MANUEL JULIO, Mealhada

Although communication made this restaurant a bit difficult, the quality and authenticity of the food made the trip well worthwhile. The atmosphere is plain, simple, and the other diners were all local. Anna, and one other person, were able to explain what we should have,...and recommended wine to accompany. We had delicious prawns and lamb, both of which were more than we should have eaten. Plenty of spinach and potatoes, as well as some carrots on the side! We splurged with a dessert they recommended, which was delicious. A pastry with chocolate and ice cream (?gelato) They were very happy to have us, as it is a bit off the path. Anna thanked us with a gift of two pasteis de nata, the traditional Portugese custard tart, which we ate the next day. This is a local treasure and well worth the trip! An unusually good deal for dinner also!More

Date of visit: April 2019

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davidmG8590WP

18 reviews

Reviewed 7 November 2018

Amazing Lamb

I've been coming to this restaurant for many years, and I can say that has always been delicious. I recommend the lamb.

Date of visit: October 2018

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D3656MTricardos

72 reviews

Reviewed 17 May 2018 via mobile

The best choice

It's always a good idea return to this great restaurant, where you can find a good Portuguese cuisine and lot of healthy food. Meet or fresh fish, you will find a good selection and a great taste. In the Coimbra region is one of the...best.More

Date of visit: May 2018

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Curamachad0

35 reviews

Reviewed 18 October 2017 via mobile

Great food

Excelent Cabrito. Moderate to low prices. Very nice service. Good ambiance. The ONLY deterrent is tv Don't miss This!

Date of visit: October 2017

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PedroRBC

69 reviews

Reviewed 12 October 2017

Seafood and other Portuguese traditional dishes

I've been in Manuel Júlio many times for dinner with family and I've always felt welcomed and we always enjoyed our meals. Even if it's not really close to the sea, the seafood is delicious. They have a ''seafood boat'' that will bring to the...table a big amount of food: shrimps, crab, lobster, crawfish, and they will bring more stuff. The staff is nice and helpful. The homemade mango mousse is one of my favorite choices for dessert here.More

Date of visit: November 2016

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j0seribeir01972

12 reviews

Reviewed 17 July 2017

Very good portuguese food

Tradicional portuguese restaurant with very good food. Fish and meat, all tasty. I know MJ for a long time and is always very good

Date of visit: July 2017

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salutecl

59 reviews

Reviewed 26 January 2017 via mobile

Great roasted goat

What delicious roasted goat! We started off with creamy vegetable soup and then this very tasty roasted goat. Highly recommended! Finished off with a pastel de nata which was very poor, even though it was highly recommended.

Date of visit: January 2017

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carlospatrao

82 reviews

Reviewed 20 November 2015

The best roast goatling in the area!

This restaurant serves the best roast goatling in the area! It is specially good when it comes with a rise, made with the goatling giblets!

Date of visit: October 2015

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Hapoise

194 reviews

Reviewed 25 August 2015