We enjoyed a delicious dinner a few nights ago at Cortico in Viseu. I think we all agreed that the…read morechorizo and morcella for appetizers were the best part of the meal, considering our main dishes were amazing. This is a hidden tiny rustic restaurant located on a side street in the historical section of the city that serves traditional Portuguese cuisine. We were lucky they had a free table for us and as the night went on it was packed. The server was so friendly and attentive and the food was served hot and fresh. We will be returning before our vacation is over to try more of their traditional dishes. Delicious.

Super traditional Portuguese food. House wine was unreal. Octopus and the rice mix they make was…read moreunbelievable.

We were here on a tour so I usually don't expect a whole lot, but the meal was awesome! I would…read moredefinitely go back!

Here for a special dinner as part of our Douro cruise. Modern set up. Very loud. Efficient and…read moreprompt service although they never smile or seem happy to be here. Food was lovely. H'or doevres were not hot and very doughy. There were several but I was only offered one. Octopus carpaccio was the hit of the evening. Razor think with salsa verde and pomegranate seeds. The beef tenderloin was not hot and overcooked but tender. The exquisite dessert was too much for me so I just tasted the mango sorbet. Lots of wine pairings.

A high end spot with an amazing view located on the bank of the Douro River a 20 minute drive from…read moreRégua. We enjoyed a lovely dinner sitting out on the large sheltered deck. As the nights are starting to get cooler after the sunset (7:30), they had located many heating lamps and positioned cozy blankets on chairs just in case. It was quite pleasant. Food-wise you can order a tasting menu if several courses with optional wine pairings or do what we did and select from the ala-carte menu. We've learned with the big portion sizes here in Portugal to cut back a bit so we ordered two starters (burratta with tomatoes and the scarlet shrimp with rice). The burratta was a standout with creamy sweet cheese nestled in a tomato confit. The shrimp was interesting-it was almost like a mini lobster and the server removed the head at the table for me. We decided to share a main course-the veal tenderloin which was good but not nearly as tender as one might expect. In between there were little small bites from the chef and we ended with a luscious chocolate dessert. The white glove service was a swarm of activity instantly refilling glasses, clearing plates and changing silverware-it was a little much for me as our table was right at the crossroads of the activity. Wine list is huge as you'd expect with everything from wines by the glass for €10-17 to bottles in the hundreds and even thousands of euros. I saw one that was €6 thousand on the list. As is common in this kind of place, prices were steep and our dinner with 2 drinks, 2 glasses of wine, 2 starters, 1 main and 1 dessert was around €150. Bottom line a lovely place with great service and food and high

Get here early as the tables filled up within 15 minutes of opening (seems like they may accept…read morereservations). This was our best meal visiting Portugal five days in. Not to say we didn't have alot of good food, but here each dish received high marks. The chanfana is the local special, so would highly recommend you get that. All of the meat was done well... Crispy outside and fall apart, fork tender on the inside. The staff were also very friendly and personable.

This place is cash only!!! Fortunately there's ATMs nearby. The address on yelp was incorrect. They…read moremoved (maybe?) to Praça do Comércio 110, 3000-116 Coimbra, Portugal, Google Maps has the right address. Our hotel front desk recommended this place. The food is quite good and reasonably priced. We ordered grilled octopus and grilled fish, and fish soup. Our waitress somehow couldn't take our order in time (she was just going around serving other tables). Other than that it was a nice lunch experience.

This is a quaint, inviting restaurant on a quiet street in Peso da Regua. The Quinta where we were…read morestaying recommended us to go to Tasca da Quinta for dinner one night and I'm so glad we did! Definitely make a reservation. We saw multiple parties having to be turned away without a reservation and the tables (only 6!) were always full with reservations. We ordered salad #2 and the vegetable soup to start. The salad was the star! Very similar to a Chinese chopped salad. For our mains, the salmon was our favorite. It was perfectly cooked and sat on top of a bed of warm cabbage. We do wish we ordered the spare pork ribs, though. They looked and smelled amazing as they passed by to another table! Tip: Be sure to bring cash as they do not accept credit cards. And make a reservation!

Bro. All day every day. This place is …read more There really isn't any bad places around here.c everyone had to be good to survive . But this really stands out as a beacon of great taste. Small production wines Spectacularly prepared traditional dishes with an eye for aesthetics. Really a fantastic time here. Sweetest hosts

A wonderful restaurant overlooking the amazing Douro Valley. Eladio, owner and host, treated our…read moreparty of six as if we were his only guests. He offers a plentiful table of appetizers including a delicious fava bean soup, a chicken soup, olives, sliced hams, and cheeses. You're welcome to return to this table as often as you'd like, but you should temper your urges. The menu offers traditional Portuguese fair but with a style and flavor that is special. At the end of our meal, Eladio offered us, gratis, a choice of tawny port or the local apple digestivo. Excellent restaurant, food, service and atmosphere.

Not very friendly service…read more Only meat & fish main dishes here so not very vegan / vegetarian options.

Great food, ambiance and service. I had veal and my wife had mushroom risotto. Best of all, the…read morewaiter recommended an outstanding red that paired well with both our meals - not easy considering what we ordered. This intimate restaurant should be on everyone's list when in Coimbra.

Sometimes you just stumble into happiness. That was our almoço maravilhoso at O Trovado…read more 28SEP2017 Second lunch... Caido vinho braco regional Alentejo, 2015, €12.50 We each had one of the daily specials. Carne de Porco a Alentejo - pork ribs glazed with orange sauce, potatoes, rice. Another beautiful dish which Tracie devoured. Entracosto do Porco Prato com Amêijoas - chucks of stewed pork and many tiny clams, potatoes. A very traditional dish which looked spectacular and tasted great. I did leave a few small pieces of potatoes on the plate. Mousse de Chocolate - OK, not exciting. Desserts are a weak point here. Café and aguardente. €60.50 27SEP2017 It was afternoon and we had walked 8km (5 mi) around Coimbra and climbed up to its highest point: Penedo da Saudade. Tired and hungry, we seeking a relaxing lunch when we walked by this restaurant with 3 tables outside set with tablecloths and wine glasses. So, we stopped and walked inside to a quiet elegant dinning room. (We did not even check Yelp. We just entered.) Started with a light, refreshing vinho branco: Torre de Coimbra, Bairrada DOC 2016, €12.50. Tracie was dying for a salad so we ordered the Salad de Tomate which was a plate of red ripe sliced tomatoes, olive oil, vinegar and a sprinkling of dried oregano. Hit the spot. She had the Escalopes de Porco Champignons (€11). Pork cutlets with a velvety, rich mushroom sauce accompanied by rice and fries(!). Exactly what she wanted. I had the Rojões a Avorinho (€11). Braised, bbq, short ribs with potatoes, cabbage. Carmelized to perfection. I was very happy. Ate it all. Dessert was the house specialty of 3 custards and was the only disappointing item. OK, but bland. However, the coffee and aguardente made up for it. Out waiter really helped make the meal. + Cloth napkins + White tablecloths + Good Spanish flatware + Fancy wine glasses + Pleasent, upscale atmosphere + Spot on, friendly, expert service. + Wi-Fi + Credit cards accepted €54.50

The service was wonderful. The food was excellent!!! This was the best meal I had in Portugal…read more We even tipped the chef and the waiter we were so impressed! I could definitely go back and have more meals there.

Local charm, warm inviting setting, and standing ovation worthy food!…read more Make sure your GPS gives you an accurate location. Look for a rather small sign across from a tiny courtyard

I found this place on Google Maps when we were looking for a dinner spot. It was packed and we made…read moreit just on time because there were 2 seats open at the bar! We ordered a few tapas to share: croquets de alheira and croquets de codfish. Both were so good! We loved it. The star of the show though was the pork neck tacos! They were so delicious! So much flavor and perfect. I got the lemonade and it was just okay. Nothing special. Overall, would 100% recommend this place! Make a reservation if you can but if you can't, would still try to stop by!

Pretty good! The restaurant is located inside the Sao Bento train station to the left as you walk…read morein from the tiled entrance. Definitely recommend making a reservation, I found it impressive that the hostess's reservation system was essentially a notebook and pen in this digital age. We did not see much of our waiter, since the restaurant was extremely busy and filled up with diners. Standouts: 1. Razor clams - I'll always get these if I see it on the menu. Cooked in this incredible garlic sauce. 2. Fish and seafood cataplana - delicious, tomato-forward seafood stew; I liked the version that we had the night before more which came with rice and was more filling. But this was basically a never-ending bowl of fish, clams, mussels, and shrimp. Add to that the fact that the restaurant like most in Porto did not have A/C and I emerged feeling like I had been sitting in a sauna. Skipped dessert; I had my eye on the Weeel! froyo truck parked outside. One more nit - the metal chairs are not comfortable at all for sitting a long time in.

We had lunch here on a Friday afternoon not expecting the turnout. We must say we were amazed. The…read morefood was amazing we haven't had arroz de marisco like this in a long time. The seafood was so fresh you could taste the ocean. The ambience is relaxing your on the beach. Service was on point they took very good care of Welch table dining.

We were educated on how the cost of the meal is determined ( market price) based on the number of…read moregrams a fish weighs. The waiter was so very helpful. The sea bass was so tasty, and the sides (rice with shrimp and a chopped salad of perhaps carrots, black eyed peas, and cruciferous vegetables) were delightful. The key lime tart and cheesecake (creamy with strawberry purée) were delectable! A wonderful dining experience!