© Quinta de la rosa 2013
Menu
Please find below a sample menu to give you an idea of what is being served at Cozinha da Clara. Pedro, our Executive chef, is always adjusting the menu due to seasonal availability and is often trying new dishes. The philosophy of Cozinha da Clara is to serve local Portuguese cuisine at its best – simplicity is the key. Starters and deserts are priced between €6 to €10 whilst main courses are mainly between €20 and €25.
Starters
Onion Soup with 'Moira' - black sausage
Oxtail ravioli, made by Chef Pedro, with a ewe’s milk cheese sauce and shitake mushrooms
Sautéed squid, on a bed of black beans purée and served a touch of squid ink
Suckling pig terrine with mushrooms and orange
Tiny crispy sardines with tomato aioli
Main courses
Char grilled sea bass served on top chef Pedro's interpretation of "caldeirada" (fish stew)
Slow cooked octopus with new potatoes baked in the oven & Extra Virgin olive oil from the Quinta
Chef Pedro's interpretation of "brás de bacalhau" with egg cooked at low temperatures (yolk is undercooked)
Locally reared beef, sweet potato purée served with roasted vegetables and root vegetables chips
Slowly cooked leg of lamb
Traditional kid (baby goat) with roasted potatoes and cabbage sproutsCod cooked with ‘broa’ from Covas do Douro (local maize bread), with mashed potato and olives
Slow cooked octopus with new potatoes baked in the oven & extra virgin olive oil from the Quinta
Spinach raviolis stuffed with ricotta cheese
Creamy polenta, sautéed vegetables & mushrooms
Penne with tomato sauce and seasonal roast vegetables
Desserts
Many Portuguese desserts are very sweet and quite heavy, but chef Pedro´s are the opposite – worth a try. Don’t forget a glass of Port.
Moist rich dark chocolate cake with yoghurt ice cream; La Rosa Colheita 2008
Pedro’s interpretation of the Portuguese “pastel de nata” (creamy custard tart) with coffee flavours; 20 Years Old Tawny
Almond tart with a hazelnut cream; La Rosa LBV 2013
Chef Pedro’s creme brulée; Limited edition Tawny
Pão de Lo de Ovar (mousse like cake) with lime sorbet; Passagem 10 years old Tawny
Selection of artensal ice creams including ones made from La Rosa grapes and port
A selection of cheese and home made jams; La Rosa Vintage 2005
Finely sliced fresh fruit
A children's menu is also available as well as vegetarian options
TAPAS MENU
Some appetisers from Cozinha da Clara to enjoy over the Douro served between 3 - 6pm.
Selection of Portuguese cheese
Spicy chicken wings
Clara’s fish cakes
Sweet potato chips with a herb sauce
Sautéed traditional sausage stuffed with cheese
Tempura vegetables with a tomato sauce
Crispy prawns, sweet & spicy sauce
Scrambled eggs with aspargus & mushrooms
Fresh salad from our vegetable garden, Paradise