European Restaurants near Cristelo Covo, PT

“We arrived following Google reviews and we spent a long time waiting... Reservations are required! But the wait was worth it! The staff had a frenetic pace but did not lose their smile to serve you. We ordered cod and it was perfect! Typical Portuguese cuisine, which I will surely eat again!“

“We would like to point out or even recommend this establishment serving, among other things, tapas. Well-made, expensive and well-presented cuisine. I beautiful decor in the room. Our meal for 6 people was €81 with two liters of sangria. A word of advice, book.“

“Great place to eat in Valença, inside the fortress. We came with a reservation and everything was very good and very delicious, to repeat a thousand times. The service was great and very friendly, and the dishes had a spectacular flavour, yes, with a lot of quantity, so I recommend not going overboard as they come very full. Highly recommended is the knuckle at low temperature and the house bacalhau. The house's white green wine, also very delicious and very well priced.
Very brave! ?“

“We ordered super salty cod, we left practically everything and they offered to give us others when we were already paying.

Vegetarian options: They have several things

Parking: Very good location and lots of space“

“Super nice bar, with incredible atmosphere and views. Gin very well served and the snacks tasty. The fries are great, the garlic bread is really worth it and I haven't had such a good mixed toast on rustic bread in a long time, well filled and warm.It's a shame I live far away and can't go there more often. But to visit whenever you pass through Cerveira.“

“Parking: Tiene bastante aparcamiento en la propia calle tanto delante como por detrás del establecimiento

Kid-friendliness: Si, sin problema ninguno

Wheelchair accessibility: Tiene aparcamiento para silla de ruedas justo delante de la puerta. Y el acceso es muy fácil y bien echó“

“WOW! Not many restaurant owners attempt—let alone succeed—in crafting a complete customer experience from the moment of reservation to the reception, atmosphere, service quality, and meals, but Retiro da Ponte does just that! The serene theme, beautifully set against a backdrop of nature, is evident in the stunning views and thoughtfully arranged tables.

The staff was incredibly helpful during the reservation process and provided excellent support throughout our visit. The pâté, olives, bread, and butter were delightful. My wife and I both ordered steak dinners, with her substituting the potatoes for a mixed green salad. For dessert, she chose the pecan pie with vanilla ice cream, while I opted for the lemon custard, which was truly the best I’ve ever tasted.

The restrooms were immaculate and even featured monogrammed towels, which was surprisingly unexpected. The ambiance was both visually appealing and meticulously organized. I have two suggestions for improvement: first, I would have preferred to lower the volume for the music a bit, and personally would have chosen a more sophisticated jazz style, as this would have elevated the experience even further. Second, as a foreigner, it stresses me find out which card brands are accepted. My suggestion would be to include a list of accepted card brands on the first page of the menu, possibly with a brief history about the ownership or operation.

Final thought: I drove by many times but could only dine in on our last day in Vilar dos Mouros, and I wish we could have enjoyed it sooner! Thank you!

Parking: As long as you come early, you should be able to find a parking spot near the restaurant, around the local market, or across the Medieval Bridge next to the St Amaro church.

Kid-friendliness: Food for kids is available.“

“Good homemade food, with adjusted price/quality. We had a reservation so there was no need to wait, but when we arrived there was a long queue. As the restaurant was full, the service was not the most efficient, but overall I recommend the visit!“

“A place to visit if you like homemade hamburgers with an excellent price-quality ratio. The Coyratos Burger is spectacular and you shouldn't pass by Paredes de Coura without trying it. The oreo and lime mousse is also an item that you should try at least once as it is at an affordable price. The staff is extremely friendly and without any criticism. Overall, a very good place to have lunch or dinner on any occasion.“

“Cozy, traditional restaurant. Very varied menu, from meat, fish, to pizza and pasta.

Very well served, we ordered picanha, side dish with rice, beans, salad and fries, it served 3 people very well.

Affordable prices
Beautiful decoration full of wines on display
Very good service, friendly and attentive“

“There's an employee called Eduardo who goes around Sérgio a thousand times (he also knows how to work but... has more years of experience) the eduatdo is friendly, calm, calm and very professional. Congratulations, in addition to the food and the price.“

“All very good food, familiar and attentive staff, at an impressive price! Highly recommended

Vegetarian options: Quite a few vegetarian options (potato and cheese omelet, mushroom scramble, fried camembert, gratin eggplant...)“

“A site with a very modern appearance. Very good service, with very delicious food and abundant portions.
We ordered 2 of the star dishes:
Cod and chicken (frango)
In my case I eat chicken and the truth is that it is very rich in flavor.
For dessert we ordered cheesecake, whiskey cake and fried egg, the latter being a slice of pineapple with half a peach in syrup on top.
Everything very delicious and exceptional service

Parking: They have a free parking in front of the restaurant and another behind the restaurant, so there is no parking problem.“

“Located in the historic center, in a very busy place, it has a terrace in the middle of the street and a large annex space in front of the main store (prepaid service).

It has a wide variety of dry sweets, biscuits, traditional pastries and savory cakes - be careful with the spicy samosas (they are really spicy, but they have a non-spicy option).

There is also a variety of snacks (fast food, sandwiches), with emphasis on prego na bread: it is served on a huge rustic loaf, including omelet, cheese, ham, tomato, bacon and lettuce. It’s perfect for sharing, as it’s very generous.

Quite fast service.

It's worth trying.“

“Very delicious pastries and coffee at a good price.
The guy who attends the terrace is very nice and attentive to everything.
You have to wait sometimes, because there are quite a few people, so it's a good idea to go slowly.“

“It is clear that they are professionals in the sector. The waiter who served us today has many tables, he was very attentive and friendly. The food is also spectacular. All very very rich. We ate starters of cheese and sardine pâté, grilled cod with boiled potatoes and another "cachelo" type, as well as cabbage. Delicious. The desserts are also homemade and very well made. The truth is that we take away the memory of an exceptional meal and want to return soon. Moito obrigado!“

“We liked it a lot, the spacious, beautiful restaurant, very quiet and pleasant terrace and the food was 10, good quantities and good flavor. The boys' attention was perfect, thank you. The white sangria is also very delicious. We will be back.“

“Long established roadside restaurant with lots of freshly prepared dishes using local ingredients including many from their garden. Excellent food especially grilled meats/fish. Friendly, quick service. I've been coming here for over 13 years and it remains consistent and good value for money.“

“6 adults ate 3 whole portions of cod and we went out bursting and everything was very good, we couldn't finish it.
The portions are abundant, good service and atmosphere in the restaurant, we did not eat desserts because we were very full.“

“It had been on the list for almost a year. Today was the day. We will return to try the remaining specialties. Easy access location, good atmosphere, interesting decor, diverse menu, high quality dishes. For all this, I repeat that we will return.

Parking: We had no difficulty parking on the street near the restaurant.“

“Menu of the day very rich and careful. 1 euros
Very good attention from the waiter who touched us.
The problem is that prices have increased again and for 11 euros for a menu of the day, it is less and less worth it to cross the border.“

“The food, the service, the hospitality is fantastic. We have eaten here each time we come to Covas. The son of the owner (forgot to ask him his name) is a real patron of the restaurant, attentive, speaks fantastic English which puts our attempt at Portuguese to shame.“

“Homemade food, you're at home, there's nothing more to say!!!! ?❤️Service way ahead of restaurants that call themselves "luxury", this is what Luxury is! A very friendly hardworking team. The service flows smoothly, not letting any flaws be noticed, even in the festival season, as was the case. And finally, the prices, when it's good you don't have to exaggerate! ?“

“07/25/24 . Restaurant rated 10. Very good food, we ate prego on the plate and grilled cod, everything was very tasty and of good quality. I haven't left a restaurant so satisfied in a while. The attendants were very polite and kind, congratulations!!!

Parking: open, close to the restaurant.“

“A restaurant located in a beautiful property next to the Deer Viewpoint.
Very friendly and attentive service.
It shows that they are starting and improving, they lack details such as improving the dining room a little, but it is compensated with friendliness, reasonable food and a short, but good wine list and at a very good price.
The owner very attentive.“

“Very pleasant experience. The staff of 10, professionals who make the difference: they make a simple place a place to recommend to everyone who goes to the area. Ease of handling our reservation, fast and friendly service, details with the children when we leave. The delicious food, simple but well prepared: mussels, chicken, secret, cod and swordfish, homemade desserts, delicious wine. And the price is great. Thanks to all the team who make it possible

Kid-friendliness: Good place to go with children, super friendly.“

“A friendly place with 3 vegan options: hamburger, feijoada and breaded bread.I ordered the feijoada and it was delicious. It was vegetable feijoada and vegan sausage, it was well seasoned and the flavors combined well.For starters, I ordered potatoes bravas (the bravas sauce is vegan) and they were crispy and tasty. My companion ordered picanha and was also very satisfied. I recommend

Vegetarian options: 3 options: feijoada, hamburger and breaded“

“Excellent place, it has surprised us for the better, the waiters are very friendly, the atmosphere is great and original, the food is spectacular, but especially the cabbage soup and the francesinha, in short one of the best restaurants in Valenca do Miño, it is a 10/10“

“A good place to eat cod, we already know that Portugal is the mecca of cod dishes there they serve grilled cod, be careful because it comes with a garnish of vegetable legs and chickpeas so the portion is considerable, I have already eaten there many times and I always repeat for the quality and price.“

“Excellent restaurant. Very good food, fair price and good service too. The only problem was the presence of a man smoking in the external area, next to the internal door, which ended up making the smell of cigarettes permeate throughout. But this was later resolved. It is worth it“

“Rainy day. After seeing the fortress, we returned and saw this place. There was no one to eat and it didn't make us feel bad. However, surprise! People started arriving and it filled up. They recommended Bacalao to us and it was a success. A 10 for the service, a 10 for the value for money and a 10 for the location. Without a doubt, we will recommend it and we will return.“

“(Translated by Google) We went for lunch on a Saturday and it was a success. Homemade food made at the moment. We ordered seafood rice and pork churrasco. All excellent. We will repeat for sure another day that we return to Valença(Original)Fuimos a comer un sábado y fue todo un éxito. La comida casera hecha al momento. Pedimos arroz de marisco y churrasco de cerdo. Todo excelente. Repetiremos seguro otro día que volvamos por Valença“

“The host rated 10. I paid €13 for 3 beers and a juicy and very tasty steak. A super ok price. Parking spaces in front of the restaurant. The restaurant also has an outdoor terrace. I highly recommend ???

Parking: Parking with easy access in front of the restaurant.“

“Now it is called foral Dom dinis
There was a wait because it was Saturday but it was worth it because everything was very delicious.
The delicious chocolate mouse, seafood rice with broth, the super tender beef, the very good desserts. I would repeat if I returned to this place.“

“Generous portions of freshly cooked food. 20 of us arrived without a booking. They quickly got us sorted. Serving bread, starters and amazingly fresh mains. Fresh fried potatoes and chips !!! All served with a smile. Very reasonable, perfect for families or Camino groups. Not to ne missed !“

“Local next to the water park in a wonderful environment near the Miño River. It has a large terrace. Huge and tasty hot sandwiches, Good mixed dishes with good prices. Pleasant and attentive staff. I recommend a portion or sandwich of squid, the full burger is gigantic .They have 1.5 liter water.

Parking: On Saturdays it is difficult to find parking.“

“It is far from the center of Valença but it is worth going. Very good value for money and it is cheap compared to the establishments that are within the walled area. It is aimed more at pilgrims. They have a kiosk and lotteries. Tasty food with decent service.“

“This was one of the best meals we have had on the Camino. And it was the only place in town that we could find that advertised the pilgrim menu for 12.50 euros. We had a large serving of fried fish with potatoes and rice. Choice of drinks and desserts. It’s on the Camino on the north side of town.“

“Top restaurant with great service
top
The food is super good.
Last year's experience made us come back this year and the quality and quantity were there.
I have nothing to say about prices and quality.“

“(Translated by Google) Despite the language difficulty, these young Indians are super friendly and polite, concerned with satisfying the customer as best as possible! The food is excellent and very well served. It was an absolute surprise! And a place to register for the future. Even the ambient Indian music was calm and pleasant. Superior to many restaurants...(Original)Apesar da dificuldade linguística, estes jovens indianos são super simpáticos e educados, preocupados em satisfazer o cliente o melhor possível! A comida é excelente e bastante bem servida. Foi uma absoluta surpresa! E um local a registar para o futuro. Até a música ambiente, indiana, era calma e agradável. Superior a muitos restaurantes...

Wheelchair accessibility: Restaurante ao nível térreo, sem degraus.“

“Great place to eat typical local dishes, outside the tourist circuit of Valença do Miño, just five minutes from the fortress. Abundant dishes to share. We ordered grilled secret and baked cod (half a portion) and it was more than enough. The secret, fantastic.“

“We chose this restaurant because it had roast lamb and fried shad on the menu. Furthermore, it is located in the center of Vila Nova de Cerveira, with a small terrace overlooking the Church Square and the wall.
We especially liked the fried shad.
A dish that I tried for the first time and that exceeded my expectations.
The doses are generous.“