Portuguese Restaurants near Penacova, PT

“This restaurant is simply exceptional. Each dish is an explosion of flavors, prepared with perfect mastery. The service is impeccable, with an attentive and warm team. The atmosphere is friendly. I highly recommend this restaurant for an unforgettable dining experience. thank you Jo!“

“Typical tavern, with simple and well-prepared food. We had a choice of 3 dishes, we chose the bitoque. Everything was fresh and looking good. Mr. Euclides turned lunch into an experience. Very fun gentleman and provides a differentiated service.

Very good house wine and comes fresh.

We paid €23 for two people, 2 dishes and a jug of wine.“

“Restaurant that exceeded expectations.

Well served portions.

My wife ate tuna, enough for 2 people.

I eat very good cod, a very generous portion that is enough for 2 people to eat.

Friendly service!!

I advise!“

“The suckling pig sandwich is very good with quality suckling pig, the negative point is the bread... it's very small compared to the €5.50 it costs just for the sandwich! They could have served a bigger loaf, even with the same amount of suckling pig, which would have been great.“

“Fantastic view of Mondego (south) from the glass terrace. It has a regular service of cafes that dot the towns of Portugal

Parking: In the historic center of Penacova, with some difficulty parking less than 300 meters away. But the path is well followed and is worth it for the view from the terrace, especially at dusk when the sun is over the Mondego.“

“Yesterday we went for the 2nd time, everything was excellent as the first. Great food and fantastic staff... Diana, who was serving, was very attentive and friendly... a sweetheart. Mrs Edite, the cook, is the same, in addition to the excellent delicacies she makes, she is super friendly ?
I also have to mention the place by the river... very cool.“

“Absolutely spectacular food! Made with ingredients from Mr. Américo's garden.Very tasty grilled squid, migas and maminhas made with love.The homemade white wine that was served was one of the best we've drunk in our lives!Complete surprise! On repeat“

“Very nice fine dining experience to discover regional flavors from Coimbra. The service was outstanding and we felt very comfortable right from the start. My companion's request for a vegan menu was immediately answered in the affirmative. We both opted for the 7-course menu. Thank you to the whole team for a fantastic evening and keep up the good work ??

Vegetarian options: Vegetarisches als auch Veganes Menü möglich ?“

“There are 2 national sandwiches in Portugal the Francesinha and Bifana (pulled pork) Sandwich.

Francesinha Sandwich ...ham, steak filet, chorizo, smoked sausage, cheese, toasted bread, sweet red pepper\tomato garlic sauce ?

If you want the best Francesinha in Coimbra then come here. Our guide and BNB host both recommended this place, Café Atenas.
The best Francesinha we've had. Great value and really good expression of a Portuguese classic!“

“(Translated by Google) I really liked the Bucho with rice, the Chanfana was very good.Friendliness of the confreres who received us as well as the lady who attended to us.I really liked.(Original)Gostei muito do Bucho com arroz, a Chanfana estava muito boa.Simpatia das confrades que nos receberam bem como da senhora que nos atendeu.Gostei muito.“

“I went to this restaurant on a recommendation, and I have to say it was a very pleasant surprise. The first restaurant which was 5 stars in all parameters (food, service and atmosphere). The food is very tasty and well prepared, perfect. The staff is really friendly and the atmosphere is wonderful, very pleasant to eat.
I will definitely be back and I recommend everyone to go there once, it's really phenomenal.“

“(Translated by Google) A good option for those who enjoy traditional Portuguese dishes. Very tasty food, well served portions and friendly service.(Original)Uma boa opção para quem gosta de pratos tradicionais portugueses. Comida bastante saborosa, doses bem servidas e simpatia no atendimento.“

“We wanted to surprise my parents, and we ended up surprised too.
The chanfana was delicious, the bread was dessert and of course the service.
Congratulations on everything!

Parking: It was on a Sunday, there was parking on the street next to the tavern and on the street in front“

“This place was absolutely fantastic from the food, the service, and atmosphere. We had many wonderful appetizers and wine and sangria with our fabulous entrees. Still our bill was under €40 per person. So far in my experience (especially with steak), this restaurant has the best food by flavor, texture, and presentation in Portugal.

Trying to look it up the restaurant to give review lands me on a web page with its photos but with addresses in Coimbra vs South of the city. Is it possible there is more than one? I can't imagine anything in the area mapped having an atmosphere to compete with what I experience Southeast of Coimbra. I will be investigating and hoping they are connected by more than name.“

“Wonderful atmosphere, with some interesting employees and an out-of-this-world view of the kitchen where the 180cm boss is, tall and broad-shouldered, dark and toned... Wow! It takes your breath away. ? The food, well... the food was good too!Regarding the suggested dish, I would suggest the boss... but they wouldn't go wrong served with a francesinha either, they're wonderful“

“(Translated by Google) Very well prepared food! I think I exaggerate the amount ofWhite rice! You have to rationrelation to proteins and always provide vegetables (they are important)(Original)Comida muito bem confecionada! Penso que exagero na quantidade dearroz branco! Há que racionar emrelação âs proteínas e fornecer sempre vegetais( são importantes )

Vegetarian options: Normalmente arranjam 1 opção vegetariana se pedirmos! Por vezes faz parte do menu!

Kid-friendliness: Tem sempre arroz! Peixe grelhado ou frito que podemos adaptar! Os assados também poderão ser dados conforme a idade da criança! Tem sempre sopa!

Parking: Precisamos encostar junto ao passeio!“

“After a heavy rain shower, we went to the restaurant and wanted to have dinner around 6 p.m., but the kitchen wasn't open yet. Nevertheless, we were able to order something to drink and the food came really quickly. We felt very well looked after“

“(Translated by Google) Visiting for sure everything 5 stars!from the service, very attentive employees, spectacular food!Very homemade type taste.(Original)A visitar de certeza tudo 5 estrelas!desde o atendimento, colaboradores muito atentos, comida espetacular!Muito sabor tipo caseiro.“

“(Translated by Google) Very good restaurant with very friendly service from Mr. Pedro and Mrs. Margarida.. A top stew at a very affordable price. I really recommend it. Thank you very much and I will come back(Original)Restaurante muito bom e com um atendimento muito simpático da parte do senhor Pedro e a dona Margarida.. Um Cozido top a um preço muito em conta. Recomendo mesmo. Muito obrigado e vou voltar“

“A Lifesaver in CoimbraExhausted after a long day of shooting, we realized we hadn't even eaten lunch. Asking the hotel receptionist for a recommendation, she enthusiastically declared Arco Bar her "lifesaver."A short walk of 5-10 minutes later, we arrived at Arco Bar. While the exterior appeared intimate, the inside surprised us with a comfortable space accommodating roughly 50 guests. The atmosphere was lively, bathed in the warm glow of numerous ceiling bulbs.Having enjoyed Douro Doc wine for the past three days, we decided to stick with what we knew and ordered another bottle. While we weren't wine experts, the Douro region hadn't disappointed us yet.Our meal began with a delightful spread of olives and bread. Following the receptionist's recommendation, we opted for the grilled black pig, a renowned dish in Coimbra alongside codfish.And let me tell you, the black pig was nothing short of "Delicioso"! This trip, we liberally used the phrase "Out of this World," and the black pig undeniably earned that title.Fries at Arco Bar was equally impressive. Perfectly cooked, it achieved a balance of firm texture without being tough and juicy without being soggy. If I had to describe it in one word, it would be, well, you guessed it – "Out of this World"!While my coworker's shrimp omelet appeared less exciting on the plate, it proved to be light, fresh, and perfect for a pre-bedtime meal.However, the true highlight of the meal was the dessert. While I can't quite recall the specifics, it was possibly a firmer, sweeter version of tiramisu paired with a delightful chocolate mousse. Both were simply divine!The final bill was surprisingly reasonable considering the quality of the food. I left Arco Bar feeling like I could easily dine there every day!“

“I wanted to take my sister to a Michelin Restaurant for her birthday dinner while we were here in Coimbra. We decided to go to Casa do Bragal and we are so delighted that we choose this setting for her dinner. We walked in and it felt that we were in some ones home there were books and paintings all over the restaurant. The tables were set beautifully. We were a little early for the 8:00 PM opening and we were invited in to sit by the owner. When we got to the table it was set with a few different before dinner treats. We had olives, a beet dish, sardines, a type of marinated beans, a mushroom tart & the cheese was adorned with a sweet pepper relish. Our main meals came out under a covered dome and it was enjoyable to have them remove the cover to display the meal. I had the scallops with watercress rice and my sister had the veal with potatoes and spinach. They were extremely tasty. We saved room for dessert since it was a buffet of 12 different choices including, rice pudding, tiramisu, chocolate mousse, flan and many others. The owner was so gracious and helped us make some of our choices, the waiter was so observant that he even turned the light on when I headed for the ladies room. It was such an enchanting evening and we would highly recommend this restaurant to others.“

“Very tight space. They have a hallway that seats 15+ people but by appointment only.

Prices are 15eur for starters, drink and main course (and coffee).
Alheira, Burger (also vegetarian), prego are available dishes but the dish of the day is quicker

Vegetarian options: I only saw the burger“

“It's always me and my wife. The service is incredible! We always try new things, since we are not from Portugal. One surprise after another. The environment is calm and peaceful. I recommend going and trying the picanha and the grilled hake!“

“A modest and excellent restaurant. Very good and quality meat. Service with the utmost friendliness and attention. Service at the restaurant by appointment and also offers take away. Definitely to be repeated. Despite not being a restaurant in the center, it was an extremely pleasant surprise that I hadn't had in a long time. 5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Very nice place found by chance. The boss does not speak French and very little English. However, he took the time to explain and help us choose. The dishes are very good. I also had a glass of wine which was perfect. At the end of the meal I was offered a glass of port! Prices are correct. We had a great time and attentive staff, it's an address to keep in mind!

Vegetarian options: There is only one dish. I had it and it was very good.“

“This is where locals people eat. The place is run by an old couple, the wife is the cook and the husband is behind the bar. They’re super friendly and nice. The food is very traditional home cook Portuguese food. We had the octopus rice and turkey steaks. Both are very well seasoned and very tasty. Great place for a good traditional Portuguese meal.“

“Stop for lunch.
Very generous daily rates in all aspects (quantity and quality). A good bowl of soup (today it was a great soup), a portion to eat and take the rest with you, very acceptable wine, bread, olives and coffee. I'm not sure if dessert is included in the total price.
The food is very well prepared, as are the side dishes.
The total amount to pay is the value of the dish you choose to eat.
If you don't eat it all, you pay the modest sum of €0.60 to bring what's left home.
Without a doubt, a place to revisit.
Ah, the service is quite fast even with the room full.“

“The loveliest of folks run that place. Meals were huge portions of delicious döner, fries and salad. Nothing extraordinary except just well done kebab. Both the plate and wraps were exactly what the doctor ordered. And don’t miss out on their hot sauce, which was a perfect balance of fruit and heat. Would definitely come back.“

“(Translated by Google) The boy had to remind the lady to bring the cutlery, then the drink. But they brought it quickly and with an apology.Otherwise, everything is fantastic.(Original)O menino teve de lembrar à senhora para trazer os talheres, depois a bebida. Mas que trouxe rapidamente e com um pedido de desculpas.De resto, tudo é fantástico.“

“(Translated by Google) Whenever I visit, and it's not a few times, everything is excellent from the service to the quality of the products. Congratulations.(Original)Sempre que frequento,e não é poucas vezes,está tudo excelente desde o atendimento à qualidade dos produtos. Parabéns.“

“Order for family lunch where the service was very careful, with excellent help and guidance in choosing the best options and number of servings!Pork cheeks with dried fruit rice: very, very tasty and super tender!Duck rice: very good too!Everything very well packaged and with excellent presentation.Practical solution for when there is no time for everything and with quality assurance!To repeat.“

“It was my first time visiting O Cantinho dos Ossos, on recommendation.
The food was great.
Homemade fries and regular rice.
The bones were just Delicious, the spicy and salt were perfect, as was the cooking of the bones.
I recommend.“

“In what is really important (the paparoca) it showed no weaknesses: Bairrada-type suckling pig was perfect, both in terms of size and in terms of roasting; The sauce and the - typical, "pála lá" - fries are also good, as is the mixed salad. The wine? Sparkling, very fresh, pleasant. And, speaking of pleasant, a good price/quality ratio.
Oh, good Aires!“

“Excellent restaurant with good service, very well prepared food and above average presentation. He has already received several awards.
In the photos, cream milk with ice cream (5*)
Cabidela rice (5*)
Cheeks on carob bread and asparagus (4.6*)
Codfish à Estrela da Mó with a layer of cornbread, with crumbs (4.8*)“

“Had a wonderful octopus salad here on our first visit. The owners and staff are very friendly and went out of their way to help us even though they didn’t speak English. On our first visit we sat outside in the small eating area as we had our dogs with us. The second time we visited we sat in the restaurant and were amazed by the incredible view from the window. You realise how high up you are. Once again the welcome was friendly and the food was delicious together with a lovely bottle of wine. This restaurant is excellent value for money.“

“(Translated by Google) Excellent space for a different experience. Excellent in the preparation of meats. Excellent draft beer that goes very well with the meal ????(Original)Excelente espaço para uma experiência diferente. Excelente na preparação de carnes. Excelente cerveja de pressão que acompanha muito bem a refeição ????“

“A serious restaurant.I ordered meals through an app, with all the information and I did not receive the product.When I asked, they told me that someone received it (a neighbor) next door.He made the delivery without making sure who he was delivering it to.But the order was not to be delivered to the door. And yes, talk to me, the reception would open and the person would leave it in the elevator.What did not happen.Returning to the restaurant, the team quickly understood what happened and sent me the order again, which was delivered without any problems.Congratulations and my thanks to SABOR E ARTE for the decision made in favor of your client.“

“Tastefully decorated restaurant on a street corner near the stadium.The cool, multilingual service manager was super friendly and attentive.The starters were great, we had the two types of Brás in a nice little pot.For the main course we chose the bacelhau with peppers and the tuna on the hot stone, which was fun and delicious with the three types of sauce.Unfortunately, dessert was no longer possible, we were already very full and very satisfied.We would be happy to come back next time we visit Coimbra.“

“I had picanha, it was cut too thick for my taste. I like it thinner... I think the cut affects the hardness of the meat! Good accompaniments, good portions, without being exaggerated!We stayed in a room apart from the restaurant, it was pleasant!We didn't eat dessert, we took a birthday cake!

Parking: you have to look and be lucky!“

“Well, I went to this seafood restaurant in Coimbra to eat roast lamb with a recently arrived Brazilian. He even went cross-eyed ?.
Food**** From the seafood rice to the lamb, nothing to complain about. Some starters/seafood starters, could be better
Service**** Senior and professional, some exaggerated times
Atmosphere*** Pure seafood atmosphere, in a dissonant environment with little value. Difficult parking.
Value** Pays well, eats well, the bill could be lighter.“

“An incredible experience, too bad I went later in the day and couldn't stay longer. On the terrace you can eat well and enjoy the space. There is a good amount of sweet and savory to be served and very friendly service. I will definitely return more often.“

“Anyone looking for a place with some "ceremony" will have to choose another restaurant, but if you want homemade food, with good portions, there is a restaurant here that will satisfy you, I'm sure. Any dish is good, highlighting the Portuguese stew, chanfana, grilled cod...“

“(Translated by Google) I went through Mortágua on a walk and we had lunch at the Magnólia restaurant, we liked it and hope to come back.(Original)Passei por Mortágua em passeio e fomos almoçar no restaurante Magnólia gostamos e contamos voltar .“

“For my husband and I, this restaurant in Coimbra is the first choice for lunch with excellent Portuguese food, with a variety of dishes of the day, prepared with ingredients of invaluable quality and accompanied by wonderful "house" wine.
The owner (Fernando) is an "A+", serving the tables, combining kindness, warmth and good service.
It is located next to the Alma shoping, which is perfect for our purposes in the city.“

“I have to start by saying this.The beer (imperial/fine, etc) is absolutely fantastic.Even though it's very good, it's one of the best places I've ever tried.The staff is relaxed and friendly, and there are good options for eatingThe toasts are very good, and the pies too.I spent less time than I wanted, but it's a place I'll come back to!!!“

“(Translated by Google) Excellent, perfect, sensational.Wonderful food, super tasty and well served, congratulations to the chef.Very quick service and exceptional friendliness.Super generous portions, top view and very honest price.(Original)Excelente, perfeito, sensacional.Comida maravilhosa, super saborosa e bem servida, parabens ao chefe.Atendimento muito rapido e simpatia excecional.Porções super generosas, vista top e preço muito honesto.“

“This seems to be the best option for suckling pig in the town centre of Coimbra. A serve of three portions cost €40. Sangria, €10 for a jug. Salad and more chips than I could possibly eat, €4.50 each. The waiter’s English was very good. Desserts were enjoyable. All up, €69. And three devout diners were completely satiated.“

“Here we had once again a nice evening with our friends, and enjoyed a nice dinner. The food is, as usual, from a good quality, served by very friendly staff. We can do nothing less than Highly recommend the restaurant. The restaurante has also a nice terrace where you can enjoy your meal, and gives you on the same time a wonderfull view over the river Mondego,“

“(Translated by Google) Restaurant found on our trip, quality cuisine, generously served for a very decent price. All in simplicity.I recommend.(Original)Restaurant trouvé sur notre trajet , une cuisine de qualité, servie généreusement pour un prix très correct. Tout en simplicité.Je recommande.“

“(Translated by Google) Cozy space, homemade food is very well prepared. We arrived after closing time for the kitchen but the very nice gentlemen let us have lunch ☺️☺️☺️(Original)Espaço acolhedor, comida caseira é muito bem preparada. Chegamos depois da hora de fechar a cozinha mas os senhores muito simpáticos deixaram-nos almoçar ☺️☺️☺️“