Location: Mealhada
Top Restaurants in Mealhada
Top Things to do in Mealhada
Top 10 restaurants in Mealhada, Portugal
Mealhada (Portuguese pronunciation: [miɐˈʎaðɐ] ( listen)) is a city and a municipality located in Aveiro District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 20,428, in an area of 110.66 km². It had 17,043 eligible voters (2006). The city of Mealhada itself has a population of 4,522.
Things to do in Mealhada
1. Restaurante Joao Vaz - Palace Hotel do Bussaco
Overall Ratings
4 based on 63 reviews
2. Restaurante Pedro dos Leitoes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 911 reviews
Reviewed By lat28 - Seattle, Washington
Definitely a local restaurant which was a bit intimidating at first for two non-native speakers - fortunately one of the managers had spent time living in Miami so he was very helpful in taking our order. Lunch was absolutely delicious and a good value. It was a great stop on our trip to experience the culture.
3. Quinta do Encontro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 176 reviews
Reviewed By Pontes2013 - Europe
Have been here for lunch around 10 times and this upmarket modern restaurant never fails to impress. Excellent all inclusive menus of the day including sparkling wine and still wines for a modest sum. Also a la carte and imaginative tasting menus. Very friendly and professional service by excellent staff. Visiting the winery in the cellar possible. Part of the Dao Sul winery group. All wines can be purchased to take home at supermarket prices. Stunning building and views. Recommended!
4. Pedra de Sal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 638 reviews
Reviewed By Richard_Milsom - Alexandria, Virginia
The cuisine and the wine at this restaurant was absolutely superb. The food was modern Portuguese, exquisitely prepared and served. Black pig was superb. I did not see many vegetables. The atmosphere is relaxed and the interior well appointed. Rightfully so, they take immense pride in serving wonderful wines from the Bairrada region and the choices were overwhelming. So much wine, such great food, and so little time. This restaurant is a bit pricey, but worth every single escudo.
Don’t tell anyone about it except your seven best friends!
5. Churrasqueira Rocha
Overall Ratings
4 based on 552 reviews
Reviewed By Antonio L - Oslo, Norway
One of the best suckling pig I ever ate!
The restaurant is big but but comfortable at the same time,with a good parking place this restaurant offers good service and excellent food, apart of the piglet I recommend a dessert "Molotoff" with a fantastic cream of soft eggs with cinnamon *****
6. Rei dos Leitoes
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Founded in 1947, Rei dos Leitões is a traditional and stylish restaurant where you can enjoy the finest roasted piglet and choose from a wide selection of vintage or modern wines.
Reviewed By Stefienchen W
We went there without any reservation but very early. That was our luck. Later the restaurant was really crowded. The different kinds of bread were really good and the reccomondation of the vine too. We ate leitões and a beef that was wrapped with puff pastry. The quality of the meat, the sides and the sauce were delicious. The waiters were really kind and fulfilled every wish.
7. Licinio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By JohnnyTbravo - Porto District, Portugal
Strategically located on the road side in Mealhada (where this kind of piglet dish is originally from) this restaurant is a restaurant along the road with an old simple decor. Don't expect much from the restaurant looks just concentrate on the food. It’s not the kind of restaurant where you'll go for a fast meal but the food is good and you’ll mainly see around locals and other Portuguese coming for the piglet. For those who are not meat lovers they also serve fish (although none of us tried it). It’s good for lunch/dinner, with friends, business or even for families with children although I believe it can get a bit loud (we already went close to 15h so it was quiet). The wine menu is rather poor although for the piglet you should just try the local "frizzante" - castiço. There’s no wifi and the waiters are friendly and service is ok.
8. Pic-Nic dos Leitoes
Overall Ratings
4 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By Miguel2770 - Lisbon, Portugal
This is not, definitely the fanciest restaurant in Mealhada, but if you want to have an 'excellent ' meal, probably this is the spot. Good competent service, with excellent suckling pig, chips and salad, this restaurant is one of the best options. I've been here several times (when traveling from Porto to Lisboa and vice-versa), as at Rocha, Pedro and Nova Casa, and this continues to be one of the best options. Recommended
9. Restaurante Lourencos
Overall Ratings
4 based on 258 reviews
Reviewed By CarlosSantos - Porto, Portugal
Luso is a Parish of the Municipality of Mealhada and renowed by its mineral waters.. We highly suggest to have a meal at the "Restaurant Lourenços", an excellent Restaurant with a buffet for starter and Deserts. The food is awesome and the service warm and professional. We had the codfish and the super tasty Wellington steak. The portions are big therefore we could not have dessert. We enjoyed the local wine "vinho da casa".
The Restaurant is located in the centre of the village with ample parking place. We will be back for sure!
10. Restaurante Tipico da Bairrada
Overall Ratings
4 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By Alberto R - Senhora da Hora, Porto, Portugal
It`s a restaurant with some decades, with a service like we used to have many years ago. The service is exclusively feminine, with great attention towards the Client. Good breed and fresh cheese. Very good "Leitão à Bairrada" (roast piggy), with chips and salad.
