Where to Eat in Figueira da Foz: The Best Restaurants and Bars

August 22, 2017 Rosalyn Ihle

Figueira da Foz (Portuguese pronunciation: [fiˈɣɐjɾɐ ðɐ ˈfɔʃ]), also known as Figueira for short, is a city and a municipality in the Coimbra District, in Portugal. Practically at the midpoint of Iberian Peninsula's western coast, it is located at the mouth of the Mondego River, 40 km west of Coimbra, and sheltered by hills (Serra da Boa Viagem). The population in 2011 was 62,125, in an area of 379.05 km². The city of Figueira da Foz proper has a population of 46,600. It is the second largest city in the district of Coimbra.
Things to do in Figueira da Foz

1. Paquete

Avenida do Brasil 12 | 3080-323, Figueira da Foz 3080-323, Portugal Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Mediterranean, European, Portuguese, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +351 233 418 488
Excellent
33%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 696 reviews

Paquete

Reviewed By Daniel C

Went for an early dinner and got one of the last tables available, others came after me and still waited a bit for a table. Nice food and reasonably priced, service was ok.

2. Mar a Vista

Rua 5 de Outubro 92-94, Figueira da Foz 3080-073, Portugal Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Mediterranean, Portuguese Lunch +351 233 107 271
Excellent
58%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 198 reviews

Mar a Vista

This is an amazing restaurant because: 1. It is only open for lunch 2. They have only one main course dish: grilled sardines 3. You can eat as many as you want (they refill your plates!) 4. The sardines are delicious 5. There's a sign in the restaurant that says (politely) "If you don't like the service, you don't have to stay'. 6. You can have the eat-all-you-can sardines meal for a mere 10 Euros. 7. It's located above the beach but with perfect beach and sea views.

Reviewed By Mikael C - Copenhagen, Denmark

Super local little place with a big reputation, we waited an hour to get a seat for lunch and didn't regret it. From a table outside, there is a great view of the beach. The service was chaotic but charming and the food was spectacular.
We drove out of our way to get to this place and it was worth it.

3. Abrigo da Montanha

Rua Parque Florestal | Serra da Boa Viagem, Buarcos, Figueira da Foz 3080-357, Portugal Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Validated Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards Mediterranean, European, Portuguese, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$8 +351 913 795 340
Excellent
56%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 449 reviews

Abrigo da Montanha

Reviewed By Nuno Miguel M

Nice entries (sheep ricotta cheese and cold meats, bread and olives)
Mixed feedback on the fish plates: skate, very good, fish-rooster, on the bland side.
Dessert on average level -- butter-cookies cake.
Very nice and attentive personnel.
Fabulous space and surroundings.
A little mishap with the reservation: it was lost, somehow, but that did not pose a problem, at all.

4. Geladaria Emanha 1

Avenida 25 de Abril 62, Figueira da Foz 3080-086, Portugal Seating, Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts American Express, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Outdoor Seating, Accepts Credit Cards Healthy HK$31 - HK$141 +351 233 426 567
Excellent
42%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 260 reviews

Geladaria Emanha 1

Reviewed By Henrique d - Porto, Portugal

great ice cream shop, with own production of the ice creams offering wide sellection, Common flavours but also very unique ones. beside ice creams also crepes available and light meals.

5. Ristorante Gusto DiVino

Rua dos Ferreiros, Figueira da Foz 3080-118, Portugal Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Highchairs Available Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, European, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night HK$141 - HK$290 +351 910 337 074
Excellent
63%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 245 reviews

Ristorante Gusto DiVino

Situated near the Taxi's Square alias (Praca 8 de Maio) and close to car/autocaravan parking, our restaurant offer a Staff Completly italian, Fresh Pasta everyday, menu always new and different as Italian Tradition want. If you want to find a hint of true Italian flavour, come and Visit Us, you are welcome.Alex, Samuel e Federico, the owners.Ristorante Gusto Divino

Reviewed By Monalisa1969 - Portugal

From the start to the end, this is definitely the best italian rest in Figueira da Foz, and perhaps in Coimbra district. All the pizzas are great, light and made at the correct italian way, tasty, unforgettable. The pastas, anti-pastas and Deserts are all great. The staff is completely "crazy", the best italians in sympathy.
Try the Vesuvio Pizza (if you can eat all) or the tagliata (fantastic!!!) and for dessert the semi-fredo (unique!)
Don't miss if you are around

6. A Cantarinha

Travessa da Rua das Tamargueiras 3 | Buarcos, Figueira da Foz 3080-389, Portugal Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi Seafood, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese, Grill Lunch, Dinner +351 233 432 801
Excellent
40%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 271 reviews

A Cantarinha

Reviewed By mendesl - Lisbon, Portugal

If you are enjoying the beautiful (but cold) Figueira da Foz beach, or simply driving or walking along the beautiful seaside road in Figueira da Foz, you can go to this restaurant, located only a few hundred meters away.
The food is very good, either fish, meat, seafood or desserts, are all very good. The service is very good too. The restaurant is not big, so you may have to wait a while to get a table.

7. O Peleiro

Largo do Alvideiro 5 | Paião, Figueira da Foz 3090-495, Portugal Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi European, Portuguese, Soups Lunch, Dinner HK$196 - HK$322 +351 233 940 120
Excellent
37%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 106 reviews

O Peleiro

Located in a former tannery it evolved from simple tavern to a large restaurant. Generations have changed but kept the art of cooking and the main strongholds that continue to attract diners: Stone Soup and Oven Baked Goat. In familiar surrounding you can find other specialties: Cod in the Oven, Pork Cheeks and the “Couvada”, a delicious mix of cabbage, bread, garlic and olive oil. Several kebabs (squid, prawns, beef and pig) are greatly appreciated.

Reviewed By ulrichvh - Lisbon, Portugal

Having been a place where furs have been prepared (O Peleiro) the place turned into a very good restaurant with very good food and an excellent choice of wine.Also the appetizers are always very tasty and of course the "Sopa da Pedra" -Stone soup,which is a heavy beansoup with all parts of pork meat.May be in between some hot Shrimps with some garlic sauce and you roll out the restaurant fully satified.

8. A Grega

Rua da Restauracao 30, Figueira da Foz 3080-126, Portugal Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi Mediterranean, European, Portuguese Lunch, Dinner HK$78 - HK$149 +351 233 420 665
Excellent
52%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 125 reviews

A Grega

Reviewed By pagnocca - Savona

I came in late and in a cold night so I was the only one in. Service is quite good as well as food. This is the tipycal place where the locals come for take home food. Probably in summer time it is more... warm.

9. Casa Havanesa

Rua Candido dos Reis 89, Figueira da Foz 3080-155, Portugal Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Highchairs Available Bar, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, Drinks +351 964 555 461
Excellent
57%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
1%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 358 reviews

Casa Havanesa

Reviewed By RussK54 - Centerville, Ohio

We were looking for someplace serving an early dinner, with a focus on Portuguese cuisine. Casa Havanesa was perfect. The degustation menu provided six different tapas, all of which were good. And we could have seconds of any we really liked. Our favorites were the fried kingfish, and the black pork, which simply melted in your mouth. So after two helpings of each of those (plus the dessert and glass of port), we waddled out of the restaurant very happy.

10. Wine Bar by Cristal

Rua Doutor Calado N. 24, Figueira da Foz 3080-153, Portugal Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi Mediterranean, European, Portuguese, Wine Bar, Vegetarian Friendly Dinner, Late Night, Drinks +351 233 043 837
Excellent
80%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 437 reviews

Wine Bar by Cristal

Reviewed By NeilLid - Manchester, United Kingdom

My boyfriend booked this restaurant as a surprise for my birthday whilst we were on holiday, and it couldn't have been more perfect!
The food was superb, plenty of tapas options and the staff were very helpful in providing recommendations.
The wine list is extensive and we weren't sure which one to go for. The waitress came with a recommendation and we were initially worried it would be expensive but it was incredibly good value and refreshing of the restaurant to recommend one of the cheaper options!
In addition to what we ordered, we were given 'special bread' and a glass of port, both of which were complimentary and tasted delicious.
The dessert 'the vine' was a chocolatey treat that comes in the form of a plant pot - worth seeing for yourself!
Loved the wine box decoration on the walls, great little restaurant and really nice, relaxed atmosphere.
Would highly recommend!
One small thing to note - book in advance via phone if you can, we booked via Facebook a month in advance and they didn't recognise the booking when we arrived. Quickly sorted it though.

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