50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Vila Verde

“We arrived at this place by chance looking for a place to eat and the truth is that it was a success. Elegant and quiet place perfect for a relaxed meal. Attention from all the staff of ten and the best, delicious and perfectly cooked food. The truth is that we loved the place and we will surely return.“

“I ate here a week ago and can't stop thinking about the bbq bacon smash burger I had. I'm not even a big burger fan but have have 4 burgers from different places since trying to chase the same delicious taste. Nothing is living up to it. If I wasn't at the other end of the country now I would definitely be going back and trying every other smash burger on the menu. Can't recommend highly enough. Super cheap aswell, like 5 euro or something.“

“The concept of the restaurant is quite interesting and different.
The amount of food in all the dishes is quite small, of course it is a gourmet food restaurant, in other words: it is designed to eat all the “4 acts” or 4 dishes and be fine, the idea is not to be full!!

Regarding the quality of the dishes and their flavor: nothing to write home about, they are all really good.⭐️

Just something to point out and easy to improve;
In the “fifth act”, the desserts could be better described because the menu only mentions the ingredients, or flavors, that your dessert will have, it does not mention the texture. In other words, you don’t know if you’re asking for ice cream, a cake, something creamy, something dry and crunchy, etc…

It's not a cheap restaurant, that's clear, but for something different and special, it's good.

Kid-friendliness: They admit children and babies but the care for them is not the best. It is noticeable that they “get in the way”. They could improve on this.“

“It is a restaurant in a non-touristy neighborhood of Braga. The business is frequented by people from the city. Menu at an incredible price (for its offer) and the menu with very good prices from half portions to full portions. We recommend the entrecôte, cod and picaña! The treatment was exquisite, very friendly!“

“Food and service were great! Generous, hearty portions. Mushrooms and prawns were excellent starters. Steak and fish were excellent. Great for big groups. We were 11 and had a cozy set up. We had a couple of vegetarians in the group - menu is not vegetarian friendly but our server made a plan! Fairly good value for money.“

“A small and super cozy restaurant
I can only say good things about both the food (look at the photos) INCREDIBLY GOOD, and the couple who served us, friendly, pleasant and super attentive
We both ate for €35.50
We ordered: saquinho de camarao (very good)
Prawns in tempura. ( very good)
Cabala Montadinho (spectacular)
Bacalhau carpaccio (very good)
Lemon pie (refreshing and nothing
cloying)
Of course, we ask for water (call us sad ?)
If you order wine you will get something else

By the way @tabuascoposeoutrascenas, we are waiting for you in Bilbao ?“

“Amazing restaurant! We stumbled upon this place after the first place we went to was booked, and I'm very glad we did. Excellent, honest food without frills at exceedingly fair prices.

For lunch they do the old-school set menu thing with soup plus a choice of 3 or 4 mains. Plus a big jug of tap water for free. Price was 7 euros for just the main or 8 with soup. There's also a selection of desserts at extra cost, around 3 euros each. Everything we ordered was fantastic: veal stew, squid with beans, cheesecake, caramel mousse and chocolate mouse. The setting is also great - nice, funky decor and a very comfortable terrace out back.

The overall vibe was great - you could this is a real passion project. There aren't many places like this around anymore. If you're in Braga, do yourself a favor and stop by. You won't regret it.“

“Impeccable pizzas, made not in an oven but in frying pans!, and they come with crispy dough and quality products! The only "sin" for being small and having 2 outdoor tables, but the quality of the food and service are well worth it! We will be back!“

“we had lunch here and tasted their delicious cod with potatoes and the typical duck rice, as well as excellent cod croquettes and the house dessert (a yogurt flan accompanied by apricot compote).
huge portions, half rations are enough.
exceptional quality-price ratio, the kind that can no longer be found even in the most authentic taverns.“

“An authentic gastronomic treasure hidden in the city of Braga!
Very well maintained rustic house. The menu is very varied, with obvious emphasis on the different ways of serving cod. We chose the same one wrapped in puff pastry, and I guarantee it was the most divine cod I've eaten outside of home in a long time! Only by trying it will you be sure of what I say. Even the cod fritters for starters are a positive surprise as they contain more fish (very tasty!) than potatoes.
Please note that the famous Papas de Sarrabulho are only made in winter, so don't be mistaken! There are Rojões, and the homemade desserts are worth a look... and taste. How wonderful!
The exemplary welcome from Mr. Rolando, who manages the space with his sister, is to be commended. Whether in the food advice or in the two conversations that we pleasantly maintained.
I strongly recommend a visit to this house with excellent homemade food and prices in line with what is served to us. My sincere congratulations!

Parking: There is no possibility of parking on the street. Only nearby.“

“Amazing place! Just like the previous one in Apúlia, this restaurant is just amazing! Wonderful service, marvellous and tasty food… you just go and don’t want to leave! When leaving you need to return! I will return again and again and again!!!!!!!!

Parking: Just can’t park by the restaurant! Need to park around 200m away! Not bad on summer but not good in winter!!!!“

“Great place I discovered!!!“Ristorante François” is a very pleasant space, with a varied and very good quality Italian menu, from starters to desserts.I loved the food, perfect quantity and very good flavor experience.Very good sparkling peach and red fruit sangria.The customer service is very friendly and polite.I recommend it and will definitely be back!“

“First of all, this criticism should have been made earlier, so as not to forget to do it, I am doing it now. Now, it would be difficult to really forget to evaluate this pleasant and welcoming space. The food is homemade, made with love and care. The starters are delicious, especially the blood sausage. Arriving at the main course, your belly is already full, with so many good starters. The main course afterwards, even though it is practically full, makes you want to eat until you can no longer eat, everything is delicious. To summarize things a little, I'll move on to dessert, the French toast and what a French toast! One of the best I've ever eaten in my life, I don't know what the secret is in the recipe, but I recommend leaving a little space in your belly to taste it. In this case I was served by the friendly Joana and Eugénia, where their friendliness also won me over, personally, in addition to the food, I pay a lot of attention to customer service and here they also deserve a rating of 5. Final summary, 5 stars, to come back and repeat , especially with an empty belly because here the belly comes out happy.“

“The best restaurant in Portugal and, of those I know, the best in the world.
A restaurant that easily becomes home, so welcoming is its staff and the space itself is full of personality.
And the out-of-this-world food, on a differentiated menu of soulful snacks, makes any meal a difficult decision to make (it's best to order a little of everything, accompanied by one of the good wines on the menu).
The service is unprecedentedly friendly, in the Minho style.
There is no way not to go to Braga and not visit! :)“

“The meal was delicious and quite exquisite. The roast beef with celery root puree was excellent. Although it came with three purees, which could have been reduced to at least one, and included something to help clean the plate, or something crunchy, to vary the texture.

The service was satisfactory and the atmosphere was very pleasant, with ambient music and cozy dim lighting. I recommend.“

“A totally recommended place. We arrived without a reservation, they had the terrace full, they offered us the little room upstairs and they quickly prepared it, turned on the air conditioning and we were so comfortable.
An exquisite cheese board, a spectacular pepper jam and a stuffed mushroom to repeat. All at a fair price.
And the very good attention.
You can not ask for more.
Congratulations!!!“

“We had a terrific lunch here. Set menu with soup, option for main, dessert and drink for a fair price. Local style food but there was a vegetarian option for all courses- rare! Our waitress was helpful and spoke English, atmosphere was lovely - would definitely recommend.“

“Very beautiful and warm restaurant.
Decorate with a traditional Portuguese musical atmosphere.
Staff emblematic of the place and very welcoming.
Traditional Portuguese cuisine is very good.
Prices are reasonable.“

“An ideal place for dinner, delicious pasta and very well made, you can see that they take care of the details. Very friendly staff and nice, cozy place. Quite normal prices and it is very worth the price-quality ratio, a place that I would visit again.“

“Restaurant with exquisite furniture and decoration. Beautiful wine cellar with a set of mirrors that deceives the eye, giving unexpected depth to the rooms. Well prepared and abundant meal without being overdone. Pay attention to the details, starting with the menus and continuing with the friendliness of the service. Side dishes are sometimes a little late and therefore almost cold, contrasting with the main dish that arrives pleasantly boiling, releasing fragrances that the palate soon begins to guess...
Pleasant dessert. Price to match in a good relationship with the environment, service and meal. Definitely a restaurant not to be missed for lovers of good things in the city of Braga, fifteen minutes from the center, on foot, to help digestion...
Congratulations to the Management and the entire friendly team.“

“This restaurant is wonderful in every way. I've been there several times and we've had very good service each time. Everything is tasty and good. Don't miss the Red Fruit Cheesecake dessert made by the owner's wife, who also works next door at Restaurante Félix, which is another wonder!“

“We loved the experience... As starters we ordered a mix of sushi and broken eggs (an unlikely combination but the fact that we had kids at the table justified the choice)... The sushi was excellent... Super fresh... Very well prepared, even for for those who weren't very fans it was very good... Cracked eggs were also very good... Main dishes risottos and steaks... Everything was very good... Quality of products, preparation and presentation... Nothing to report... To accompany Sparkling Passion Fruit Sangria... Very good... Delicious desserts to finish...The service was very friendly and helpful, we were very pleased with the night... Price was around €50 per person... For the atmosphere, products and service, it was an adequate price...“

“The food was all very well prepared and tasty. Without a doubt, a true delight. I still need a photo of the 70% cocoa chocolate mousse, which is very good and quite unique compared to traditional mousses - I recommend you try it.

The service was quite pleasant and attentive. Good experience.“

“I've been going to this place for many years and it never disappoints. A goat's cheese starter with ham and bread then we ordered the typical dish of the house called naco na stone, a wonderful and very succulent meat that we grilled on a hot stone. The accompaniments were fries and salad and a house green wine to accompany.“

“We use a voucher from the Odysseys "Romantic Dinner". Everything was excellent, from the friendliness and professionalism of the staff, to the food and the space we already knew. However, the table where we sat was anything but romantic because it was at the entrance to the restaurant room. Since there were several tables for two people in the center of the room, we thought that the table we sat at was a weak point of our "Romantic Dinner".“

“Cozy atmosphere, beautiful room decor. personalized service, has an exclusive terrace for customers
1- spicy shrimp starter is divine, a spicy tomato sauce served with toasted bread covered in sauce and of course shrimp
grilled
2- filet mignon was on point, with portobello sauce and truffle, a charm of flavors
4- Pumpkin fondant, when opening the cupcake the pumpkin cream is still liquid“

“We ordered cod in oil and garlic to eat with a side of potatoes and meat in a similar sauce with baked potatoes, as if cooked. We let ourselves be recommended by the waiter who treated us very kindly. The truth is that the food was very good, but perhaps the sauce is a bit repetitive because it has so much oil. For starters they gave us bread with butter, cheese spread and fish spread + olives. We also ordered a bottle of wine and thought it was very curious that it was drunk in a bowl. It's not bad, although it could be a little better for our taste. I insist, the waiter and the service were great, we let ourselves be guided at all times. We went for €30 per person, which seems a bit expensive to me, since the dishes were not excessively large. We would have no problem repeating it again.“

“This place really exceeded our expectations! We tried the assassin spaghetti, the shrimp and asparagus risotto, and the gnocchi ossobucco and all three dishes were absolutely incredible. The flavour balance and complexity was just perfect, the ossobucco was the most tender we’ve ever had, and the spice/flavours of the assassin spaghetti were to die for. I’m already craving more! Wonderful service too. The salad starter and panna cotta dessert were good too, but the mains were the best part.“

“I took "Codfish in Braga", very filling. Very good. Potatoes in fried rings, nickel. All drizzled with olive oil, as I like.Dessert: baked apple, excellent. Come with your eyes closed.My wife took the cod with breadcrumbs, potatoes, cabbage. Excellent.All for a very reasonable price. We will come back without hesitation.“

“(Translated by Google) Excellent food, served with a lot of friendliness, attention and kindness! ????I come here whenever I can and I highly recommend it!(Original)Comida excelente, servida com muita simpatia, atenção e gentileza! ????Venho aqui sempre que posso e recomendo vivamente!“

“Very friendly place, welcoming atmosphere.Indoor space and terrace, tapas menu with good options, good quality ingredients and food. Friendly staff, efficient service, welcoming and familiar atmosphere. Menu with soups, salads, tapas and side dishes. A large family allowed us to sample several of the good suggestions available. To share, standard peppers, fritters, breaded bread, broken eggs, alheira, tomato rice and axxoz beans. Serve with peach sangria. Good quality ingredients and excellent preparation. Interesting place, attentive staff and good atmosphere, good place for family and group dinners.Congratulations ?“

“Lunch on the way to Gerês, happy chance of finding this spectacular place with homemade food and red green wine in Malaga, to accompany. If we add the friendliness with which we were received, plus the fact that we were in António Variações' homeland, we can say that it was perfect!“

“We were a group of 5 with an appointment, we were very well received.
Everything came very quickly, starting with the starter board, everything was delicious and fresh!
The mixed meat was delicious! More than fair prices for the quality of the meal, I highly recommend it! Coming back for sure!“

“I love this place. Relaxed, tasty options and very fair prices. Among other delicacies, I highlight the crunchy gouda cheese with strawberry jam. 40cl mug of Bohemia for 2 euros or Sagres for 1.5. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, any Montadito for 1 euro. Olives have a deliciously different seasoning.“

“This place is a treasure. I was brought here by friends who live local and had an amazing meal. The food is delicious and their wine service and knowledge of Portuguese wines is world class.

Vegetarian options: Multiple options the truffle, mushroom, and scrambled eggs.“

“Restaurant that guarantees comfort food. All the dishes I ate there were very well prepared and well served. Quality products! Service from the staff is very fast, agile and with a good disposition, leaving all customers as if they were at a friend's house.“

“Restaurant with very tasty food. The francesinha is very good, and the mixed barbecue for one person is well served.
The prices are the best part, very attractive, good price-quality ratio.
I recommend it and I will be back!“

“I love this place. It was just a soccer match and we saw how the locals behaved. It was like we were sitting in a home pub. The service was fragmentary, the lady at the counter was helpful. The atmosphere of the place is also perfect, there is hardly any space inside, which is a positive thing for me, so we pay more attention to each other.“

“(Translated by Google) Beautiful villa for receptions, surrounded by greenery on a green hill a stone's throw from the Bom Jesus Sanctuary. Good food and professional staff. Worth the trip(Original)Bellissima villa per ricevimenti, immersa nel verde su la verde collina a due passi dal Santuario del Bom Jesus . Cibo buono e personale professionale . Merita il viaggio“

“The highlight of the experience is the massive steak portions. When ordering a steak option order one main ( the single portion as some orders have the single and double dose portions) and it will be enough for 2 people. The massive steak comes with salad and fries and with some orders rice is added. The steak is cooked on a hot stone at your table and you basically participate in the cooking to your taste. The single waitress that was on duty was very pleasant despite the language barrier.
Noe we come to the price shocker: despite Gluttonous amount of food the price was 25 euros per order ($28). This amount of steak would easily be $150 in a main European city.
If you are in the area don’t hesitate to go after a 24 hour fast.“

“We just had our wedding celebrations at the Pousada. The service is exquisite, the staff welcoming, helpful and delightful who anticipate your wishes before you even know. It has been such a memorable weekend that we will be back very very soon....and the venue is spectacular and stunning. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for making us feel so so welcome and at home. ?“

“Great place to brunch!

The food was excellent, and the ambiance cozy. The fruit bowl with granola was a particular highlight. The service was average, but overall a very enjoyable experience.

Highly recommended!“

“After an exciting day of boating all day and having a lot of fun, nothing beats a little meat on a skewer to fill your stomach, not in the physical sense but in a figurative sense as the meat doesn't come in much abundance but it's delicious. that can't be denied with its bread do caco with herbs and olive oil and its very delicious fried corn is approved“

“Amazing food, lovely ambiance. We had parma ham and cheese to start which was good, and prawn and veal skewers for our mains - these were cooked to perfection! Would definitely recommend. We had to book a table for the evening, as they are usual busy. Our hotel was opposite and it was a popular place to go… it’s a bit tucked away as not on the main strip, which is nice. A bit of a hidden gem!“

“Good decoration, large space with several rooms and an exclusive area for smokers. Very friendly service and fast service! I'm only sorry that a bar with this concept has ambient music that is completely out of context (REM, Queen, Dire Straits, etc.) and has several televisions showing films... It completely cuts off the atmosphere.“

“(Translated by Google) Excellent option for a snack in Braga. Exemplary service and super attentive.Quality products and very good wine list.One of the sites of choice. Highly recommended(Original)Excelente opção para petiscar em Braga. Atendimento exemplar e super atencioso.Produtos de qualidade e carta de vinhos muito bom.Um dos sítios de eleição. Altamente recomendável“

“Good attention. Good product, quality and exquisitely cooked. Very very delicious cod. Cheese board with a very good fig jam. Delicious bolcha cake. Very clean, pleasant place, good temperature and good views. Delighted to have chosen you. Thank you!!! (Javi and Myriam). Quality price ?“

“Friendly service and careful introduction of the Portuguese menu in English. We ordered Mediterranean salad, signature cod, garlic beef... we loved them all! The beef was fried to perfection and the roasted baby potatoes on the side were delicious. The signature cod topped with toasted sour cream is really delicious! The sour cream goes great with the cod. The fish is thick and elastic, and there are baked mashed potatoes around it. It's a very happy lunch.“

“Small and friendly restaurant with outdoor tables too. Pleasant environment and good service. I ate a very good meat folhado. Tender and good-tasting meat.
I was satisfied.

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, it is accessible.“

“Pre-defined menus at acceptable prices ordered spring seafood €44 perfect for 2 where all the fresh seafood well presented sparkling wine with prices for all wallets demo lands €13 space with beautiful decor good table service positive surprise worth a “