Adega Guimarães — Restaurant in Peso da Régua

My partner, our friend, and I arrived in the quiet Douro Valley for the first time. It was later in the day and noticed many of the local restaurants either overflowing with people or closed maybe shutdown due to Covid. We stumbled upon Adega Guimarães at the end of a cobblestone path that hardly was even dim. The stars would’ve been better lighting if the clouds hadn’t rolled in. At the end of this path, we could hear chatter, and the rich aromas of smoke and roasted meats. Finally a little ways in, an awning with a coffee ad appeared in the shadows. Upon entering an almost immediate waft of dense, almost thick air hits you. Followed by the volume of local futbol network. The large dining area had dim lights, no windows, and one waiter for the entire place. Aside from the loud tv, the silence of a couple locals enjoying their meals and the clanking of dinnerware made it comforting. If you want a nonchalant, simple, and comforting dining experience Adega Guimarães is the place to be. Slightly off the main path, but close enough to walk. Fairly priced too. Perfect showcase of...

Amazing local fare with very friendly and attentive staff. They do have menus in English. We saw what another table had ordered and asked for their exact order. We don’t speak Portuguese and the staff spoke very little English but we all had smiles while trying to figure out what we wanted. It was a chilly, rainy day and the soup brought me back to life. The rice and beans were so flavorful, and the cod patty (I can’t tell you the name of this in Portuguese) was so delicious. Thank you for having us!...

Charming local cuisine. Try the house wine, it’s fantastic. The owner is really nice, we loved practising our basic Portuguese language skills with him!… The food was outstanding, really delicious… The place has a very relaxed atmosphere, locals coming and going, chatting in the bar and restaurant.

Do yourself a good service, and visit here for anything from a coffee, to a relaxed fast lunch, or dinner. It...