Ao Largo

Top choice in Estremadura & Ribatejo


Leiria's most enjoyable spot comes courtesy of friendly wine-lover Miguel, who opened a restaurant with his sister and his girlfriend, combined their skills as a journalist, teacher and designer with a common love of food and drink, and created a wonderful modern tasca that excels at everything it does. Don't miss the mushroom feijoada and the signature sesame-crusted tuna with honey mustard.

Even the couvert, with local Giesta cheese spiced in olive oil, is creative and fantastic. Let Miguel guide your wine picks as well. Reservation essential.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

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2. Pharmácia Leonardo Paiva

0.2 MILES

Opposite Leiria's cathedral stands the wonderfully tiled Pharmácia Leonardo Paiva – the beautiful azulejos depict Hippocrates, Galen and Socrates…

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0.22 MILES

Leiria's high, impersonal, blocky cathedral was started in the 16th century, and the cloister, sacristy and chapter houses date from 1583 to 1604.

4. Museu de Leiria

0.28 MILES

Opened in November 2015, this lovely museum celebrates Leiria and its region. Housed in the former Santo Agostinho Convent, the exhibits span everything…

5. M|i|mo

0.32 MILES

Just below the castle, this likeable museum focuses on the history of the moving image, with a fine collection of cine cameras and temporary exhibitions…

6. Castelo de Leiria

0.33 MILES

Inside the castle walls is a peaceful garden, overgrown with tall trees, and the ruined but lovely Gothic Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Penha, originally…

7. Museu do Moinho de Papel

0.41 MILES

Located by the river and near the new Museu de Leiria (and part of the admission price), the Moinho do Papel was Portugal's first paper mill to be moved…

8. Mosteiro de Santa Maria da Vitória

5.88 MILES

The extraordinary monastery of Batalha was built to commemorate the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota (fought just south of here). Most of the monument was…