Santa Joana

Santa Joana seats guests in the old convent church dining room, at a crudo bar with chefs, and in a vibrant inner courtyard.

Yes, Santa Joana offers wine and bubbles and hosts after‑drinks; guests praise the wine list and helpful sommelier, and the dessert menu even suggests a 2015 Sercial Barbeito pairing.

Yes, Santa Joana offers al fresco options in a vibrant inner courtyard, alongside its church dining and crudo bar seating.

Portions include shareable mains, the "Mains to Share" section lists large items such as the bone-in rib steak (900g–1.2kg), and guests often order the sea bass to share.

Santa Joana occupies a striking historic convent and feels bohemian and eclectic, with dining in the old convent church, a live crudo bar, and a vibrant inner courtyard, guests praise its architecture and cosy, elegant atmosphere.

Yes, Santa Joana's striking convent dining rooms, lovely evening ambience and attentive sommelier make it a lovely choice for a special night out.

Smart casual is the guide, think polished but relaxed; as one guest noted, smart casual is always a good idea, especially in the evening.

Private dining isn't part of Santa Joana's offering, instead the focus is on the open dining rooms in the historic convent, the crudo bar with chefs, and the vibrant inner courtyard.

Yes, the desserts menu includes at least one clearly labelled vegetarian option: "Today's gelato" is marked (v).

Santa Joana is often described as having a relaxed, calming atmosphere, guests note its "beautiful decor and relaxing vibe, " making it a good choice for a quieter, unhurried meal.

The grilled local sea bass is a standout, it’s on the current menu and multiple guests rave that the sea bass entree to share is one of the best meals they’ve had.

For the full Santa Joana experience, go for dinner, the restaurant is open Tue–Sat 19:00–23:00 and guests repeatedly praise its dinner service and evening atmosphere.