Top Restaurants in Mesao Frio
Mesao Frio Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Mesao Frio
Discover the best restaurant in Mesao Frio, Portugal including A Tasca do Zequinha, Castas e Pratos, Restaurante Cacho D'Oiro, Novo Sol, Restaurante Taberna do Jerere, Varanda da Regua, O Maleiro Restaurante Regional, Restaurante Gato Preto, Pizzaria Limonete, Restaurante Douro a Vista
Restaurants in Mesao Frio
1. A Tasca do Zequinha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 432 reviews
Reviewed By Ruthsmum - Alton in Hampshire
We had been recommended this restaurant by a local and we were certainly not disappointed; we ate here twice in our four-day visit. At first sight it is unprepossessing, entered through a small, dark bar area. However, once inside, it is a different story. Up the stairs is the intimate main eating room. The food is wonderful: fresh, beautifully cooked and perfectly delicious. The wines are also very good; it is in the Douro Valley after all! (Other drinks are, of course, available.) If you are in the area, put A Tasca do Zequinha at the top of your list.
2. Castas e Pratos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By victoriaxyz - Zurich, Switzerland
Love the food/ wine in this place. Michelin star quality. Love the scallop dish, and the suckling pig. Don’t order kid’s menu for your kids. I am sure they will enjoy the regular dishes a lot more and the price is very reasonable.
3. Restaurante Cacho D'Oiro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By nontroppo - Minneapolis, Minnesota
The "filetes de polvo com arroz de polvo" (fried octopus with octopus rice) was excellent, the roasted goat not so much. We ordered in advance but arrived late due to road N222 being temporarily closed for a sports event. Both staff members (I think one of them was the owner) were extremely accommodating and the service was super fast, as we had Reservations for the historic stream trains that was leaving in 1 hour. Another plus, this place has a private parking area.
I would go back anytime.
4. Novo Sol
Overall Ratings
4 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By Rui B
O restaurante é simples. Com uma sala algo fria mas com uma vista engraçada para o vale do rio da Teixeira.
O staff não é especialmente simpático mas servem rapidamente.
A comida é simples e de qualidade média.
Os preços são acessíveis.
Serve para desenrascar quem está na região e precisa de comer num sitio prático.
5. Restaurante Taberna do Jerere
Overall Ratings
4 based on 359 reviews
Reviewed By Paulajeanne - California
Found our way here after a referral from a local wine shop. So glad we did. Traditional cuisine with an extensive menu hand written in English. Lots of courses, our main was lamb, cooked perfectly. Paired with a good local red wine.. Service was attentive and fun, as they helped us through ordering in Portugese.
6. Varanda da Regua
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
Reviewed By Flitcraft - Seattle WA
We were staying for three nights in the Fontelas village above Peso da Regua, so we wanted a restaurant convenient to the hotel the first night when we arrived at about 10 pm. The view of course was absent then--it was after nightfall, but we enjoyed classic homestyle Portuguese dishes at a reasonable price. We decided to come back the next night--again, the service was excellent, the food ample and homey. This time we were wowed by the view, too. Make no mistake--this is not a nouvelle cuisine gourmet place. This is the kind of food a Portuguese grandmother might fix for you. But the view and the service and the traditional country cuisine make this restaurant a find.
7. O Maleiro Restaurante Regional
Overall Ratings
4 based on 743 reviews
Reviewed By Viajera51 - Madison, Wisconsin
Great restaurant with indoor Seating and a nice patio for Seating too. Servings are very plentiful and really flavorful! Everything, from the olives and bread to salads to main dishes to dessert, was delicious. And the price is moderate. Highly recommended!
8. Restaurante Gato Preto
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 370 reviews
Reviewed By CGin23 - New Jersey
Food was excellent as was the price. We started with vegetable soup. We shared a main course of beef rib, which was flavored perfectly. Our meal came with French fries and salad. This restaurant is right in the center of town on the river.
9. Pizzaria Limonete
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
Reviewed By Jasmine101Surrey - Surrey
All the meals at Limonete are supersized. My husband and I both ordered the pizza and realised when they arrived that we should have shared one. We are both decent eaters but we barely started the second. Whilst not as thin and crispy as i prefer the pizzas come with lots of topping, are very tasty and excellent value for money. The desserts which i guess they buy in from a bakery looked fab too but sadly we had no room.
This is a very popular place with families and locals so bustling, noisy and almost continually full so you may have a short wait but tables turover regularly.
10. Restaurante Douro a Vista
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 94 reviews
Reviewed By franziska2012 - Belfast, United Kingdom
Really. This restaurant has everything you desire. An amazing view, lots of outdoor space for kids to play and absolutely helpful and efficient waiters.
We came here for two evening meals, recommended by the Quinta de CasalMato next doors and were not disappointed. Do ask for a table outside though!! The inside of the restaurant is a little 'cold' with the typical neon lights.
The waiter set us s beautiful table outside and 6 of us shared usually two main dishes (plenty for us!) as they always bring salads, beans, rice, potatoes etc.
Maybe it helps speaking fluent Portuguese (I don't know if they could be as helpful with English) and being with Portuguese locals but we thought that the staff were absolutely amazing and the food top of the range. The house wine at €5 a bottle was a great discovery. We tried quite a few different and not expensive wines over the two evenings! Come here for a great outdoor dining experience and an incredibly relaxing atmosphere.
