Melgaco Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Melgaco

August 28, 2017 Fernanda Pittenger

Melgaço (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˌmɛɫˈɣasu]) is a municipality in Viana do Castelo District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 9,213, in an area of 238.25 km². It is the northernmost municipality in Portugal.
Things to do in Melgaco

1. Adega do Sossego

Lugar do Peso | 4935-000 Paderne, Melgaco, Portugal Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner +351 251 404 308
Excellent
51%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 320 reviews

Adega do Sossego

Reviewed By IsabelMNSS

We had this restaurant highly recommended through family but our trial dinner did not go well at all. We chose grilled meat and it wasn't tender. The accompanying potato chips weren't well fried either (a bit soft). There was a large family group near us that was way too noisy not controlling the noise they made for such a small space. It was a very unpleasant experience in every way.

2. Miradouro Do Castelo

Castro Laboreiro, Melgaco, Portugal Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner +351 251 465 469
Excellent
26%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 131 reviews

Miradouro Do Castelo

Reviewed By Stuart T - Chichester, United Kingdom

I have reviewed this restaurant before and have recently dined here again twice. On each occasion, I travel 50km to get there. Apart from the great food, the journey to reach this remote corner of Portugal is quite spectacular. There are always excellent grilled meats - lamb, veal, venison - served with salads and potatoes. There is good wine - the Alvarinho da Casa is wonderful and inexpensive. Desserts and varied and good - the most outstanding is local ewes' milk cheese with mountain honey. Service is friendly enough. Prices are quite reasonable. Do make the effort to go here if you are in Northern Portugal.

3. Adega Sabino

Largo Hermenegildo Solheiro, Melgaco 4960-551, Portugal Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Mediterranean, European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner +351 251 404 576
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 436 reviews

Adega Sabino

Restaurant with fine critics in the media (newspapers, magazines and internet sites) High quality Regional cuisine 3 catering halls (main hall, events hall and Terrace - capacity 70 Good cellar Great location (Historic town center) ! Portugal starts here... !

Reviewed By TiagoJGB - Girona, Spain

Great food! The kid (cabrito) and the veal (naco de vitela) are very good, as are the local Alvarinho wine and the aguardente. A bit expensive, but worth it.

4. Chafarix

Largo Amadeu Abilio Lopes, Melgaco 4960-521, Portugal Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner +351 251 403 400
Excellent
36%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 118 reviews

Chafarix

Reviewed By joco162016 - Merseyside, United Kingdom

I ate here twice and the food was very good both times, the staff are very attentive and the restaurant itself has a lovely ambiance.

5. BUFFALO Grill Bar

Lugar Da Folia - Remoaes, Melgaco, Portugal Wheelchair Accessible American, Mexican, European, Portuguese Drinks, Lunch, Dinner +351 251 418 190
Excellent
68%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

BUFFALO Grill Bar

Reviewed By GATHERS1 - Holmfirth, England, United Kingdom

The Buffalo is a delight. Paulo has managed to create in one room a traditional Portuguese style and in the other room a trendy, stylish and fun place to eat and drink. The food is extremely good with top quality ingredients, whether you are eating traditional or from the grill style menu. There is extensive outside Seating but at busy times you would be advised to park at the nearby Thermal Spa (100 metres). There is a very varied drinks menu including beers from around the world. Since moving to Portugal the Buffalo has become my favourite restaurant.

6. Tasquinha Portela

Portela - Paderne, Melgaco 4960, Portugal Wheelchair Accessible European, Portuguese, Grill +351 968 825 682
Excellent
43%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 71 reviews

Tasquinha Portela

Reviewed By Antonio V

We came for a family horse riding weekend in the beginning in October.
We knew Adega Sabino and Xafarix in Melgaço. They are very good. But they were closed.
So we had to seek for alternatives.
In fact, fortunately, because we found TASQUINHA DA PORTELA.
Excellent food, warm hosting by the owner. Strongly recommend to come and try.
Probably the best around Melgaço.
Antonio Vieira da Silva

7. Jardim

Lugar De Canhotos, Melgaco 4960-310, Portugal +351 251 416 303
Excellent
45%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 32 reviews

Jardim

Reviewed By Smashnhi - Oradea, Romania

If you wish to try really typical Portuguese food, you can find it here. This place is an authentic tavern. The menu is simple and short with only 3-4 plates per day. One portion is suitable for two people. For us the price of 10€ per person included house wine, main dish and dessert. If you decide to come here, be early as it gets filled fast and there's sometimes a queue.

8. Cantinho Do Adro

Rua Direita, Melgaco 4960-542, Portugal European, Portuguese +351 251 414 177
Excellent
23%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
16%
Terrible
12%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 55 reviews

Cantinho Do Adro

Reviewed By Henrique d - Porto, Portugal

PROS
- Price value: low price, about 5€/per person at lunch if you choose the special of the day
- Location: Right in city centre and front of a important church
CONS
- service/staff: not very professional service, very amateur indeed. I beleive is only focuses on local clients, not prepared or they don´t want to deal with someone from outside.
- Food quality: Not that good, very oily and tasteless.
DO I WILL RETURN?
No, I wont

9. O Vidoeiro

Lugar Porto Ribeiro, Melgaco 4960-170, Portugal +351 251 465 566
Excellent
37%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
9%
Terrible
18%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 11 reviews

O Vidoeiro

Reviewed By thierry p - Champagne-sur-Oise, France

Restaurants à faire absolument carte simple mais les plat sont excellent leur grillades sont excellente et portions sont généreuse . Il vaut mieux réserver

10. O Brandeiro

Branda Da Aveleira, Melgaco, Portugal Wheelchair Accessible European, Portuguese, Grill HK$55 - HK$173 +351 933 894 259
Excellent
27%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
13%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 22 reviews

O Brandeiro

Reviewed By Edgar_P73 - Cascais, Portugal

Very good and tipical cuisine with local meat from Cacheno mountain cows. In summer weekends it can be very crowded but you should wait and taste this spetacular food.

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