Caminito is a restaurant in Ericeira Centro, Ericeira. Rated 4.9 stars from 284 Google reviews. Known for food that lands and service that explains. Best for date night and group dinner. Ranked #4 of 16 in Ericeira Centro.
Rankings updated April 2026
Caminito
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Quick Verdict
Yes, locals return. The consistency's there — 284 reviews at 4.9 stars, with repeat visitors noting the menu keeps improving and the team stays welcoming.
You want small plates with real flavour in a warm, unpretentious space where the kitchen's visible and the staff actually cares about what you're eating.
About Caminito
Caminito's a small restaurant on Rua do Pombal in Ericeira's centre with an open kitchen, Latin-Portuguese small plates, and a cosy atmosphere that fills up fast. The menu's tight and seasonal — empanadas, lamb tacos, ceviche, moqueca — because the tiny kitchen keeps things simple and fresh. Service explains what you're eating as it arrives, the wine list includes pisco sours, and reviewers consistently mention the warmth of the space and the care in each dish. It's not trying to be fancy. It's trying to be good, and it's working. One reviewer came for a date, got dumped mid-dinner, and still gave it 5 stars because the food healed something therapy couldn't. That's the level of conviction here.
What Stands Out
Food that lands
Reviewers name specific dishes — lamb tacos, ceviche, moqueca, empanadas — and describe them as 'amazing', 'delicious', 'exceeded expectations'. One diner said the moqueca 'made me travel to Brazil'. Another said 'the food was so good I forgot I was on a date with an Armani model'.
Service that explains
Multiple reviews praise staff for being 'extremely attentive and explains all the food they bring to you', 'friendly and welcoming', 'really friendly team'. The atmosphere's consistently called 'acolhedor' (welcoming), 'cosy', 'warm'.
Value that sticks
A Finnish reviewer noted 'excellent price-to-quality ratio — dinner for two under €50 total'. Another said 'prices are good too'. For Ericeira, this matters.
What Customers Say
Its the best restaurant in Portugal for me - service is extremely attentive and explains all the food they bring to you - We loved it!
Ambiente acolhedor, staff amável e comida muito bem confeccionada.
And yes… I told him I loved him…Because now I know where to eat in Ericeira.
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Practical Information
Contact
R. do Pombal 8A, 2655-290 Ericeira, Portugal
+351 261 867 163Frequently Asked Questions about Caminito
Latin-Portuguese small plates designed to share. Lamb tacos, ceviche, empanadas, moqueca (Brazilian fish stew), and a rotating seasonal menu. The kitchen's tiny and intentional — they keep the list short and fresh.
Dinner for 2 with wine runs under €50. Reviewers consistently note the price-to-quality ratio is strong for Ericeira. No à la carte pricing available online, but it's not expensive.
No online booking available. Walk-in only. The place fills by 8pm on weekends, and one reviewer got the last table before a queue formed. Arrive early or expect to wait.
Small, cosy, warm. Open kitchen so you see the team work. Full by 8pm on Saturdays. Reviewers describe it as 'acolhedor' (welcoming) and perfect for date night or groups. It's intimate, not loud.
Yes, takeaway and delivery available. Dine-in only if you want the full experience — the open kitchen and atmosphere are part of why people return.
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