A Catraia — Restaurant in Proença-a-Nova

For anyone searching for the authentic soul of Beira Baixa's cuisine near Vila Velha de Ródão, the quest for the perfect chanfana and bucho recheado is a delicious pilgrimage. While several places offer good regional food, the most memorable experience is found in restaurants that honour these recipes with slow-cooked perfection. The chanfana here is a masterpiece of rustic cooking. The goat meat, marinated and slow-cooked for hours in a traditional clay pot with red wine and garlic, is incredibly tender, falling apart at the slightest touch. It’s a deep, rich, and aromatic dish that warms the soul. Equally impressive is the bucho recheado, a true regional delicacy. This savoury pudding, a masterful blend of various pork cuts, rice, and cured meats, is robust and deeply flavourful. It’s a testament to the region’s tradition of using every part of the animal to create something spectacular. Finding a place like Vila Portuguesa, right by the river, that serves both dishes with such care is a true delight. It’s not just a meal; it's an unforgettable taste of the region's history and culinary heart, making it the definitive destination for these...

Excellent small village restaurant with some of the best foods I experienced in Portugal. Really amazing to find such a gem in the middle of nowhere. This is my honest opinion and I hope that the Google bots will not...

A comida até tem qualidade, já o atendimento deixa muito a desejar. Fui almoçar a este restaurante e escolhi um prato da carta, a funcionária que me atendeu claramente não tinha formação para o serviço que estava a desempenhar e "lutava" com o tablet para conseguir fazer o nosso pedido. O resultado foi ter pedido um prato mas o que me chegou à mesa foi outro. Acabei por pagar cerca de €10 euros a mais. Questionei a funcionária sobre o sucedido e o que recebi foi um "desculpe lá" Infelizmente há empresários que preferem pagar uns trocos a funcionários sem preparação ao invés de investir...