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.

Went here based on yelp review. It more than lived up to the recommendation. It was small and…read morequaint and very Portuguese. Our waiter, Raphael, was courteous and helpful with the all Portuguese menu. We ordered the house white wine and a bottle of still water. The wine was very good but very inexpensive. We started with soup, my wife with vegetable and me with seafood. While hers was good, mine was rich and flavorful and excellent (I had others in Portugal but this was the best). Then we had salad and chorizo sausage. Salad was adequate, but the sausage was done to perfection. Then came my wife's entree of pork cheeks with potatoes and a delicious cabbage mix. I had their goat, served in a pot with a luscious gravy that was perfect for dunking your bread in. With it were boiled potatoes and spinach. The spinach was pan seared with oil and garlic. The potatoes went well with the abundant gravy. Topped it off with the home made almond cake with a side of ice cream. All this for 75 euros. We came back to our hotel stuffed and satisfied. The only problem was yelp has the address wrong. I have included in the photos their card with the correct address, about a half block from the old one. By the way, they do take credit cards. Enjoy!

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

The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The…read moresquid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. The squid. Oh, did I mention the grilled squid?

Had a wonderful lunch here today. Started with a tropical salad topped with a half dozen fat boiled…read moreshrimp sitting on top of of mixed fruit and veggies, all of which tasted very nice after some vinegar and olive oil was sprinkled about. Main course was a nice big sole cooked in olive oil and garlic and accompanied by potatoes and onions. The sole was absolutely great! It's an unassuming place, but the waiter was quite pleasant and friendly to just the right proportion.

Delicious food, amazing service. Get the red sangria, so yummy. Also get the dessert with chocolate…read moresalami, trust me, amazing!!

Delicious tapas! Servers were very attentive. Tuna tataki was some of the best we've ever had. The…read moreoctopus with black rice was so good!

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.

We stopped at this funky restaurant because my husband liked the look of it. What luck! The food…read morewas incredible! We ordered the tasting menu which came with bread and olives, a cheese plate, traditional hunter's sausage (alheira de caça), a pastry with piglet, a mushroom stuffed with blood sausage (morcela), a choice between codfish with peppers or chanfana (traditional goat cooked in wine) dessert and coffee for 20€. My husband had the goat which was unbelievably tender. I had the bacalhau which was delicious. But the small plates were the best part of the meal. We were so delighted to get a delicious taste of traditional foods. The wait staff (possibly owner) was charming but unobtrusive. The food was times perfectly to our eating pace. We have had many delightful dining experiences in Portugal but this was the best yet!

Was looking for a place to eat that was past 11 pm and they were able seat us. Extremely kind and…read morehelpful waiter and the boss treated us to a special homemade wine on the house. The food was amazing, it's meant to be shared and my friend and I got to try so many delicious dishes! Cannot recommend this place enough.

Wonderful vegetarian place. I am not a vegetarian however this is a gem of a tapas place. Had the…read moreovo cocotte, figs w Vinho do Porto and beets with pistachios. It was all very flavorful and delicious . The place is small but cozy, the staff speaks very good English are friendly and welcoming Terrific place to try.

So if you haven't been here post-pandemic.... You're in for a surprise... This place has been…read morecompletely re-done is now a vegan only restaurant.... Having said that, the menu is solid and creative. The staff is also very accommodating... I particularly enjoyed the figs (fantastic) and the eggplant - which was to die for...!

Food and service were both really good. We came in a really big group and the owner managed to…read moreaccommodate. The restaurant was really busy and food took over an hour to show up unfortunately. Despite that we really liked the food and would recommend if you are nearby and this place is not busy.

The prices were reasonable. The portions were generous.. The food was exceptional. I highly…read morerecommend this restaurant.

Polvo com Nigas is delicious.The waiter is nice!...................................................read more

Sweet little cafe located very close to Santa Cruz church.We were there off season ( and very…read moreshortly after Portugal had begun to see tourists in between COVID variants) so for most of our meal we were the only people in the place. Lovely modern, urban vibe, wait staff clearly aiming to please and lots of good choices for food. We started with the usual olives and bread which were welcomed on a cold drizzly evening. Hubs had hearty veggie soup and bacalao which he raved about; I enjoyed shrimp(s) in garlic sauce and tomato corn salad along with a glass of local vino. we ended our meals with warm espressos.Very well priced and welcoming experience.

Amazing food in a room with a stone wall that feels like secret cave. But the food is the star,…read moreeverything we had was delicious. Service was prompt and friendly.

Good food, nice ambience and a Wonderful place to enjoy some wine and tapas…read more Clams with Chorizo was so full of flavor. Lamb chops were the best I've had in a log time. Tender with hints of honey and almonds on top.... Excellent. Salmon Focaccia was very good. Service was great.... Beautiful experience Coimbra.