Recommendations

Where to Eat - Recommended Restaurants

In the region of Vila Nova de Poiares, Arganil, Lousã and the surrounding area, you’ll find excellent options for typical Beira cuisine. Chanfana, eel, lamprey and roast kid are just some of the unmissable flavors of our land. We’ve selected some ideal restaurants for families and groups, where you’ll always be well received.

Here are some unmissable suggestions for making the most of your stay:

Vila Nova de Poiares

The Medes

Ideal for families.
A reference in the preparation of regional dishes from the Beira region such as chanfana de Poiares, arroz de bucho, negalhos, oven-roasted lamb (to order) and grilled lamb.
Specialty: Barbecue chicken
Closed: Wednesdays
📞 239 421 253

The Star of Mó

Ideal for families.
Combines traditional food with personalized service.
Family-run business with a comfortable, rural atmosphere.
Specialties: the “Naco na Telha” and the “Bacalhau à Estrela da Mó”.
Closed: on Tuesdays
We recommend booking well in advance.
📞239 428 374

Penacova

Côta Restaurant

Cozy atmosphere, with regional and national dishes.
Recommended dish: Arroz de míscaros (must be ordered).
Open: Tuesday to Sunday | 12h00-15h30 and 19h00-22h00
📞 239 474 841

Piódão

Fontinha Restaurant

Traditional food from the historic village of Piódão.
Recommended dish: Chanfana à Fontinha, cooked in a wood-fired oven.
Open: Every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Closed: Sunday
📞 289 817 406

Lousã

The Borough

Ideal for families.
Famous for its mountain food and cozy atmosphere.
Recommended dishes: Chanfana and roast kid.
Closed: Sunday
📞 239 991 162

Flavors of the Village

Ideal for families.
Offers homemade Portuguese dishes in a friendly atmosphere.
Recommended dish: Duck rice
Open: Saturday and Sunday | 13h00-15h30 and 19h00-22h00
📞 239 991 393

Ti Lena

Ideal for families.
Genuine experience with traditional, homemade food.
Open: Tuesday to Sunday | 12h00-15h00 and 19h00-22h00
Advance booking recommended.
📞 269 746 158

Casa Velha Restaurant

Rustic atmosphere and authentic Portuguese dishes.
Recommended dish: Bacalhau à lagareiro
Closed: Mondays
📞 239 991 555

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