Restaurants in Viana do Castelo and surrounding areas
AP Dona Aninhas has prepared a guide to the best restaurants in Viana do Castelo and the surrounding area just for you.
Throughout this guide, you will discover where to enjoy the finest meals and experience unforgettable gastronomic moments.
Camelo Restaurant
Renowned for its focus on traditional Minho cuisine, Restaurante Camelo is a must-visit for those seeking a truly indulgent gastronomic experience.
To start, their specialty is sautéed mushrooms with chestnuts. For the main course, we recommend trying the Arroz de Galo Pé-descalço (Barefoot Rooster Rice), Cabritinho Mamão da Serra d’Arga (Young Goat from Serra d’Arga), Rojões à Minhota (Minho-style Pork), and Arroz de Sarrabulho (Rice with Pork and Blood Sausage).
The average price is around €25 per person, and the restaurant is located at Rua de Santa Marta, 119, Portuzelo.
Louro Restaurant
Reinventing Minho cuisine is no easy task — but that’s exactly what Louro Restaurante sets out to do.
With several different tasting menus, this restaurant promises to surprise even the most discerning palates.
In addition to the tasting menus, guests can also order à la carte, where standout dishes include crab with creamy pumpkin purée, Ensopado de Peixe (Fish Stew), and venison.
The average price is around €45 per person, and the restaurant is located at Rua do Esteiro, 5, Torre.
Mariana Restaurant
A historic restaurant with over 46 years of tradition and a rustic charm? We’re talking about Restaurante Mariana, known for its focus on seafood dishes.
Here, the highlights include the House-style Sea Bass, sole, octopus, and turbot — with one promise: none of the fish is farm-raised.
The restaurant is quite spacious, and the average price per person is €25. If you’d like to try it, Restaurante Mariana is located at Estrada de Pedro Homem de Melo, 42, Afife.
O Laranjeira Restaurant
Another historic restaurant located in Viana do Castelo is O Laranjeira.
With over 70 years of history and recipes passed down from “Vó Micas,” this spot is another gastronomic landmark of Minho cuisine.
The menu changes daily — for example, on Thursdays the highlight is Arroz de Vitela (Veal Rice), while on Saturdays it’s Cabritinho no Forno (Roast Kid Goat).
Other dishes we recommend trying here include the fish soup, cod, Polvo na Caçarola (Casserole-style Octopus), and Filetes de Pescada com Arroz de Tomate (Hake Fillets with Tomato Rice).
The average price per person is €25, and O Laranjeira is located at Rua de Manuel Espregueira, 24, Viana do Castelo.
Tasquinha da Linda
“Lobster Rice”, “Gambas à Linda”, and clams are just some of the dishes waiting for you at Tasquinha da Linda.
This charming eatery is renowned for its seafood specialties — fittingly, as it’s located in a former fishing warehouse by the docks of Viana do Castelo.
The average price per person is €30.
Taberna do Valentim
We continue our journey through seafood-focused restaurants — this time with Taberna do Valentim, where grilled fish is the house specialty.
Here, you can enjoy a delicious sea bass, sole, or turbot. But that’s not all.
There are also other dishes beyond grilled options, such as Arroz de Peixe (Fish Rice), Fish Stew with Clams, and Fish Caldeirada (traditional Portuguese fish stew).
For starters, try the Pataniscas (cod fritters) or the fish soup.
The average price per person is €25, and the tavern is located at Avenida Campo do Castelo, 45, Viana do Castelo.
Casa Primavera – Taberna Soares
Octopus, fish roe, whelks, limpets, mussels, stuffed crab, coastal shrimp, goose barnacles, and razor clams — just some of the fabulous seafood tapas you’ll find at Casa Primavera – Taberna Soares.
For over 70 years, these small plates have taken center stage here, and visitors consistently praise their rich flavors.
The average price per person is €20, and grilled fish is also available on the menu.
The restaurant is located at Rua Góis Pinto, 57, Viana do Castelo.
Where to stay in Viana do Castelo
If you’re planning to follow this gastronomic route but don’t know where to stay, we have a suggestion for you: the AP Dona Aninhas hotel, right in the heart of Viana do Castelo.
AP Dona Aninhas offers spa services, a bar, and a restaurant which, combined with the comfort of our rooms, will make your stay unforgettable.
