Restaurant · Aileu
Projeto Montanha
A community restaurant project in the hills of Aileu, on the road between Dili and Maubisse, cooking with fresh local produce: one of the best lunch stops in the highlands.
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By David
Quick answer · as of October 2026
Projeto Montanha is a restaurant in Aileu, serving Timorese food and international food. Fresh local ingredients. Listed hours: Mon closed; Tue–Sun 08:00–17:00.
- Type
- Restaurant
- Cuisine
- Timorese, International
- Area
- Aileu
- Hours (as listed)
- Mon closed; Tue–Sun 08:00–17:00
At a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Type | Restaurant |
| Cuisine | Timorese, International |
| Area | Aileu |
| Hours (as listed) | Mon closed; Tue–Sun 08:00–17:00 |
Why go
- Fresh local ingredients
- Supports rural communities
- Good for: lunch on the road to Maubisse
Worth knowing
- Call ahead
- Closed on Mondays; lunch hours only
Location
Location
Projeto MontanhaAileu-8.7386, 125.5635
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- Hours (as listed)
- Mon closed; Tue–Sun 08:00–17:00
- Phone
- +670 7725 2527
Hours change often in Timor-Leste. Check before a special trip.
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