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Our hotel made our reservation. This town has some pretty cool winding streets and stairs. When we got here, we were greeted by someone who we found out later was the owner. He had the most welcoming warm smile, like we knew each other from years gone by. All of the service staff were friendly and patient with us as we do not speak Portuguese. They even helped with the proper pronunciation of "thank you" for me and women. Now the food, OMG. I have never tasted food this fresh and delicious. I only wish my stomach was bigger. I don't think this place would know how to prepare a bad meal or treat a customer poorly. The server stopped by on his way home to ensure we were ok. He chatted to us for close to 20 minutes until we finally told him he needs to get home to his family. (In our opinion, he looked like a young Clive Owen) Then the owner came out and asked if everything was ok, we were the second last table. Again we raved about how fantastic it was and did let him know his server explained how he is the first one in, last one there and is constantly working hard to improve the restaurant. I'm sure he doesn't hear that often but we thought we should share how incredibly happy his staff are. He then brought us out a glass of port each to fi. Thanksnish our meal. This was by far the best place we have been to on this trip. The bar has been set extremely high. If we had more time, we would definitely go back to try some of the other dishes that sounded very tasty. I wish we had something like this in Canada. Thank you again to the staff at Sete for making our dinner very special and extremely tasty
Doug MilneDoug Milne
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We liked everything about this restaurant! A local friend recommended this place and it was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had all year! Food, service, and ambiance ALL on point. Tucked away in the corner, unpretentious, welcoming and completely packed (highly recommend calling to reserve a table but saw walkins were welcome too- we always just call ahead as we had the pram with us). The crunchy sardine dish was perfection! Thin crispy Sardine “egg rolls” on top of sardine risotto was such a culinary delight! I know egg rolls and I have to say it was one of the best I’ve ever had w/ a tiny spicy kick (Europeans will think it’s a bit more than tiny 🌶)! We came from Aveiro and decided we will definitely be back again! Loved the pea & poached egg and the pineapple carpaccio w/ coconut ice-cream for dessert! Everything was so delicious and vegetarian options available! Parking available at the very top of the restaurant.
A IA I
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Pleasant food stop in Coimbra. Me and my boyfriend were here a couple of days ago (July 2023), and we wanted to share our experience. The restaurant is really cozy, with nice outside tables and a well-furnished indoor area. The service is attentive, yet very very fast (this feature can be a pro, but for us, it was a little bit too “rushy”). Despite that, I must say that the waitpeople were super kind. We ordered bread, olive oil, and olives as appetizers and 2 starters (gazpacho and a dish with tomato sauce, poached egg, and peas, then we had 2 main courses (beef steak and octopus). Finally, we had a chocolate cake. Overall the food quality was good, and we enjoyed it a lot. However, the 4 stars out of five review means we were expecting a bit more for the price we paid. There wasn’t a real innovation or gourmet experience. I would say it is the right place to enjoy a typical portoghese dinner. Price 82.60€
Simona LigorioSimona Ligorio
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Sete should be your first meal in Coimbra. Leave behind the bustle of touristy cafés serving up sad-looking pizzas and follow the curve of a small street to Sete, which is perched just a few feet above the street but stands legions above in cuisine. This is great slow food: thoughtfully-prepared local ingredients, served by accommodating and gracious staff. We enjoyed the bacalão: a luscious loin of salt cod roasted to tender perfection and crowned with a gratin of toasted breadcrumbs, nested atop earthy sautéed cabbage that still managed to retain its crispness. The purée of sweet potatoes on the plate is a fine counterbalance to the savory fish and cabbage. We also enjoyed the mushroom feijado, a thick and deeply satisfying mushroom and bean stew, dotted with roasted mushrooms, tender beans, and cabbage. A must in Coimbra!
Bryan FrankBryan Frank
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First of all, our expectations were very high due to all the positive reviews. We booked in advance, we recommend doing so to be sure to get a table. The place is easy to find, near the Santa Cruz church. There are a selection of 7 dishes for each course, that's why the restaurant is called Sete. There are options for gluten free and for vegetarians. We had as a starter a Bacalhau salad (more lettuce/leaves than Bacalhau/cod fish). For the main course, we ordered lamb shank, salmon with squid inked couscous, and rice with wrapped spicy backed sardines. The main courses were tasteful and in a reasonable portions. We had for dessert a chocolate cake with strawberry coulis (boring and pretty small portion). The owners could be more welcoming and friendly, no suggestions from the service. Overall a good experience.
Daniel IllariDaniel Illari
10
Absolutely delicious food! We eat the lamb and octopus and it was one of the best octopus I’ve ever eaten !! Both plates were cooked perfectly! The service was impeccable and friendly. After we had paid our bill, the owner (I think) of the restaurant served us all a glass of this delicious Moscatel wine. It was so delicious I asked to take a picture of the bottle in order to buy it back home. As I was taking a picture, he proceeded to serve us all a second glass!! This little attention was so nice (and very rare in Europe let me tell you!). This was by far the best restaurant/food we had during our whole 2 week trip in Portugal! I highly recommend this restaurant, trust me you wont be disappointed!
VivianeViviane
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Nearby Attractions Of Restaurante Sete
Palacio de las Escuelas
Convent of Christ
Santa Cruz Church
Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Coimbra
Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de Coímbra
Sé Velha - Coimbra
Mercado Municipal D. Pedro V
Sereia Garden
University of Coimbra
Parque da Cidade Manuel Braga

Palacio de las Escuelas
4.5
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Convent of Christ
4.7
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Santa Cruz Church
4.6
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Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Coimbra
4.6
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Nearby Restaurants Of Restaurante Sete
Restaurante Solar do Bacalhau
Café Santa Cruz
Zé Manel dos Ossos
The Murphy's Irish Pub
Briosa Coimbra
Itália
Passaporte Coimbra
Dux Taberna Urbana
Restaurante Il Tartufo
Restaurante Sabores da Romeira

Restaurante Solar do Bacalhau
4.4
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Café Santa Cruz
4.4
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Zé Manel dos Ossos
4.7
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The Murphy's Irish Pub
4.4
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Rua Dr, R. Martins de Carvalho nº 10, 3000-274 Coimbra, Portugal
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+351 919 138 777
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4.7
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attractions: Palacio de las Escuelas, Convent of Christ, Santa Cruz Church, Jardim Botânico da Universidade de Coimbra, Jardín Botánico de la Universidad de Coímbra, Sé Velha - Coimbra, Mercado Municipal D. Pedro V, Sereia Garden, University of Coimbra, Parque da Cidade Manuel Braga, restaurants: Restaurante Solar do Bacalhau, Café Santa Cruz, Zé Manel dos Ossos, The Murphy's Irish Pub, Briosa Coimbra, Itália, Passaporte Coimbra, Dux Taberna Urbana, Restaurante Il Tartufo, Restaurante Sabores da Romeira
