Aires keeps on surprising. After winning hearts (and stomachs) along the coast with prime Argentine cuts and a Buenos Aires café vibe straight out of the 1920s, the Monte Estoril restaurant is back with new dishes that take the experience up another notch. These flavour-packed creations come courtesy of young chef Marianela Ramadan, and strike just the right balance between comfort and creativity.
Set in the elegant Monte Estoril villa it made its home in 2024, Aires continues to celebrate Argentina at the table. Start with the Argentine Wagyu cooked over the josper grill – juicy, perfectly marbled – or try the truffled lamb with purple sweet potato gnocchi, hazelnuts and truffle sauce. Then there’s the Matambre Tiernizado a los 3 Quesos, a tender South American cut topped with provolone, parmesan and pistachio pesto.
For something lighter (but no less delicious), there’s the crispy quinoa and creamy cheese empanada or the warm Gran Ensalada Andina – a vibrant dish of quinoa, avocado and confit tomato.
Even the sides have been given star treatment. The new Revuelto Buenos Aires is a decadent mix of scrambled eggs with crispy pancetta, straw potatoes and peas. For dessert, don’t miss the desconstructed Maicenita, a reimagined classic layering lemon mousse, dulce de leche and traditional Argentine pastry – the kind of thing you’ll want to order again straight away.
If you haven’t yet tried house favourites like the premium bife de chorizo or the double-cooked Malbec-glazed ribs, this is your moment.
With so many new flavours, Aires firmly re-establishes itself as a must-visit on the Cascais dining scene. But it’s not just about the food: the sophisticated setting, contemporary tango soundtrack, exclusive wines from Mendoza to Patagonia, and even the mate – served classic or in cocktail form – turn this into a full-on Argentine journey, no passport required.
Aires is open for dinner from Wednesday to Sunday, and also serves lunch at weekends.