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.

Had an unique lunch in a place famous for suckling pig located in the middle of a rural wine…read moreregion. The place was packed with locals when the two of us and our wine guide arrived. As we had recently come from another tasting, we opted to skip the traditional starter of liver cooked in blood and went right for the main course, roasted suckling pig. As the main feature of the fish is the crispy crackling skin, it comes out on a huge platter cut to maximize the skin to meat ratio. It is served with a flavorful sauce made from olive oil, pepper and garlic. For sides it comes with unsalted house-made potato chips and a green salad with a tangy vinaigrette dressing. Traditionally you drink sparkling wine to round things out. The food was quite good and service fairly prompt. While they do serve other thing, 90%+ of the tables were having the pig. A fun and tasty experience

What a find! We were driving down from Porto to Lisbon and hoping to find a restaurant…read morespecializing in Leitão. Found this highly rated restaurant just after seeing Aveiro. Very crowded and still bustling with action even at 2pm. A man behind the bar nearly turned us away, saying they didn't have any more leitao to serve at that time. But an older man spoke to him and it was resolved. 2 more servings of this leitao was all they could serve our party of 3. We were seated at the upstairs dining near the women's WC. While we didn't really care for the location of our table, the server more than made up for this with his attentiveness. We started with a spumante from nearby Barraida. Ordered the cabidela de leitao (giblet stew) and the Iscas de leitao (liver). Both were tasty and clean in flavor. No weird aftertaste. Making my mouth water now that I'm trying to recall. The variety of bread on the side made for the perfect accompaniment to sop up the sauces. Soon after, the main dish arrived. Leitão assado com batata frita. Delicioso! Tender and not fatty leitão with crispy skin. This was flavorful in itself and did not need any sauce. I grew up eating roasted pig and occasionally would eat it but nothing like what we had in Mugasa. Dessert was also interesting. One was made with pork fat. We ate this sparingly but it was tasty good.

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

Nice family owned restaurant, piglet is the main dish. Very good prices and great service tooread more

This restaurant is located inside a historic postal coach station, where carriers used to switch…read morehorses, and it's quite beautiful, decorated in wood panels and painted tiles. They are known for their piri piri chicken. The chicken is nice, it's a small breed, the size of a cornish hen or pigeon, and perfectly grilled with crispy skin and moist meat. However, I expect some spice, and there's none. Which is still okay. What I don't like is that they brought some salad and potato chips, which turns out to cost extra. I am used to restaurants bringing olive, bread and other appetizers to the table, which they charge if you touch them. I'm fine with that once I know the rules, and know to send back what I don't want, but bringing un-ordered side dishes and charging for them is a first for me. Also, we ordered water, and when we wanted to take the still half-full bottle with us when we left, they didn't let us. Which is another first for us.

This is an awesome restaurant. Try the chicken and the dark sauce rice with chicken. The animals…read moreare all born here. The olives are awesome too! The house wine is great!

I was recommended to stop in Mealhada to eat roasted pork, and while we weren't sure where to go,…read morewe are so happy we came here. Not just for the great food, but the warm and patient service. Full disclaimer- I don't speak Portuguese, and while the server didn't speak English, she was very patient and knew exactly what I wanted! The husband ordered the roast Pork Sandwich, while I just wanted the roasted pork. I wasn't sure about the portion size, but I knew I didn't want a whole or half a suckling- just SOME! And some we got- the perfect portion that allowed me to take some home to turn into sandes later the pork was so juicy and tender- and the flavor was deep and porky (sorry no other way to describe) the chicharron were crispy and flavorful,too. The waitress also served it with housemaid chips a salad of lettuces, agreed carrots, cabbage and tomatoes, and this incredible pepper sauce that packed a powerful flavorful punch! Thank you for a great experience- and even with the drinks, it was under $30!

The piglet is one of the best specialty and its cheaper then the surounding restaurants.read more

One of the best restaurants in the region. The absolute…read morebest if by any chance you prefer to have something other than the typical LEITÃO. A really good service Really good LEITÃO Ambiance is great with huge windows

In a town where all restaurants have the same dish it is difficult to differentiate…read more This restaurant is amazing! A exceptional service Really tasty food Exceptionally clean and well decorated. I eat regularly at Mealhada. This is my favorite spot. A must

Really juicy leitao but I wish the skin was crispier! Super good potato chips and the gateau au…read morechocolate for dessert was amazing. Pricey but worth it. We also had to wait over an hour for a table for 7 since the place was packed! Our waiter was also super friendly and recommended desserts and wines for us. Very professional staff and clean location, overall a great Portuguese experience!

Excited to try this local 7 table gem while in Coimbra. Lisa E. (always right) suggested lunch…read moresince dinner cues start an hour before opening and waits can be another hour or more. We arrived at 12:05 pm, second in line behind a group of 8. Seated 20 minutes later in cozy quarters. Fresh rustic bread on the table. Menu difficult to decipher but we had a translated copy on our phones. We ordered a jug of house tinto, and half orders of aporcolhados mushrooms, roasted wild boar and grilled ribs with special sauce. The kind waiter said we ordered too much, we didn't agree until a huge crock of rice and beans hit the table with the 2 meat dishes. The mushrooms were cooked with bits of meat and bone as well as slices of traditional and blood sausage. Fabulous! I loved the tender boar slices accompanied by roasted cabbage and potatoes. Lisa favored the slightly charred ribs in a spicy vinegary sauce. Oh, and that rice, I promised her I wouldn't post the photo of her devouring the last bits from the serving ladle. So, too much food? Nothing a outdoor rooftop nap at our hotel wouldn't cure. Breakfast today was the leftover boar with the hotel's scrambled eggs.

This is a Top hole in the wall Gem in Coimbra and probably one of the best in Portugal overall…read more Quality- the pork ribs were my personal favorite. This is the type you spend a lot of time nibbling on and trying to get every last piece of meat out. It was incredibly flavorful with hints of bone broth, truffle oil, and various spices. I think I spent like 5 minutes on each piece trying to get every piece of meat out. It came out piping hot, the fresh aroma smelled like a mix of beans, thyme, garlic, and truffle and I smelled like it afterwards. The lamb stew was also delicious. I am allergic to lamb but had to try it this time and was not disappointed. This is the only time I've actually liked a lamb dish because the gamey flavor was not there. It was cooked very well. The vomit dessert was not too sweet and unique. It cut through the savory food I just had here. Quantity- all of this for 25 euros. Totally worth it. This would have easily gone for 70-80 dollars back in the states. We get a lot in each dish. Atmosphere- loved the college town vibe here. The place was cozy but had enough space so we weren't cramped. Service- awesome waiter. He was funny and gave great suggestions on what to get. Tipped him a lot for the fantastic service.