Portuguese Restaurants in Leiria, PT

“Interesting place where some really cool food things are going on. Outstanding produce and cookery is on show here. However, a couple points to note.

Produce is king here. That means it's expensive. And it's not transparently priced. The big cheese and meat board is put down regardless. Everything there is tempting and delicious, but it will ad up very, very quickly and might leave you surprised. A plate of the absolute finest jamon iberico will likewise materialise without asking. This is not free. This is an opt in. The moment you take a bite, that's fifteen euros. This is hinted at in the menu, but not transparent. I twigged this from reviews, and the menu, and munched away anyway because by god it's good and if that's your thing, worth it, but be careful. There are no freebies here.

Ala carte dishes are hearty rustic cooking with real skill and flavour, but lack presentation, which is fine, because food should feed first and foremost and this does.

Star of the show? Wine. The sommelier is a collector. He knows his business. His recommendations, similarly lacking transparency, are nonetheless flawless.

This is worth a visit if you're not scared of paying for top produce. I don't feel short-changed, I understand why some would. This is a very cool place though for foodies.“

“Oh, what a hidden jewel! Visited Olive and this week and was excited about every single course of the delicious meal. I deeply loved the Tuna tartare and the cheese as starters, enjoyed the steak and was highly pleased with the dessert. I wish I had discovered this earlier, this is cooking well deserving of a Michelin star. Will go there regularly going forward.“

“Good vegan/vegetarian food, nice staff and good atmosphere. I ate the soy with mushrooms, rice and french fries dish. There are some vegan and vegetarian options at affordable prices. Some dishes had a small symbol next to them indicating they had lactose in them, but I checked with the waiter, who told me that it had been a printing mistake and that they used vegan cream instead. Some dishes have egg, but everything is made clear on the menu.“

“Best restaurant in Leiria.
Everything in this restaurant is fantastic, but the grilled breast and fried cuttlefish are out of this world, not to mention the desserts.
The team is incredible with very friendly people.
I recommend.“

“Very charming Portuguese tavern in central Lisbon, Service was fantastic. But the food was the highlight. Highly recommend arroz de polvo, bacalhao a lis and polvo a lagareiro. Our meal with a bottle of wine was inexpensive. Definitely recommend it!“

“Ficamos hospedados no lisotel e por apenas 15 euros, meia pensão, jantamos dois dias neste fantástico restaurante. Começando pelo ótimo atendimento, e acabando nas sobremesas, não incluídas no valor, não houve nenhum ponto a melhorar, o que demonstra uma ótima qualidade tanto a nível do menu como do próprio restaurante. Muitos parabéns ao chefe e á excelente funcionária!“

“Very pleasant place, with typical decor. Irreproachable service. The food is wonderfully well prepared. The pizza made in a wood-fired oven is exceptional. The Mediterranean salad is very tasty and the ham is simply wonderful, one of the best meals I've ever eaten in my life!!!! Wonder . Congratulations on the concept and professionalism!!!“

“Great place with moderate prices. When we arrived it was full, but we were quickly served. There are several daily rates that are right at the entrance on a board written in chalk, if you want a quicker meal I recommend it but if you want another type of dish right next to it there is the menu. With friendly service, the food was delivered in less than 2 minutes. There is a parking lot next door, I recommend visiting it.The squid was incredible, the salad was very dry (I didn't order any side dishes or rice or potatoes).The bathroom is very cramped, especially the sink.“

“The food is very good, as is the imperial. Service was also provided in a friendly manner. Prices are good.I went back for the second time and liked it even more. The snacks are actually very good.The dessert we had (biscuit cake) was also very good.There are tables inside and outside the restaurant.“

“Daily rate 9€ Cozy restaurant 5 star food, Friday very good codfish! With on-point accompaniments. In the end, I just felt a little disorganized, few people for a lot of tables and a full house with a queue to sit. Signal which in turn is positive. Good food .“

“Very good value for money
A word of advice take half a portion otherwise you will leave with enough for dinner
Friendly waiter and nice terrace

Kid-friendliness: Adapted chair

Wheelchair accessibility: What it takes“

“Excellent food, very friendly, fast service, and stunning views

Vegetarian options: Very good risotto, vegetable curry and linguini with pesto

Dietary restrictions: They always have alternatives

Parking: Parking is on the road, there is a small square in front but it easily gets busy, but it is perfectly possible to park on the road

Kid-friendliness: Alternative menus, Bitoque and sea bass fillets“

“My expectations for Ramiro were high and they met them. Do not expect a high end quiet dark restaurant, quite the opposite. A fun and convivial, loud, beer drinking vibe is more likely. People using mallets on their spider crab only adds to the fun but noisy level. The clams in garlic were a bit hit at my table, we got a small order of perceves (barnacles) as we never miss a chance to totally taste the sea. The spider crab and how it’s served was the big winner for me. Fun and delicious to eat. Only miss I thought was the giant prawn- yes a big prawn but nothing special. Others may disagree. A matter of taste and experience I guess. Prego for dessert of course. We split one as way to full but had to have. A fun, noisy experience with the emphasis on fun.“

“Always an excellent experience!
5 star service, super friendly and attentive.
The food is always very well prepared and with excellent flavor.
Very welcoming environment.
We recommend the restaurant without a doubt!“

“The food and service at this place are incredible, I would eat there every day if I lived nearby!!! Prices are also excellent!

Vegetarian options: Lots of options for vegetarians.

Kid-friendliness: Highchair and excellent care for children.“

“I don't usually make comments, but Arratel deserves it, we found it from the reviews, a success. Thank you for how much we have eaten, and for the treatment received, close and pleasant, like at home. The food was 10, the dessert was impressive, unbeatable value for money. Quiet environment, ideal to enjoy the moment. We will return for sure.“

“The oldest snack and comfort food restaurant in Leiria, its cook turned 54 years old. The food is delicious but don't count on the latest generation chairs or tables, it seems like time has passed and the feijoada or stew is the same as my grandmother's.“

“Super welcoming space, where I was invited by a client, to have lunch with a group of friends who, from what I understand, have lunch there every Wednesday, and the menu changes from week to week. This time, it was a typically winter dish, a little cow's hand, with chickpeas, adorned by white rice, loose, greedy, very crumbly, to enhance the hand, which was delicious and refined.With a Bairrada wine composing the bouquet, the meal was a success with the couple.It should be noted that the service, super friendly and efficient, fast and attentive, ensures that everything from starters to drinks arrives at the table quickly and ensures that nothing is missing.I'm a fan and I'll definitely be back...“

“We stop by at this restaurant when we drove back to Torres Vedras. I already told everyone about this restaurant. The whole experience was amazing! Tomahawk, appetizer and drinks were top notch. Can’t wait to go back. The Hostess was so nicer she recommended me a great place where I could by some olive oil. I wish these people were my neighbors“

“Typical dishes and after-dinner meals ?the dishes are abundant ??
It is very well located in front of the main square of Leiria. Run by its owners, the service is excellent and so are the products they use!
Open for lunch ??
Super convenient price“

“We ate tomahawk - it was excellent. Accompanied by broken eggs, which were also very good.Very good service!I found the prices for starters and desserts to be very high. Starters were good, dessert was reasonable, but I will have to try others.I will definitely be back to try other dishes.“

“Restaurante Cardamomo Leiria aberto há 17 anos em Leiria com formação hoteleira e HACCP com condições de trabalho e higiene dos trabalhadores e proprietários temos ementas vegetariano, vegan, indiana, Goês, Moçambicano, Português, sem glúten e sem lactose com produtos locais e regionais para reservar mesa telefone obrigado. Updated from previous review on 2024-10-03“

“Delightful place. Cool, well attended. Good service, sometimes average. There is a party in the 2nd space and on specific days with a DJ, music for a more mature/alternative audience. There are snacks, snacks and delicious food. The kitchen has opening hours and after it closes, only drinks are available. Highlights include the Trinchado Steaks. Atmosphere of the place is great.“

“We just returned from a wonderful pizza dinner at Forno & Cia.This is a true locals’ spot. We may have been the only tourists there.I’m fairly certain they weren’t planning to serve pizza so early, but they started the oven and made us a delicious wood-fired pizza.The staff were very attentive, and the prices were affordable.If we were staying in Leiria longer, we would return to try some of the other tempting dishes.This is also a good stop for coffee, beer, wine, or cocktails if you need a break.Highly recommended.“

“(Translated by Google) there are places that are much more than the physical place they occupy, they are the history they write, every day. the canary is an example of this, the dishes taste like the house, the space reminds us of the wood in our grandparents' house, the experienced hands of those who serve are denounced by the glow of wanting to welcome you. the canary is very much this, a portuguese house. The tender, nerve-free meat (all of it, even the simplest bits) and codfish with perfectly seasoned salt is a feast for the palate. I had never tasted cod patties and I highly recommend it. the house wine is excellent and the desserts, which we weren't able to try for the short time we had, were a promise to return, I heard that the molotof is divine. I will be back. we will be back. thanks!(Original)há sítios que são bem mais do que o lugar físico que ocupam, são a história que escrevem, todos os dias. o canário é exemplo disso, os pratos sabem a casa, o espaço faz-nos recordar as madeiras da casa dos avós, as mãos experientes de quem serve são denunciadas pelo brilho de querer bem receber. o canário é muito isto, casa portuguesa. A carne tenra e sem nervos (toda ela, até os bitoques mais simples) o bacalhau com a salsugem no ponto é uma festa para o paladar. Nunca tinha provado rissóis de bacalhau e aconselho muito. o vinho da casa é excelente e as sobremesas, que não conseguimos provar pelo pouco tempo que tínhamos, ficaram como promessa de regresso, ouvi dizer que o molotof é divinal. voltarei. voltaremos. obrigada!“

“(Translated by Google) Cozy place with terrace. Good service, good coffee. It is a pity that there is little parking, or rather there is difficulty in parking close by.(Original)Local acolhedor com esplanada. Bom atendimento, bom café. É pena ter pouco estacionamento, ou melhor há dificuldade em estacionar perto.“

“Petit bar très sympathique en face du parc.
Musique douce
Personnel au top.
Français en visite la serveuse a mis à profit ses petites connaissances. Associées au miennes avec un peu d anglais tout le monde s'est vite compris ?
Je recommande“

“Very good atmosphere, super attentive employees, who care about the customer.
The super good francesinha I recommend for anyone who wants to visit Leiria, it's a great place both indoors and outdoors to eat the most beautiful francesinha.
I ate the francesinha XL here ?“

“(Translated by Google) The best place in Leiria to eat every day.Affordable, high-quality meals, including a vegetarian option(Original)O melhor sitio de Leiria para comer todos os dias.Refeições económicas e com muita qualidade, incluindo opção vegetariana“

“Arrived late on a Saturday evening when we were desperate to find anywhere to eat. They welcomed us very well and started serving the appetizers without us having to ask. We ate excellent fresh fish at a more than fair price. A place that really deserves it, congratulations!“

“"These are the experiences we live for!" We said as we were treated like family in this peaceful and beautiful refuge where we were able to taste the best meals in this region. The hospitality with which we were received by Rogério, Sandra and their girl warmed our souls while the delicious food (the rice pudding, the perfectly grilled meat and the desserts exceeded all expectations. Not to mention the hand-cut fries) filled our stomachs and the wine, which was passed around the counter as it should be, brought us the perfect accompaniment to that meal! To end this meal on a high note, we had the privilege of a guided tour of this family's legacy, reserved for Benfica lovers, and for those who truly appreciate the spirit and camaraderie that comes from lovers of good food.
Everything homemade, everything familiar, and only for those who understand the true meaning of Tasca in Portugal. For those who don't understand, don't deign to pass by...
Thank you Sandra and Rogério and daughter for the experience and best wishes for success and health!“

“We ordered a waffle and a crepe, the waffle was good but it wasn't one of the best I've ever eaten, I thought it was missing something that made it excellent, on the other hand the ice cream was very good, and as for the crepe there are no complaints.
The environment is very peaceful and pleasant to be with friends and family.“

“It should be noted that I left the A1 to go to Cortes for lunch at "O Maneta".
I had been there several times, the last time about three years ago. I've always liked the quality of what they serve.
Today that flaked cod was simply fantastic. So simple and so good! Desalted to perfection, roasted to perfection, presentation full of simplicity!!! Those friends who kept crying for more....
Top marks for the permanent friendliness of the owner and his staff.
Dear, no! The fair value.
I recommend it to anyone who knows how to appreciate good Portuguese cuisine and I will always come back!“

“It was a pleasant discovery for my wife and I after 1 and a half years in Leiria. We were always looking for a seafood restaurant in other cities by the sea and ended up finding a favorite right here. Very friendly service, fresh seafood, delicious food. I recommend!“

“Good food at a fair price. Nowadays it is difficult to find this formula for the dish of the day with drinks, coffee and dessert. I forgot to take a photo of the dish but I enjoyed the steaks, rice and homemade fries. The desserts were also very good, and the service left nothing to be desired.“

“Klein aber fein, ein sehr schoenes Mini Restaurant mit Terasse, spezialisiert auf Gerichte mit Spanferkel. Broetchen oder ganze Gerichte mit dem kleinen Ferkel zubereitet. Sehr hohe Qualitaet, ausserdem Getraenke zu guenstigen Preisen. Direkt in der Innenstadt, nur 3 Minuten vom Busbahnhof entfernt, perfekt fuer ein Essen bei Zwischenstops. Freundliche Bedienung“

“(Translated by Google) Simply the best restaurant I've ever eaten at, good and cheap food, with spectacular service, perfect for anyone who wants to eat well, pay little and be well received!(Original)Simplesmento o melhor restaurante onde já comi, comida boa e barata, com serviço espetacular, perfeito para quem quer comer bem, pagar pouco e ser bem recebido!“

“(Translated by Google) Eats very well, the food is prepared very quickly and looks excellent, its flavor is very unique and very appetizing!!I strongly recommend!(Original)Come se muito bem, a comida é preparada bem rápido e tem um excelente aspeto, o seu sabor é bastante único e muito apetitoso!!Recomendo vivamente!“

“Divine.
From the service, to the starters, main course and desserts, everything was wonderful. We ate the saucer cod, it was divine.
Thank you Lisete for your service and advice ?
We will definitely be back
Well done ?

Parking: Good parking“

“Pausa Café has several options for daily lunches, I like all the food, from the salads, daily dishes, soups, toasts, sandwiches, I've tried everything and I can only thank Sara, Dna Gina and Dna Isabel, for all the quality they have as well as the friendliness with which they welcome customers.I will continue to be your customer, thank you.“

“Great!Congratulations?Cozy, modern, clean and airy space with lots of light.Two spacious rooms.Fantastic food, full of flavor, color and taste.Excellent options on the grill.Take Away option as well.Fantastic team, friendly and attentive.I recommend

Parking: Plenty of space throughout the complex.

Kid-friendliness: Perfect!

Wheelchair accessibility: No limitations.“

“Best Restaurant ever! They don't talk very good english but somehow it worked ;) I had soooo good food and so much, I wasn't able to eat up. For dessert I ordered a little acaí bowl to go but as I opened it at the hotel, it was HUGE!!! :) loved it so much there! Nice service and good prices.“

“It's a place that reminds me of my childhood, although it has already changed a lot since then. The bread is good and the little pastries are mouth-watering, especially the Brisa do Liz ????The staff is very friendly, especially two ladies, one of whom has been there for a few years already...I like the place and it's good value for money when you want to snack.“

“I live in Tavira and although had eaten an excellent meal here once before, pre-Covid, it then dropped off my radar. Last night while out with friends I 'rediscovered' it and am so happy that I did. It was the first gourmet meal that I'd eaten here for a long time. The staff were welcoming and attentive and I have to mention the chairs. As someone with back problems, the chairs were an ergonomic joy. My black pork filet was delicious, beautifully cooked with rosemary and served with a light, white sauce cleverly blended with a meat reduction. My friends were equally happy with their choices of robalo with prawns in an orange sauce and a goat's cheese gratin with apple and honey. It was on the expensive side but worth it for the quality of the food.“

“You know that place where everything is good?
Well, it's right here!
From the service, to the pleasant atmosphere and ending with the delicious food!
Oh, don't forget the fresh imperial, for me the best ever!!!“

“We called Ao Largo because we had already had lunch on a previous visit and loved it. This time we were traveling with our dog and due to the bad weather it was not possible to eat on the terrace.The lady who answered my call was super attentive and recommended another restaurant in Leiria that is pet friendly and allowed animals inside.This made us visit the city anyway.We will definitely return to Ao Largo when the good weather permits.“