Portuguese Restaurants in Guimaraes, PT

“It was not our first time when this restaurant was “on our radar”, as we visited the region one year before, and wanted to try it out. At that time, my girlfriend felt like the menu was focusing too much on fish, and I can fairly say that, one year later, wow, was she wrong :).

The location itself, whilst not very impressive from the outside, is very cozy and well designed on the inside, just perfect for a relaxed, yet memorable dining experience. The staff was very attentive and their English was spot on (I am Portuguese, but my girlfriend prefers English, so all of the dishes were explained and presented accordingly).

It’s not by chance that one of the menus was called the “Balanced” menu, as for us - who like fine dining, and are no strangers to 1 star Michelin restaurants, especially in Portugal - it was, perhaps, the most perfectly combined set of dishes we ever had.
Chef Antonio Loureiro succeeded in designing the menu in such an incredible way, that every dish (and I do not exaggerate when saying EVERY dish) was as tasty as it comes. The flavors, the attention to detail, but most importantly, the selection of ingredients, were the things that impressed us most. Looking back, it was hard to pick just one dish that stood out…because we liked them all.

We highly recommend this place, as it’s one of those hidden gems, which you should not miss, if you’re a foodie!“

“S. Gião in Guimarães is a culinary masterpiece! This exceptional restaurant exceeded our expectations in every way. The pasta with shrimps was cooked to perfection, with succulent shrimp and a flavorful sauce. The tiramisu was creamy and divine, and the mushrooms were tender and expertly prepared. But the real surprise was the Smashed Eggs in appetizers - a game-changer!

Every single dish was top-notch, with fresh ingredients, precise technique, and presentation that was almost too beautiful to eat. Almost.

The service was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly, with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made us feel right at home.

S. Gião is a must-visit for anyone in Guimarães looking for an exceptional dining experience. Don't miss out on their outstanding pasta, tiramisu, mushrooms, and Smashed Eggs - your taste buds will thank you!

Highly recommend S. Gião for a truly unforgettable meal in Guimarães. Book your table now and get ready for a culinary journey!“

“Exceptional place and Portuguese food couldn't be more typical, good quantity and everything delicious. We put on the boots with everything and it cost around €20. The place is authentic and fabulous, without a doubt to recommend and return.

Vegetarian options: I don't think he has it, although because of the deal, I wouldn't be surprised if he could do something for you.

Parking: Impossible to park at the pedestrian gate

Wheelchair accessibility: Difficult like the entire historic center“

“A great experience! Friendly atmosphere, helpful staff and very good food.

We ordered garlic bread with cheese (starter), cod puff pastry and a vimaranes francesinha.
To finish, we tried the Dona Maria sweet, an excellent combination of chocolate mousse with camel baba, biscuits and cream.

Without a doubt, I will repeat it when I return to Guimarães.“

“(Translated by Google) A great experience, you choose your fish in the window and it is grilled to perfection. A treat...with potatoes, salad and spinach with garlic. The staff and Monsieur Louis are super friendly and speak French. I recommend, to do after visiting the castles of Guimaraes.(Original)Une super expérience, on choisit son poisson dans la vitrine et il est grillé à souhait. Un régal...avec pommes de terre, salade et épinards à l'ail. Le personnel et monsieur Louis sont super aimables et parlent français. Je recommande, à faire après la visite des châteaux de Guimaraes.“

“I was lucky enough to eat with a group in April, during a visit to Guimarães.The attention, excellent. Very kind and nice staff. The waiter who served us, very attentive and pleasant, attentive at all times.The food, rich and in good quantity.Recommendable.“

“Nous avons eu l’occasion de manger ici et nous n’avons pas été déçus. Le service est très agréable et le gérant est au petits soins pour ses clients ! Nous avons très bien mangé ! Le plateau de fromage était bien rempli et varié, le vin servi frais était très bon ! Et les plats succulents (le ragoût avait cuit pendant plusieurs heures). ? Je pense qu’il est indispensable de préciser que lorsque nous sommes venus, le gérant gérait tout seul (service et cuisine). Bravo monsieur, nous vous remercions pour ce bon moment. ?“

“I've known Café Oscar since 1999, when I arrived in Portugal...from England.It's changed its image in recent years... now it's much more chic. But prices remain reasonable.I don't think there is another cafe in Guimarāes that compares to this one. Reminds us of la belle époque. ?“

“Ao ver a placa na entrada, fiquei tanto surpreso quanto intrigado. Vocês destacam uma comida dita "caseira" e a prioridade é dada ao sabor.
Depois, ficamos ainda mais surpreendidos com a recepção, pois o humor do proprietário, a não levar ao pé da letra. No final, realmente sentimos que a comida era caseira, mas mais do que isso, descobrimos uma culinária fina e bem trabalhada. Eu pedi as bochechas de vitela, uma explosão de sabores, uma carne muito macia e suculenta. Dá para sentir o longo tempo de cozimento e o trabalho por trás desse prato, estava simplesmente delicioso ?.

O ambiente é acolhedor, perfeito para um encontro ou para comer em total tranquilidade. Recomendo vivamente. Não hesite em explorar as ruas pequenas e não se detenha nos primeiros preconceitos. Espere até o final antes de criticar ??.“

“Very pleasant surprise with this restaurant. We ordered rojões and feijoada from Trás-os-Montes as the menu of the day, served with caldo verde, regional bread and house wine, of excellent quality, for just €6.5!
The staff were very attentive and quick.
Relaxed atmosphere in the historic center of Guimarães.
Congratulations to you ?????“

“Great surprise in Guimaraes. It is well located in a residential area and not very touristy but close to the Castelo. It was full of local people and students eating. They have several dishes on the menu of the day and we had a delicious and well prepared picanha (meat). Highly “

“We went to this restaurant based on a recommendation and we ended up very satisfied.
We ordered the mumadona cod, this dish was very good. And also the burger, which was delicious with its side of potatoes. It is an affordable place that I would return to.“

“Good discovery in Guimarães. We started with a beautiful ham and cheese board and then continued with a good seafood Fideua. At the end we tried a divine mint semufrio and a fantastic prestige cake. All accompanied by a local sauvignon blanc white wine. To repeat“

“Excellent restaurant at all levels. From welcoming customers to farewell. Always attentive and incredibly friendly and helpful. The food is great and with very generous portions. Good wine, good room close to the city center of Guimarães (by car), but far enough away to not feel the typical service for tourists where you don't feel the homely touch. Beautiful family dinner.“

“A group went here to dine. The main course of lamb knuckle was delicious, without the smell of sheep. The environment was comfortable and the staff was kind. The environment looked clean and comfortable. Ordering a glass of red wine went well with the meal. There were also many locals dining in the store.“

“We visited this restaurant during Feira Afonsina and so the menu was limited to a few dishes. As a suggestion, we ate “Porcalhada”, an original dish from this place. We really enjoyed the experience! Very welcoming and affordable restaurant.“

“We love the Solar do Arco restaurant. For me, one of the best in Guimarães.We liked the service and the environment.But, without a doubt, the food is delicious. It even surprised us. Very well served portions and very reasonable prices, especially given the location within the historic center. The cod and fillet were very good. Good and cheap wine.I recommend!“

“Traditional Portuguese restaurant.I tried several dishes and everything was very good. I recommend the pork cheek! I only have to point out the pork secretions, there were just two pieces of meat and one basically fat. The meat was slightly dry.Other than that I recommend“

“Perfect and attentive service and waiter.Very good cuisine from burger to sausage to octopus, really everything is of very good quality.An excellent rosé sangria, I recommend it. Adapting for children the language barrier is not a problem.Thank you for this pleasant lunch break ??? I recommend it 100%.“

“The restaurant offers a very pleasant atmosphere, ideal for family gatherings without noise or confusion. The staff is friendly and attentive. The starters are well prepared, including paladinhos, pataniscas, octopus, cod, alheira puff pastry, vegetable puff pastry and ham. The Spanish-style cod accompanied by stewed potatoes and Douro red wine made the meal perfect. The burnt cream milk dessert, despite not being homemade, complemented with coffee ended the experience. The visit is worth repeating.“

“We were looking for a place to eat francesinhas because my children didn't want to return from Portugal without trying them and we found Real Plazza: a total success. Variety of francesinhas with original combinations and without excess sauce (although they offer you more if you want to add), very pleasant service and a modern, clean place. We had a lot of food left over, so I recommend the option of sharing.“

“Good entries and a lot of prices on offer. It would be better if the steak was cooked less and the bread had a less dense crumb to let the meat shine more. I think the bread is quite good, but it should have a softer crumb to make the meat feel better.“

“Spectacular experience, the food has an exceptional flavor, the service is excellent and the options presented are immense.The decor and atmosphere are very welcoming, the only drawback is that it was quite hot inside at the time of my visit.I recommend it 100%!“

“Unique place, it's really a cave, inside the rocks. One of the best roasted fish I've ever eaten in my life. Very good salad. Friendly and fun service. Affordable prices: whole sea bass for 2 people, starter, salad, 2 drinks, total €30. They accept cash and Mbway.“

“Today we ate at this place, Reina served us, the service was great, she explained the dishes to us and offered us more options than those available on the menu. Without a doubt the treatment is 10. The menu is nothing typical but everything is very appetizing, ideal to go with children or teenagers. In short, highly recommended“

“Very nice pastry shop with a good variety of fresh pastries, sandwiches yo order, along with fresh cup of coffee. Inside and outside seating, friendly environment and popular with locals

Kid-friendliness: Kids with moms for a fresh pastry before school“

“Simply divine! Whether fish or meat, whenever I ordered a meal I was extremely well served with above average quality, from starters to dessert. The presentation of the restaurant is quite nice and clean. The price is right for the quality presented. I strongly recommend it and I have been going to this restaurant for a few years and the quality has been maintained with each visit...“

“Simple restaurant with typical grandmother's cuisine. Honest prices and kind, familiar and attentive service. Excellent desserts.
Site with delicious homemade cuisine, delicious and with attentive and friendly service. Everything rico.
I recommend it absolutely.“

“We ate very well, they served us exquisitely, the products were of very good quality, the sea bass seemed freshly caught, the sardines were delicious. Everything grilled perfect. Pilipe a nice guy. The price is the same as a menu of the day with homemade food.“

“i had a wonderful dinner at Dona Francesinha Porto ♥️ the food was great (i had the classic francesinha and couldn’t finish it because it is so big) and the sparkling sangria is a must have! amazing desserts as well, everything was perfect. shoutout to Joana my waiter who is such a lovely spirit ??“

“We went to eat on December 30 and it was all friendly from the beginning. Mr. Casimiro was charming at all times, attentive, concerned and very kind. We start with the olives and the bread with butter. He gave us a tapa of bacalhao pataniscas (which he didn't charge us), a very delicious tomato, onion and lettuce salad. We ordered bacalhao for 4, very abundant and delicious, with its potatoes and the tray of rice. He gave us to try the feijoada (a good tray, which he didn't charge us either). In short, we had a luxurious meal and a very good price and very well served. If I return to Guimarães I will repeat and since I do not fully recommend it.“

“Wonderful family run business with affordably priced set menu (7 euros). We came here for lunch and the place was packed with regulars. Food isn’t pretty, but portions were big and delicious, and service was fast and excellent! Can’t recommend enough“

“(Translated by Google) I loved! I've eaten on a daily basis and ordering à la carte, in both it was very well served. I recommend!!(Original)Adorei! Já comi em regime de diárias e a pedir à carta, em ambos foi muito bem servida. Recomendo!!“

“Pleasant restaurant featuring a diverse menu, including vegetarian dishes. I chose the picanha accompanied by beans and greens, while the others opted for octopus and duck. Portions are generous and well presented. As the night was pleasant, we reserved a table outside.“

“5*****
All expectations exceeded!
The chicken is the perfect size, and the flavor... I don't even know what to say! I ordered the Box from Galifão for home delivery, and in addition to everything being perfect, they delivered it super quickly! From the ribs, the chicken, the Tuscan, the potatoes and the rice! And they even offered a bottle of Sumol (and my favorite). Friendliness and professionalism from the first minute! The best chicken in Guimarães!“

“Guimãraes ?? Where better to start a walk through the center of this historic city than with a drink at the emblematic Café Milenário? A cafe from where people have seen the history of the last seven decades of their city pass through its glass doors.And Guimãraes is a city full of history, culture and beauty. With a historic center declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it becomes, in its own right, a mandatory stop if we travel through the Minho region, in the north of Portugal.“

“(Translated by Google) Very well decorated place, especially the glass floor where beer bottles are below! But you need to have the volume of the music louder. very attentive staff(Original)Local muito bem decorado, principalmente ao piso de vidro onde abaixo estão garrafas de cerveja! Porém necessita ter o volume da música mais alto. Pessoal muito atencioso“

“Fantastic place to dine with ambient music. Exceptional attention (we were served by a very friendly and very fast guy). Francesinha tropical, tex mex burrito, battered shrimp, very good. Somersby of red fruits, they served it to me in a glass with ice and strawberries... Lujazo

Parking: You can park nearby“

“Very good, everything from service to arrival, very good varieties of starters. Well-cooked, tasty home-cooked food, very good tender meat, very good stuffed cod, in fact, all the food there is very good, everyone who has been there for dinner or lunch and still continues to go there, they only speak highly of everything in this task, homemade and traditional food has a lot of quality, prices very affordable, good amount of food per serving, fantastic atmosphere, a welcoming house where you feel at ease, everyone from the owner, Mr. José, Manuel, Dona Ginha and the staff, super good and friendly people and they also make some special francesinhas that are good, even hot dogs in bread, everything is really good
I recommend it, the food is very good and the drinks are also very good.
5 stars“

“Monte Alegre Restaurant has good service. The staff are friendly, attentive. The food is very tasty and well prepared. The space is large and welcoming. I have enjoyed going there.

Kid-friendliness: They have their own chairs for babies. They have a large garden to play in.

Wheelchair accessibility: The front entrance is accessible to people using a wheelchair.“

“Excellent place to have lunch in the historic area of ​​Guimarães. We ate a very good francesinha, one of the best we've ever had. The menu is quite varied, there are also options for children. The house wine is excellent. The service was very pleasant, the employee who served us was super friendly with us. We will try to come back one day, maybe to try other dishes ?“

“Muy buena relación calidad-precio. Típica comida portuguesa muy bien cocinada. El menú no es muy amplio, pero es variado. Recomiendo el bacalao (en todas sus especialidades), los arroces y la ensalada de tomate. Lugar pequeño (conviene reservar previamente). Difícil aparcar, pero cerca está el parking de Camoes (a un precio insuperable)“

“I’m a student here on Erasmus and me and my roommates absolutely love this place! The prices are affordable, the food is good and the staff is amazing. Luzia is our favourite staff member, she is so kind and welcoming ❤️ the atmosphere is great, especially the outdoor seating area, the desserts, pizza and coffee are so delicious. I will miss this place when I go back to my home country.“

“Visiting Guimarães Shopping is always a pleasant and pleasant experience. The mall offers a wide variety of stores, from top brands to local boutiques, making it easy to find everything I need in one place. The cleanliness and order of the premises is impeccable, which contributes to a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.

The restaurant area is another of its great advantages. The diversity of dining options ensures there is something for everyone, from fast food to more sophisticated restaurants. Additionally, the quality of the food is excellent, and the staff is always friendly and helpful.

The location of Guimarães Shopping is very convenient, with easy access both by car and public transport. The parking lot is spacious and secure, which adds extra comfort to the visit. The common areas are modern and well designed, providing pleasant spaces to rest between shopping.

In short, Guimarães Shopping is an ideal place to spend the day, whether shopping, enjoying a good meal or simply strolling. I always leave satisfied and eager to return. I recommend it without hesitation!“

“Restaurant located next to the train station and hotels, 10 minutes walk from the historic center of Guimarães, with a family atmosphere and fast, impeccable service.

It has an extensive variety of dishes and desserts (among various types of fruits and sweets, there are more than 20 options!).

It has a large living room, with a wine cellar on display, excellent for lunches or dinners with family or friends.

Homemade food at a good price, for the portions served.

Very friendly and attentive staff.
I highly recommend it.“

“Another good meal for less than €7.
I asked to sit down and was told to choose where I wanted. When I sat next to the window with a beautiful view, they asked me to leave as it was reserved. No stress! I got up and a friendly Portuguese couple, of advanced age, invited me to sit at the table and we had a good conversation. The Trás-os-Montes feijoada was very good.“

“Arrived in Castelo Branco for business and, while examining the map, stumbled upon a steakhouse. I must say, it's truly an amazing place where you can indulge in a kilogram Dry Age steak for just 17 euros. And the fact that they cook it on a charcoal grill adds to the charm! Absolutely delightful. I'm impressed by the simplicity and magnificence of this place. And the taste! It's incredibly, incredibly, incredibly delicious. No pretentiousness, just restrained admiration. And it's worth every penny spent here!“

“Very good
Clean and good service from the staff
Sweet and savory varieties
It's a shame there's a lack of staff for the service which takes a long time
For 5 people more than 40 minutes to be served

Parking: Stationnement difficile et after three sécurisé du coup“

“We had a great experience here! The food was the best leitao we have ever tried. Staff was very friendly and it’s the perfect place to go if looking for a traditional Portuguese dining experience. We will definitely come back next time we visit!“

“It's a bar where you can also eat and eat very well! We went for a discovery and tried the Bruschetta (the best I've eaten outside of Italy), and the fried strips with garlic sauce, super crunchy! The cocktail of the day was the Mojito and they were excellent! Congratulations!!“