Portuguese Restaurants near Poiares, PT

“Le site est au calme loin de tout, calme, très propre. Le personnel est à l'écoute, sauf la jeune personne qui sert de responsable. La cuisinière est au top elle vous régale les papilles et est très affable et sympathique. En effet soyez prudents il n'y a pas de vins au verre ni pour l’apéritif ni pour le repas, sinon on vous compte la bouteille entière. On nous a facturé une bouteille alors qu'elle nous avait servi pour gouter et ne correspondant pas à notre demande c'était un vin rosé mais pétillant.“

“my wife and I really enjoyed this restaurant with its quite chic atmosphere.
The flesh of the cod we ate was quite firm, and a little salty for our taste. Cooking and flavor were good. Seeing the cod cooking over a wood fire in front of us is a real spectacle! My wife's meat was tender and good. I regret not having tasted the chorizo ​​cooked over a wood fire. Next time...
The portions are large but the price is still quite high.
We would happily recommend this restaurant, and we will definitely come back.

Parking: the restaurant has a small parking lot with 15-20 spaces. But it is quite easy to park in this small village.“

“Ate there twice, one lunch and one dinner. The service is nice and professional.The food is great, very tasty like a gourmet restaurant,the vegetarian risotto was excellent. Wine list is a big deal there,it is like a book and all the wine ceremonies are a bit too pompous to my taste and at the end when you order a glass they serve about a quarter of the glass. Over all it was nice and tasty but way too expensive for what you get .“

“High class restaurant from Rui Paula. Not sure what criteria this is missing to not have a star in the red book, but special things happen here.

Somellier is knowledgeable and engaging. Wines run the full spectrum from affordable to hilarious, and everything in between. Good selection by the glass as well including some special ones by the corovin, which is a nice way to splash out a bit without remortgaging or contacting a broker.

Beautiful view right on the river. This is the absolute definition from the guide of worth a special visit.“

“We ate at O Tonel three or four times during our stay in the area. Every time it was great, no matter what the "Prato do dia" was... The fish, steak, veal, salads and sides were very tasty and the family wanted to go there even on our last lunch before we left Douro. We would definitely return and recommend to anyone that visits the area.“

“The best restaurant in Portugal.
Excellent food, excellent staff, fair prices.
Chef Carolina awarded by the Michelin guide.
Personalized service.
Suggestions from the team and chefs, as good as it gets.
Professional and dedicated team.
I regret not living in Régua so I can go there more often.
I will certainly be back.“

“Mr José, D. Sallette, D Manuela, thank you very much.
Everyone is friendly!
Excellent conversation and also very good food.
A restaurant not to be missed.

Reservations only until 7:30 pm
(If you book, don't miss it!)“

“Most delicious and tender oven baked octopus with potatoes, broccoli, olives.
Came without reservation, everything was reserved but we got squeezed in.

Vegetarian options: Most delicious white bean stew. Very tasty.“

“Absolutely delicious ! I had the grilled chicken which, unbeknownst to me, came with rice, fries and a salad and it was simply delectable. Friendly staff too, great recommandations in wine and the prices were very affordable, I highly recommend this place !“

“Delicious food. Had veal with risotto, which tasted heavenly. The host is friendly and accommodating. The prices are good and you leave full for reasonable money. Preferably a place I will come again. The place looked a bit closed when we arrived (7.30pm), but don't be fooled. ?“

“We went as a family, with children.
The food was a success. The fries menus were huge and everything we ordered was great.
Normally we go to more traditional Portuguese cuisine restaurants, but this choice was a success.

Vegetarian options: They have several vegetarian dishes on the menu, including burgers.

Kid-friendliness: Children are allowed.

Wheelchair accessibility: The place has stairs outside, so it is not accessible for wheelchairs.“

“We had a great time with my friends in this restaurant facing the entrance to the Palais de Madeus, the welcome is very warm and friendly, the menu is made up of quality regional products and the dishes are excellent just like their Porto Blanx who is a marvel…. I recommend“

“The best grilled chicken I ever ate in my life!! with its accompanying rice, salad and potatoes.
Very good attention and service!!
The lower part was all for our group of 20.
Without a doubt a place to return to many times.
I don't have photos because I dedicate myself to eating and drinking“

“(Translated by Google) Very good. Some “eat and cry for more” Francesinha…. Home fries and super friendly staff. Coming back…?(Original)Muito bom. Umas Francesinhaa de “ comer e chorar por mais”…. Batatas fritas caseiras e funcionários super simpáticos. A voltar…?“

“For the third time and it does not disappoint.
Perhaps they would propose a greater variety of wines to further enhance their very good cuisine.
Prior reservation required.
I recommend experience, still very genuine, with personality.
It's a food house, don't expect a restaurant.
Pets not allowed and I don't usually go to these types of establishments. In this case I made an exception, but please reconsider because their behavior is usually better than that of some children.“

“Very good traditional restaurant. The welcome, the service, the meal, the wines, everything was perfect. I sincerely recommend this restaurant. Originally from Switzerland, we were very well advised on what food and wine to order. In addition, the prices were very reasonable.
Thank you for this good time spent in your restaurant.“

“An absolute ‘must go’ if you’re around Vila Real. The octopus was incredibly tender, the kid goat with alheira was gorgeous and the grilled mushrooms could have only been a product of witchcraft. The veal carpaccio was a star and the service impeccable.“

“Veal strips with salad and fries were excellent, very tasty, they looked so good that we didn't even take photos! The perfect homemade chocolate mousse dessert, perhaps the best coffee we've had in years! Price you can see for yourself!!“

“I do recommend it.We were a party of 7 and 2 babbies. We ordered the mixed platter (several different cuts) and we were delighted with it.Right next to the exterior area there's a kids playground..which is quite handy to keep them busy :)If there is something to be corrected...please prohibit people from smoking on the outside area. Nothing worst than having a great mral interrupted by cigarette smoke. (Thats the explanation for the 4stars on athmosphere)“

“Well prepared, typically Portuguese regional cuisine. Good wine list.
Well located space with an extraordinary view over the Douro
Friendly and efficient service.
Very popular on weekends, which leads to the exhaustion of several options on the menu, which are not very extensive,

Parking: Free own parking and plenty of space nearby

Kid-friendliness: Very spacious both inside and outside.“

“After reading some comments, I was a little afraid of risking a family lunch at Xanoca! Contrary to what I read, we were well received, the food was very well prepared, with more than enough and generous portions, with very acceptable prices! I can't say it's a great place, but it was pretty good!“

“Very traditional food with a quaint ambiance. The service could have been friendlier, but given the age of the waiter, let's leave that as laziness. Well-stocked meal with side dishes and succulent meat and fish. We'll come back to that. ?“

“Seja bom ou mau, caro ou barato. Sem dúvida nenhuma e está à prova de todos e visto pelos comentários, que neste momento atual é um dos melhores a servir Leitão ? parabéns Leitao à Hugo pelo bom serviço. Um dos melhores na nossa cidade ??“

“Excellent food. Very pleasant atmosphere. But at busy times the waiting time is long and the service is poor. I noticed people who had waited so long at the table and left. Therefore it is a point to improve. Of course I won't stop coming here. It's worth trying.“

“I'm suspicious of making this review... because this is where I had my cup of water!I love the typical decor, the table and kitchen service is great.Nothing to point out, simply enjoy the dishes: and the steak is enough to eat and cry for more!!! ?“

“Restaurant located in the Six Senses Douro Valley hotel.
Prestigious place, with a sublime atmosphere where details such as ambiance, comfort, lighting, are followed to the letter.
On the 31/05th, I went to this restaurant for dinner and with the hot day, we stayed on the terrace. Adequate ambient music, an atmosphere with great class and good taste. All framed with a wonderful view over the Douro River.
The cod fillet was divine, offering perfect flakes and the ideal touch of salt. I felt a soft crunch on the skin, counterbalancing the softness of the very well seasoned lupine puree.
Unfortunately I don't give 5 stars for the service. In fact, the service definitely deserved 3 stars, especially for the sommelier.
We ordered wine to accompany the meal and were not given any introduction, explanation of grape varieties, methods, etc. as indeed, it is the work of a professional sommelier. In general, the entire attitude of indifference towards us, the lack of empathy and sympathetic dialogue has created a glaring gap. Basically, there was a lot of superiority for little professionalism.
The same lack of friendliness was felt by the only employee working that day.
I close by saying that in a hotel and restaurant of this range, these foundations of good service should be natural and mandatory.
In a restaurant experience with dishes with so much technique and quality of presentation and ingredients, being tarnished due to a lack of tact on the part of the wait staff is serious.“

“Recommended by a resident of Vila Real, we walked through the door of this restaurant and did not regret it.
Friendly welcome upon our arrival.
We were seated nicely and despite the language difference the explanations were very clear and given with patience. Between English, French and hand language ?, they explained to us that the €9 menu included starter, main course, coffee and drink. What more could you ask for: a small dessert for €3. About ten pastries and ice creams await us. So we ate for €24 for two in a very nice atmosphere.
The starter remains the same, soup then your choice of fish or meat served today with fresh vegetables (cabbage and carrots) and baked potatoes.
A map is also offered.
We did not regret our choice.
I think it is best to book because the room fills up quickly.
Bon appetit to those who pass through the door.“

“The restaurant offers typical Portuguese dishes at a very good price/performance ratio. We had the Armamar pizza and a Francesinha toast.
The portions are large and the food is impeccable. Paying by card is no problem. (Debit/credit, e.g. Visa)

I can only recommend! Yesterday, Mother's Day, it was a little more crowded, but it was still nice!

Vegetarian options: Some pizzas are vegetarian, a margarita should also be possible.

Parking: Right in front of the restaurant on the street.

Kid-friendliness: There are high chairs. Children's portion should also be possible.“

“If you find it, don't hesitate to push the door, it doesn't look like it's open, but the room is at the back. And, on the kitchen side, it's simple, homemade, with local products, and brilliantly good. The advice... a pitcher of white wine, slightly sparkling, it is excellent. And then the price! 25€ for: 2 beers, 1 pitcher of white wine, 2 extra dishes, salads/tomatoes for 2 (delicious), 2 desserts, we even wondered if there was a mistake!.Remember, try in any case we recommend.“

“Family restaurant, where dishes are made with the main ingredient, love!
The food was very well prepared and tasty.
The service initially raised an alert but then everything went exceptionally well.
The pleasant space and the bathrooms are clean and smell good, this for me is an indication that they take care of cleanliness.
I will definitely be back.“

“We found this place by chance looking for a place to eat and late at night. Great food and super friendly staff. We ordered Bacalhau Podre for 2 and it was very good and a portion of meat which was also very good. Noted in case we ever return. Perfect price for how well we have eaten and the quantities.“

“After making a mistake and making a reservation for a restaurant with the same name in Lisbon, we had this incredible surprise. A restaurant with such a family atmosphere that it feels like you're dining at your aunt or uncle's or grandparents' house. The food is homemade and very well prepared in very generous portions. The living room has a real and quite large fireplace that heats practically the entire space and makes it even more welcoming. All the staff, without exception, are incredibly friendly and attentive to the needs of each table. We ate the oxtail, which we highly recommend due to the wonderful flavor of the sauce. The alheira as a starter was probably the best alheira we've ever tasted! For dessert, I highlight the chocolate mousse, which is homemade and with the right consistency.Finally, one more surprise… the bill! €63 for 4 people with starters, drinks (including house wine), main course and dessert. It's very rare to find a restaurant of this quality, at this price and with such incredible staff that you don't even want to leave.Many congratulations to the team and thank you for giving us a spectacular night!“

“A completely self-confident and excellent restaurant. He doesn't gamble, he has his permanent excellent menu and that's what he looks after.Even though I was a foreigner, I felt at home, like in my home restaurant. Hospitality, good mood and quality ingredients. An excellent combination. Hasta luego, amigos!!!!! Hasta luego Obrigado!!!! Good luck ♥️ Hugs...“

“Good restaurant in Vila Real.I went to try the famous Bacalhau à Maranus and it was really good.Service and staff concerned with good service, despite the restaurant being full with all tables occupied.It's worth passing through Vila Real and stopping to eat at this restaurant, the meat is also promising, but wait for another opportunity.“

“They have a great selection of teas here which you can't find in other places around. Those taste especially good when they give you a little chocolate to go along with it. The view is everything of course and the service is good as well.“

“Wonderful family restaurant with a true Portuguese atmosphere, it is that typical place that we are all looking for on a trip...charming family that serves you with closeness and affection and, in addition, serves you delicious homemade food at a very good price. Pay attention to that rice! It couldn't be more good.
Many thanks to Joaquin and his family???obrigada❤️“

“Fair prices and friendly service/atmosphere, the quantity of potatoes that accompany the francesinha is not humble, but the prices are. Including a digestive at the end on the house. For some, it is the best place to eat francesinha in Vila Real.“

“The starters were perfect, the kid was ready to eat and cry for more, the desserts were delicious and the wine was excellent, whether it was produced in the vineyards next door!!! In addition to all this, top-notch service and a breathtaking “

“A typical Portuguese restaurant but with a touch of refinement and extra flavor. A great gastronomic experience to try in Alijó. We ordered the house steak and pork cheeks and everything was wonderful and full of flavor. The meat was tender and juicy. The mushroom soup is delicious! For dessert, a tasty chocolate mousse, a canilla de leche cream with ice cream and an excellent olive oil pudding. I recommend trying them all. A pleasant experience to repeat.“

“Extremely well attended to.
Exceptional food.
Thanks !

Vegetarian options: Does not exist

Parking: Quite a few.

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“(Translated by Google) Pastry shop and bakery with high quality products. The cakes are fresh and very good. The pastry is diverse and very tasty. I recommend the mixed snacks which are great.(Original)Pastelaria e padaria com produtos de muita qualidade. Os bolos são frescos e muito bons. A pastelaria é diversa e muito saborosa. Recomendo os lanches mistos que são ótimos.“

“This small, simple “tasca” has outstanding food and service. The best roast kid (cabrito) I have ever eaten, after 35 years in Portugal - tender, succulent, in a perfect light sauce, with delicious roast potatoes and tasty pilau style rice. House wine is excellent for the price. Good desserts. Fast, friendly service. Amazing value for money.“

“I will not hesitate to say that the roast lamb from the oven made the dinner one of the outstanding meals of our 21 day tour of Portugal.

Friendly, welcoming, good advice and great food, the team is outstanding and the menu with plenty of choices.

So we are here again for dinner and looking forward to the chef's version of Bacalhau.

Waiting in anticipation.“

“We called in for a light lunch and a taste of local wine and port. Parking was so easy and we were warmly greeted. The setting is sensational right on top of the river. The food was great bar food my husband had cheese and sausage I had a delicious duck salad then we had port ice cream and port cake all delicious.“

“(Translated by Google) Exceptional welcome. Very good lunch during the bike ride alone. I received much more than what I paid for, in terms of values ​​such as attention, affection and kindness from the Lady. Thank you very much. ????(Original)Acolhimento excepcional. Almoço muito bom durante a volta de bicicleta sozinho. Recebi muito mais do que o que paguei, ao nível de valores como atenção, carinho e bondade da Senhora. Muito obrigado. ????“

“The food is generally good!! We ordered tuna tataki and shank, it was good.The attention from the restaurant staff was very good!!As for negative points, in my opinion the wine was very expensive, 28 e for a normal white! The armchairs where they accommodated us to eat were very uncomfortable!The starters that they give you when you arrive (pâté, olives and oil) are very expensive and we also didn't order them, it is assumed that if this happens it should be complimentary!! The latter plus the wine inflated the price too much!! But the food itself was good!!“

“Homemade food, well served, good service. Easy access, with parking nearby. They also serve take away

Parking: Well located, in the city center, easy access both on foot and by car.

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“Best barbecue chicken I've ever eaten in my life!! The owner is very friendly, attentive and helpful! The food is incredible, I highly recommend it, 10/10!!! P.s.: so good that we forgot to take photos!

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian sausage“

“The best you can find in this beautiful city is in the region.
Balance between price and quality! From the friendly and attentive staff, to José and Mariana?, everything was excellent. Without missing out, of course, a huge word of appreciation and gratitude to the wonderful lady cook!!
Always, always coming back!“

“From the outside it looks completely inconspicuous. We were very positively surprised.
Great service, the food perfect! and it was totally authentically Portuguese!
My fish was grilled on charcoal and the taste was simply WOW!!!
The service was super friendly and at the end there was also a schnapps??
We give it a whole 6 out of 5 *!!!!
We'll meet Again!
No question!“