Restaurante O Solar Rosa do Lis — Restaurant in Leiria

This eatery is what the Portuguese call a "tasca". A no frills restaurant but it feels a bit like eating in someone’s home. The food tastes homemade, handed down family recipes and cuisine. A 'tasca' restaurant always has a daily set menu with a choice of soup, meat or fish main course, traditional puddings or desserts. Don't ask for a 'a-la-carte' menu as they won't have one! Most of these local traditional Portuguese restaurants are family owned and it’s very easy to establish a special connection with the waiters and owners. The connections with regular clients is extremely strong and important and to the point that the owners and staff will address the regulars by name, recommend a dish, tell a joke or strike up a conversation... The hotel owner recommended this gem of a restaurant and it certainly didn't disappoint as my meat dish of the day was absolutely delicious. The Portuguese restaurant's name on Portuguese tiles outside and on the inside of the walls are absolutely stunning, wow! These tiles are sometimes referred to the "Portuguese Blue delft" and it's history is well known. This practice of tiles arts and patterns still exist today throughout Portugal. A beautiful craft of craftsmanship and colours most definitely!

A big thank you to the owners Chef Julia, (the boss), Manny/Manuel Fernando the husband, (front of house, tables service, bar and more)...and to Mario, the family friend who helps around everywhere..

This 'tasca' restaurant is small but it certainly "punches above it's weight" as far as Portuguese cuisine is concerned and the very friendly staff and service is exceptional. Thank you to you all for a lovely lunch experience and a very delicious Portuguese meal. Will definitely be back again when next in...

The most wonderful little place. I am experiencing the most lovely home cooked food and warm hospitality. I even received a demonstration of a dessert recipe I liked so I can make it at home! I don’t speak Portuguese so they go to great effort to show me things. Absolutely the best...

Homely comfort food that doesn't hurt the pocket. Instead of a standard menu, there are just a handful of daily specials, yet every dish we ate was top-notch. The staff was very kind. And let's not forget the desserts, they were...