Location: Coimbra
Top Restaurants in Coimbra
Top Things to do in Coimbra
- 1. Biblioteca Joanina
- 2. Fado ao Centro
- 3. Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
- 4. Biblioteca Joanina - Universidade de Coimbra
- 5. University of Coimbra
- 6. Universidade de Coimbra Alta & Sofia
- 7. Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha
- 8. Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz
- 9. Chapel of St Michael
- 10. Old Cathedral of Coimbra (Se Velha de Coimbra)
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Most Popular Mediterranean food in Coimbra, Central Portugal, Portugal
Find out what Mediterranean restaurants to try in Coimbra. Coimbra (Portuguese pronunciation: [kuˈĩbɾɐ, ˈkwĩbɾɐ]; Proto-Celtic: *Corumbriga)) is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The population at the 2011 census was 143,397, in an area of 319.40 square kilometres (123.3 sq mi). The fourth-largest urban centre in Portugal (after Lisbon, Porto, Braga), it is the largest city of the district of Coimbra, the Centro region and the Baixo Mondego subregion. About 460,000 people live in the Região de Coimbra, comprising 19 municipalities and extending into an area 4,336 square kilometres (1,674 sq mi).
Things to do in Coimbra
10. O Burgo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 650 reviews
Reviewed By charliepath
Lovely food and excellent wine in busy, atmospheric restaurant. Our only criticism was that all the delicious food was served on cold plates and so the food did not retain its heat. Owner/manager please ensure that your serving dishes are hot and that plates are at least warm! !!
9. Arcada
Overall Ratings
4 based on 680 reviews
Situated in the historic area of Coimbra, Arcada has to offer you various Portuguese food, in a warm and friendly environment.
Reviewed By 366lindav
Fantastic restaurant with delicious Portuguese food. The staff and especially the manager is really friendly and customer focussed. He will do anything for you to give you a wonderfull night. Also the sangria and other cocktails are made with love and even adjusted the way you prefer. I would highly recommend this place.
8. A Toca do Gato
Overall Ratings
4 based on 427 reviews
Typical Tavern of Coimbra, with varied snacks as pork ear, baits of liver, codfish cakes, fried cod, sardines\mackerel, among others, and even meal service
Reviewed By Alexandra P
Chose this restaurant based on these reviews. It was a short walk from our guest house and we arrived around 9pm on Saturday and were warmly greeted and given a table. The waiter is pleasant and accommodating. Food was simple and tasty. Two main courses (chicken and other was octopus), appetizers of olives and bread, one juice and one glass of red wine; total was only 21.50â¬! Canât be beat. Lovely time in Coimbra.
7. Restaurante O Mimo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 233 reviews
Reviewed By 958LauraH
We hiked up the hills to reach this restaurant. We didnât have reservations, but assured the owner that we would not take long, as he was booked up for the evening. We ordered grilled squid, and salmon. It came with potatoes, broccoli, and a mixed salad. The beer was good, and the service was fast.
6. Notes Bar & Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 439 reviews
Notes Bar & Kitchen restaurant, based in the heart of Coimbra on the Rua Doutor Manuel Rodrigues n.º17 offers the finest Portuguese cuisine. All the dishes on our menu are thought out and elaborated with all the love we have for food. In addition, we offe
Reviewed By davideman1
We were looking for "best in town" restaurants during a 3-day business trip with colleagues and found Notes Bar & Kitchen upon a recommendation.The restaurant is located near the center of Coimbra. super easy to find.Like almost all other restaurants we tried, this was a small place. Excellent ambiance, cosy and contemporary with probably 20-25 pax. max capacity.The service was very attentive while not being overly pushy. A rare and valuable combi nation.The restaurant has a great selection of dry-aged meats available. Excellent and a must-try.We went for a variety of dishes and drinks and were blown away with the quality of what we were served. The menu is small and well-selected. Always a good sign in a restaurant indicating that they focus on a selection of dishes, all of which they do really well.Combined with the ambiance and great service, this was by far our best dining experience in Coimbra. An absolute must-try during your visit there!The only comment would be that this is not the best place for a small wallet - but worth every cent!Thank you so much for your evaluation, David!Our main goal is to give our costumers and clients the best experience they can get and we are very glad someone recommended us to you and your friends.Must mean we are doing something right :)Hope you can share with us a little bit more in another trip!Kind regards,Notes Team
5. Passeite Taberna Do Azeite
Overall Ratings
4 based on 419 reviews
National and healthy with an international touch. Passeite would like you to experience the power of olive oil offering local foods with the taste of the best Portuguese olive oils selected by us.
Reviewed By fennah2017
We went here based on the reviews on tripadvisor. You can share all dishes, so we chose to order a few small dishes we could share. It was absolutely delicious and something different then the other restaurants in coimbra. The personnel was very friendly and the price was not high at all. We ate here two days in a row and we would absolutely recommend it.
4. Sete Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 912 reviews
Reviewed By Patrickvh1973
Located right in the centre of Coimbra is this small Portugese restaurant. The staff is adequate. We found it all in all a bit basic, definately not bad, but I expected more reading the excellent ratings on Tripadvisor. The menu is Portugese. I had the lamb which was okay. The food is good, but lacked some imagination. I had better during our holidays in Portugal.
3. No Tacho Cozinha Portuguesa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 452 reviews
Reviewed By Katrin B
This restaurant was such a nice culinary surprise after a long visit in Coimbra. We got a nice appetizer, some excellent red wine of the region, the octopus dish was superb and the cataplana with cod and rice really tasty. Very friendly staff. Highly recommended.Thanks a lot for the review. Hope you come back to Coimbra and visit us again.
2. Refeitro da Baixa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 219 reviews
Refeitro da Baixa recently opened in Terreiro da Erva, in Coimbra. Here you can taste traditional Portuguese cuisine accompanied by some of the best portuguese wines and know better the art of the manufacture "loiça de Coimbra" because this restaurant is
Reviewed By GailMtraveller
We visited on the advise of our air bnb host. The service was first class and the food impeccable! The oxtail and duck were the best weâve ever had. The perfect quiet out of the way dining experience. We highly recommend to anyone seeking unique dining. Thank you for your positive reaction on TripAdvisor. Itâs very important for the team and we appreciate the evaluation. We would like to welcome you back in the future. See you soon.Kind regards,Refeîtro da Baixa team.
Coimbra Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Coimbra
1. Cordel Maneirista
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
Quality and tasty restaurant, quality products and sober views of the city. Conventual sweets of excellence. A house frequented mainly by locals.
Reviewed By GoBlueTeacher
Left a concert at the nearby venue and found this as we left; there was quite a wait, which is always a good sign! The service was wonderful and the food was so delicious!
