Archive for the Gastronomy Category

What gastronomic secrets does “Rua das Azeiteiras” hide, one of the most mythical streets in downtown Coimbra? At number 38, we find “D. Lúcia Restaurant”. D. Lúcia, a former employee of one of the most famous Taverns in Coimbra – Zé Neto, which closed in 2017 after

Coimbra benefits, once again, with the initiative and entrepreneurial spirit of a young couple. Filipe and Rute open the doors of “Queijo – Cheese Restaurant”, number 92 on “Rua Direita”, and offer the city an innovative concept: a restaurant where the star of all the dishes is,

It was in December 2023 that “Noster Taberna & Wine Bar” opened its doors on one of the most iconic streets in downtown Coimbra, “Rua Martins de Carvalho” better known as “Rua das Figueirinhas”. Number 28 is now a small, modern and welcoming tavern that contrasts and

You must go visit! Safra is the new restaurant in downtown Coimbra that tells us the story of Sérgio, its Chef and Owner. His parents have been Bakery Chefs for 40 years, so Sérgio knows well the reality of those who work in the sector and for this reason

Flavor and tradition in the historical center of Coimbra.  There are several long-lived restaurants in the historical center of Coimbra. Having won the demanding hearts and palates of locals, they are sure to score highly with visitors too. And it’s in the Alta that we begin this

“No Tacho”, number 20 at Rua da Moeda in downtown Coimbra, invites us to live a unique and unforgettable gastronomic experience where we are “masterfully presented with ancient recipes that bring back memories of bygone times and long-ago forgotten flavours”, inspired by the mountain and the ocean.

Bruce and his wife, Julia (Corean western names), left South Korea for Portugal because they wanted to give a better education to their three children. This is how the typical flavors and dishes of South Korea arrived and conquered Coimbra Downtown: the couple opened, one year ago,