Where to Eat & Drink in Centro, Guimarães 2026
The top independent spots to eat and drink in Centro, Guimarães right now: Amu.te praça, Restaurante Alma Guimarães and Raiz da Cepa Torta.
| Restaurants · ranked | ||
| 1 | Amu.te praça | ★4.62,006 |
We really loved it, and the food was absolutely delicious. Thank you for a lovely timeAdoramos bastante e a comida muito gostosa e saborosa. Obrigada pelo momentoGoogle review · A.S. · verbatim | ||
| 2 | Restaurante Alma Guimarães | ★4.5439 |
| 3 | Raiz da Cepa Torta | ★5.0148 |
| 4 | República do Polvo | ★4.8780 |
| 5 | Taberna Trovador | ★4.42,452 |
| 6 | A Mesa - Tasca Vegetariana | ★5.0134 |
| 7 | CASA AMARELA | ★4.61,823 |
| 8 | Norma | ★4.8353 |
| 9 | Buxa | ★4.41,956 |
| 10 | Porta 38 - Wine, Food & More | ★4.8149 |
| 11 | Tasquinha do Tio Júlio | ★4.41,026 |
| 12 | Museu do Presunto Snack-bar | ★4.41,524 |
| 13 | Résvés | ★4.61,369 |
| 14 | Soul Street Burger | ★4.7287 |
| 15 | Cor de Tangerina | ★4.6912 |
| 16 | Cervejaria Granada | ★4.6445 |
| 17 | 34 | ★4.8724 |
| Bars · ranked | ||
| 1 | Tasquinha das Canecas | ★4.5474 |
| 2 | Xana Wine House & Business | ★5.061 |
| 3 | Prost! | ★4.990 |
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 17,152 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
Amu.te praça holds the #1 spot on the restaurant list, serving a broad tapas menu directly on Praça de São Tiago.
Résvés sits at #13 on R. de Santa Maria, a venue that tourist maps often skip in favour of the busier squares.
Grab a table at Taberna Trovador sitting at #5 on Largo do Trovador, then walk over to Prost! holding the #3 bar spot on Praça de São Tiago.
Tasquinha do Tio Júlio on Rua de Couros carries no listed price on file, but Taberna Trovador on Largo do Trovador charges €15–25 and Prost! on Praça de São Tiago charges €5–10.
Cor de Tangerina sits at #15 on Largo Martins Sarmento, offering a calm room for a long lunch.
Start with #1 restaurant Amu.te praça on Praça de São Tiago for tapas, then stop by #1 bar Tasquinha das Canecas on R. do Retiro for drinks.
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