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    Zefa Carqueja

    74 Reviews
    #52 of 171 Restaurants in Viana do Castelo
    $$ - $$$Mediterranean, Barbecue, Portuguese
    Avenida Campo do Castelo, Viana do Castelo 4900-359, Portugal
    +351 258 828 284
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    Overview
    3.5
    74 reviews
    • Excellent28%
    • Very good34%
    • Average24%
    • Poor10%
    • Terrible4%
    Travellers talk about
    “bbq chicken” (2 reviews)
    “fresh fish” (2 reviews)
    “bacalao” (2 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    Mediterranean, Barbecue, Portuguese, European
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
    RATINGS
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    LOCATION
    Avenida Campo do Castelo, Viana do Castelo 4900-359, Portugal
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    1 - 10 of 11 reviews

    Reviewed 27 October 2017
    Barbecued Chicken and other things

    I had a very god meal of half a barbecued chicken with french fries and salad, half bottle of local wine and coffee. the restaurant was busy but the service was good.

    Thank Ann P
    Reviewed 17 October 2017
    Great place to eat out with good customer service

    This a great place to eat out, we went there twice during our week's stay in Viana do Castelo. The BBQ Chicken and chips was some of the best food we had on our holiday. The Peri Peri sauce doesn't mess around and went well...More

    Thank cctours
    Reviewed 3 May 2017
    For decades a good restaurant.

    I didn't come to Zefa Carqueja for decades . Still a good bet when in Viana. We were late Saturday and they weere open at 3:00 PM . Very nice Bacalhau and other fresh fish. The staff is very dedicate and kind. This is something...More

    Thank JoseSM
    Reviewed 8 November 2016 via mobile
    Fantastic bbq chicken

    This place is superb, the BBQ chicken is great and cheap, only 7euros for a whole chicken and eaten in the take away cafe part you can have glasses of wine for 90 cents and fresh baked rolls @ 20 cents! Brilliant value and tasty,...More

    Thank Carolyn G
    Reviewed 29 December 2015 via mobile
    What a place

    We came here for lunch and had a great meal, we had grilled octopus, ribs and grilled chicken what a meal we had absolutely fantastic the best we had in Viana do Castelo

    Thank bruno s
    Reviewed 2 November 2015 via mobile
    Too much fish

    We came here because it was recommended in Lonely Planet and our sat nav kept sending us the wrong way up one way streets trying to find out first choice for lunch. The waiter was welcoming and spoke English, giving us an English menu. He...More

    Thank ConstantTraveller77
    Reviewed 1 October 2014
    You know it's good when locals que

    Sundays in smallish towns can be interesting when looking for a place to eat. We were attracted by locals queuing for takeout so decided to eat in the restaurant. They have an in house bakery so also picked up some buns for later. Food very...More

    Thank Linda M
    Reviewed 15 September 2013 via mobile
    Queue of locals for their food shop drew our attention. Great restaurant

    While looking for a different restaurant we noticed locals queuing at their 'deli' counter and decider to give it a try. The menu was mainly fresh fish . Having had some recent bad experiences with 'manipulated' reviews the fact that this restaurant was filled with...More

    Thank skeagh
    Reviewed 27 July 2013
    A grill that taste like portuguese traditions

    This restaurant has the of portuguese cuisine. Eat there and than get a walk along the river. I am sure you'll be surprised.

    1  Thank 2lifes4travel
    Reviewed 20 August 2012
    Delicious and very authentic!

    We had a wonderful Evening at Zefa Carqueja - it is a very authentic portuguese restaurant and the food is delicious!

    1  Thank Nora_vK
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Cuisine
    Mediterranean, Barbecue, Portuguese, European
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff
    Good for
    Kids, Child-friendly, Groups
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: Avenida Campo do Castelo, Viana do Castelo 4900-359, Portugal
    • Location: Europe  >  Portugal  >  Northern Portugal  >  Viana do Castelo District  >  Viana do Castelo
    • Phone Number: +351 258 828 284
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