10 Best Restaurants in Viana do Castelo

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The 10 best restaurants in Viana do Castelo 

1. O Tasco Regional

Cuisine: Traditional Portuguese | Price: €€ | Must-try: Arroz de Marisco

Why go: Rustic tavern with authentic Minho flavors.

📍 Rua Manuel Espregueira 45

2. Restaurante Âncora

Cuisine: Seafood | Price: €€€ | Must-try: Polvo à Lagareiro

Why go: Riverfront dining with fresh catch.

📍 Av. Combatentes 58 | 🌐 Website

3. Casa de Pasto Maria de Perre

Cuisine: Homestyle Portuguese | Price: €€ | Must-try: Rojões à Minhota

Why go: Family recipes since 1952.

📍 Rua de São Pedro 118

4. Os 4 Pescadores

Cuisine: Seafood | Price: €€ | Must-try: Ameijoas à Bulhão Pato

Why go: No-frills local favorite.

📍 Rua da Bandeira 129

5. O Pescador

Cuisine: Upscale seafood | Price: €€€€ | Must-try: Cataplana de Marisco

Why go: Special-occasion dining.

📍 Av. Cabo Verde 85 | 🌐 Website

6. Taberna do Valentim

Cuisine: Petiscos (Tapas) | Price: € | Must-try: Alheira de Mirandela

Why go: Cozy spot for sharing small plates.

📍 Rua da Picota 12

7. Restaurante Flor de Sal

Cuisine: Modern Portuguese | Price: €€€ | Must-try: Bacalhau com Broa

Why go: Creative twists on classics.

📍 Praça da Erva 23

8. Tasquinha da Linda

Cuisine: Petiscos & Wine Bar | Price: €€ | Must-try: Queijo da Serra

Why go: Excellent Portuguese cheeses and wines.

📍 Rua da Aurora 7

9. A Adega

Cuisine: Traditional Minho | Price: €€ | Must-try: Cabrito Assado

Why go: True taste of northern Portugal.

📍 Rua Gago Coutinho 32

10. O Camelo

Cuisine: Portuguese-Indian Fusion | Price: €€ | Must-try: Caril de Camarão

Why go: Unique blend of Portuguese and Goan flavors.

📍 Rua do Poço do Borratém 15

💡 Pro Tips:
  • Book O Pescador (#5) weeks ahead for weekends
  • Try Vinho Verde (local white wine) with seafood
  • Lunch specials at O Tasco Regional (#1) offer best value

The 10 best restaurants in Viana do Castelo