Where to Eat & Drink in Centro, Guimarães 2026
The top independent spots to eat and drink in Centro, Guimarães right now: Taberna Burguesa | Centro Histórico, Cinco Quinas and Raiz da Cepa Torta.
| Restaurants · ranked | ||
| 1 | Taberna Burguesa | Centro Histórico | ★4.6771 |
| 2 | Cinco Quinas | ★4.8215 |
| 3 | Raiz da Cepa Torta | ★5.0161 |
| 4 | Restaurante Alma Guimarães | ★4.4616 |
| 5 | Restaurante Solar do Arco | ★4.71,540 |
| 6 | República do Polvo | ★4.8794 |
| 7 | Cozinha Regional Santiago | ★4.61,894 |
| 8 | Taberna Trovador | ★4.42,477 |
| 9 | Renascimento | ★5.0282 |
| 10 | Restaurante Virtudes | ★4.81,536 |
| 11 | Bangkok Thai Restaurant Guimarães | ★4.7219 |
| 12 | Taberna d'Avó | ★4.4425 |
| 13 | A Mesa - Tasca Vegetariana | ★5.0147 |
| 14 | Buxa | ★4.41,987 |
| 15 | Porta 38 - Wine, Food & More | ★4.7162 |
| 16 | Histórico by Papaboa | ★4.51,991 |
| 17 | Dona Maria | ★4.51,148 |
| Bars · ranked | ||
| 1 | Tasquinha das Canecas | ★4.5524 |
| 2 | Xana Wine House & Business | ★5.081 |
| 3 | Casa Urbana Bar | ★5.037 |
20 independent venues, re-ranked monthly from real reviews — no national chains, no paid placements.
Centro Venue Map
Visiting Guimarães, Portugal? Centro — Birthplace of Portugal — is the neighbourhood with 20 ranked independent restaurants and bars our review-velocity ranking is tracking right now. Rankings refreshed monthly from 17,007 live reviews — no national chains, no ads.
How to Get There
From Porto São Bento:
- Train:1 hour 15 mins to Guimarães, then 15 min walk (€3.50)
- Bus:1 hour via Rede Expressos
- Car:50 mins via A3/A7 motorway
CP Ticket Info
Buy tickets at Porto São Bento station or online at cp.pt
Local tip: The historic centre is car-free. Park at the edge and explore on foot - it
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Centro FAQs
Taberna Burguesa | Centro Histórico serves varied dishes on R. Francisco Agra with an average spend of €20–25. It's where you go when you want a straightforward meal without overthinking the itinerary.
They usually point you toward generic spots while overlooking places like Raiz da Cepa Torta on R. Gravador Molarinho, which focuses on national and seasonal products with an average spend of €25–30.
You can sit down for a meal at Restaurante Solar do Arco on Rua de Santa Maria, then head over to Casa Urbana Bar on Av. Dom João IV for a drink.
Prices vary depending on where you sit down, with Tasquinha das Canecas on R. do Retiro averaging €10–15 and República do Polvo on Rua Egas Moniz running €20–35.
A Mesa - Tasca Vegetariana on R. Dr. Avelino Germano offers an organic vegetarian menu with an average spend of €10–15. It's a reliable stop when you're spending several hours walking the central streets.
Start with Taberna Burguesa | Centro Histórico on R. Francisco Agra for varied dishes, and stop by Tasquinha das Canecas on R. do Retiro for tasca petiscos.
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