20 Best Italian Restaurants in Braga

“The concept of the restaurant is quite interesting and different.
The amount of food in all the dishes is quite small, of course it is a gourmet food restaurant, in other words: it is designed to eat all the “4 acts” or 4 dishes and be fine, the idea is not to be full!!

Regarding the quality of the dishes and their flavor: nothing to write home about, they are all really good.⭐️

Just something to point out and easy to improve;
In the “fifth act”, the desserts could be better described because the menu only mentions the ingredients, or flavors, that your dessert will have, it does not mention the texture. In other words, you don’t know if you’re asking for ice cream, a cake, something creamy, something dry and crunchy, etc…

It's not a cheap restaurant, that's clear, but for something different and special, it's good.

Kid-friendliness: They admit children and babies but the care for them is not the best. It is noticeable that they “get in the way”. They could improve on this.“

“An ideal place for dinner, delicious pasta and very well made, you can see that they take care of the details. Very friendly staff and nice, cozy place. Quite normal prices and it is very worth the price-quality ratio, a place that I would visit again.“

“This place really exceeded our expectations! We tried the assassin spaghetti, the shrimp and asparagus risotto, and the gnocchi ossobucco and all three dishes were absolutely incredible. The flavour balance and complexity was just perfect, the ossobucco was the most tender we’ve ever had, and the spice/flavours of the assassin spaghetti were to die for. I’m already craving more! Wonderful service too. The salad starter and panna cotta dessert were good too, but the mains were the best part.“

“We really liked this restaurant, so much so that we went back every night we were in Braga. It is located a five-minute walk from the center and has very good service from the staff, very attentive to details. The price is very good, and the food is very delicious. We recommend it without a doubt.“

“We made a stop at this place for an ice cream after researching a bit on google about a good ice cream place
In Braga. We were not let down. It is a really good quality gelato. We had the pistachio, hazelnut, and chocolate. Awesome taste for the 3 flavours. Highly recommended.“

“Beautiful but noisy restaurant. The music was loud and with the noise of people talking, it made everything very noisy. The food was well prepared and tasty, but the portion is fair for those who eat little. We ordered shrimp risotto, spaghetti and the cool sangria (which is big, but nothing special).
The service was quick and very friendly.“

“Such a great restaurant, with amazing food and lovely staff! The food is delicious, fast-to-arrive, cheap, and has big portions. We stayed for a week across the street and ate at this restaurant more than 5 times in 10 days - we tried something new every time and loved everything! The restaurant could accommodate our group of 22 with barely any notice. Abel was soooo kind serving us every time ?“

“Great Italian restaurant in the heart of Braga and one minute from the historic city gate! The prices are fair but above all the dishes are good and plentiful! I recommend the truffle pasta, delicious. Small negative point, the expeditious service… We felt rushed.“

“We loved the experience... As starters we ordered a mix of sushi and broken eggs (an unlikely combination but the fact that we had kids at the table justified the choice)... The sushi was excellent... Super fresh... Very well prepared, even for for those who weren't very fans it was very good... Cracked eggs were also very good... Main dishes risottos and steaks... Everything was very good... Quality of products, preparation and presentation... Nothing to report... To accompany Sparkling Passion Fruit Sangria... Very good... Delicious desserts to finish...The service was very friendly and helpful, we were very pleased with the night... Price was around €50 per person... For the atmosphere, products and service, it was an adequate price...“

“Positively surprised! Excellent Italian restaurant in Braga, gained another customer! Exceptional service, delicious food, Italian drinks menu and all at affordable prices for the quality presented! Repeating!

Vegetarian options: Lots of varieties“

“(Translated by Google) For lovers of thin crust, this is the place, the pizzas are very good, with fresh ingredients and the space is beautiful(Original)Para apaixonados por massa fina, este é o local, as pizzas são muito boas, com ingredientes frescos e o espaço é lindíssimo“

“(Translated by Google) One pizza better than the other but the tuna pizza with blue cheese and onion I've never had the same.I recommend it to friends from the North of Portugal. And the employees are very friendly.(Original)Uma pizza melhor que a outra mas a pizza de atum com queijo azul e cebola nunca comi igual.Recomendo aos amigos do Norte de Portugal. E as funcionárias são muito simpáticas.“

“We went for dinner on a Thursday.
We ordered lasagna and beef wellington.
The lasagna was tasty and well prepared. The steak, despite being ordered well done, was only medium to rare and the portion was not very large either.
A note for the super friendly service, although there was some delay in preparing the dishes.
The space, although well decorated, was too hot.“

“(Translated by Google) Pasta recommendation for seafood lovers: Linguine Pescatore is breathtaking, the seafood is fresh and reasonably plentiful. I am a frequent customer, and I only eat this dish. Prices are high since those who order food from the "normal" menu can only eat in the mall's dining canteen. If you want to use this beautiful exclusive room of the Italian Republic, you should also order from their special and exclusive menus with prices that are especially expensive for a mall.But ok, I love this pasta and I couldn't cook like it at home. Therefore, I have the luxury of paying 11.90 euros for this dish and eating it in a mall canteen. It's love.(Original)Recomendação de massa para quem gosta de marisco: Linguine Pescatore é de tirar o fôlego, o marisco é fresco e em quantidade razoavelmente abundante. Sou cliente frequente, e só como esse prato. Os preços são elevados já que quem pede a comida do menu "normal" só pode comer na cantina de refeição do shopping. Se quiseres usar essa linda sala exclusiva do Italian Republic também deve pedir dos seus menus especiais e exclusivos com preços especialmente caros para um shopping.Mas ok, eu amo essa massa e não consegui cozinhar igual em casa . Portanto, eu me dou ao luxo de pagar 11.90 euros por esse prato e comer em uma cantina de shopping. É o amor.“

“Had an excellent experience at this restaurant! The pizza was absolutely delicious, with perfect flavors and a crispy crust. The staff was awesome—friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The environment was also great, providing a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend!!“

“Ambiente caprichoso, em nada pretensioso, uma cozinha regional da melhor qualidade que recebe preparo da chefe dedicada, e mais que isso, uma simpatia em pessoa. A whimsical atmosphere, in no way pretentious, the best quality regional cuisine prepared by a dedicated chef, and more than that, a friendly person.“

“(Translated by Google) Nothing to say, whoever says that the pizza is not good, that's another problem.More than 5 stars, both food and service.Congratulations(Original)Nada a dizer, quem disser que a pizza não é boa, o problema é outro.Mais de 5 estrelas, tanto a comida, como o serviço.Parabéns“

“Best chocolate cake dessert in Braga, that's what it is, there's no better dessert anywhere. Appropriate pizza and very good value for money, sometimes there's a promotion and it's more convenient to buy, but I recommend it!“

“Good space, well-kept and modern, with professional and friendly service. The food is good and well prepared. The pizzas are tasty and the portions are generous. The house's interpretation of garlic bread is very good, whether plain or with ham or bacon. Prices are affordable and fair.“

“We love it!!! Thin and crispy dough, very filling and tasty! Cozy place, there is a bakery on site too. Good service, fast service. We ordered two pizzas, individual size, one Pepperoni and one Natura, there are family sizes too. The orange juices were delicious, very sweet and had no sugar in them. The oranges here are very sweet. We will be back.“