Terra da Montanha Restaurant — Restaurant in Vila Real

Tucked away in the quaint streets of Vila Real, 'Terra da Montanha' offers an experience as unique as its décor—gigantic barrels fashioned into intimate dining spaces, complemented by barrel halves serving as seats. The venue exudes an undeniable rustic charm, evoking the earthy, generous spirit of Northern Portugal.

Ah, the warmth of the North—evident not just in the glowing embers of the hearth, but also in the staff. The service is as hearty as a hug from an old friend; unpretentious, yet sincerely welcoming. This creates an ambiance that feels less like a restaurant and more like an extension of a local’s living room.

As for libations, the wine list is an honest affair—no overwrought mark-ups or bewildering selections, just good, solid choices that serve to elevate your meal without causing undue strain on the wallet.

The pièce de résistance, however, must be the meat. Cooked to tender perfection, it is a carnivore's delight. That said, one might argue the North was once known for more generous portions, but this is a mere quibble rather than a complaint. In fact, what Terra da Montanha may lack in heft, it more than compensates for in flavor and ambiance.

In conclusion, 'Terra da Montanha' earns a hearty nod of approval and a strong recommendation. While it might not offer the grandest feast for the eyes or stomach, it most certainly...

This restaurant had everything to be amazing. The atmosphere was amazing, the attention to detail in the decoration made the whole restaurant beautiful and the waiters were very nice, but the food was a real disappointment. First of all, the bread was cut from lunch( we went at dinner), at it was noticeable because it was hard on one of the sides. The food wasn't cooked in the moment, it was clearly heated up, specially the sauce from the house steak. The food came to our table almost cold, which is not acceptable by the its price. Some portions were very tiny, like the octopus skewer, which was a leg and two tiny pieces for 17€ or the Porto wine pudding. All in all, I do not think it's worth visiting, it was very pricey and the food...

It's a kind of place that looks much more expensive inside compared to prices in the menu. The portions are huge! I think it's impossible to leave hungry especially because all the ingredients are of a high quality and the dishes combine both elegant taste and comfy homey kind of feeling. As for me the best part was a very nice treatment we got here, staff have always made sure we liked everything. To top it off they made a vegetarian dish that wasn't on the menu and made sure I was satisfied with it. And of course the interior is special to say the least, you can dine right in the wine cask, I think that's an enough of a reason to...