In a sleepy town like Fatima (I say that as someone who visited the week after Easter so it was…read morequiet), there isn't much to see beyond the obvious. So book yourself dinner in a fabulous place like O Convite with excellent service but a super noisy (full of kids) dining room. We started with the tuna and sardine pate and I recommend you do the same and if you are gluten free they will give you a GF baguette. I devoured that little dish and could have eaten just that all night. For my main, I had the octopus which was beautifully presented and melt in your mouth tender. The green beans on the side were bland. My mom had the seafood rice which was good. A fun surprise is the cheese pudding with olive oil ice cream. Gluten free but delicious. Try it! Especially the pate.

From the owner: O Restaurante "O Convite" é conhecido em toda a região, pela sua excelente cozinha portuguesa e…read morepela qualidade do seu serviço. Gerido pela mesma família há mais de 45 anos, o seu toque pessoal é visível em cada detalhe, na sua esmerada gestão ou na fragância de flores frescas em cada mesa. Privilegiam-se os ingredientes locais: desde os queijinhos frescos da Giesteira, ao peixe fresco que chega diariamente da praia da Nazaré ou às carnes da Serra D'Aire. As ervas frescas do Jardim de aromáticos do Hotel os bons vinhos portugueses e a excelência da tradicional pastelaria portuguesa complementam a oferta. Disponível menu para crianças. The restaurant is known throughout the region for its excellent Portuguese cuisine and the quality of its service. Run by the same family for over 45 years, their personal touch is visible in every detail, in its careful management or the fragrance of fresh flowers on each table. Preference is given to local ingredients: from the Giesteira fresh cheeses, fresh fish arriving daily from Nazaré beach or the meat of Serra d'Aire Natural Park. Fresh herbs from the Hotel's aromatic garden, good Portuguese wines and the excellence of traditional Portuguese pastries complement the offer. Kids menu available.

Stopped in Coimbra and all the top rated spots TripAdvisor recommended were closed. Found this spot…read morea few blocks away on Yelp and it was perfect. We sat outside in the beautiful plaza. They had a few gluten free options but I ordered the Brie and sun dried tomato burger with no bun and it came beautifully presented with lettuce and tomatoes. My husband got the grilled chicken with potatoes and broccoli that was also very good. The server was very friendly, spoke English and everything came quickly. Saw the inside when I used the restroom which had a lovely atmosphere as well. Highly recommend!

The cods cake and the hamburgers were delicious. The waitress Teresa was great. Great place to have…read morelunch.

oh my God.... This was one of the best dining experiences I have ever had. We came really late…read more The owner kept the restaurant open for us so that we could have the best possible experience before visiting Fatima. We had several appetizers including bacalao and octopus. For the main course we had bone-in ribeye and milkfish. All of the food was amazing quality. What made it special was the owner. He served us himself. It was a true chef's table experience. We all loved it.

From the owner: At the A Botica restaurante, you will find the perfect place to live a special occasion with those…read moreyou love, as well as socializing and having your business meeting enjoying a nice meal. We cook and serve with enthusiasm, passion and love. We prepare and we made your meal with the most genuine and tasty ingredients, so you can enjoy a good dining experience.

Casual reasonably priced dinner with friendly service and lovely food! We had a 730pm reservation,…read morewere seated right away. The food came swiftly, and they gave us a shot of sherry complimentary post meal! The place is good for large groups, those on budgets, vegans/vegetarians. My husband got the peri peri chicken a d it was super hot but he liked the flavor (just wish they had ice cream on the menu to have after to cool down). I went with the p ppl Goat cheese-- it was colorful, packed with veggies & flavor!! My vegetarian friends, they are a handful of options for us!!

Metamorphosis has one of the best reviews in. Sintra but I was underwhelmed. It took about 45…read moreminutes to get our entrees of cod and grilled giltfish. The giltfish was seasoned well and cooked properly but the cod was a disaster - it was overcooked and under seasoned. We were surprised by the way as well since there were only 4 tables and we ordered fish. We also got the clams which was average as well. Not sure if the restaurant went through an unfortunate metaphorphosis.

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.

The "flour sausage" appetizer was ridiculously delicious. Basically scotch eggs are served on a bed…read moreof scrambled eggs with a balsamic glaze on top. I can't recommend it more enthusiastically! I can't wait to come back here as soon as possible. They have English menus and the lovely waterfront view is a delight. One of my favorite restaurants in Tomar.

We were looking for a place to eat around 3pm which is always the witching hour in Portugal…read more Thankfully, we stumbled upon this place that agreed to seat us and feed us. We were seated on the outdoor patio, which was perfect on a warm sunny summer day. After perusing the menu, I decided to get the special which was a spicy garlic skirt steak with fries and salad. The steak was very good and came with a nice bit of garlic which gave it a nice kick--it wasn't really spicy, but the flavor was there. The fries and salad were also good, and were definitely a good value for the price. Overall, the meal we had here was outstanding for the town and we had the pleasure of meeting the manager and he was as knowledgeable and friendly as they come. Also, several of the waitstaff were very attentive and chatty, which was a nice touch as well. This is definitely a place to check out when you are in town to grab a bite or something to drink.

I visited Lisbon and Sintra for a few days and tried a few different restaurants while here. Villa…read more6 was hands down the best place I've eaten at. The food was fantastic and the service and atmosphere were great! Highly recommend you try this hidden gem if you happen to be in Sintra!

Give this man a Michelin star. My husband and I had a day trip to Sintra and we stopped here for…read moredinner. We had the pica pao as an appetizer and the steak sandwich and pork sandwich for our main course. Everything was super flavorful and when I first bit into my steak sandwich, I had a moment. I wish this place wasn't 4000 miles away so that I could frequent it, but the steak sandwich will live in my dreams.

Hidden in an Imaginary place :) lies an amazing restaurant! You will be so overwhelmed by the…read morestarters that you may find it difficult to fully appreciate the fantastic dishes. All typical Portuguese food perfectly cooked A must.

This place is well hidden and mostly locals, perfect !…read more It's old schools food - don't expect fancy strange new concepts- but enjoy food like it was made 100 years ago, when done well and with love, and portions matching hard manual labor in the fields. We are less than 25% of our food, but it was fantastic. If you like us has been in a car all day and not been working hard / biking 120 km or running a marathon, or is a super hungry teenager I think you can safely share a plate for 1 person. Specially if you also want some starters. and OMG DO YOU !! the melon and ham are fantastic. I highly recommend this place for a solid cheap meal, could not imagine a better place to eat on a cold winter day, after you had done some hard job/ workout.

My family's go to spot in town. Good food, great service, always fresh, super clean and something…read morefor everyone. The cook is amazing. They recently narrowed the menu and still there is something for everyone. There is always a lunch special. There are menus in multiple languages and I have heard the staff speak Spanish, English, German and French- Portuguese of course. There is seating outside but we find the road a bit busy to enjoy. Inside has AC. Wine and beer selection good. We find the prices are very fair for the quality of food, service and atmosphere. Special tip: their desserts are not to be missed and there is WiFi.

Very good location. Nice selection of local food and rich wine cart. Cosy atmosphere.read more

Great Kebabs Good…read morestaff Not the easiest place to find! But so worth the visit Kebabs otimos! Se nunca provou, nao sabe o que esta perdendo

They make lovely kebabs and are really friendly! Good meal deals too! :) the falafel, pizzas and…read moreall things kebab are delicious and I really like their garlic mayo and hot sauce too!