Restaurante Regional Fonte Nova — Restaurant in Armamar

This restaurant is set in one of the most beautiful locations we've ever visited – the view from our table overlooking the Douro Valley was truly enchanting and added a magical touch to the entire experience. We were welcomed by a host whose warmth and professionalism stood out in the best possible way. He was approachable, clear, and attentive, taking time to explain every detail of the offering – what was included in the price and what was charged separately. He also gave helpful recommendations and suggested a wine that paired perfectly with our chosen dishes. The food was a true celebration of authentic Portuguese cuisine, made with fresh, local ingredients. The evening began with a generous buffet of traditional starters, included with the main course. The welcoming atmosphere and thoughtful service made us feel completely at ease – almost as if we were dining at a friend’s home. The prices were remarkably reasonable, especially considering everything we enjoyed that evening – from the quality of the food and wine to the overall service. A lovely surprise awaited us at the end of the evening – a tasting of excellent Port wine accompanied by two local liqueurs, which rounded off the experience beautifully. This was a dinner that exceeded all expectations and left us with unforgettable memories, adding something truly special to our overall impression...

3 hours well spent! First of all, the place has a great view which alone makes it worth the visit. Then there are great starters - the bean soup is very tasty. Great olives too. As for the food, we tried 2 types of pork, lamb ribs, some small goat as well as cod. The fish was nice. Meat was decent, but didn’t take our breaths away. The service made it a 5-star experience though. We got recommendations, jokes and very pleasant service in general. That made us order 3 deserts, 2 types of ice cream and some coffee. We also got some porto and local apple brandy (similar to grappa) and we loved them both. In the end we bought 3 bottles of recommended wines, including one from Quinta Nova, which is a very respected Douro producer. We haven’t tried them yet, but I’m sure all 3 will be great. I always loved visiting local restaurants which are not tourist oriented. This is a perfect example. I wish them all the best and long years of successful...

We spotted this restaurant on our walk around this quaint village, Armamar, the capitol of the tastiest apples that we have every had. We had dinner here on last night and this was the best decision we had. The host, Eladio was warm and welcoming. The menu is meat heavy but has side options. Meats were cooked beautifully. The buffet appetiser was generous and the olive oil which comes from their farm was delicious. Their apple pudding topped of with caramel port wine was the perfect finish. We chatted with Eladio who was really passionate about his town. 90% of the produce came from within the township he says. It is all about supporting each other. This meal we had here was way better than the expensive restaurants down in Régua (next to the station- they were pretentious and expensive)

So when visiting Regua, take the bus heading to Armamar and stop at the hospital and you find restaurant easily...