Must-see restaurants in Viseu

  • Tres Pipos

    Viseu

    You'll need your own wheels but it's well worth searching out this convivial family-run restaurant in Tonda, a small village some 30km southwest of Viseu…

  • O Hilário

    Viseu

    An authentic slice of old Portugal, this homely restaurant is named after the 19th-century fado singer who once lived down the street. It's a cheerful,…

  • O Pateo

    Viseu

    A cosy spot nestled behind an arch in the historic centre, this oh-so-typical restaurant does brisk business serving a mixed crowd of locals and out-of…

  • Paço dos Cunhas de Santar

    Viseu

    The Paço dos Cunhas de Santar, a historic winery on a 17th-century estate in Santar, sets an attractive stage for fine dining. The dining room is light…

  • O Cortiço

    Viseu

    With its stone walls and low wood-beamed ceilings, this cosy eatery specialises in traditional recipes collected from surrounding villages. Generous…

  • Churrasquiera Cacimbo

    Viseu

    The Cacimbo is a lifesaver on Sunday evenings, when virtually every restaurant in central Viseu is closed. The dining room, next to its own busy takeaway,…

  • Restaurante Muralha da Sé

    Viseu

    This unabashedly upper-crust spot under the looming Igreja da Misericórdia specialises in fine regional cuisine made with ingredients from the nearby…

  • Restaurante A Colmeia

    Viseu

    For an atmospheric setting, few spots can rival Colmeia's summer terrace by the medieval walls. In the colder months, action reverts to the rustic…

  • Mercado Municipal

    Viseu

    Self-caterers will find fruit, vegetables and other goodies at Viseu's produce market. Things are at their liveliest on the ground floor, where the fruit…