It is located inside the former Santa Clara Monastery, on the banks of the Ave River, now converted into the luxurious The Lince Santa Clara hotel, and boasts a truly majestic entrance. The restaurant itself conceals a surprising history, as it was hidden (hence its name) and had to be completely excavated to restore the original stone walls and reveal its beautiful vaulted brick ceilings. The modern and elegant culinary offering, jointly signed by renowned Chefs Vítor Matos and Hugo Rocha, comes exclusively in the form of two tasting menus closely connected to the marine world and seasonal pr

8.9km

Manjar dos Leitões

Regional Cuisine

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Who said you can’t enjoy a proper Bairrada-style suckling pig in Póvoa de Varzim, just like the ones served in central Portugal? At this establishment, right by National Road 13, you can enjoy the traditional leitão, here called Leitão assado a manjar, suckling pig roast, with crisp skin, wafer-thin chips, a generous salad and a flavoursome leitão sauce. And it would be impossible not to mention the other specialities that round out the menu, such as Bife de vazio à brasa, grilled bavette steak; the classic Bacalhau à lagareiro, salt cod with olive oil and garlic; Arroz de pato à antiga, old-s

2.4km

Marinheiro

Seafood

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This architecture does not go unnoticed, given that the restaurant is housed in a boat-shaped building! Upon entering, you will see a display packed with fish and seafood well worth admiring. The spacious interior is divided into two floors and boasts décor inspired by the nautical world, with light, sophisticated colours predominant. As is expected from such an establishment, the menu includes dishes such as seafood açorda stew, various rice dishes, grilled fish and Bacalhau à Marinheiro. There are also excellent meat options, like a fine house-style kid goat or an irresistible picanha steak.

3.4km

Rio by Paulo André

Modern Cuisine

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A young and informal eatery with an open-view kitchen located at one end of Praça da República, one of Vila do Conde’s most beautiful squares thanks to its setting on the banks of the Ave river. In a nod to the name of his restaurant, chef Paulo André’s professional career is as surprising and unexpected as the meanders in a river! His cisHisontemporary-style cooking will definitely leave its mark given his passion, technical skill and a strong desire to please, plus a continual focus on using locally sourced vegetables (vegetarian dishes feature on the menu), fish and meat. If the weather’s f

9.0km

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