Tasquinha Da Ponte — Restaurant in Amarante

We came across Tasquinha da Ponte while walking in the area, looking for a place to have dinner. The interior is pretty classic for a Portuguese tasca, with some interesting details on the walls. Unfortunately the food was not outstanding, as one would expect from a traditional Portuguese restaurant. We had the pica pau, which had a weird-tasting sauce (francesinha-like but too sweet for our taste), the chouriço (which is good indeed), hake fillets (they were tasty but a bit greasy) and vegetables. We were really expecting the vegetables to be cabbage and carrots, as it usually is in Portugal, but instead we have got something similar to sprouts (grelos) mixed with some beans. They would have been good to if they weren't so so salty. To forget about that all, we had baba de camelo for dessert (and it was great). The wine was good and the service fast and friendly enough. The prices are average. Maybe we just choose the dishes wrong but it's not an experience we...

A great little traditional place where father and son offer a relaxed experience for vegans in a area with few, or good, options to eat vegan!🙏 The food was very satisfying, delicious and with great sized portions! I recommend the cabbage soup (Caldo Verde . Ask it to be vegan, without the slice of chouriço!), the soy sausages with roasted potatoes (salsichas de soja com batatas a murro) and a portion of sauteed vegetables. For dessert you can have the delicious roasted apple (maçã assada)!...

This place was recommended in "Wild Portugal" book and it was absolutely amazing. The gentleman who served us was very helpful and kind, advised us well and treated us magnificently. The food was delicious, the service and atmosphere was exemplary. I cannot recommend this place enough: A wonderful authentic meal in a delightful location: Thank you so very much for such a lovely experience dining at your...