Here for a special dinner as part of our Douro cruise. Modern set up. Very loud. Efficient and…read moreprompt service although they never smile or seem happy to be here. Food was lovely. H'or doevres were not hot and very doughy. There were several but I was only offered one. Octopus carpaccio was the hit of the evening. Razor think with salsa verde and pomegranate seeds. The beef tenderloin was not hot and overcooked but tender. The exquisite dessert was too much for me so I just tasted the mango sorbet. Lots of wine pairings.

A high end spot with an amazing view located on the bank of the Douro River a 20 minute drive from…read moreRégua. We enjoyed a lovely dinner sitting out on the large sheltered deck. As the nights are starting to get cooler after the sunset (7:30), they had located many heating lamps and positioned cozy blankets on chairs just in case. It was quite pleasant. Food-wise you can order a tasting menu if several courses with optional wine pairings or do what we did and select from the ala-carte menu. We've learned with the big portion sizes here in Portugal to cut back a bit so we ordered two starters (burratta with tomatoes and the scarlet shrimp with rice). The burratta was a standout with creamy sweet cheese nestled in a tomato confit. The shrimp was interesting-it was almost like a mini lobster and the server removed the head at the table for me. We decided to share a main course-the veal tenderloin which was good but not nearly as tender as one might expect. In between there were little small bites from the chef and we ended with a luscious chocolate dessert. The white glove service was a swarm of activity instantly refilling glasses, clearing plates and changing silverware-it was a little much for me as our table was right at the crossroads of the activity. Wine list is huge as you'd expect with everything from wines by the glass for €10-17 to bottles in the hundreds and even thousands of euros. I saw one that was €6 thousand on the list. As is common in this kind of place, prices were steep and our dinner with 2 drinks, 2 glasses of wine, 2 starters, 1 main and 1 dessert was around €150. Bottom line a lovely place with great service and food and high

The credit card machine is still broken six years later, so it's still cash only. Several places in…read morethe area are cash only so not a big surprise. At least they have printed menus now but they definitely try to steer you to the prix fixe pages. We said no thanks and they accepted that but not before bread, olives, and two glasses of port neither of us really wanted. My wife enjoyed her lamb stew; my pork spare ribs with rice and cabbage was OK but fatty. All in all, it was good, not great. Prices were reasonable. Just be polite but firm when they bring you things you don't want.

Unassuming but fabulous meal. Chicken fish pork belly and beef all cooked to perfection. Price so…read morereasonable I don't know how they do it. Going back this week for sure for the grilled octopus

This restaurant is part of the Quinta de la Rosa hotel and winery. we stayed here 2 nights and had…read moredinner here one night. It was a multi course meal and everything's good from starter soup to dessert. Nice intimate atmosphere, courteous service. This is also where we had breakfast in the morning when the terrace is open. Breakfast is one of the better ones we had on the trip with super tasty yogurts. They will make eggs to order but you'll have to ask as it doesn't seem to be something they promote.

What a terrible experience :(…read more We had been here before for a wine tasting and lunch and we had some family in town and decided to book again. We booked for 4 people and then when they emailed us back confirmation we saw that children were not allowed. So we called to change the booking from 4 people to 2 people so that myself and my wife could take our son to the nearby park. They refused to change it even though it had only been 30 minutes since we made the booking. They spent 10 minutes telling us they could not change the booking and instead offering to have us pay full price for our child to come. My wife was on the phone with them for 10 minutes and then I tried to talk to them and lost my temper due to the poor service. I am sorry I lost my temper. The hostess was quite dismissive and unhelpful. We were going to bring 5 people to your restaurant for lunch and just needed to change from 4 people to 2 people for the wine tasting after since you don't allow kids (which you only told us after we paid and booked). There are far friendlier and better places in the Douro river valley that do a better job. We will never come to this restaurant and winery again. Ben

Covered by a delicious reduction, the black angus steak was tender and tasty accompanied by some…read morepiquant mushrooms and green onions. The mashed potatoes were creamy and delightful with a sprinkling of berries which perfectly complemented the savory dish and which exploded with flavor. The Asparagus risotto had a creamy texture with a not too soft texture. The asparagus added a subtle accompaniement to the cheesy goodness of the risotto. Service was impeccable withh a great wine recommendation. Ambience can only be deacribed as friendly coziness. You MUST stop at Castas e Pratos for a memorable meal. Highly recommended!

The food here was outstanding, a true dining experience. Every bite of every dish was divine. I…read morehighly recommend coming here! We started with olives and the partridge, moorillas and foie Gras ravioli that simply melted in my mouth. For main course I had the black Angus steak with balsamic that was perfect and the balsamic balls were the perfect on top of the mashed potatoes and fun to eat! My friend had the duck and that was delicious as well. The desserts are what initially attracted us here and we could not resist the egg O Ovo that was a whole experience in every bite, you must try! We also had the lave dar and eucalyptus creme Brule that was an amazing marriage of flavors that danced on our palette.

This was an exceptionally beautiful setting for a restaurant. We ordered a variety of the veal…read moredishes and were not disappointed. Everything was excellent and cooked to perfection! Service was wonderful. We would definitely return if we lived in the area.

A wonderful restaurant overlooking the amazing Douro Valley. Eladio, owner and host, treated our…read moreparty of six as if we were his only guests. He offers a plentiful table of appetizers including a delicious fava bean soup, a chicken soup, olives, sliced hams, and cheeses. You're welcome to return to this table as often as you'd like, but you should temper your urges. The menu offers traditional Portuguese fair but with a style and flavor that is special. At the end of our meal, Eladio offered us, gratis, a choice of tawny port or the local apple digestivo. Excellent restaurant, food, service and atmosphere.

This is a charming, small and intimate restaurant in Peso da Régua, a Portuguese city within the…read moreDistrict of Vila Real. With an inviting owner Silvia, who is incontestably a kind host with a great deal of patience and dedication for her guests. She started this restaurant adventure with her sister known to be a talented cook. Her husband, the wine maker of Aneto had purchased with her a winery that required a lot of attention and love. So, the idea was to create an Artisanal and innovative restaurant that would be supporting and enhancing their wine business. Well, they are now number ONE and recognized by the regional wine tourism association! Bravo ! They offer a small selection of Tapas and a wine pairing experience with eight original creations. They were also recommended to me by the owner of two great restaurants in Porto (Meia-Nau). The verdict is great! Our Tapas with Mussels and Sardines were great. The Portobello mushroom with tomatoes and a decomposition of ratatouille was divine. The Black Pasta with Mussels was also excellent. And for the wine The Grand Reserve Tinto 2020 was a delightful surprise. A full body wine with a well balanced combination of complexity and lightness. This wine offers a mixed elixir of joy with oak, vanilla, strong Blackberry , dark curent and wet saddle as well as a hint of chocolate and citrus! This is place is a great value in a charming and relaxed ambiance. We will be back!

We came here without reservations on a Tuesday and that was a bad idea. So, we made reservations…read morefor the next day. The restaurant was cute and cozy. We were seated right away. I enjoyed their menu because they had the wine pairings listed that they suggest to go along with the dish you order from the menu. I ordered the squid ink pasta with mussels and a Pinot noir and it was absolutely delicious.

Omg everything was so good here! It was like going to your grandmother's house for Sunday dinner…read more Fall off the bone roasted chicken with potatoes and vegetables. Perfectly grilled salmon with potatoes and vegetables and juicy grilled chicken. They do get very busy at lunch, plan accordingly. Staff is very nice and helpful. A definite return visit if I'm back in the area.

Great house wine, very good food and large portions Service…read morewas knowledgeable and kind

Words can't explain how amazing a tasteful this restaurant is. Experience wise is a 10 food quality…read moreis a 10 and service was immaculate. Definitely will return and experience this wonderful gem again. Thank you for an amazing dinner. Words can't explain.

We stopped in here between two wineries we ate lunch at CACHA D'OIRO in Régua. Ok, I know I said…read morethis before, but this was one of my favorite meals. This very cute restaurant was empty since we were here after the lunch crowd so we were seated immediately. My meal was a dish of pork cheeks cooked in an amazing gravy with potatoes and tasted like 'comfort food'. If I didn't KNOW this was pork I would have thought it was beef short ribs off the bone...tasted absolutely amazing. Wifey ordered baked cod sprinkled with cornbread crumbs and served with a couple small potatoes and some greens. Our guide, who knew the owners here, had fried octopus and let us have a taste - yeah, this was fantastic too! Though our guide recommended dessert we had to pass as our servings were rather large and we knew we'd have something sweet soon enough. What an incredible lunch.