50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Lousada

“Currently, in the elegant halls of Marisqueira O Relento in Algés, there he is, Jorge Rodrigues, the waiter who transcends the simplicity of service to turn it into a true art. With years of experience, Jorge is a true master of the craft, deserving of the title that surpasses any academic degree. Jorge, the "doctor" of refined tables, doesn't just serve exquisite dishes; he weaves gastronomic experiences with the artistry of a true connoisseur. His mastery in the art of serving goes beyond mere technique, reflecting sophistication and daring in every gesture. In the halls where conversations whisper amid glasses of wine, Jorge personifies elegance and competence. Moreover, Jorge is an excellent connoisseur of wines, a sommelier who turns each choice into a unique sensory experience. His advice on the perfect pairing of dishes and wines is as refined as his graceful movements between the tables. With a smile that brightens the rooms, Jorge has earned not only the loyalty of customers but also the respect and admiration of fellow professionals. He has elevated the act of serving to a spectacle, where each dish is a masterpiece, and each interaction is a harmonious dance between the waiter and the guest. Jorge has turned his profession into a true art, where hospitality becomes an expression of excellence. He is the maestro conducting a symphony of flavors and impeccable service. May Jorge's journey continue to be marked not only by the finest restaurants but also by the ongoing dedication to transforming each meal at Marisqueira O Relento into an unforgettable experience.“

“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!“

“Fantastic place, excellent service, five-star service, especially the owner who is incredibly friendly and attentive.
Our choice was a steak au pepper and a chunk of it was empty. The meat is of high quality and cooked to perfection.
I recommend
Excellence“

“A house with careful and innovative preparation and a chef who is always available and concerned about his customers.I distinctly remember, the first time I went to have lunch at Oak, thinking that this space was unusual in the city of Paredes, and it almost seemed like it had come out of Porto. More than a year later, I am very happy to see that the Chef Vítor and Clara project is growing every day.The desserts, almost always made by Clara, are just to use the cliché of "eat and cry for more", with apple pie as the star of the menu.A clear choice with a practical and welcoming environment during the day and intimate at night.“

“It is not easy to find words to describe the friendliness and professionalism of the entire staff. They were impeccable, attentive and always concerned that the experience was perfect. You can see that the good disposition and friendliness here are genuine. The food is fantastic, made to order and you don't have to wait long with a varied menu to suit all tastes. Without a doubt, you have raised the bar quite high. Congratulations and see you soon.
Ps. Thank you for keeping my wife's cell phone. ?“

“(Translated by Google) Pleasant space. Very good food for the price. Points less favorable to the delay of the service and also the facilities that need to be renovated, in particular the bathrooms. Other than that very good.(Original)Espaço agradável. Comida muito boa relativamente ao preço. Pontos menos favoráveis à demora do serviço e também as instalações a necessitar de serem renovadas, em especial as casas de banho. Fora isso muito bom.“

“I had the pleasure of dining at Quinta da Lama, a former olive oil mill that has been transformed into a delightful restaurant. The place exudes a cozy and rustic charm, with clay pots and vintage stone adorning the dining room.The menu offers a wide range of dishes, from traditional Portuguese cuisine to Mediterranean and European influences. I opted for the “posta à lagar”, a succulent tenderloin steak cooked in olive oil and garlic, and the cod with cornbread, a classic Portuguese dish that was moist and flavorful. Both dishes were exquisite and prepared with fresh and quality ingredients. The salads and bread were also very good.For dessert, I indulged in the “leite creme”, a creamy custard with a caramelized crust. It was heavenly, one of the best I ever had. I also enjoyed the house wine, a local red wine that complemented the food perfectly.The service was impeccable and attentive, and the prices were reasonable for the quality and quantity of the food. I had a splendid time at Quinta da Lama and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for an authentic and satisfying dining experience in Amarante.“

“The meal was served on the patio shaded by the vineyard laden with Vinho Verde. We drank a Vinho Verde variety inside out (it was the first time I tried this variety in a white Vinho Verde aged 6 years and aged in barrels for 1 year), a pleasant surprise. We ate octopus fillets and Gerês meat with bean rice. For dessert, a freshly made cream milk. I recommend. Impeccable service. The price of the dishes was a little exaggerated. €24 for each half dose,“

“Excellent homemade food and impeccable service, in a family atmosphere. The outdoor space is very beautiful and has free parking. It's worth every penny.

Parking: In private area. I don't know exactly the maximum number of seats, but maybe around 30 seats.“

“Tasca with a good atmosphere, always with fado music at a very pleasant volume, very friendly service and attentive to customer needs. As for food, for those who like tapas this is the best place to eat, worth every euro spent. Very tasty food, excellent quality, excellent prices for the quality it offers. Without a doubt, it is one of the best restaurants in Felgueiras for tapas. This is the second time I've been there and I will definitely go back. The prices range from €15 to €30 (although I entered 20-25), as it will always depend on the amount of food you order, the first time I paid €31, the second time I paid €19.. The dish What I recommend trying are the nails in the bread that are in the photo, you will certainly like them.

Parking: Sometimes you can find parking in front of the restaurant's door, sometimes you have to leave it a little further away but only 100m away, until it's quite close.“

“Best restaurant in the north.I've known the family that created and runs the restaurant since I was born and I like to say that it feels like home.Starting with a rich range of starters: which bring tradition while introducing originality, from broken eggs to a roe stew.The main dishes: a homemade lamb and sea bass rice are the showcase for a menu that can't be missed.The best: the service, starting with Jorge (owner and face of the restaurant) and ending with his mother who brings the best homemade food to the table.Anyone who is lucky enough and has the pleasure of visiting here will easily return.“

“Very tasty and good looking food
We ordered steak and grilled cod and everything was great.
For dessert we ordered fruit salad, biscuit cake and cream from heaven and they were also equally good.
The staff is very friendly and the atmosphere is very welcoming.“

“Magnificent experience, on our vacation in the area, they recommended it to us and although they do not make reservations at meal time, being a group of 7 people, they made an exception
Magnificent service and magnificent food
Be sure to go to this establishment on your visit to Marco de Canaveses. Once again, the attention received from 10“

“(Translated by Google) Restaurant with excellent preparation of traditional food, I tasted the roast veal, it was simply fantastic. Great sangria and 5* service, excellent space with covered terrace, great for groups, I was curious about the special francesinhas but I will be back soon.(Original)Restaurante com excelente confeção na comida tradicional, provei a vitela assada estava simplesmente fantástica. Sangria otima e atendimento 5*, excelente espaço com esplanada coberta, otima para grupos, fiquei com curiosidade nas francesinhas especiais mas voltarei brevemente.“

“Extremely well decorated restaurant with a good atmosphere and modern colors and very young!I loved the decor, service and food!And above all, the amount we paid was within expectations!I definitely recommend it and we will certainly come back!Visit it too and you will certainly share the same opinion!

Parking: In addition to having its own parking lot, there is a small square with free parking near the restaurant!“

“Today for lunch was my first time at Cancela Velha. It was busy but no waiting, seated immediately. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Was with my brother and our Portuguese language teacher. We all ordered the soup (nabissa), breads and olives and cheese appetizers, bacalhau cakes, daily special (pescado and arroz com gelho). Appetizers, soup, and daily fish and rice specials were delicious. I particularly enjoyed the rice. We ordered some traditional deserts, natas de ceu, pudin, bolo traditional. Deserts were delicious especially the natas de ceu. We ordered an apple turnover to take home for our mom. Our server said “warm it slightly and serve with ice cream”, which of course we did. Our mom is 92 and she has tried a lot of apple turnovers in her 9+ decades, and she said “this is the best I have tasted, get more next time please.” Overall an excellent experience and since we are now locals, we will be back again!“

“The Food is amazingThe waiters are amazing.Very warm and welcoming environment with great decor.The selection of tapas is expansive and each were interesting to try.Would always return for a special meal, romantic occasion and celebration.Pica-pão was my favourite dish“

“Congratulations! From service, to food preparation and cleaning. We ate cod à Braga and it was perfect, good rice and crispy potatoes without excess oil. Varied desserts. I recommend...

Kid-friendliness: Air conditioning and large space

Wheelchair accessibility: Ramps“

“We went to watch a game at the football stadium, the restaurant is quite close to it. They treated us like at home, each and every one of them was very friendly, and the food was spectacular, typical Portuguese food. If we have the possibility of returning to Vila das Aves we will go to eat at Taberna do 7.“

“Excellent place to stop for a good meal. Excellent quality and quantity as well for typically Portuguese food.Excellent "vinho tinto verde" wine, in extreme quantity, so be careful you don't drink to much for the road.Menu at lunch, pretty cheap, 6€, make sure u leave tips for the girl who is serving, she works hard and good as hell.Try to choose on day plates, which are good, fast and cheap.Extra points for the service wich is quickly and cozy.Have a nice mealCheers,MarchExcellent place to eat.The so-called "good and cheap"Food in large quantities, with dessert wine and coffeeAll-inclusive dishes of the day: five and a half €5.5VERY quick and welcoming service.They know how to receive people from "Lisbon" very well, which does not happen anywhere else.Well there is“

“Space although small, very clean and cozy atmosphere. Very friendly service, just a little slow in service due to being full of people. We ordered 2 pizzas and they were great! Very good, the only correction would be for the craft beers menu with prices a little above the average of the local competition.“

“(Translated by Google) Whenever I think I want to eat something really sweet, I know right away where I have to go, to ArteCafé! It has a wide variety of products and cutting-edge offers!!!(Original)Sempre que penso que quero comer algo bem doçinho sei logo onde tenho de ir, ao ArteCafé! Tem uma grande variedade de produtos e ofertas de última geração!!!“

“(Translated by Google) Very well decorated restaurant, considering that it is installed in a building that was once a primary school.Excellent food in terms of food quality as well as confection and full of flavours.An excellent wine list.Price according to the service.To be repeated without a doubt.(Original)Restaurante muito bem decorado, tendo em conta que está instalado num edifício que outrora foi uma escola primária.Comida excelente em termos de qualidade dos alimentos como confecção e cheia de sabores.Uma excelente carta de vinhos.Preço de acordo com o serviço.A repetir sem dúvida.“

“So special place. Low key, not on Main Street, but worth to try and enjoy a fresh fish. Opens for dinner at 6:30pm. Side door on the right side leads to the upper level. Ambiance is typical for the island, homey and bright. Service is friendly and very efficient, exactly what we expected. Food was exemplary. Everything what we ordered was delicious. Fish soup, grilled fishes, Alfonsim Grelhado & Boca Negra Grelhado, served with boiled potatoes and sweet potato. We loved our wine choice, Mateus “Rose”. Definitely, you will get value for money spent. Highly recommended.“

“We have travelled many places in Portugal, but I've never had so well prepared octopus ("Lagareiro Style") ❤️❤️❤️! Absolutely gorgeous! Highest recommendation?. Also prawns and beef were very good. Staff was very friendly and the scenery awesome.“

“Our 6th time here, a favorite restaurant with excellent and consistent Portuguese/European inspired food, service and experience. Best couverts, entradas and several fish and meat entres, each fresh, beautiful prepared and delicious. Incredible homemade desserts. Manager Eddy, Chef Juan, Juan C, Bruno and Caria highly attentive in all ways making each visit remarkable......“

“(Translated by Google) A great place for a quick meal with Prato do dia for €8, with soup, bread, drink and coffee included. The space is big.The service was impeccable, the staff was quick.I recommend.(Original)Um ótimo local para refeição rápida com Prato do dia por 8€, com sopa, pão bebida e café incluído. O espaço é grande.O serviço foi impecável, staff rápido.Recomendo.“

“It was the first time I went to this restaurant and I found it to be a very good atmosphere, the staff were very friendly and professional, I ate squid and prawn kebabs, a portion of the best for two people, the prices are acceptable, the only drawback is the crushed potatoes were not available. point and the prawns were gamboes the squid were tasty I will go back to try other dishes that seemed delicious and very well prepared“

“Very relaxed place with exemplary service.

I confess that I went looking for something simpler in cuisine, but I managed to appreciate the suggestions and what was served.

It ends up being a more gourmet place, but with all its merits.

From what I understand, there is no fixed menu. So it turns out to be an adventure ?

There is parking, but I, who went for the first time, didn't find it right away, I suggested bigger signs.

It was a good experience

Ps: I'm not in the habit of taking photos of dishes, so I won't add them.“

“Incredible place with a surreal view, very pleasant atmosphere with background music and super welcoming space.
The flavor of the meat I ordered was great, however, despite having ordered it rare, the meat was overcooked, nothing else to point out, from the starters to the dessert, everything was wonderful.

Vegetarian options: It not only has vegetarian options but also vegan options, but you have to let us know when you book.“

“Very nice experience
The dishes are carefully prepared in a very pleasant setting.
Special mention for cooking fish and meat but particularly octopus
I have eaten in very large restaurants for my work for 15 years, notably in Dubai, Miami etc. I have rarely encountered such quality of cooking on seafood
A great discovery, I would come back with my eyes closed
All the best“

“The restaurant is super cozy, with a family atmosphere ❤️
I suggest the oven-roasted lamb, the cod (any way) and the prawn kebabs are delicious!
Everything delicious and recommended ☺️

Parking: Free and ample parking.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy access ♿“

“These are the kind of restaurants we love: Slightly old-fashioned, stylish, excellent quality food & with kind service to match. Carvalho is close to the thermal bath facilities, and the clientele is mostly on the north side of their 50ties, dressed nicely to go out to a quality establishment and determined to enjoy themselves in typical understated Portuguese and French style (no touristy boorish excesses here!!). The key waiting staff were a pleasure to see in action, they orchestrated the dining room to perfection. The female waitress with a hint of Father Ted's Mrs Doyle, but only in as far as her maternal slightly conspiratorial smile towards her clientele reminded us of her. The food was marvellous, good quality, tasty, traditional fare. The wine was excellent. The cooked pear in red wine in particular fine desert, we don't see it enough on menus these days - my husband nabbed the last one!“

“Come as you are, as you were As I want you to be As a friend, as a friend As an old enemy Take your time, hurry up Choice is yours, don't be late Take a rest as a friend As an old Memoria, memoria Memoria, memoria Come doused in mud, soaked in bleach As I want you to be As a trend, as a friend As an old Memoria, memoria Memoria, memoria And I swear that I don't have a gun No, I don't have a gun No, I don't have a gun Memoria, memoria Memoria (no I don't have a gun) And I swear that I don't have a gun No I don't have a gun No I don't have a gun No I don't have a gun No I don't have a gun“

“(Translated by Google) Good traditional dishes. The specialty of the house is veal roasted in a wood-fired oven. It is worth it.....(Original)Bons pratos tradicionais. A especialidade da casa é a vitela assada em forno a lenha. Vale a pena.....“

“Visited twice during our four day stay due to the high quality food (best we found in Guimarães. Service is attentive and friendly. Would recommend the stuffed mushrooms, cheese and meat platter with honey. For dinner we had two of the best steaks, although the cod fish main was incredible. Price wise we thought it was reasonable. Must visit to see for yourselves“

“The best eating experience we had in 10 days in Portugal! Our server, a Brazilian guy, was the best and the food was amazing. We had the muschrooms, peppers, ham and a meat dish for 2 people. I can't stress enough that if you want to go and eat somewhere in Elvas you here!“

“Offers based on fish, I tried the cod and fillets and they were some of the best I had ever eaten, well prepared dishes, with a good portion. Starters that they provide at the beginning are also very good and in good quantity, overall you will love them, they correspond to the price you pay.“

“(Translated by Google) Excellent homemade food, very friendly, fair price, a little noisy, but the food is worth it; I recommend without a doubt.(Original)Comida caseira excelente, muita simpatia, preço justo, um pouco barulhento, mas a comida vale a pena; recomendo sem dúvida.“

“Good price, good service and picturesque location.Simple, traditional and very well prepared food. Typical dishes of the region, without a doubt.Friendly and fast service.Affordable prices.The space is a typical granite tavern, being quite pleasant and also has an outdoor space.Pay attention to the fact that, at least on the date I went there, there was no ATM. It is not a problem, since there are ATMs relatively close by, but you should pay attention to that detail“

“Landed here by accident while looking for a vineyard. Laura, the host, was incredibly hospitable. Invited us to the restaurant as if inviting us to her home. She was very friendly with our kids. The appetizers were awesome. Loved the croquettes. A lot of appetizers. The codfish dish was OK. Good dessert. Probably will not end up here back, but was one of the more memorable dining experiences.“

“A restaurant right in the center of Marco de Canaveses, with excellent service and very tasty food. We ordered the oven-baked lamb with browned potatoes and delicious rice. The starters deserve your praise. It is advisable to make a reservation, as the lamb may be sold out.“

“Muito agradável para se fazer uma refeição sem tempo, comida muito boa. Experimentei arroz de tamboril, picanha, bacalhau á Temos Pena e posta. Qualquer destes pratos são muito bons, a atmosfera é muito agradável, muito cómodo, funcionários muito profissionais e prestáveis . Ótimo para crianças, O valor pago foi simpático a condizer com o serviço prestado.“