Moules & Gin
A romantic restaurant in Cascais specializing in delicious mussels and a wide array of premium gins.
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Moules & Gin
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A romantic restaurant in Cascais specializing in delicious mussels and a wide array of premium gins.
"Indulge in the best mussels ever served, complemented by a wide selection of top-shelf gins."
Reserve Your Spot
Make reservations ahead of time, especially for peak hours like Saturday evenings.
Explore Mussels Flavors
Try unique mussel preparations like coriander & garlic or curry with mango.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Seafood / European
Price
Mid-range
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Mussels Galore
Indulge in the best mussels, prepared in generous portions with various flavorful sauces.
Gin Lover's Paradise
Explore an extensive selection of top-shelf gins, served perfectly in balloon glasses.
Romantic Ambiance
Savor the laid-back and romantic atmosphere, ideal for intimate dining experiences.
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Reserve Your Spot
Make reservations ahead of time, especially for peak hours like Saturday evenings.
Explore Mussels Flavors
Try unique mussel preparations like coriander & garlic or curry with mango.
Gin Tasting
Sample multiple gins by ordering half doses to try various options.
Check Bread Cost
Bread and butter may incur an extra charge; inquire upon seating.
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Reserve Your Spot
Make reservations ahead of time, especially for peak hours like Saturday evenings.
Explore Mussels Flavors
Try unique mussel preparations like coriander & garlic or curry with mango.
Gin Tasting
Sample multiple gins by ordering half doses to try various options.
Check Bread Cost
Bread and butter may incur an extra charge; inquire upon seating.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Moules & Gin is celebrated for its exceptional mussels and extensive gin selection, offering generous portions in a romantic setting. While most diners rave about the quality and variety of the mussels and the unique gin pairings, some note that the sauce can be quite abundant, and a few have experienced minor service hiccups with drink orders.
"We went as a group of four and all enjoyed our meals. We had the mussels with pesto, mussels with Belgian sauce, mussels with tomato sauce and fresh herbs and the sliced steak with mustard, butter and fresh herbs. Each of us were pleased with our dish. The pesto was our favorite though. The blue gin was fun and tasty, as was the Thursday gin with lemon and bay leaves. The staff was attentive and friendly and spoke fantastic English!"
John Bellas
"Perfection! The host was excellent, very friendly. All food was 5 stars. We shared a steak and mussels between us. Mussels were obviously great, wide range of varieties with broths. Steam was excellent and the chips perfect too. Gin very tasty. Portions were very generous. Can’t fault it. Try it!"
Suitcase Monkey
"Had a fun lunch here. Tried the Salmon ceviche which was excellent. The deep fried mussels were good but just a minute overcooked I thought. We had three types of mussels which were good. Large servings. The only suggestion I might have is that the sauce was a lot in volume. When you finished half the pleasure is in consuming the infused mussel broth. Less water more cream Prehaps. The staff are welcoming and friendly. Might do with an electronic system to keep track of drinks etc. Our drinks were missed 3x. It did not take away from the meal but if you’re going to charge top prices for Gins etc finish the order. I do prefer chilled beer glasses. A small point but if you trying for the upper end. Bread was excellent ask for it heated. I would go back."
Craig Towers
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant is famous for its mussels, offered in a wide variety of preparations, and its extensive selection of gins, served in distinctive balloon glasses.
Yes, it's highly recommended to make reservations, especially for peak times like Saturday evenings, to ensure you get a table.
Popular choices include mussels with coriander and garlic, Belgian sauce, pesto, and curry with mango.
Absolutely! You can explore the wide gin selection. Consider ordering half doses to sample multiple varieties.
The bread and butter offered at the beginning of the meal may incur an additional cost. It's advisable to ask about this when you are seated.
The menu also features starters like ceviche, and main courses such as steak and other meat dishes.
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The romantic nature of this restaurant begins with the accent used in the choice of main course: moules et frites (mussels and chips, but remember to order in French, thank you very much), and then the menu itself, which is mostly mussels served in different ways – and we’re not quite sure why, but there’s something romantic about shellfish. And then the drink that gives the restaurant the other half of its name: gin. There are many different labels to choose from, all served in balloon glasses.
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If you’re a fan of mussels, then you will be delighted with Moules & Gin, which, as the name says, has lots of mussels. With so many variations in substantial portions, take your mussel-loving friends with you, share a few different choices, and have a feast. Of course, it doesn’t hurt if you’re a gin lover, too.
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A simple concept but an absolute must-try in Cascais if you’re a lover of mussels. Simply pick your style of mussels which all come with french fries or pasta, then pick your gin and enjoy this unique restaurant in Cascais!
a paradise by the sea, 25 minutes from Lisbon
Moules & Gin: In this fashionable Portuguese restaurant, the mussels are prepared in a novel way – they leave behind their usual garnish of beer and are instead served with the finest Gin & Tonic in Cascais.
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