Casa Amarela is a restaurant in Guimaraes Centro, Guimaraes. Rated 4.6 stars from 1723 Google reviews. Known for cod done right and service that actually pays attention. Best for date night and dinner in guimarães centre. Ranked #5 of 11 in Guimaraes Centro.
Rankings updated April 2026
CASA AMARELA
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in Guimaraes Centro
Holding steady
Quick Verdict
Locals keep returning because the food's genuinely well-made, the service doesn't fuss, and you'll pay what feels fair for what arrives. This is the place other restaurants in town wish they were.
You want dinner in Guimarães where the kitchen actually cares about timing and seasoning, and the staff treat you like you're not a transaction.
You're after a quick bite or standing-room tapas — this is sit-down, proper-paced eating.
About CASA AMARELA
Casa Amarela sits on a quiet plaza in Guimarães centre, away from the main square crush. It's a proper restaurant — tablecloths, attentive service, plated food — but without the pretence or the prices that come with it. The menu's small and seasonal. Reviewers keep coming back for the cod dishes (bacalhau à Casa Amarela gets named specifically), octopus cooked to the point where it's actually tender, and vegetable lasagne that surprises people who weren't expecting it to be good. The staff work the room properly — they remember what you ordered, they time courses so you're not waiting, they'll suggest what works. One reviewer showed up at 9:15pm on a Saturday when everywhere else had stopped seating, and they found a table without fuss. The room itself is described as welcoming and calm, which in a medieval town centre full of tourist restaurants is rarer than it should be.
What Stands Out
Cod done right
Multiple reviewers specifically praise the bacalhau dishes. One notes 'Bacalhau Casa Amarella' as the standout, another says 'Os pratos de bacalhau muito bons também', and a third calls it simply 'ótimo'. Cod croquettes appear as a starter that lands.
Service that actually pays attention
Reviewers use words like 'impecable', 'muy atento', and 'fantástico' about the staff. One specifically mentions they 'se preocupaban de que todo estuviera a nuestros gusto' (they cared that everything was to your taste). Another notes being seated and served quickly despite being on a time limit.
Octopus with proper technique
A reviewer specifically praises 'platos con pulpo, coccion perfecta' — and notes this isn't easy to get right. Another mentions 'polvo a lagareiro muito saboroso'.
What Customers Say
We stopped here for lunch yesterday and sat outside in the sunshine.
If you're visiting this beautiful medieval town forget the main square restaurants, and seek this one out...
Restaurante muy bonito, ambiente agradable,el personal muy atento y la comida espectacular.
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Frequently Asked Questions about CASA AMARELA
The bacalhau dishes — reviewers name 'Bacalhau Casa Amarella' specifically. Octopus (polvo a lagareiro) if it's on. Start with cod croquettes (bolinho de bacalhau). The vegetable lasagne surprises people who order it. €€ pricing means mains sit around €15–20 range based on what gets called 'very reasonable' by reviewers.
Takes reservations and worth using them, but one reviewer arrived at 9:15pm on a Saturday without booking and got seated. The plaza location keeps it quieter than main square restaurants, so walk-ins have a better chance than elsewhere in town.
Quiet plaza setting, described as 'acolhedor' (welcoming) and calm. Sit outside in sunshine if weather allows. Reviewers specifically contrast it with the main square restaurants — this is the place they recommend you find instead.
Proper-paced service. One reviewer on a time limit was seated and served quickly, but this isn't a speed-eating operation. Allow 90 minutes minimum for a full meal.
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