Diya Cafe & Restaurant is a restaurant in Coimbra Baixa, Coimbra. Rated 4.8 stars from 83 Google reviews. Known for authentic nepalese momos and vegetarian depth. Best for first time trying nepalese food and vegetarian dining.
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DIYA CAFE & RESTAURANT
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 83 |
| Best for | First time trying Nepalese food |
Quick Verdict
Authentic Nepalese food, cosy upstairs seating, and owners who make you feel welcome — the freshest option for this cuisine in Coimbra.
You want authentic Nepalese momos and curry in a room where the owners know your name.
About DIYA CAFE & RESTAURANT
Coimbra doesn't do this kind of cooking — Nepalese food this careful and this authentic is rare in the city, and Diya fills that gap with conviction. The momos are what most people come for first, whether steamed veg or chilli chicken, and the curry and biryani keep them coming back. A small place run by a couple who make a point of making guests feel at home, with a cosy seating area upstairs that works well for a group or a celebration. The kitchen is compact, so expect a few extra minutes — the food arrives fresh and it's worth it. A strong vegetarian showing too, with the rajma curry drawing particular praise from those who know what it should taste like.
What Stands Out
Authentic Nepalese momos
Veg momos and chicken momos consistently praised for flavour in recent reviews; momos is the top Google-mentioned dish with 21 mentions.
Vegetarian depth
Rajma curry and veg momos highlighted by multiple reviewers as standout vegetarian options rarely found elsewhere in the city.
Welcoming owners
A couple running the restaurant who greet guests warmly; one reviewer noted they made the party 'feel very welcomed' for a birthday celebration.
Practical Information
Contact
R. Visc. da Luz 15, 3000-414 Coimbra
920 038 963Frequently Asked Questions about DIYA CAFE & RESTAURANT
Diya Cafe & Restaurant in Centro, Coimbra specializes in Nepalese vegetarian dishes — the veg momos and rajma curry are standouts, and reviewers call it a rare great vegetarian option in the city.
Diya Cafe & Restaurant's momos — both veg and chicken — are the most-mentioned dish, followed by curries like rajma and chicken curry, and biryani. All arrive fresh and well-spiced.
Diya Cafe & Restaurant has a cosy, clean seating area upstairs that works well for small groups and celebrations; the owners are warm and attentive, and one reviewer celebrated their daughter's birthday there.
Diya Cafe & Restaurant's small kitchen means a typical wait of around five minutes longer than standard Coimbra restaurants, but the food arrives made to order and fresh.
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