Where to Eat in Alijo: The Best Restaurants and Bars

September 29, 2017 Leonardo Torrence

Discover the best restaurant in Alijo, Portugal including Quinta do Portal, Cepa Torta, Calca Curta, Restaurante Bar Veladouro, Restaurante Rabelo, Churrasqueira Pito Da Lola Alijo, Toca da Raposa, Restaurante Cais Da Foz, Restaurante Pelourinho, Restaurante Taberna a Fonte
Things to do in Alijo

1. Quinta do Portal

Celeiros do Douro, Sabrosa 060-909, Portugal Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Mediterranean, European, Portuguese, Wine Bar Lunch, Dinner +351(0)259 937 000, +351(0)96 951 90 21
Excellent
63%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 144 reviews

Quinta do Portal

Reviewed By hamish0 - Lincoln

Lovely restaurant, great wine, excellent service, super food, we had a wonderful evening and would wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the area.

2. Cepa Torta

Rua Doutor Jose Bulas da Cruz | Alijo 5070-047, Alijo 5070-047, Portugal Reservations, Waitstaff, Seating Mediterranean, European, Portuguese Dinner, Lunch +351 259 950 177
Excellent
45%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
9%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 100 reviews

Cepa Torta

Reviewed By David P - Hayward, California

One of the staff of the local quinta where we were staying recommended Cepa Torta. as the "...best restaurant in Alijo". It probably is the best restaurant in Alijo. We arrived early to an almost empty restaurant. The staff were great, at least one spoke good English, and they were very attentive. They had an English menu, and as we ordered, the couple sitting next to us insisted we try their appetizer: Alheira, the local sausage. Delicious!
Entrees were a mixed bag. Mine was ribs with polenta. The ribs were a bit dry, but the polenta was kicked up a couple of notches and almost addictive. My wife enjoyed her seafood salad.
Dessert was the recommendqation of our waitress and waiter; canilhas de leite creme. They're something like cannollis. The custard filling was great. Wines were local and delicious (Doura's not-so-big-secret: go for the local table wines, not the ports)
The restaurant was filling up as we left. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, good food; a winning combination.

3. Calca Curta

Avenida da Estacao | Junto a Estacao de Comboios Do Tua - Carrazeda de Ansiaes, Foz Tua 5140-133, Portugal Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner +351 278 685 255
Excellent
29%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
4%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 173 reviews

Calca Curta

Reviewed By Storey G

If you can't satisfy your appetite here, you are probably not living. All kinds of meat and fish on offer. Try the river fish appetizer or the marinated eels. Just remember, the portions are huge! Really friendly staff and fellow diners! Menu in English available.

4. Restaurante Bar Veladouro

Travessa da Marginal, Pinhao 5085-044, Portugal Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Mediterranean, European, Portuguese, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night +351 254 738 166
Excellent
43%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 468 reviews

Restaurante Bar Veladouro

Reviewed By Manorafon

We ate lunch here today (my husband, myself and our 12 month old). My husband had the tuna salad and I had the lamb. We were not disappointed! We have been touring Spain and Portugal for 2 weeks so far and this has been the best meal I've had yet. Perfectly seasoned and beautifully cooked. To finish off we both had desert and I would defiantly recommend the port cake. A great find!

5. Restaurante Rabelo

Pinhao | Lugar Da Ponte, Pinhao 5085-034, Portugal Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Wheelchair Accessible European, Portuguese, International, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner HK$290 - HK$534 +351 254 730 230
Excellent
46%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
12%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 98 reviews

Restaurante Rabelo

Rabelo" Restaurant 58 seats in the room and 50 seats in the Terrace facing Douro river This award-winning restaurant offers an a la carte service with flavours of the region

Reviewed By DGandSAG - Sharon, MA

We stopped by the Rabelo for a late lunch one afternoon and thought that we'd enjoy things out on the Terrace. Instead, we got some very mediocre food there served up by less-than-professional staff. Our very modest sized salads weren't the freshest, and our tostas with cheese were smaller and nowhere nearly as fresh or as tasty as tostas we'd eaten in other parts of the Douro.
There's no question that the Rabelo has a hard-to-beat spot right on the river. But the food and service that we experienced didn't even come close to measuring up to the prettiness of the setting. We'd strongly suggest trying other spots in town before you try this surprisingly unsatisfying one.

6. Churrasqueira Pito Da Lola Alijo

Avenida Dr. Francisco S Carneiro 112 -R/C -D 5070-013 Alijo Gps: 41. 276290,- 7. 477041, Alijo 5070-013, Portugal Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +351 259 106 621
Excellent
51%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
12%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 8 reviews

Churrasqueira Pito Da Lola Alijo

Reviewed By David C - Lichfield, United Kingdom

Great value. The freshest salad, home made chips, a whole chicken for two and rice. Home made Deserts, a bottle of vinho verde and a beer. Change from 20euro. Family run and full of locals devouring chickens cooked in the open kitchen. They do a full range of meats but chicken is the thing!

7. Toca da Raposa

Rua da Praca N072A, Ervedosa do Douro 5130-072, Portugal Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi Portuguese Lunch, Dinner HK$173 - HK$243 +351 254 423 466
Excellent
71%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 220 reviews

Toca da Raposa

Reviewed By Ella_RM - New York City, New York

Toca encompasses a quintessential Portuguese experience. First its the 20 min drive up the winding mountain roads. Second, if you arrive a little before the meal and walk around you will see old men playing bocci outside the restaurant, and can walk up the steep cobblestone streets and observe locals going about their business, small churches and ancient houses - all with [almost] zero tourists.
Now the restaurant. Its excellent! The food and the ambiance. Its a small place (maybe 20 people). Our mains were cod with potatoes and local veal wrapped in bacon. Perhaps the best veal in lifetime. Granted it was our only meat dish in Portugal, and we made exception for it given the location.
The is very friendly and his recommended wines(old growth Quinta do Malho) were excellent as well

8. Restaurante Cais Da Foz

Estrada Municipal 590, Pinhao 5085-000, Portugal Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Mediterranean, European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner +351 254 731 737
Excellent
32%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 194 reviews

Restaurante Cais Da Foz

Reviewed By Paolo1005 - Montreal, Canada

Pretty basic place lots of locals with local food not expensive limited menu. The young 15 year old who served us was quite mature for his age and probably served us better than most places in Portugal

9. Restaurante Pelourinho

Largo do Pelourinho 8, Alijo 5070-048, Portugal Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Takeout European, Portuguese, Mediterranean Lunch, Dinner +351 259 959 237
Excellent
59%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 82 reviews

Restaurante Pelourinho

Reviewed By tb911 - San Diego

When we sat sat down and looked at the menu, my hopes fell because it was very limited, centered around grilled protein and not much of that to choose from. But they did a great job with the Naca Vitello -- veal steak, and the mixed salads and vegetable soup. Everybody was kind and helpful, with bright smiles. Dessert was a plethora of wonderful options. Only thing lacking from a nice neighborhood restaurant (to me) is a decent wine list. The selection there was quite poor considering the location, in the heart of the Douro. Located very close to the Pousada.

10. Restaurante Taberna a Fonte

Rua CENTRAL 27, Santa Eugenia, Alijo 5000-103, Portugal Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +351 259 648 113
Excellent
50%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

Restaurante Taberna a Fonte

Reviewed By BrunoPVZ - Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

O café e restaurante da freguesia (Santa Eugénia, Alijó). Óptima posta de vitela, óptimo cabrito, óptimo bacalhau, mas o vinho da casa é em embalagem de cartão... Embora haja alternativas (poucas) de garrafas de tinto alentejano. Fazem um óptimos bolo de laranja.

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