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.

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.

This restaurant normally is full of locals and that's a good sign!…read moreThe ambiance is great the owner is very friendly and knows the best for you! The food is great from the appetizer to the dessert! The local meat from Arouca is great and is a must if you like meat! There are sitting places inside and outside! There are parking places nearby, they are payed but the money goes to local charities, so it's a win win situation!

We have been coming to Batista for several years during our multiple trips to Portugal every year…read more We live in the United States. A reservation was made for 6 people, my cousin was visiting Portugal from Boston. I mentioned to the service manager our desire for my cousins to have a great experience at Batista, similar to what we've experienced over the years! The quality of the Cod is the best, grilled to perfection always!!! You will enjoy your Cod I guarantee you! However, the service was the worst we experienced and expected!!! Literally waited 10 minutes to get waiters attention and he kept ignoring us. We know this is August, service goes down just about everywhere in Portugal as August accounts for busiest month. Besides unexpectedly bad service, the portions were not equitable as what other tables were served! This was true of several tables we saw around us. The service manager brought us another portion of Cod which I refused several times. My comments were aimed at improving this great restaurant, unfortunately my experience was awful with service, rushed, brushed off -- this takes away the 5 stars I would give Batista. In closing, Batista in August may need to be avoided or reconsider a different place, I certainly will do that going forward!

Googled: " Favorite places where locals eat in Aviero," and BdoB came up. We figured what the heck,…read moreand swung by. Hidden in the middle of a residential neighborhood, what a surprise. This secret spot is definitely where the locals eat. Greeting us was a nice aroma of grill, wine, and garlic. The large dining room was packed with a boisterous lunch crowd who were really enjoying themselves. The ambiance was plain, and clean, the fare is authentic, and the staff fantastic and accommodating. We were a bit overwhelmed by the fullness and merriment of the dining room and being Covid adverse asked if we could have an outside table. They wouldn't have us sit outside on a cold windy day and led us to a sparsely populated back dining room, which felt more intimate and safe. The place is family run, sister, uncle, brother, grandparents; they work here. They love food. They love people. You can feel it in the air. You had the sense that even the crowd in the dining room were extended family. Traditional hospitality since 1972 we were told. The food is good basic Portuguese and lots of it. Wonderful fish grilled over an enormous BBQ was what we chose. They don't skimp on portions. Be very hungry if you visit. You'll need the room. Come as strangers, leave as family. Highly recommended.

We came with a large group. The doors are past the nice patio. This restaurant is a large open room…read morewith a wall of windows. We walked on black capes entering the venue as a sign of welcome. The tables were fully set. Red and white wines were there. We had choices of lunch items. The pureed vegetable cream soup had a wonderful flavor. Before our entrees a classical guitarist, a lute guitarist and a vocalist performed, wearing the black student capes of the university. Such a treat!! My entree was shredded codfish with creamy potatoes and chopped salad. Delicious. Dessert was ice cream with fruit. Recommend for large groups. I have not had a regular dinner here.

This restaurant was part of a group tour itinerary for lunch. About 75 people filled up the inner…read morepart of the restaurant where we were served chicken or fish for lunch. We were then serenaded by coimbra fado musicians. It was a lovely lunch and although I had no choice in where to go, this restaurant really served great food and the service was excellent. There were a handful of people not associated with the tour also dining here for lunch. Dining with a whole lot of tourists does not seem ideal in my book, but the good news is that this restaurant has a few back rooms that offer a little separation from the main dining room. We started with a puréed vegetable soup. I couldn't tell you what was in it other than it was a bright yellow/orange color. It tasted delicious though. We also had some bread and garlic(?) butter. Also good. I chose the fish. It was like a tuna casserole but sooooo much better. It didn't taste too fishy. The sauce was like a light cream sauce and the top layer was nice and crisp. It came with a small side salad. As we were working on our entrees, the waitstaff came by to ask us if we wanted another helping. It was a lot of food already, but several people asked for seconds because it tasted so good!! For desert, we had fruit salad with a scoop of ice cream and coffee. Everything tasted great. The service was excellent. The waitstaff was quick and attentive. This multiple course lunch was served so efficiently. I was surprised that even though it seemed stressful, the waitstaff all served us with smiles on their faces. Finally, I liked the decor and use of natural light. I didn't really understand the library/book connection, only that it was a cool restraint atmosphere!

Absolutely amazing food! I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in Fátima again. The sea bass and…read moreduck were both incredibly flavorful, and the bread and octopus ceviche were fantastic. I'm drooling just thinking about it! The waiter was attentive and kind, and the whole atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Highly recommend!

One of the few places in Fatima to get good food, good service and a little fancy place compared to…read morethe others. Came early but the place got filled up soon but it still feels relax.

Only experienced the Gin Bar and it is indeed really good. Owner is an excellent cocktail bartender…read moreand after a brief chat learned he used to work in Hilton's Skylounge in London (tower hill) which explains the superb quality of drinks here. Prices for the gins are a bit above the portuguese average (cocktails between 5 to 13€) but well below what you'd pay for this around the world, especially this level of quality. Highly recommendable!

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