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 whitewashed interior, where hungry diners sit down to generous helpings of local staples. Try the mixed grill for a fabulous fill-up.


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