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Best meal I've ever had in Portugal. This place is not super easy to find, and if you get there before 7:30PM for dinner you will find it closed. But if you wait it will be worth the wait. Every meal is gourmet, and they have great specials. They serve their wine in jugs and give you a small glass to drink it with. The glass is barely large enough to hold a few sips. The place used to be a wine bar in the old days, and these small glasses is how it was consumed. A few cents per glass for those that just wanted a few small snorts of wine. The decor is still the style of the old wine bar, and has these large wine barrels on one side, and cubby holes for bottles of wine on the other side. The waiter recommended the Pork Cheaks, and I've never had them before, so I was a little scared to make that my meal, but I was sorry that I listened to him. It was be best braised meat that I've ever had, and it was served with perfectly roasted potatoes and al dente collard greens cooked in olive oil. I also had some cheese and bread as a app, and all of this for 16 EUR. I was so happy with how amazing the meal was for such a low cost that I doubled the check and left it as a tip.
Jorge CoelhoJorge Coelho
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Casa das Ratas – Tomar. Focando só no nome poderiam depreender que hoje iria partilhar uma experiência num estabelecimento de comércio de animais ou quem sabe num espaço noturno direcionado para a clientela do sexo masculino, mas desenganem-se, pois não mudo a minha linha de divulgação do património gastronómico Nacional. Estamos perante uma icónica Tasca situada na bonita e acolhedora Cidade de Tomar. Num espaço exíguo em jeito de corredor, as mesas dispõem-se ladeadas por uma garrafeira protegida por rede coelheira e do outro lado antigas cubas de vinho. Vários dos clientes ao longo dos anos deixaram textos, imagens ou objetos que ornamentam as paredes da taberna. A Casa das Ratas é dos poucos locais que conheço onde podemos desfrutar uma bela refeição de comida tipicamente portuguesa, mas onde não existe cozinha. A confeção dos petisco é feita do outro lado a rua na Casa Matreno. Tascas como a Casa das Ratas são espaços muito genuínos, os quais podemos considerar museus vivos das tradições locais, onde se pode disfrutar de boas comidas, cozinha regional mas não somente local, muito bem confecionada. A música de fundo que está permanentemente a tocar é o fado, o que confere um ambiente particular e extremamente agradável. Simpatia, simplicidade, disponibilidade e atenção são adjetivos que caracterizam bem o atendimento das funcionárias. Termino transcrevendo um texto retirado das paredes da Casa das Ratas: “Era o vinho, meu Deus, era o vinho Era a coisa que eu mais adorava Só por morte, meu Deus, só por morte Só por morte eu o vinho deixava (…) Ai eu hei-de morrer numa adega Ai com um copo de vinho na mão Ai o vinho é a minha mortalha Ai a pipa é o meu caixão”
Rui DuarteRui Duarte
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Nice place where to eat in Tomar, near the river. The menu offers vegetarian options (we took curry lentices with rice) and traditional Portuguese cousine as well (duck rice was good!). Overall, we spent 15€ euros each for appetizers (olives and some cheese they brought without even ordering it...but we really appreciated), two main dishes and a 1L jar of red wine. Not bad at all! Only drawback: you can't pay with card unless you have a card compatibile with the Portuguese "multibanco way" system.
Matteo PrincipeMatteo Principe
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Yesterday, we had a lovely meal in Casa das Ratas in the historic city centre of Tomar. We arrived around 12h15 and it was not busy at all. They open at 12 noon and there is a choice of three dining areas; two inside and one outside on the street. It was a hot day, so we opted for the inside area where the bar is. My partner had Caril de Borego (Lamb Curry) and I had Pataniscas (Battered Cod). They were both delicious. The staff are friendly and the ambiance is lovely there.
Kate BygraveKate Bygrave
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A terrific cozy restaurant with superb food. This is the place to find and eat while visiting Tomar. Excellent food, wonderful wait staff and casual atmosphere. Duck was delicious and the fish was tasty! Don’t forget dessert and a shot to finish. One of the most memorable lunches in Portugal.
Mrs WhitleyMrs Whitley
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Had a a great lunch here. Tasty traditional Portuguese food. Well presented dishes, with fresh ingredients. Sat on the street tables, but the inside decor is interesting. Daily specials and vegetarian options available. Spent 15€ a head (shared starter + main dish, no wine, just beer).
Richard BowdenRichard Bowden
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Nearby Attractions Of Casa das Ratas
Park "Mouchão"
Church Santa Maria do Olival
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Igreja de São João Baptista
Museu dos Fósforos - Aquiles da Mota Lima
Castillo de Tomar
Synagogue
Levada de Tomar
Casa dos Cubos
Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Conceição

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Nearby Restaurants Of Casa das Ratas
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R. Dr. Joaquim Jacinto 7, 2300-577 Tomar, Portugal
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attractions: Park "Mouchão", Church Santa Maria do Olival, Seven Hills National Forest, Igreja de São João Baptista, Museu dos Fósforos - Aquiles da Mota Lima, Castillo de Tomar, Synagogue, Levada de Tomar, Casa dos Cubos, Hermitage of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, restaurants: Taverna Antiqua, Pastelaria & Geladaria Pic Nic 3, O Tabuleiro, Fernandos' Brewery, Sabores ao Rubro, Marisqueira de Tomar, Café Paraiso, Bela Vista, Restaurant Beira Rio, Flavors Of Orchestra 2

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