Casa Amarela is a restaurant in Guimaraes Centro, Guimarães. Rated 4.6 stars from 1838 Google reviews. Known for bacalhau and octopus and desserts and coffee. Best for families with children and romantic dinner. Price range: €€.
CASA AMARELA is rated 4.6★ on Google (1,838 reviews) and 4.5★ on TripAdvisor (1,649 reviews) — a consistent rating across both platforms.
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CASA AMARELA
Across 1,730 rated reviews, 91% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.6★ |
| Reviews | 1,838 |
| 1-star share | 1.5% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Prices are a bit on the high side considering the starters, drinks and desserts.”
“Preços algo elevados tendo em conta as entradas, bebidas e sobremesas.”
“Delicious food, a peaceful atmosphere, and excellent table service.”
“Comida muito saborosa, ambiente calmo, serviço de mesa muito bom.”
“For my main course, I ordered salmon with vegetables – it was all brilliant!”
“Prato principal pedi um salmão com legumes, tudo ótimo!”
Consistently rated across Google and TripAdvisor
3,487 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Casa Amarela delivers meticulous seafood and Portuguese cooking in a warm, attentive room where reservations are non-negotiable.
You want bacalhau and octopus executed with precision in a warm, attentive room where reservations are essential.
About CASA AMARELA
Lunch or dinner at Casa Amarela lands differently from the average tourist-trail restaurant in Guimarães centro — quieter, more considered, and with a kitchen that takes presentation seriously. The arroz de pato and octopus are the dishes most people come back talking about, and the bacalhau com natas and cod fritters run close behind. A French reviewer called the litre of sangria one of the best of their trip through the region. The chocolate mousse with pepper has been turning heads lately, and the carrot cake is the dessert the locals point to. Staff handle a mixed room — regulars, families, first-timers from across Europe — with the kind of attentiveness that gets mentioned almost as often as the food. Reservations are the sensible move; the place fills.
CASA AMARELA is the neighbourhood spot done right — unhurried, unpretentious, with a wine list that gives it an edge over most of its category.
In the last 90 days, CASA AMARELA has drawn 23 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — a measure of how actively its reviewers have been writing lately.
What Stands Out
Bacalhau and octopus
Reviewers single out octopus with perfect char and tenderness, and bacalhau prepared three ways (creamed, fried, house-style) as the kitchen's signature dishes; one reviewer called it 'the most delicious cod in all of Portugal'.
Desserts and coffee
Carrot cake, chocolate mousse with pepper, and chestnut purée are named repeatedly in recent reviews; the venue is highlighted for 'ótima sobremesa' and 'ótimo café' in GBP attributes.
Attentive service and family welcome
Recent reviews praise staff for exceptional care and sympathy; the venue offers high chairs, children's menus, wheelchair access, and is flagged as family-friendly and LGBTQ+-welcoming in GBP attributes.
Practical Information
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Frequently Asked Questions about CASA AMARELA
Casa Amarela in Centro, Guimarães welcomes families with high chairs, a children's menu, and wheelchair-accessible seating and entrance. Recent reviews praise staff for handling families with particular grace and attentiveness.
Casa Amarela is known for bacalhau prepared three ways—creamed, fried as croquettes, and in the house style—and octopus with perfect char and tenderness. Duck rice and pork ibérico are also frequently mentioned. Desserts include carrot cake, chocolate mousse with pepper, and chestnut purée.
Casa Amarela in Guimarães strongly recommends reservations for dinner; walk-ins face 40-minute waits even at off-peak hours. Lunch reservations are also advised, though walk-ins may be accommodated earlier in the day.
Casa Amarela in Centro, Guimarães has a wine list that earns praise for depth. The venue is also highlighted for a curated beer selection and quality sangria.
Casa Amarela in Guimarães is popular for solo dining and lunch. The room balances romantic intimacy with casual warmth, and staff are attentive to all guests, making it a welcoming space for a solitary meal.
Casa Amarela in Centro, Guimarães offers vegetarian and vegan options alongside its seafood and Portuguese meat dishes, ensuring a range of dietary preferences are accommodated.
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