Location: Idanha-a-Nova
Top Restaurants in Idanha-a-Nova
Top Things to do in Idanha-a-Nova
Idanha-a-Nova Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Idanha-a-Nova
Idanha-a-Nova (Portuguese pronunciation: [iˈðɐɲa ˈnɔvɐ]) is a municipality in the district of Castelo Branco in east-central Portugal. The population in 2011 was 9,716, in an area of 1416.34 km², making it one of the largest municipalities in Portugal. The municipal holiday is the Monday 15 days after Easter.
Things to do in Idanha-a-Nova
1. Retiro do Cacador
Overall Ratings
4 based on 379 reviews
2. Taverna Lusitana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By Mirjam B - Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
This place is fantastic! The view is unbelievable, really beautiful! It was very hot during the day. Sunset here was amazing when it got a bit cooler and the sunshades go up to reveal the fantastic view. The owner is very friendly and speaks english really well. The cheese is delicious, by far the best we had in Portugaland comes with tasty marmalade in special flavours. Also the salad with tomatoes and tuna was very good. We spend lots of time here, The beer is cold and the whiskey velho comes in generous portions with lots of ice when you want. We also loved de pastel de nata with cherries.
3. Petiscos E Granitos
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 219 reviews
Monsanto, also know as the most portuguese village of all Portugal, has a lot to discover, we were recommended this place staying at the Hotel da Fonte Santa in Monfortinho. The restaurant has fantastic food and it is a must see as the location is impressive.
Reviewed By Danielle L
This place had been advised to us by a local, but our experience was very disappointing.
We were seated inside because we had no reservation, while a group of 4 (we were 2) who came after us got a table outside despite having not reserved either.
The food was no highlight either. Only 6 dishes on a menu (which often is a positive thing), but cooked without any passion. My boyfriend's veal steak was too cooked, while his French fries were not crispy. My fish seemed like just heated in the microwave, while the potatoes were cold.
Verdict: this food, but no view - no thanks.
4. Baroa
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By Gary W - London, United Kingdom
Great prominent location with good views. Baroa is a very large, family run restaurant with an entrepreneurial spirit and a customer service focus. Good menu of mainly local dishes and also classic Portuguese dishes. Daily specials, such as veal and lamb dishes using local suppliers. The cuisine here is very good - not gastronomic but very well prepared using local fresh ingredients and trusted suppliers. Quite meat based but then we are in the Beira Baixa in the interior of Portugal after all! In the summer, Baroa gets very busy and they are also big for weddings and functions, so check in advance if necessary.
Very accommodating and friendly with an extensive and good value wine list.
Recommended
5. O Espanhol
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Gary W - London, United Kingdom
Complacent, horrible food. Not authentic Spanish nor Portuguese, greasy, overcooked. Only survives due to prominent location and little local competition. Avoid.
6. Adega Tipica O Cruzeiro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By MrWelk - New York
On the edge of town in the lower floor of a municipal building, but the resturaunt has great views with home cooked traditional Portuguese food. The staff was friendly and very welcoming. I would go back, it's definitely the best resturaunt in the old part of town.
7. Helana - Restaurante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 126 reviews
Very nice restaurant, special plates, high quality, fresh ingridiants
Reviewed By andré a
Delightfull experience.
Beautiful atmosphere, an old factory renovated a few years ago.
Simple but delicious starters. A great menu. Sophisticated yet simple.
Some regional dishes with a special twist. Mouthwatering.
Plenty of olive oil, some nice meats, wonderful "bacalhau".
The owner and cook, Ana and her charming smile is the best dessert.
8. Restaurante O Fontela
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3.5 based on 15 reviews
9. Restaurante O Moinho de Idanha - A - Nova Lda.
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4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Gary W - London, United Kingdom
Close to the local football stadium. Average food, standard and typical Portuguese and local dishes. It won't win any culinary awards but family friendly and good value
10. Restaurante o Castanheiro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By maesalgueiro - Idanha-a-Nova, Portugal
Comida simples mas bem confecionada. Atendimento simpático, sem efusões. Muita quantidade, suficiente para duas pessoas. Ambiente caseiro. Uma proposta honesta, abom preço e típica de um restaurante de aldeia.
