Location: Vila Real
Top Restaurants in Vila Real
Top Things to do in Vila Real
Where to Eat in Vila Real: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Vila Real is a municipality and simultaneously the capital and largest city of the Vila Real District, northern Portugal. The population in 2011 was 51,850, in an area of 378.80 square kilometres.
Things to do in Vila Real
1. Bons Tempos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By Krzysztof N - Kolding, Denmark
Our restaurant experience in Vila Real is limited to Bons Tempos and Terra de Montanha.
Bons Tempos wins regarding the food. Especially remarkable are starters and desserts. Main course was a bit too ordinary but good wine compensated all.
Highly recommended.
Please, realize - it is only provisional town and nothing sophisticated expected.
2. Cais da Villa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 305 reviews
Reviewed By Paulo R - Lisbon, Portugal
We went all the way to Vila Real just to eat here as we got it recommended. It was a Tuesday late evening and we had a baby. It was quiet which helped a lot the case. The food was delicious. We had the prawn with risotto and grilled fish. The staff was very nice. Worth the 40km in panoramic and curved roads to have dinner.
3. Chaxoila
Overall Ratings
4 based on 424 reviews
Chaxoila Casa de Pasto lets you experience the regional specialities with great local produce, in a relaxed and cared for atmosphere. Visit us during summer and enjoy the Terrace! Or meet us in winter and have a tasty meal in the glass room.
Reviewed By James H - Cape Town Central, South Africa
Having visited this eatery each Summer over the past 4 to 5 years it has now gone downhill in no small measure in the food and wine dept. Firstly, one could always get all dishes on a medium or full basis ( 1/2 or full dose ) but sadly no longer. I had the typical tripe and beans Portuguese style which was as good as ever.
However, it is in the seafood area that the choice is lacking. Always used to have chiperones and calamari but these no longer figure on the menu; only Octopus ! Then the only fish on the menu was sea bass which my wife had; OK, but that is about it as it came with 6 potatoes, 3 small and 3 large. Not exactly exciting.
Asked for the wine list and was handed a scrappy dog eared list full of crosses next to almost every entry on the list meaning it was unavailable. So had to settle for a jug of white house wine which was not bad.
Chaxoila has slipped from #1 on the Trip Advisor list to #2; I believe that it will shortly fall further if this is what they are now dishing up as a first class restaurant.
4. Donatello
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By Huuronzecamper
We promised our daughter Italian food on her birthday and are very surprised that Donatello was not yet registered at TripAdvisor. The steward was very forthcoming, especially and not uncommon in Portugal, to the kids. More important, the food was superb and against a very acceptable price.
When in Vila Real, don't miss Donatello!
5. Restaurante Cardoso
Overall Ratings
4 based on 272 reviews
Reviewed By Prestigius - Lisbon
Arriving at 11,30 PM without many alternatives, received by very nice waiters, with fast service food, very cheap prices and fresh food in na popular restaurante. COOOOLLL
6. Restaurante Residencial Maria Do Carmo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By sdmb51 - Malmesbury, United Kingdom
This was a party of eleven and we all enjoyed an excellent meal and friendly service.Portions were generous and the speciality was codfish.We should have realised but it was probably best to share starters.Located in a quiet area this would be ideal for business or pleasure.
7. Vinho & Tretas
Overall Ratings
5 based on 109 reviews
Jantar Apenas Mediante Reserva. Dinner Only By Reservation. Dîner Seulement Sur Reservation.
Reviewed By hydrojoe - Ottawa, Canada
This little gem is nothing to look at from the outside but it offers great Portuguese platters. The main floor is a little gift shop offering souvenirs and a very good variety of wine and port. The restaurant is upstairs where you will be met...MoreObrigado pelo vosso comentário
8. Casa Lapao
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Reviewed By LuizDutraNeto - Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
If you are in Vila Real, you cannot miss Casa Lapão! It is small and cozy, with the very best Portuguese traditional sweets. Break your tour for a little while and taste these delicious sweets, all made out of sugar, eggs and love: "Cristas de Galo" (the most famous and traditional sweet of Vila Real - with almonds), "Pitos de Santa Luzia" (with pumpkin and cinnamon), "Tijelinhas de Laranja" (with oranges), "Antoninhos" (also with pumpkin), and many many others, Order a double expresso coffee and get ready to continue your visit! And don't forget that you can always order some sweets to take along - they are excellent for unforgettable night bites. Bon Appétit!
9. Tralha Wine Tapas Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By Nathan P - Ely
We was recommended this restaurant by our hotel owner and we wasn't disappointed a lovely modern place with great tapas we had a mixture of fish and meat dishes and each one didn't disappoint cooked to perfection and very tasty would recommend to anyone wanting a modern twist on tapas would love to go back on our next visit to Villa Real
10. La Forneria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By southerntraveller49 - Andalucia, Spain
This is a good eatery a few meters from the Town Hall. They offer unpretentious food at very good prices. Wonderful thin dough pizzas and also Portuguese dishes and snacks. Young and informal atmosphere. Fast and friendly service. Good option if you´re visiting the town but don´t want a formal lunch.
