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 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.

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

Absolutely incredible restaurant. The most attentive and delightful servers, in a beautiful…read morerestaurant, with incredible food and drinks at an even more incredibly low price. A must try for all! My wife and I will be back again for sure.

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!

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

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.

This place is not located along the main streets you have to wander off small side streets and…read morealleys. This area is known for their suckling pig. So when we came across this place we were so excited. The sign showed a roasted pig and there were a few in the window of the restaurant. We ordered both the piglet sandwich and the piglet rib sandwich. The rib sandwich had some bones in it so be careful. Both sandwiches were tender and delicious, the skin was not crispy but was very flavorful. I think if we ordered a plate of the pig it would be crispy. We also got chips which seemed fried in house. The place is small and holds less than 20 people. They were very friendly and they accepted credit card as payments.

Suckling pork sandwich with some sort of delicious garlic sauce for 3euros (small size) or 3.70…read moreeuros (for large). Soo good.

Great food and great service. The place in itself is pretty normal, and is situated in a…read moreresidential area, so it just looks like your typical restaurant / coffee. But the food there is perfectly done, with traditional and delicious dishes, especially if you go with meat or seafood. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. A nice place to go when hungry and in search of a nice meal when in Coimbra

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.