Where to Eat & Drink in Centro, Guimarães 2026
The top independent spots to eat and drink in Centro right now: A Mesa - Tasca Vegetariana, Raiz da Cepa Torta and Norma.
| Restaurants · ranked | ||
| 1 | A Mesa - Tasca Vegetariana | ★5.0108 |
My traditional Portuguese vegetarian dish was very delicious.Google review · L.G. · verbatim | ||
| 2 | Raiz da Cepa Torta | ★4.9126 |
| 3 | Norma | ★4.8331 |
| 4 | Cor de Tangerina | ★4.6899 |
| 5 | Soul Street Burger | ★4.8269 |
| 6 | Amu.te praça | ★4.61,679 |
| 7 | República do Polvo | ★4.8733 |
| 8 | Résvés | ★4.61,341 |
| 9 | CASA AMARELA | ★4.61,771 |
| 10 | Taberna Trovador | ★4.42,384 |
| 11 | Museu do Presunto Snack-bar | ★4.41,483 |
| 12 | Porta 38 - Wine, Food & More | ★4.8116 |
| 13 | Sala141 | ★4.6621 |
| 14 | Well Açai Alameda | ★4.960 |
| 15 | Cervejaria Granada | ★4.7413 |
| 16 | Restaurante Café Oriental | ★4.41,107 |
| 17 | Pizzaria Luzzo | ★4.51,866 |
| Bars · ranked | ||
| 1 | Tasquinha das Canecas | ★4.6374 |
| 2 | Casa Urbana Bar | ★5.033 |
| 3 | Prost! | ★4.876 |
20 independent venues, re-ranked monthly from real reviews — no 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. All trending hot this week. Rankings refreshed monthly from 15,790 live reviews — no 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
A Mesa - Tasca Vegetariana holds the top rank with plant-based small plates served in a relaxed space. Expect thoughtful cooking and meals between €10 and €20 per person.
Tasquinha das Canecas on R. do Retiro is the leading tavern for casual beers and small bites. For drinks right on the square, Prost! on Praça de São Tiago offers outdoor tables.
You will find vegetarian dishes at A Mesa - Tasca Vegetariana, seafood at República do Polvo on Rua Egas Moniz, and casual burgers at Soul Street Burger on Alameda de São Dâmaso.
Norma on R. Dr. José Sampaio delivers polished bistro dishes in an intimate setting. Follow dinner with wine at Porta 38 - Wine, Food & More on Largo da República do Brasil.
Museu do Presunto Snack-bar on Alameda Dr. Alfredo Pimenta offers cured meat plates and quick lunches well under €10. Cervejaria Granada on R. Mte. Caçoila also serves generous meals for around €12.
The board remained steady with no new entries or rank changes. A Mesa - Tasca Vegetariana marked 18 weeks at #1 while Tasquinha das Canecas reached 24 weeks atop the bar list.
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