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Buzio?
Bar dining is not available, so do not count on it unless Buzio confirms it directly. The schedule is: 12:30–10:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday; closed Wednesday and Thursday; and 12:30–4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Does Buzio handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary and allergy details are not available. If the meal needs to work around allergies or a strict diet in Colares Sintra, check directly with the venue before you go.
Can Buzio accommodate groups?
Group capacity, private dining, and set-menu support are not available. If you are planning for several people, contact Buzio directly and confirm whether the venue can accommodate your preferred date and party size in Colares Sintra.
What are alternatives to compare with Buzio?
For comparison, consider Miss sushi Japanese, Midori, Marialva Restaurant, ATASKAQUI, or Lab by Sergi Arola, depending on your plans and availability. You can also compare Buzio with other dining in Colares Sintra without assuming a specific format or cuisine.
Is lunch or dinner better at Buzio?
Use the hours to decide. Buzio is open from 12:30–10:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday, so those days allow more timing flexibility. On Sunday, it is open from 12:30–4:30 p.m.; Wednesday and Thursday are closed.