50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Vilela

“We have travelled many places in Portugal, but I've never had so well prepared octopus ("Lagareiro Style") ❤️❤️❤️! Absolutely gorgeous! Highest recommendation?. Also prawns and beef were very good. Staff was very friendly and the scenery awesome.“

“A hidden gem tucked away in Guimarães, with the most beautiful little terrace to soak up the sunshine.
The restaurant is trendy and modern with gorgeous interiors. The staff are so friendly and the food was AMAZING!! We had their set lunch menu and the shrimp tacos were unreal. Highly recommend visiting and hoping we can squeeze in another visit before we fly home!“

“Exemplary restaurant, calm with super service and friendliness, always super attentive, at dinner with friends we had, my son with gluten intolerance had advice and support throughout the dinner, as well as some surprises from the chef , excellent, I recommend it and will repeat it.“

“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!“

“While exploring the area, we came across a good external presentation of the restaurant. The staff were⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐!!! From the presentation of the menu, to the very good food (I recommend the picanha?), good terrace atmosphere and its internal presentation is also unique.
Good ambient music, good sangrias and good desserts. We had lunch almost every day for a week in June.“

“Michelin Starred Restaurantbut the service, food and drink here are so much moreA wonderful experiencestarter, main course and desserts harmonious with wine anda non-alcoholic cocktailat the end a ristretto with a Beirão liqueureverything absolutely perfectThis is how we concluded the night in Guimarães in the winter of January 2024, 10 years after our last visita toast to the whole team and a special thank you: grazzie mille“

“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 ??.“

“Nice restaurant in the historic square. Staff was very friendly and helpful; service is quick, and the food was delicious and offered good value. We ate steak and cod and both of them were well cooked and tasty. Definitely deserves the high ratings :)“

“We found it by chance while looking for the hotel, we returned at night to have dinner, and the place is nice, good service, the staff are attentive and friendly, the price is good, and the food was very delicious, when we left we met the cook, who He is from Vigo, and we were able to talk a little with him, very nice, 100% recommended place“

“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 ?????“

“Very nice place to dine, they even gave us a choice of terrace or inside, the staff paying attention to all the details all the time. Unbeatable treatment.
All the dishes we ordered (rice, sea bass and cod) were on point, tasty and very well presented.
In short, perfect quality-quantity-price ratio.“

“We stumbled across this family owned restaurant and enjoyed a “meal of a lifetime.” Mussels, grilled squid and salmon were our main dishes and they were complemented by fresh salads and fish soup. The lemon mousse that finished our meal was pure perfection. When you are in Nazaré, make time to eat a meal at Restaurante Gil Vincente. You won’t be disappointed.“

“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!“

“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.“

“The restaurant is impeccable! The atmosphere is beautiful and cozy, and the service is excellent. We were very well looked after, and the cuisine was great! I ordered the Parmigiana and it was wonderful ?. I loved it and highly recommend it!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free meals.

Kid-friendliness: There are special meals for children, such as Prato Kids.“

“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!“

“An enchanted place, you can really feel the thoughtfulness and love of the place which flows into this space, the creatively arranged food and the atmosphere. We spend a wonderful evening with professional and super friendly service here and highly recommend it. As vegan and gluten intolerant person its a wonderful choice.“

“I rarely say that a restaurant is really 5 stars, but this really is one of them.
The atmosphere inside the restaurant leaves something to be desired, so we sat outside, which is beautiful. We were served with great friendliness, the food was EXCEPTIONAL (ask for the cover charge, the butter is made there!), the passion fruit, mango and orange sangria was one of the best I've ever had. The tiramisu is also homemade and delicious. Experience to repeat, without a shadow of a doubt“

“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.“

“It was one of the best surprises we had during our stay in Vieira do Minho. We ordered seafood rice which was one of the best we had ever eaten. The gentleman who served us was impeccable and had unique friendliness and care. It's rare to find people like that nowadays in restaurants. The space is wonderful with ambient music, very well decorated and the sunset is phenomenal. Very affordable prices. We will definitely be back.“

“Simply fantastic!
From reservation to dessert, the team's attention and dedication to doing the best is always present.
I recommend it without fear of making mistakes.
It's so worth it!!!

Parking: Ample parking and easy access to the restaurant.“

“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.“

“Simply divine! Whether fish or meat, whenever I ordered a meal I was extremely well served with above average quality, from starters to dessert. The presentation of the restaurant is quite nice and clean. The price is right for the quality presented. I strongly recommend it and I have been going to this restaurant for a few years and the quality has been maintained with each visit...“

“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.“

“(Translated by Google) I loved! I've eaten on a daily basis and ordering à la carte, in both it was very well served. I recommend!!(Original)Adorei! Já comi em regime de diárias e a pedir à carta, em ambos foi muito bem servida. Recomendo!!“

“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".“

“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!“

“I was greeted and treated well in English was super happy and helpful staff , brought my dog with me and they had a welcome dog package! Would highly recommend And looking forward to another visit to enjoy the peaceful nature and tranquility!“

“Pleasant restaurant featuring a diverse menu, including vegetarian dishes. I chose the picanha accompanied by beans and greens, while the others opted for octopus and duck. Portions are generous and well presented. As the night was pleasant, we reserved a table outside.“

“An experience to be repeated without a doubt.We had the sarrabulho porridge with rojões, they were well seasoned and juicy...The cod was of excellent quality, delicious.The desserts were all homemade, and yes, we ate a little bit of everything.We'll be back for the roast kid and veal...Recommend ?“

“This was the first restaurant we ate at in Portugal. It's a perfect choice to try local flavors. A small family restaurant with delicious food, polite service and information. All food is fresh and excellent. I highly recommend the lime pie!“

“Catching the afternoon sun this is a great spot to rest, eat and drink. The staff are friendly and have have enough English to help order food and drinks, very friendly and attentive. We stopped in several times and always had a nice experience.“

“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.“

“Another good meal for less than €7.
I asked to sit down and was told to choose where I wanted. When I sat next to the window with a beautiful view, they asked me to leave as it was reserved. No stress! I got up and a friendly Portuguese couple, of advanced age, invited me to sit at the table and we had a good conversation. The Trás-os-Montes feijoada was very good.“

“Would recommend booking very popular with locals. Had the black Angus sharing steak absolutely amazing so tender you didn’t need a steak knife. We asked for medium rare and it was cooked to perfection. Covers of meats cheese bread and olives well worth having. Ate upstairs outside on the balcony. Very comfortable good atmosphere“

“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.“

“Excellent place to have lunch in the historic area of ​​Guimarães. We ate a very good francesinha, one of the best we've ever had. The menu is quite varied, there are also options for children. The house wine is excellent. The service was very pleasant, the employee who served us was super friendly with us. We will try to come back one day, maybe to try other dishes ?“

“Perfect and attentive service and waiter.Very good cuisine from burger to sausage to octopus, really everything is of very good quality.An excellent rosé sangria, I recommend it. Adapting for children the language barrier is not a problem.Thank you for this pleasant lunch break ??? I recommend it 100%.“

“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.“

“(Translated by Google) Tasty meals, even delicious. Their specialty, the veal, was excellent and the cod as well. Typical Portuguese food at excellent prices. The portions are generous. The restaurant is chic, clean and the toilets are spotless. Fast and smiling service. Thank you it was perfect to taste typical Portuguese food. Watch out for starters you don't want and they drop on your table. Mention it immediately otherwise it will be charged to you. Thanks for dinner!(Original)Repas goûteux, même délicieux. Leur spécialité, le veau, était excellent et la morue également. Nourriture typique du Portugal a excellent prix. Les portions sont généreuses. Le restaurant est chic, propre et les toilettes sont impeccables. Service rapide et souriant. Merci c’était parfait pour goûter de la nourriture typique portugaise. Attention aux entrées que vous ne voulez pas et qu’ils déposent sur votre table. Mentionnez le immédiatement sinon cela vous sera chargé. Merci pour le souper!“

“(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“

“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. ?“

“Restaurant to repeat.Excellent quality meat, super tender.I recommend the puff pastry and the pepper steak.Varied and cheap starters €15 for 6 people, and they were delicious.Good red fruit and passion fruit sangria.Attentive service, I just point out the delay in serving, the delay in delivering the sangria and the food, which becomes annoying.“

“The Formiga Restaurant in Guimarães truly impressed me with its cozy atmosphere, providing a memorable dining experience. The outstanding service further enhanced our visit, with a attentive and helpful staff. The standout dish was the Naco de Vitela, showcasing succulent flavors and impeccable preparation. Additionally, the breaded shrimp starter was a delightful surprise, adding an irresistible touch to the meal. I highly recommend Formiga Restaurant to anyone who appreciates excellent food, quality service, and a welcoming environment.“

“We were recommended to try this restaurant and it did not disappoint. I ordered the grilled fish and received a whole fish plus sides. Delicious. We arrived when it opened and it filled up quite fast. Service was lovely. Such a nice local feel.“

“We were recommended to try this restaurant and it did not disappoint. I ordered the grilled fish and received a whole fish plus sides. Delicious. We arrived when it opened and it filled up quite fast. Service was lovely. Such a nice local feel.“

“(Translated by Google) I loved everything. Friendly, tasty food, quick and very friendly service and affordable prices. I recommend without a doubt. ❤️(Original)Amei tudo. Simpatia,comida saborosa,atendimento rápido e com muita simpatia e preços acessíveis. Recomendo sem dúvida alguma. ❤️“

“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 “

“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.“