Portuguese Restaurants near Refontoura, PT

“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“

“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,“

“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.“

“Very high level.
Simply divine food, from starters to desserts, prices within normal limits, but considering the quality, I would say they are even affordable. And the service is very friendly.
I recommend it without any doubt!“

“The food was divine, starting with the starters: suckling pig patties and cod cakes.
The dishes: we ordered cod with cornbread, cod with hillock and veal steak.
A highlight is the hilly cod, served with delicious mashed potatoes.
Dessert: the almond tart was wonderful.
Another very positive aspect of the restaurant: the service. All professionals are very attentive, efficient and kind.
The location and ambience of the restaurant are also very pleasant.
Congratulations to all the professionals at Restaurante do Outeiro for providing unforgettable moments for the restaurant's patrons.“

“Dîner vraiment très bien. La prestation est loins des standards portugais. Nous sommes là sur de la qualité autant sur le service que sur la nourriture et cerise sur le gâteau maintenant que la rue est devenue piétonne le cadre est encore mieux. Honnêtement si vous aimez la gastronomie et que vous passez sur Amarante il faut y faire un arrêt.“

“(Translated by Google) Wonderful local restaurant! Food was delicious and service was very friendly and also very fast. Had a very delicious meal and can recommend it to everyone.(Original)Prachtig lokaal restaurantje! Eten was heerlijk en de bediening was erg vriendelijk en ook erg snel. Heb erg heerlijk gegeten en kan het aan iedereen aanraden.“

“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!“

“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.“

“(Translated by Google) Nice place with good wood oven pizzas. Friendliness, good coffee ☕️, free Wi-Fi. There is no ATM. ????????(Original)Local agradável com boas pizzas em forno a lenha. Simpatia,bom café ☕️, Wi-Fi grátis. Não tem multibanco. ????????“

“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 ??.“

“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. ?“

“Cozy place, very well decorated, delicious food and Joana served us very well.Valentina's cod is simply wonderful, if you go, try this dish!The desserts are all handcrafted, there wasn't a bad one, everyone ordered one so we were able to try them all haha, they were all very good.My favorites were the banoffee and the passion fruit cheesecake!The owners were very attentive and even took a photo with us! We will definitely be back!“

“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 ?????“

“Excellent service, the best food...try the Mirandesa meat board, it's ?the best I've ever eaten??, if possible, pair it with the Mogadouro red??, very friendly staff, especially the owners, very friendly people with fantastic courtesy! Excellent price vs quality! Repeating?✅.

Kid-friendliness: Yes

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

“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.“

“(Translated by Google) House with family atmosphere, 5 star service! Quality starters, the ham is fantastic! Affordable and very good house wine. Here I tasted the best Francesinha ever, quality stuffing and the sauce is top! I strongly recommend! All homemade and very well made! Congratulations!(Original)Casa com ambiente familiar, atendimento 5 estrelas! Entradas de qualidade, o presunto é fantástico! Vinho da casa de preço acessível e muito bom. Provei aqui a melhor Francesinha de todas, recheio de qualidade e o molho é top! Recomendo vivamente! Tudo caseiro e muito bem confecionado! Parabéns!“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“(Translated by Google) I eat a lot of pizza and it's one of my favorites. The staff is also friendly. Fridays are impossible here because you have to wait a long time, everyone wants pizza from here on that day. But it's worth the wait, I recommend going another day so you don't have to wait too long.(Original)Eu como muuiiita pizza e é das minhas favoritas. O pessoal também é simpático. Sextas feiras são impossíveis aqui porque tem que se esperar muito tempo, todo mundo quer pizza daqui nesse dia. Mas vale a pena a espera, recomendo ir noutro dia para não ter que esperar muito.“

“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 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.“

“Um dos melhores restaurantes onde estive. Comida caseira excelente !
Aspecto rude exterior nada a ver com a qualidade da comida que lá se faz.

Kid-friendliness: Sim.

Wheelchair accessibility: Sim.“

“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!“

“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 “

“Attention and waiting times to be served perfect. Nothing to say either about the food, very delicious.
The only drawback that the place has for me and for which I do not give 5 stars is that in practically all the dishes the price is given based on weight (for example steak €40/kilo). This means that you don't really know what the price of a portion is and that when you get the bill you don't know if they are charging you right or wrong since you never know the weight of the piece that has been served to you. It is a topic that I did not like at all since it is always up to the restaurant to charge you one price or another since no one tells you what is the weight of the piece that they are going to serve you. Very limited menu and practically all dishes priced at €40 - €45/kilo.“

“I stopped by Penafiel by chance and stumbled upon Ze Gusto. What a wonderful surprise! I tried the daily special, which was a tender and juicy cut of tuna accompanied by thin and crispy homemade fries. The wine list looks amazing as well. I highly recommend this place, 100%.“

“Um bom serviço, com uma oferta de entradas variadas e muito saborosas. Os pratos principais são muito bem confeccionados e as sobremesas, exibidas para escolha junto à mesa, complementam a refeição fechando em grande. Aparentemente perdido no "meio do nada", está uma excelente proposta em Paredes, que exige um pouco da carteira, mas não engana.“

“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.“

“An establishment with unique dedication, people who live their work with love for what they do, which you can find in few places. I fully recommend it, you will have a very pleasant experience. We customers just have to be grateful for having a place like this at our disposal. Thank you Forneria da vila?“

“I would say that it is almost the best sushi I have ever tried in my life. Since we were in Portugal we wanted to have something more traditional but we ended up here and we couldn't be happier. The sushi was delicious and they did very good service, the buffet price is GREAT!

Vegetarian options: If you tell them that you are vegetarian, they will make you a more personalized sushi for you, this is what they did for my friend who was delighted.“

“In 2021 we had already gone there and loved it, we returned this year (2024) and of course we had to go there.

Service, food, atmosphere 5*

The garlic bread with bacon is very good, as are the pizzas and passion fruit sangria. We loved it again and totally recommend it.

There is parking at the door.
Super nice terrace.“

“Small, family-run restaurant frequented mainly by locals, menu with various tapas and local dishes.
We tasted several things and accompanied everything with some house wine. It was all very good.
Fast but attentive service. Incredibly low prices even considering the quality of what we ate.
Absolutely recommended“

“We found this gem random on a google research and: thank god! Mr Luis was AMAZING! great outdoor seating.. amazing meat.. some starters to kick it off.. bolo bolacha was yummy too and the serve white wine of quinta da lixa! Yum! We loved it and will def come back! “

“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“

“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.“

“Great place to eat for €7.5 per night with bread, soup, coffee and drink. Without a doubt it is a find these days. The employees are very welcoming and the service is very fast. The food is simple and traditional, great for trying typical Portuguese foods. I will come back here for sure“

“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%!“

“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.“

“We stumbled upon this restaurant through the good reviews it has on Tripadvisor. And it lived up to every single one of them! The food is great. We ordered some different dishes to share and everything was really tasty. Our favorites were the pork cheek, polvo, shiitake and the smoked chorizo. Also, the staff is amazing. They had great recommendations, were super friendly and made sure we had a good time. We had the privilege to go there twice and it was a pleasure. From the outside it may look a bit unassuming but don’t let that fool you. Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant.“

“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“

“Pleasant place with beautiful natural surroundings outside.In terms of what was served, it could be improved and has the capacity to do so, hence my 4 stars.Professional and friendly service from the owner adds value to the experience.I wanted to return.“

“In the city center we discovered this excellent restaurant that welcomed us very warmly. We chose a table on the balcony which gave our dinner a fresh feel.
The food was excellent, with simple things but very well combined, for example, mushrooms with cheese and a touch of mint....... Desserts follow the same policy.
Place to consider whenever you return to Amarante“

“The food is well made with a very good flavor but the problem is that a portion is secretly €25, supposedly designed for 2 people, we eat that portion practically alone, which we thought was not enough for 2 and that it comes accompanied by rice To all this we ordered chicken wings, scrambled eggs, ham and cheese board, to distribute to 5 adults, 2 babies and 2 children, all very delicious.
It is recommended to go early since at 10:30 p.m. we were alone in the place and with the owners who wanted to clean and close but I think that was our fault since we are not used to having dinner so early.“

“"We couldn't be more delighted with our experience at Taberna do JP in Vizela! From the warm and professional service from Senhor João to the incredible quality of the food, every detail left us amazed. The desserts were simply divine! This place became It has instantly become a must-stop for us in this region. Coming from Aveiro, we can't wait to go back and enjoy it all again. Thank you so much for giving us such a memorable experience!"“