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 more than 60 years, decided to perpetuate the memory of her former boss by opening her own space in 2019, where she maintains the traditional dishes that made the Zé Neto a very famous restaurant : the “Açorda with Jaquinzinhos and Petinga”, a classic, the “Chanfana”, the “Dobrada with White Beans” and the “Cozido à Portuguesa”. Similar to what happened at Zé Neto, at D. Lúcia there is also no shortage of demand for all those who, on a daily basis, find there tradition, flavor and memories of other times there. Contact: 919 253 070.
And while we’re talking about tradition, let’s take a look at number 39: since 1981, the “Giro Churrasqueira Restaurant” has been serving traditional Portuguese food. It is known, above all, for its delicious “Sopa do Mar”, the “Chanfana Assada à Bairrada” and its superb homemade desserts such as “Pudim à Giro” and “Toucinho do Céu”. Contact: 239 833 020.
More recently, 4 months ago, an American couple, living in Coimbra for 2 years, was enchanted by the number 48 of the street, by the atmosphere felt on the street and by the friendliness of the neighborhood. So, they transformed that small, familiar space into the “Calma Tavern”. Erin and Wesley offer a different concept: they only serve dinners, between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm, they propose 5 to 6 starters and dishes to share, whose flavor is not deceiving; They are made with mastery and quality products. Contact: 912 781 720.
On the corner with Rua da Sota, the number 10, “Solar do Bacalhau” offers a wide menu focused on regional dishes, with a special focus on cod dishes: “bacalhau à lagareiro”, “bacalhau no pão”, “bacalhau no forno”, “bacalhau à brás”, “bacalhau com natas”, among many other options. Contact: 239 098 990. The success of this restaurant, originated, on the same intersection, the oppening of the “Royal Grill” , which also offers a very varied menu that includes snacks, fish dishes, meat dishes, seafood and regional dishes such as “Chanfana”. Contact: 239 822 049
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