WOW! Not many restaurant owners attempt—let alone succeed—in crafting a complete customer experience from the moment of reservation to the reception, atmosphere, service quality, and meals, but Retiro da Ponte does just that! The serene theme, beautifully set against a backdrop of nature, is evident in the stunning views and thoughtfully arranged tables.
The staff was incredibly helpful during the reservation process and provided excellent support throughout our visit. The pâté, olives, bread, and butter were delightful. My wife and I both ordered steak dinners, with her substituting the potatoes for a mixed green salad. For dessert, she chose the pecan pie with vanilla ice cream, while I opted for the lemon custard, which was truly the best I’ve ever tasted.
The restrooms were immaculate and even featured monogrammed towels, which was surprisingly unexpected. The ambiance was both visually appealing and meticulously organized. I have two suggestions for improvement: first, I would have preferred to lower the volume for the music a bit, and personally would have chosen a more sophisticated jazz style, as this would have elevated the experience even further. Second, as a foreigner, it stresses me find out which card brands are accepted. My suggestion would be to include a list of accepted card brands on the first page of the menu, possibly with a brief history about the ownership or operation.
Final thought: I drove by many times but could only dine in on our last day in Vilar dos Mouros, and I wish we could have enjoyed it sooner! Thank you!
Parking: As long as you come early, you should be able to find a parking spot near the restaurant, around the local market, or across the Medieval Bridge next to the St Amaro church.
Excellent gastronomic experience, really worth it! Very well prepared dishes, cozy atmosphere and wonderful views! The meat is divine and the octopus is exceptional!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Entrecosto
Teresa Montes
We went because we liked the location and the place, however, the bad service is not in line with the rates, as well as the food… quality/price does not correspond I WOULD NOT GO BACK..
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Ana Laranjeira
Quiet Close to nature In wood Welcoming Good service, very friendly Very tasty food in the right quantities 5*
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Leite
Excellent option in the Caminha region. Great food, cozy atmosphere and super service! I recommend having dinner or enjoying a cocktail on the rooftop. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saúl Pérez
Charming place and cared for down to the smallest detail. Spectacular octopus and cod, also the vierias… It is worth eating there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ana Teresa Leite de Faria
Nice restaurant and good atmosphere, I recommend Tataki Veado, to repeat
Atmosphere: 5
Floris Wilhelm
Nice restaurant with a good atmosphere and beautiful views of the river. The service is good. You pay Dutch prices, but you get good food in return. However, a one-sided portion of bland rice with a piece of steak without sear is not recommended. For children there is only one option. And they didn't have the chef special that was on the menu. By Portuguese standards they speak excellent English here. All in all an okay restaurant.
Kid-friendliness: Not much choice for children.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Pedro Tavares
Unique space that manages to be even better than in the photos. Certainly one of the most beautiful in Minho. Many congratulations to whoever created such a welcoming space with an extraordinary view. The service and food were up to par and at one point I was wondering if I was in luck but by the looks of the other customers' faces they were all enjoying themselves. Congratulations and I will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Entrecôte, Angus Beef
amelia madureira
Beautiful restaurant, with a relaxing atmosphere, in any season of the year! The food is great, the service and atmosphere are also fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Entrecosto, Folhado de Alheira, Polvo à Lagareiro, Húmido de Chocolate
O Casulo -
Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Portuguese
Ricardo Almeida
Restaurant with exceptional location. Very welcoming and relaxing environment, bringing together everyone's friendliness. Good wine cellar. Mixed meat grill not to be missed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nuno Noronha
Everything excellent... To be repeated
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ana Otília Caçoilo
Excellent food. Great service and fantastic decor. To repeat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Folhado de Alheira, Bacalhau Com Creme de Azeitonas, Tarte de Amêndoas, Polvo à Lagareiro
Ana Rita Caçoilo
An excellent space, in a welcoming environment and with fantastic views. Very good quality food and excellent service. The staff are very attentive. Definitely repeating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacalao, Alheira Fried Pastry, Bacalhau Com Creme de Azeitonas, Tarte de Amêndoas, Húmido de Chocolate
Katarzyna Struś-Zakrzewska
Very bad food :( nice decor inside and thats it. I was hoping for a good meal… don’t waste Your time and money.
WOW! Not many restaurant owners attempt—let alone succeed—in crafting a complete customer experience from the moment of reservation to the reception, atmosphere, service quality, and meals, but Retiro da Ponte does just that! The serene theme, beautifully set against a backdrop of nature, is evident in the stunning views and thoughtfully arranged tables.
The staff was incredibly helpful during the reservation process and provided excellent support throughout our visit. The pâté, olives, bread, and butter were delightful. My wife and I both ordered steak dinners, with her substituting the potatoes for a mixed green salad. For dessert, she chose the pecan pie with vanilla ice cream, while I opted for the lemon custard, which was truly the best I’ve ever tasted.
The restrooms were immaculate and even featured monogrammed towels, which was surprisingly unexpected. The ambiance was both visually appealing and meticulously organized. I have two suggestions for improvement: first, I would have preferred to lower the volume for the music a bit, and personally would have chosen a more sophisticated jazz style, as this would have elevated the experience even further. Second, as a foreigner, it stresses me find out which card brands are accepted. My suggestion would be to include a list of accepted card brands on the first page of the menu, possibly with a brief history about the ownership or operation.
Final thought: I drove by many times but could only dine in on our last day in Vilar dos Mouros, and I wish we could have enjoyed it sooner! Thank you!
Parking: As long as you come early, you should be able to find a parking spot near the restaurant, around the local market, or across the Medieval Bridge next to the St Amaro church.
Kid-friendliness: Food for kids is available.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bread Corn Bread Butter and Seasoned Olives, Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Salad, Salad, Olives
Excellent gastronomic experience, really worth it! Very well prepared dishes, cozy atmosphere and wonderful views! The meat is divine and the octopus is exceptional!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Entrecosto
We went because we liked the location and the place, however, the bad service is not in line with the rates, as well as the food… quality/price does not correspond
I WOULD NOT GO BACK..
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2
Quiet
Close to nature
In wood
Welcoming
Good service, very friendly
Very tasty food in the right quantities
5*
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent option in the Caminha region. Great food, cozy atmosphere and super service! I recommend having dinner or enjoying a cocktail on the rooftop.
We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charming place and cared for down to the smallest detail. Spectacular octopus and cod, also the vierias… It is worth eating there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice restaurant and good atmosphere, I recommend Tataki Veado, to repeat
Atmosphere: 5
Nice restaurant with a good atmosphere and beautiful views of the river. The service is good. You pay Dutch prices, but you get good food in return. However, a one-sided portion of bland rice with a piece of steak without sear is not recommended. For children there is only one option. And they didn't have the chef special that was on the menu. By Portuguese standards they speak excellent English here. All in all an okay restaurant.
Kid-friendliness: Not much choice for children.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Unique space that manages to be even better than in the photos.
Certainly one of the most beautiful in Minho. Many congratulations to whoever created such a welcoming space with an extraordinary view.
The service and food were up to par and at one point I was wondering if I was in luck but by the looks of the other customers' faces they were all enjoying themselves.
Congratulations and I will definitely be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Entrecôte, Angus Beef
Beautiful restaurant, with a relaxing atmosphere, in any season of the year! The food is great, the service and atmosphere are also fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Entrecosto, Folhado de Alheira, Polvo à Lagareiro, Húmido de Chocolate
Restaurantji Recommends
Restaurant with exceptional location.
Very welcoming and relaxing environment, bringing together everyone's friendliness.
Good wine cellar.
Mixed meat grill not to be missed
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything excellent... To be repeated
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food. Great service and fantastic decor. To repeat!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Folhado de Alheira, Bacalhau Com Creme de Azeitonas, Tarte de Amêndoas, Polvo à Lagareiro
An excellent space, in a welcoming environment and with fantastic views. Very good quality food and excellent service. The staff are very attentive. Definitely repeating.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bacalao, Alheira Fried Pastry, Bacalhau Com Creme de Azeitonas, Tarte de Amêndoas, Húmido de Chocolate
Very bad food :( nice decor inside and thats it. I was hoping for a good meal… don’t waste Your time and money.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
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