A wonderful experience. Need book in advance. Once you have a table it's yours for the night. Dining with local friends who chose the meal. It was absolutely exquisite. One of the best restaurants I have been to in Portugal.

Waouh ❤️ What an experience. Everything we ate was super delicious 😋😋😋 from the appetizer to the meal, then to the dessert 🍨. We were five people. We ordered different meals. And I tasted each dish. Each one was excellent. A festival of flavors. (Cuisine très raffiné). It was so good that I was waiting to be disappointed with the dessert. But It was also super delicious and riche with flavors, too. The staff is super friendly and agreeable. I liked the ambiance and coziness of the decor. Especially the hand-made lamps decoration that were made by a local artist, Anna-Paula Almeida, so beautiful and authentic for that place. I really enjoyed the moment very much that I forgot to take photos of the ambiance. I only took some photos of our drinks because of the light. But if you go to Covilhã you must try this restaurant. Don't forget to make a reservation. If not, you will not be able to eat there.

We went as a family, after searching for a good place to eat in Covilhã, we did get it right. We were welcomed by all staff in a kind and as we were part of their family. The environment has that rustic cozy feeling that transportes you to the rural Portugal, while still in the middle of a city. The starters, typical portuguese smoked sausages/chorizo with a twist that elevated the flavour, preparing you for the rest of the meal, amazing. The entrees, what can we say, did not disappointed, from the cod, the tenderness of the steaks, to an amazing fall of the bone veal rib dish, all with wonderfull taste of traditional homemade cooking, but with a contemporary feel of the modern world. As a dessert, my typical choice of cottage cheese with pumpkin jam that did not let down. Finished with an espresso and a sensational (on the house 🤫) morello cherry liquor. To return...see you soon

Great flavors, a quiet atmosphere, and the waiters were very helpful and professional. We tried to call for a reservation, but since the place was closed during the day, we waited until 7:30 PM. We were a bit worried about whether we’d find a table when we arrived, but it turned out to be no problem at all. We’re so glad we waited all day—it was a special experience for us! :)

Excellent restaurant. My wife and I had the meat with coleslaw and legumes. The staff is absolutely great and the food is outstanding ... we definitely ate more than should have. Although we don't drink, I could tell that the choice of wine is vast and probably a good as the kitchen. I'll most certainly go back there again for another exquisite dining experience.

Very strange place! We arrived at 13:45 and the restaurant was almost empty (only one table had guests)! And they didn’t accept us (2 people) because we didn’t have reservation!!! Were they expecting lots of people with reservation near 14:00 on a Monday??? They could have a more convincing excuse. Fortunately there was a great option in the main square that had a much nicer attitude

Traditional food with a modern twist. Good service and nice place to go for lunch/diner. Really enjoyed the mushroom cappuccino.

It is a great place to see a beautiful view in Lisbon. Pros: 1. It is free to go here. No need to pay any admission. 2. It is easy to go here if you are in Lisbon city center. You can take tram or walking. We walk from Rua Augusta to this place and it took us only 10 minutes. You just need to climb up the street. 3. There are some restaurants nearby if you want take some snacks or drinks. 4. Entrance accessible for wheelchair. 5. Parking accessible for wheelchair nearby.

View is nice but not spectacular. Also the wetter could have been better. Beware... Steep climb.

Urban art of Covilha is worth to see really... Then the miradouro is great place to take a rest with beautiful view in front of you.

A good view point to look down to the city. You can just walk there after lunch in the city and spend u 5 mins there.

Awesome view of the surrounding landscape

Covilha's streets are full of Easter eggs. You're just walking around and then some great artwork catches your eyes. And the next time, you find yourself just walking around to spot more of them.

Awesome place to enjoy a top view of the city. I definitely recommend it!

The views from this bridge are amazing and will give some very good photos to remember or even use as wallpaper. It's clean, modern and awarded design adds to the progressively more extended network of accessibility in this city. The contrast with the old buildings that make the history of this (once) industrial city is very well achieved.

Welcome to Portugal, where each public place working with a bit of electricity is out of use. Worst experience to go all the way to Covilha and find none of the famous elevators or such not working. European tax money well spent again

Beautiful view o

Just look at those views, only there you can experience it

A must see bridge if you are near by.

It's beautiful place with nice sight view.

Very good experience. I recommend

Good view, nice park, not always the best people hanging out there.

It is a lovely Jardim with offering great drinks. There was a good dmelle from time to time which I believe the food was also tasty but I did not try it! Also there is a spectacular view of the City that you can Enjoy. The staff is super friendly 🤗

Beautiful place, the view of the city is wonderful. Very great to visit, even in the night.

Great and quiet place to enjoy with friends

Lovely place to sit calmly

Peaceful, neat. Best place to get some sun.

super pretty lovely place for a freshmen swim

After my original plan of driving up to the Torre got cancelled I decided to step up to this viewpoint from Covilhâ just by foot. It was definitely worth the effort, great tour and the view was just unbelieveable as you can see. And now I have a reason to come back again: The Torre is still waiting there for me.

Breathtaking beautiful place to see the view.

perfect spot with beautiful view chief riders motorcycle tours

Super pretty, worth the drive!

Great view over the mountains. Easy to access from road by parking next to it. The viewing point also contains some tables fir picnicking.

Amazing views.And at first I was concerned to go on the little bridge.Walkway but it wasn't that far off the ground compared to the amazing views. Our friend explained we could see spain in the distance from this location.

Brilliant views, great place for picnic. Reminds me Norway.

Easy to miss on your way up to the Torre, so keep a lookout for it on the right on the way up. There is a parking for sightseeing and picture taking. The carving is bigger than one anticipates but hidden due to it bending into the rock face

I feel in this place like in other planet. A lot to explore. Spectacular mountains and place inside out. Very cold but we really enjoy. Road rare mint. Shame We didn’t have time for climb. See us on social media and Strava, Wikiloc and All Trails ;-)

Great place to stop on your drive. The path is a bit sketchy, as the stairs are only a handful of spots. Beautiful spot, though!

A really beautiful and peaceful site. As usual with many visitor attractions, other than a small interpretation board, no signage for the site. However, if you are in the area, it is definitely a must see site.

Way more spectacular than the top of the Torre itself. :) We hiked a bit beyond the little Chapel, through the glacier formed landscape. It's beautiful there, we gazed at the giant rocks for almost an hour.

Beautiful sculpture inserted in the rock right in the middle of the road, be careful with parking as it can get overcrowded.

Feels like Norway or something, definitely worth hiking around a bit and seeing the colorful plants

Very nice reasonably priced meal on a terrace with great views over the surrounding mountains, friendly staff and good portions of food. The BBQ burger was very good and so was the wine we had. Adjacent to the gardens and a nice atmosphere, obviously popular and rightly so

Was in for a beer late yesterday and had to pay cash. Today I had to wait for some time to have my order of a kebab and beer. The beer eventually came but no food. After 40 minutes the same waitress came and asked if I wanted to order some food.... I said I'd ordered a kebab and she went off in a huff and was shouted at by the owner, who seems to do this a lot. 10 minutes later a bacon, lettuce and tomato roll with some "kebab sauce", which is some cheap garlic mayo, though not much, appeared. Not offered any chili sauce or any other sauce for that matter. Very bland, if that was a kebab then I'm a banana. Had finished my beer too but they couldn't be bothered to ask if I needed another so I didn't bother. Poor service and poor food. Wasted a lot of time waiting to order, waiting for beer, waiting for food and waiting to pay. I paid, expressed my dissatisfaction that was blamed on a new waitress, and the blandness of the food and left. Will go elsewhere tomorrow. Owner seems unpleasant.

Very nice and very exilent

Really enjoyed this place, with a nice view and great prices!

Awesome bar with late night food and great beer.

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Nice place to hangout.. good price

An amazing place in Covilhã, with delicious snacks, that will leave you full. The couvert was excellent, tasty paté and butter with crunchy bread. The Rissol of Leitão, was amazing, with the sauce being really good. The sandwich was so full of meat I had only half, and saved the other for dinner. The desserts, Bolo de Bolacha e Bolo de Tiramisù, were wonderful. I really recommend this place as one of the best in Covilhã!

A small gem hidden away just off the centre of Covilhã. Traditional cuisine and tasteful setting. Very generous portions so be careful when ordering. Friendly staff. Recommended if you're new to Covilhã and wondering where to eat out.

Server really tried to accommodate English tourists. We had the place to ourselves. Started off with an excellent olive & bread to start was delicious. We had tapas and the local egg/potato/pork mixture was AMAZING. So was the octopus. I would recommend also ordering a salad or veggie of some sort to balance the fried dishes if you are doing a tapas style dinner.

Very tasty food and comfortable atmosphere. Also, pleasant background music. We had a duo of mini "burgers", one was atum and the other salmão, from the daily menu. Very pleased overall.

Great dining spot! Had an amazing time at Porta 32 Petisqueira! The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch. Definitely a place to check out if you're up for a fantastic dining experience!

Servers did their best to accommodate English speaking tourists. Sheep cheese platter was fantastic Had the pork shank and surf and turf and they were delicious. Finished off with passion fruit cheesecake and the local liquor "Ginja" Was not disappointed. We would come back again

We had a fantastic meal here. Very nice tapas style dishes, very friendly and attentive service and a really nice location and atmosphere in Covilha's centre.

First of all, I didn't use their accommodation services but this is initially a restaurant, but conveniently leaves out the possibility to rate their food, which is quite mediocre. I went to their Italian part of the restaurant and ate pasta - one of the most boring meals I ever ate. Then, convinced by friends, I gave a chance to the Paco 100 Pressa Club - same thing. None of us was amazed. The food was bland, some of it cold, and definitely overpriced. Despite its amazing location and aesthetics, this restaurant doesn't have so much to offer in terms of food taste and quality.

Very good food and decoration. People were really nice. Good music. Outside and inside seating.

Good food and fine service. I would add some salt and pepper but it may be just me

It is a cosy hotel, a little jewel in the heart of Covilha. Really nice staff, lovely room, great atmosphere, excellent price-quality ratio.

My boyfriend and I visited this restaurant one evening for a romantic dinner and it didn’t disappoint in any way whatsoever. We began with a martini and an Apperol spritz and for starter we had the bruschetta, it was fantastic. For the mains, we had the chefs pizza (Sr Do Carvalho) my boyfriend ordered something different, but mine was the creme de la creme. I tried his, but honestly, I was so in love with my own that I didn’t pay much attention to it. If you go here, I highly strongly suggest you order the same pizza that I did. you will not be disappointed. To finish we each had a dessert, but by the time we had eaten our pizzas, we couldn’t do the desserts the justice they deserved. Service was excellent. Even the chef came to say hello. We had a wonderful experience and any day now I will be returning. The price was also very very reasonable. The only thing I would improve upon is to choose an Italian red wine, instead of the Portuguese one that we decided to have. However that was purely our own mistake and simply down to preference. In conclusion, fabulous all round. Couldn’t ask for more.

The food here is really good. (we came around dinner time) The portions are nice & come with a lot of side dishes. You must try the Sangria! It’s delicious. The staff was very nice & attentive. Although they seemed a bit unorganized at times. The prices for the location, are a bit high…but considering the portion size of the food you receive, one could say it equals out. Definitely would eat here again. Oh yes, be sure to reserve a table if possible. They fill up quick! 😁

Went to the Italian side after a long day and the adventure starts right from the moment we arrive. There are two sides of the restaurant but there isn't any sign showing where the Italian is or the traditional one. After finding the Italian one, we were welcomed by friendly staff. We got to our table and the atmosphere was nice: some music in the background and very calm environment. We noticed though that the table was a little bit dirty. We ordered our food and it was definitely the worst Italian food I have ever had. We ordered Bruschetta, Garlic bread with cheese and a pizza. Everything was so oily that we weren't even able to finish our pizza. The space is really nice and staff is really friendly but unfortunately the food isn't good which is a shame.

Beautiful evening spent here. The staff were so kind and helpful. The Brazilian waiter ( sorry forgotten your name!) was wonderful. Such a romantic atmosphere. Later we sat upstairs by the fire and could even bring our dog into the bar which was appreciated as it was a cold snowy evening outside! Catered for vegetarians ( me) which was important when choosing a restaurant. Fully recommended.

Long day driving back over the mountains and had seb this place in the morning and thought we'd try it. AC on a day that had reached 40°C was very welcome. Great view and comfortable seating. Good menu, reasonably priced and fab quality and good flavour. Gents, you have surpassed yourselves. It was a great visit. I urge others to try it too. You'll unlikely be disappointed as everyone was spot on. Delicious. 2 full and filling courses, water, bread, cola, and 2 glasses of Torre locally made and exclusive to the restaurant wine was excellent. Cannot fault it, including the service was spot on and friendly.. 👍😀

I don't say this lightly but this has been for us the best restaurant experience in a long time. The food was delicious, the staff well trained and kind and the price tag was rather affordable. A must try if you are in the area!

Loved everything about this place. Was very convenient as we stayed at the Luna Hotel and was just a short walk. The restaurant in itself is just so inviting and then you still have the friendliness of the owner and all the staff. They pay special attention to all their customers. The food is divine. Fine dining at an average, affordable price. We had the cod with goat cheese, the entrecote and the old goat stew! The chef still sent over a "little extra" stew. The desserts you start to eat with your eyes before you even start digging in! All made there, not bought. We had the creme brulee crepe and the goats cheese pudding. Both served with a sorbet. Yummy! They then serve you a complimentary liquer from the region. There were 4 to pick from and you can still buy a bottle (or 2)! Highly recommended! This is one place that I will revisit when I return to the Serra da Estrela. To all at daSerra, thank you for a lovely evening and we wish you good fortune!

This place was an amazing surprise. If you go downstairs your will find a cozy room to hang out. We tried the Chuleton (the Portuguese version) and we loved it. The portion is more than enough for two people and the meat is delicious. It comes with fries and amazing mushrooms risotto. The servers and chefs were so friendly. Local wine is served here. A very recommended experience. For the quality meat they offer, the prices are reasonable.

Beautifully located on top of the mountain with an exceptional view over The Valley. Authentic but modern and well maintained lodge with very friendly, open and well educated personal who offer an amazing culinaric experience of traditional food with a very modern twist. Paired with one of the great wines, you’ll definitely have a great evening. Thank you for having us!

New place with excellent food nearby the Luna Hotel! It has great view and the ambient is very modern. Don't be fooled by the exterior, it is large inside. Food was delicious, we had codfish with mashed sweet potato and octopus salad both were excellent! Very friendly staff.

Lovely public park, children and families friendly. Beautiful views of the mountains in the background. Swans and ducks make the wonders for kids. There are also a children playgrounds and a swimming pool with artificial waves. It has become an iconic place of the city. If you're ever in Covilhã, you must visit Jardim do Lago!

Relaxing and refreshing place for having a walk on a fine day. There is a stall where you can buy food. Children can enjoy looking at the turtles and swans.

A nice little park with geese floating around. Great place to have a picnic or bring kids. For those interested in Pokémon Go, it has 2 Ex-Gyms.

The " Jardim do lago" is a beautiful space to enjoy with the family and have a good time. It has a restaurant, café, public bathrooms, an exercise area and of course a large lake with several species to see such as swans, ducks, fish and many turtles. Enjoy this magnificent space.

As far as the outside hanging out places in Covilha go, Lake Garden is one of the best. The water provides much needed freshness (especially in summer), you can sit on the grass and observe some animal that live there (fish, swan, ...). There is also some public fitness equipment there.

It was raining and we didn't have much time, but it was a nice place to spend a few minutes. The park was surprisingly cleaned and with no one around because of the rain, it was a chilled walk in the park :)

Good place to play with the kids. Wc could be better. No fresh water to drink in the park but there are some places where we can buy it.

Very good

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(Translated by Google) After the ongoing works it will be much better. (Original) Depois das obras em curso ficará muito melhor.

(Translated by Google) Beautifully located on the mountain with a great view (Original) Liegt schön am Berg mit toller Aussicht

(Translated by Google) They treat visiting fans badly. (Original) Tratam mal os adeptos visitantes

(Translated by Google) A wonderful experience: 5-year-olds paying for tickets like adults. Bathrooms without water. Locals treated like animals. The visiting fans' section leaves before the home fans', and on top of that, the visiting fans' bathrooms have water. Keep going, you're on the right track; then they want fans in the stadium. (Original) Um bela experiência garotos de 5 anos pagar bilhete como os adultos. Casa de banho sem água. Pessoas da terra tratadas como animais . Sector visitante sai primeiro que os da casa, ainda por cima as casa de banho dos adeptos visitantes com água. Continuem estão no bom caminho depois querem adeptos no estádio.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful, spectacular grass and very good atmosphere. (Original) Muito bonito, relva espetacular e um convívio muito bom.

Beautyfull place. Take time to discover the town. By night this is great !

Beautiful square and monument. The traditional tile work is just beautiful and it makes an amazing contrast with the street art works surrounding it.

Exceptional architectural masterpiece. This church definetly must be visited when in town

One of the most beautiful churches of Rome. They have confessions in many languages for those who need it.

Amazing. A work of divine art.

Great place

So beautiful!

The museum is very well organized and easy to follow, with an accessible entrance into the world of wool. It tells the story of the textile industry in a clear way, from the oldest processes to the most recent ones. Walking through the museum feels like traveling back in time and living each period of history. It also shows how important Covilhã has been in this industry. A truly enriching visit.

Very interesting museum regarding the woollen textile industry in Covilhã. A very friendly person on reception, you get a video presentation then a self guided tour around the museum itself. Cost €3 per adult less for concessions, toilets on site as well. If you visit the sister museum there is a discount as well.

Very interesting 👌

A very interesting museum that allows you to put Covilha in its historical context. Adds another, better, dimension to the booming ski town.

Museum dos lanificios is worth to visit if you are interested in fabrics and the process to fabrication and to dying. Hope for you that the automatic payment system works because it to very long to complete

Very nice museum. Machines are in good condition. Most of it have small english explanation. The museum tells something about the history of Covilha and it's textile. Entrance for the 2 museums is 5 Euro. Better take a look at both.

Very interesting. Well organised.

If you are thinking of going to this university for your Erasmus year please DON’T, teachers are a disaster and don’t care about erasmus students at all (also they don’t care if you don’t understand their language you will have to do the same as your portuguese classmates).

Degree certificate takes an eternity to come out

I finally didn't make it to study at this university, due to the lack of support of the admin team. An advice to international students: this university admits you to a class, but then will even not do the minimal steps to support you to get you there. In my case it took a couple of months until my name appeared on the list of the Portuguese authorities (DGES) which would have been responsible to proceed my name to the respective embassy. Without this, no visa. Support in this issue? No or late answers to emails. Difficult to reach by phone - unfriendly, even when friends of mine wenn personally to the admin desk. So why do you admit international students, if you don't support them afterwards??

Be prepared to spend lots of money, for a terrible service and average education. Not an university, but a business. Stay away!

It's good

I Love UBI

Expectacular

Beautiful. Safe for swimming. Lovely cafe for lunch and drinks. 👍

Great spot for an easy carefree outing. The water though can be extremely cold!

Well done, mountain water is fresh though !

Clean water. Pure air. Good instalations.

Great place, good facilities

Lots of shades, sound of running water.

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Extremely rude staff. Stay away. It is not worth it. Covilhã has plenty of beautiful places with much better service and food. I have travelled extensively to several countries and even in Portugal and I don't remember ever meeting such rude staff in my life. I don't expect people to smile if they don't want to, but they go way below that by treating people as if they are doing a favour serving us. They act as if they are paying you to be there and not the other way around. Pathetic! We are paying and the staff still acts like you owe them something. It is a service exchange for crying out loud! If they are not happy, they should learn how to separate their personal life from their professional one or they should not have a restaurant at all. Everyone has problems but people who really care about customers know that the customers are not the ones to blame. Nobody forced them to open the restaurant. They chose to do it. By the way, if you call them out on their behaviour they act worse as if you are the crazy one. I am Portuguese and hence it had nothing to do with a language barrier. Life is made of choices. They made the choice to open the restaurant and still look like they are doing customers a favour. Me, I am making the choice to not return to that den of miserable people.

Very good food at reasonable prices. The location is nice, in a park and next to a lake. Welcoming and friendly staff.

Best francesinha I ever ate in Portugal. Very nice place and good park underneath the restaurant. Second time I travel through Covilhã, second time I eat at this restaurant.

Terribly rude staff. None of them knows English (yeah, 2025. I know but thats what it is) Waiters don't give a damn about what you ask for, in fact when we were paying for the stuff we ate, a friens of mine showed the pictures of pizzas that they have on Google Maps, pointing that it has nothing to do with what they serve, the waitress lady said "Go to your home and cook it yourself than!". HORRIBLE STAFF WOULDNT RECOMMEND

We went to O Lago for the New Year's Eve, for dinner. The place and staff were very welcoming. The food was also very good with a full menu for the event. The price was very affordable for the occasion, which we didn't expect. Congratulations!

Disappointing experience. Waiter service was very slapdash and non-attentive. No options for dietary needs. Vegan option was a few side dishes. Was not able to finish our starter before the main course arrived. Steak was nicely cooked. Fries are hand cut skinny.

One of the best restaurants in the area pricey but you get the quality that you pay.

The Hotel is located in the hills of the old town. The rooms are fantastic and the staff is super poliste and helpful. There is also a bistro bar where you are served the breakfast which is quite impressive. Also, the bistro bar is in service as a Restaurant and you can visit eve if you do not stay in the Hotel. The meals were delicious and the wine is absolutely fantastic.

This review is about the restaurant, which we felt serves excellent cooking at reasonable prices. As the mains, we had the octopus and the duck breasts (see photos). The service was professionell and attentive.

We stayed at the property for 3 nights and it was just perfect. A team that helps with any problem. Recommends special places, restaurants and events to maximize your stay. An outstanding breakfast, including considering me as gluten sensitive. I received very tasty muffins every morning and an omelette. Always ready to help and 😊with a smile. Thank you very much!!

This was my second stay. It never ceases to surprise me! The booking process was very professional and kind. The rooms are very elegant, clean and comfortable. The terrace is welcoming with an amazing view and filled with beautiful details that are so pleasant to see. The Bistro Restaurant has a great atmosphere. The food is delicious and the selection of wines exquisite. All this added to the nicest staff I've met, makes it an experience I want to come back to again and again.

I stayed at Casa Das Muralhas for two days and I absolutely loved it. The view was outstanding, the room was perfect, great bed, great view, great WiFi. I was so impressed because this is one of the first hotels that had a really nice range of pillow sizes and a perfect one for me. The restored old stone house is really beautiful. The weather was a bit cool but I could not resist a plunge in the pool. It was cool but absolutely refreshing. One awesome feature, the outside rinse-off showers are really unique, basically a control faucet in the stone wall allows you to turn on the water and out from the top of rock the wall comes the water, just like a mountain stream....a wonderful feature! My stay was extremely comfortable and relaxing. The staff was really great and friendly. The parking can be a little challenging given the medieval streets, but be patient and you will find the perfect spot. Everything in town is within close walking distance, but steep which is good if you are active. I give my highest recommendation to Casa das Muralhas. I will stay here again anytime I am in Covilha. Also. please check out the restaurant, it is delicious. Update: returned with my family for a one night stay. Accommodations were great and the restaurant (dinner and breakfast) were delicious. The food is creative and the service is perfect, overall a very nice vibe.

I absolutely loved this hotel. The pre arrival communication was wonderful, check in easy and informative and the room was fantastic. I treated myself to higher view overlooking the town and valley. The pool was wonderful and deliciously quiet for my liking, but in high season, the atmosphere of lots of people would be great. Their in-house restaurant was superb. The food was of the highest quality and the waiter's wine knowledge and explanations was great; best b of all was the ability to have wonderful wines by the glass and try a few regions over dinner. Breakfast was tailored and friendly again highlighted regional produce. I'm rarely impressed but I can't recommend this place highly enough.

We've stayed for some nights at the hotel and the service was great. The staff is very nice and caring. The room had a lot of space and was extremely clean. The view from the room was also very nice and the temperature was easily adjustable. There is a swimming pool which is also very nice. There is Netflix service for free in all the rooms and the internet speed is one of the best I found in a hotel. The location is good but in the old town which means some difficulties bringing the car (specially if a large one) and some challenges parking during the high season. The access to the hotel rooms is not easy for people with reduced mobility, at least from this experience. I would definitely recommend this hotel.

Pleasant, airy light filled interior. Saturday dined in around 1pm. Largest thin pizza for three. BBq chicken starter. Both delicious. Thoroughly reccomend. Am told best place in Town. (Covilhã) Steady stream of customers to dine in. Plenty of folk arrive for take aways.

Everything about this visit was exceptional. The service was warm, attentive, and professional throughout. The food was truly much better than expected, the best Italian meal I have had in a long time, and surprisingly good value for the quality. What really stood out was the genuine hospitality. Even the kitchen staff paused their work to say goodbye as we left, which speaks volumes about the team and the atmosphere they have created.

Pizza (Mamma Mia) was delicious; maybe it should be a little bit more rich but relating to the price it was really good meal! Medium size is quite big, ideally when you're starving. Climat inside is cool, free and comfortbale. I recommend this place!

perfection from the first flavor molecule👌👍

Very nice place with excellent pizza's and a good price!

Nice place, busy but not overcrowded. Good service. Pizzas were ok, but far from great. Tomato sauce kept the ingredients "floating around" the pizza. Prices are very convenient and having 1 liter Coke bottles rocks :)

Mamma Mia is a must visit when in covilha, the food ia very good and with nice quantities with respect to the prices, the service is very friendly and quick and the place is well decorated and welcoming

When we arrived we asked to be seated outside and it seems to have annoyed them as they were at first visibly irritated and then complained. It took a long time for them to bring us the menu, and some we had to ask for new cutlery since some wasn’t properly cleaned (it happens, no big deal). The francesinha com queijo da serra was good overall, and it wasn’t expensive.

Great Restaurant for Portuguese Cuisine. Value for money

Excellent food, staff are exceptionally polite and helpful. The place is really value for money.

Great food and staff

Great food and great service.

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Great food.

Great museum, so interesting about not only cheese making but also Portuguese rural life over so many years. Thank you to Paula for such a great tour & help with my Portuguese too. Really worth a visit, I highly recommend.

Interesting history.. Guided tour and guide has translator if you don't have Portuguese..

Nice guided tour with cheese tasting at the end

A pathetic small „museum“ with few exhibits that touches cheese making just on the surface. All in Portguese and as non Portuguese speakers we were duly ignored by the „ lady of the house“. A waste of time and money! And in stark contrast to the extremely friendly reception and brilliant presentation at the Covilhã museum we visited just before.

Great selection of cheeses! The staff was very helpful, even cut up cheese and rewrapped for us!

Our visit to the Cheese Museum today was an absolute delight from start to finish. The guide (I believe to be called Ms Paula) was not only informative but also incredibly fun, knowledgeable, and has made the entire experience absolutely fascinating. The cheese tasting at the end was a highlight. An unexpected and heartwarming gesture from a fellow participant, whom without knowing anyone, generously shared a bottle of wine with all the guests has turned the visit into a truly unforgettable experience. Thanks to Filipe and his wife! It was a shame not having a chance to buy cheese from the shop. The visit to this museum is highly recommended!

Arrived around 4:10pm with the knowledge that the museum would be closing today at 5:30pm. No one was at the front desk but eventually the friendly staff person came out to say she had just started giving a tour and let us know we could join but that we would miss some information. We had hoped it would be a self guided museum but it seems that there are guided tours only. I'm not sure of the time frames of the tours but the woman said that it would be the last one she did that day - so I suggest go earlier that 4:10pm on a Saturday. The information was interesting and lots of artifacts and pictures. Unfortunately there is a lot of standing, they did have a chair for my grandmother to sit but she didn't feel that she could stay the whole time. But I understand that they give a cheese sample at the end of the tour.

An old factory transformed into a magical place of art exhibitions and an incubator for young artists. Food and drinks are also available.

Nice location, could be more entertaining... Had food, which was lala

Breathtaking Magic Ynexpected Place !

Very cool mix of industrial machines and modern art

Art in an old factory. Very interesting. Food and drinks.

Great shop, great prices, smart shopping

Everything

Nice and old church in the center of Covilhã.

A very old monument with beautiful wood work

One of the most beautiful churches in the region

(Translated by Google) The Church of the Virgin of the Conception, belonging to the disappeared Convent of San Francisco built in the 16th century, maintains the original portal in late Gothic style, although the façade reveals baroque and revivalist alterations carried out throughout its history. In the 19th century, at the time when the convent was closed, the space was converted into a wool manufacturing factory, keeping the church open for worship. Inside, it is worth admiring the four-pointed star vault and the side chapels from the 16th century, belonging to the Rodrigo de Castro family to which the Mayor of Belmonte belonged. In the main chapel, the cover is made of boxes, in which you can see paintings alluding to the life of Christ. The image of Saint Francis stands out from the golden carving panels that cover the walls. (Original) La Iglesia de la Virgen de la Concepción, perteneciente al desaparecido Convento de San Francisco construido en el siglo XVI, mantiene el portal original en estilo gótico final, si bien la fachada revela alteraciones barrocas y revivalistas realizadas a lo largo de su historia. En el siglo XIX, en la época en que el convento fue clausurado, el espacio fue convertido en fábrica de manufactura de lanas, manteniéndose la iglesia abierta al culto. En el interior, vale la pena admirar la bóveda estrellada de cuatro puntas y las capillas laterales del siglo XVI, pertenecientes a la familia de Rodrigo de Castro a la que perteneció el alcalde Mayor de Belmonte. En la capilla mayor, la cubierta está hecha de cajetones, en los que se pueden ver pinturas alusivas a la vida de Cristo. De los paneles de talla dorada que revisten las paredes destaca la imagen de San Francisco.

(Translated by Google) The church is always open, very welcoming and well maintained. The interior is very quiet and has easy access. It is close to a picnic area and shopping areas. (Original) Igreja sempre aberta, muito acolhedora e bem mantido todo. Super silencioso o espaço interior com acesso fácil. Perto de um parque de merendas e zonas comerciais.

(Translated by Google) Excellent chapel located in the center of Covilhã. At present, almost all of the interior vaults have been restored. The floor of the chapel is made of wood and needs to be restored. Excellent description of the story of Christ in the chapel. A very characteristic entrance in the Gothic style. It has stained glass windows, which illuminate a large part of the chapel. It has a second floor that can be accessed through the interior corridors. It is already equipped with surveillance cameras. I recommend visiting it and even watching the celebration. (Original) Excelente capela situada no centro da Covilhã. Neste momento as abóbadas interiores foram praticamente todas restauradas. O chão da capela é em madeira que necessita de restauro. Excelente descrição da história de Cristo pela Capela. Um entrada muito característica do estilo Gótico. Possui uns vitrais, que iluminam grande parte da Capela. Possui um segundo piso que pode ser acessido pelos corredores interiores. Já está equipada com câmaras de vigilância. Recomendo a visita e até mesmo assistir à celebração.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful church, it deserved a little more attention in conservation (Original) Igreja maravilhosa, merecia um pouco mais de atenção na conservação

I did enjoy every minute of my visit. A very well organized museum, hundreds of religious pieces of art, all very well displayed. Kind attendance. Free entrance.

Beautiful museum, close to "Bica's House" where the living legend - Bica of House Tasca do Bica - lives.

(Translated by Google) The Museum of Sacred Art is a very beautiful and well-organized museum. With free admission and a very attentive staff, it has all the ingredients to be an excellent museum. Overall, I really liked it, although some of the figures were scary. (Original) O museu de Arte Sacra é um museu muito bonito e organizado. Com entrada grátis e um staff super atencioso tem todos os ingredientes para ser um museu de excelência. No geral gostei muito apesar de algumas figuras serem assustadoras.

(Translated by Google) I thought the museum was fantastic. It was free to visit and it is very close to the city center. Very rare pieces and a great space. I posted more photos on my Instagram @nairezende (Original) Achei fantástico o museu. A visitação foi gratuita e fica bem próximo ao centro da cidade. Peças raríssimas e ótimo espaço. Postei mais fotos no meu Instagram @nairezende

(Translated by Google) I loved it, and I invite you to visit. Wonderful in every way. Not only is the exhibition wonderful, but the friendliness of the people is also wonderful. Covilhã is a wonderful city in every way. Visit it, you'll love it, just as my husband and I came with full hearts. Thank you, Covilhã and its people. (Original) Adorei, e convido irem visitar, Maravilhosos em todos os sentidos. Não só a exposição que é maravilhosa, como a simpatia das pessoas, Covilhã uma cidade Maravilhosa em todos os sentidos. Visitem, vão adorar, como eu e o meu marido viemos de coração cheio. Obrigada Covilhã e as suas gentes.👍👍🧡🧡🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏

(Translated by Google) What an incredible experience visiting the Museum of Sacred Art! Each room reveals a legacy of faith, history, and artisanal beauty. The works on display, with their exquisite details and vibrant colors, transport us to ancient times and invite us to reflect on spirituality and human sensitivity. I recommend a visit to everyone; it's a true cultural treasure that moves and inspires. Admission is free and includes a guided tour of each room. The museum technician provided excellent service and professionalism. (Original) Que experiência incrível foi visitar o Museu de Arte Sacra! Cada sala revela um legado de fé, história e beleza artesanal. As obras expostas, com detalhes requintados e cores vibrantes, nos transportam para tempos antigos e nos convidam a refletir sobre a espiritualidade e a sensibilidade humana. Recomendo a todos uma visita,é um verdadeiro tesouro cultural que emociona e inspira. Com entrada gratuita e com visita guiada a cada sala. Excelente atendimento e profissionalismo do técnico de museu.

(Translated by Google) A very interesting little museum. A collection of sacred art from the region. It's definitely worth a visit. (Original) Un pequeño museo muy interesante. Una colección de arte sacra de la región. Vale realmente e una visita.

Thank you for a great tour, great company, warm welcome and natural air conditioning in this heat))

Very interesting place. A great project, with much more to it, than "just" the mine galleries. Extremely friendly staff, who makes you feel welcome.

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(Translated by Google) We were very well received upon arrival. After a brief briefing, we were properly equipped and, together with a group of young daredevils, we began our visit. It was like embarking on a journey through time, where the stories told, the details engraved in the rock of the galleries, the various types of minerals, led us to imagine how difficult the mining and living conditions of the miners must have been at the time of their work. We also had the pleasure of observing the bats that live in the mine up close, as well as the various exclusive wines that are maturing. The whole tour was spectacular, we loved the experience, a very pleasant guided tour, provided by two very friendly people, clearly knowledgeable and informative on the subject. Before leaving, we had some gininhas and some souvenirs and, of course, some TNT to blow the rock away at home ;) I highly recommend the experience! (Original) Muito bem recebidos logo á chegada, depois das apresentações um pequeno briefing, fomos devidamente equipados a rigor e juntamente com um grupo de jovens audazes iniciamos a nossa visita. Foi como embarcar numa viagem no tempo, onde as histórias contadas, os pormenores gravados na rocha das galerias, os vários tipos de minerais, nos levavam a imaginar o como seria difícil as condições de extração e de vida dos mineiros na altura da laboração. Ainda tivemos o prazer de observar bem de perto os morcegos residentes na mina, como também os vários vinhos exclusivos que se encontram em estágio de maturação. Todo o percurso foi espetacular, adoramos a experiência, uma visita guiada muito agradável, proporcionada por duas pessoas bastante simpáticas, claramente entendidas e esclarecedoras no assunto. Antes da partida umas ginginhas e uns souvenirs e claro, um TNT para rebentar a rocha em casa ;) Recomendo vivamente a experiência!

(Translated by Google) Excellent! I loved it, and in fact, the whole family did. From the first phone call to schedule, the impression was positive. Upon arrival, the lady, I think it was Aurora, was waiting for us at the gate, where she directed us to the host, Luis Silva. Both were very friendly and welcoming, with just the right amount of joking around to make everyone relax and feel even more at ease. I recommend it, and we'll be back. (Original) Excelente! Gostei imenso, aliás, a familia toda gostou. Desde o primeiro telefonema a marcar que a impressão foi positiva. Aquando a chegada ao local, a senhora, penso que Aurora, à nossa espera, logo ao portão onde nos encaminhou ao anfitrião Luis Silva, ambos muito simpáticos e acolhedores, com a dose de brincadeira na medida certa para todos nos soltarrmos e nos sentirmos, ainda mais, à vontade. Recomendo e vamos repetir.

(Translated by Google) Quinta das Minas da Recheira is an absolutely fascinating place that provides a true journey through time. From the moment I arrived, I felt I was about to embark on a unique experience that charmingly blends history and geology. The guides were extremely welcoming and always ready to share their vast knowledge. Learning about the history of the mines and their geological importance was an enriching experience. Another point worth highlighting is the fact that it's pet-friendly! And it requires prior booking! (Original) A Quinta das Minas da Recheira é um lugar absolutamente fascinante, que proporciona uma verdadeira viagem no tempo. Desde o momento em que cheguei, senti que estava prestes a embarcar numa experiência única, que mistura história e geologia de forma encantadora. Os guias foram extremamente acolhedores e estavam sempre prontos para partilhar o vasto conhecimento. Aprender sobre a história das minas e sua importância geológica foi uma experiência enriquecedora. Outro ponto que merece destaque é o fato de ser pet friendly! E é com agendamento prévio!

(Translated by Google) A unique and spectacular place. Friendly, attentive, and very helpful staff. A fun, interesting, and very enjoyable experience! (Original) Local único e espectacular. Funcionários simpáticos, atenciosos e muito prestáveis. Experiência divertida, interessante e muito agradável!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I absolutely loved this restaurant! The food was incredibly delicious, the service was outstanding, and the atmosphere was so cozy and relaxing. The interior has many beautiful details that make the place feel special and welcoming. I highly recommend Sonata Bistrô to anyone looking for a great dining experience in Covilhã!

It was supposed to be an elegant space with good food worth its price. My husband and I ordered 2 croquettes, octopus salad, and a steak. Croquettes were small, salty, and cold, not worth 9 Euros for sure!!! Then the salad essentially consisted of just an octopus taken out of the fridge, along with bits of tomato and onion. The octopus was hard to chew and stayed between my teeth. It was like trying to eat an old shoe. When it comes to the steak, it was good enough, however the rice seemed cheap and tasted like plastic. Halloween decorations in a place like that were way too overdone. From the positives, the music and interior are good and there is a place for changing baby diapers. Also the waitress was nice.

An absolute gem of a restaurant! 🌱 As someone who’s always on the lookout for great vegan food, I can honestly say their vegan options are some of the best I’ve ever tried — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The place itself is stylish and welcoming, with thoughtful decoration that makes the whole experience even better. The staff are genuinely friendly, attentive, and go above and beyond to make you feel at home. Service is impressively fast — a big plus when dining with kids — yet nothing feels rushed. You can tell they pay attention to every detail, from the plating to the little touches that make you feel cared for. And the prices? More than fair for the quality and portion sizes you get. It’s rare to find this level of food and service without a huge bill at the end. Highly recommended — we’ll definitely be back!

We booked last minute. Lovely atmosphere. We had Chefs Bonbon and Home style Octopus. It was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend a visit.

Very good food and nice vibe. Vegan options!! (Seitan/Tofu dishes) Also meat and fish very good

This restaurant name is the phonetic spelling of "alquimia" (alchemy), and that is exactly what you would think is going on in this charming hidden gem in the heart of old Covilhã in Serra da Estrela. When we first arrived the restaurant was empty and our host was training a new waiter so was being shadowed rather alarmingly in everything from placing cutlery to taking the order. Set in a cosy old stone building with walls covered in textile art (the specialty of Covilhã), books, musical instruments and other quirky decorations. The menu is presented entirely in Portuguese (which is a good indication of the quality to be expected) and is mainly seasonal and local. Our host could not have been more accommodating or welcoming - he learned and addressed us both by our first names, he made recommendations when asked, and he cracked jokes all the way through the meal as well. The couvert (which we explicitly requested) was herbed butter, olive tapenade, 4 types of bread and organic olive oil. All delicious, especially the cornbread - divine. We asked for duck breast in honey, port and orange with puree sweet potato, and slow-braised pork cheeks with pumpkin and greens. Both were popping with flavour and incredibly moreish. Our host chastised us for not cleaning the entire plate, but we explained this was only so we would have space for dessert. We asked for the salted caramel chocolate cake with cinnamon ice cream (what a revelation that was! Such flavour), and a little glass of port to go with it. I would return in a heartbeat, and I think I shall!

A wonderful overall experience five stars!! Front of house : The historic building (which Fernando will happily talk about), is a beautiful marriage of old and new to create a unique dining experience. The staff, both Fernando and Joanna, were friendly, attentive and welcoming. They both seemed ro relish a chance to practice their English while i practiced my Portuguese. Back of house: overall the food was excellent. The pheasant canja we chose for starters was rich and perfecrly seasoned. Some canja are too salty for my tastes but all the flavours here were brought to the fore and a delight. We decided to go for a selection of petiscos instead of mains. I could not decide which was my favourite. The sausage with curry and apple flavours, the fresh salada do Pomar, or the salmon ceviche. Everyrhing was beautifully presented. Not really a dessert person, but walking around the steep streets of Covilha meant i felt i could be a little naughty. Was not disappointed. Overall a wonderful experience and would recommend to everyone.

We've been here after 4 years break and it's still the best food in the city. Recomend batatas doce w/ your hamburger. Familiar stuff, good music, prices not so high.

Great burgers and desserts!

It was delicious! Serve food comes with homemade chips, which are just amazing! As for desserts, they are also just incredibly delicious, especially brownies 😋 The waiter knows the menu very well and can recommend something upon your request. He recommended the passion fruit sangria with the burgers and it was a perfect match🫶🏼

It is very difficult to find a gluten-free, vegetarian dish in the city, that is not fish or salad! I arrived and was greeted with kindness and niceness! There are 5 gluten-free vegetarian hamburgers. I loved the Erada and the Peraboa and highly recommended it (served without the bun). My partner ate a meat hamburger

Just arrived into Covilha late after a day in the Douro Valley and were surprised with this amazing burger. Homemade and all, just great.

Very nice homemade food, delicious chips, mushrooms which smell like a real mushrooms and tasty local sangria) Staff speak English. Nice atmosphere at the evening, a lot of locals eat here.

I try not to give out 1 star ratings, although that one was pretty close. At first I have to say that staff/service was friendly. Management on the other hand was poor at least. There was a lot of running around (way to much for the number of costumers at the given moment) and a lot of freshly made food was brought back to the kitchen - we assumed at the time they are just having a bad day. After about 1 hour we got the hamburgers and the fries. Good lord... Starting with fries: I admire you going with the chips instead of friest, because making those taste good and fresh is harder. Got to say that out chips was cold and chewy in contrast to hot and crunchy. Burger patty was the biggest disappointment. Overcooked and totally dry, in part because the meat is minced too much. At the end, it took us nearly 10mins to pay (after standing at the desk and waitress acknowledging us).

This place is worth the wait but DO BOOK in advance because it’s one of two restaurants in this mountain town. It was DELICIOUS and fresh, charming and friendly.

We came late and without reservation. The crew attended us fast and lovely. The typical place where local people go, so you can imagine how good and typical it is.

Service and food is absolutely great. They don’t speak English but they did their best to translate everything! Would recommend!

Great food and wonderful host! Portuguese hospitality at it's best. Highly recommend taking a trip.

Excellent food and service. The décor takes you to the rustic XIX. Definitely I recommend

Tasty food, good prices and very nice service!

Good place, full in August