The menu&rsquo;s got some solid vegetarian picks. Food was tasty, but portions definitely shrank since I was here two years ago.

Thank you very much for the two wonderful meals in your restaurant. We became aware of Norma through the Michelin guide. A first visit for lunch offered us aromatic, very fresh and imaginative dishes in a wonderful ambience. The flavors and ideas of the recipes and the concept of Norma inspired us.We were so impressed that we tried the large tasting menu again two days later. We were also impressed the second time. The menu was changed for us by the very flexible service and the kitchen, so that we were not served dishes that we had already eaten on our first visit.The service is also very attentive and we were looked after very well, as if we were good friends. Miguel Marques, head chef since March 2025, and his team are truly sensational in the way they play with the flavors, whether fish, meat or dessert. We wish you many guests who appreciate what very good cuisine means. A real treat! Susanne and Christian

The Francesinha sauce is seriously good&mdash;rich, a little sweet, with just a hint of spice. Steak was a bit tough and fries tasted pre-fried, but that sauce carries the whole plate. Staff are friendly, just a bit rushy.

Great food with a fantastic service ???? the space is very cozy and the staff look after you. It was my husband&rsquo;s birthday and the chef made us a special dessert ???? without us asking for it. ❤️ 5 ⭐️

The lamb and pork cheeks were spot on again. Cooked just right, full of flavor. Service was a bit slow this time, but honestly the food makes up for it. 👍

The francesinha was a solid pick &mdash; big portion, sauce a bit sweeter than I&#39;m used to, but it worked. Pizza dough was the highlight, really well made. Staff were friendly, no complaints there. Place was busy but we got seated fast. Fine for a casual meal if you&#39;re in the area.

Walked in not knowing anyone and left feeling like a regular. The staff actually pay attention&mdash;opened our wine bottle without us even asking. Little things like that make a difference. Just a glass of wine and they still treated us well. Place was busy but they didn&#39;t rush us. Solid service, plain and simple.

The terrace view over the Douro River is really something. We drove a bit to get there, not the easiest spot to find, but once you&#39;re sitting down it&#39;s fine. I had the grilled fish, portion was decent for the price. Not the cheapest place around, but you&#39;re paying for that view, so I get it. Would come back if I&#39;m in the area again.

The grilled salmon was cooked just right, and the octopus too. Prices are fair for what you get. Service was friendly, nothing rushed. I liked that it wasn&#39;t noisy, easy to have a relaxed meal. My only small thing&mdash;the chairs could be a bit more comfortable, but honestly, I&#39;d still sit through a meal here again.

Ham and cheese on Padronelo bread. 6 euros. That&#39;s it, that&#39;s the review. Simple stuff done right. Bread was proper, cheese melted nice. Not much else to say. Would grab it again if I&#39;m in the area.

The terrace view over the river is just lovely. Had the roast kid and feijoada &mdash; both hearty, proper Portuguese flavors. Sunday lunch felt easy and unhurried.

Decent spot for a proper home-cooked meal. Food was clearly made with care, staff friendly enough. Nothing fancy, but it hit the spot.

The owner runs the place solo &mdash; cooking and serving with real care. Local sausages and chicken gizzards were pretty good. Nothing fancy, but decent for a quick bite.

The veal chops were grilled just right, came with potatoes and veggies. Decent spot in Pinhao, service was friendly and prices fair.

The alheira was spot on, and the doce da casa rounded things off nicely. Meat came exactly as asked. Staff knew their stuff when I asked about a wine to go with it&mdash;picked something local that worked well. Place was busy but not chaotic. Maybe slightly pricey for what it is, but I left satisfied.

We booked the private room for a pre-wedding dinner, around 60 people. Staff handled the whole thing pretty smoothly, drinks kept coming, food arrived hot. The set menu had a good range, everyone found something they liked. Only small thing&mdash;service got a bit slow later in the night, but understandable with such a big group. Solid spot for events.

The cod fritters and pork belly were solid starters, and the steak came out exactly as asked. Paired it with a glass of Douro red that matched the meal nicely. Service stayed attentive without hovering.

Stopped by for lunch on a work trip. Portions are solid, food came out fast. Had the grilled meat with house red &mdash; the wine was surprisingly good for the price. Nothing fancy, but it does the job if you want a proper meal without overpaying. Place gets busy around 1pm though.

The picanha was really good, nice quality and cooked well. Service stayed friendly the whole time, no complaints there. Fair price for what you get.

Stopped by for a quick lunch. Food was solid, prices fair. One guy working there was really friendly and on top of things. Place was quiet too, which I appreciated. Got my order fast, no waiting around. Good spot if you need a decent bite without the fuss.

A new restaurant tucked behind a shopping gallery. There were only 2 other customers during a Thursday dinner.Food is pan-iberian. We had very good patatas bravas and a flamed sausage as starters, and shared a paella which had quite a lot of liquid and not the socarrat we like. We got also a good tuna spread sandwich as a bonus. The waiter is sweet but shy with customers. Give this place a chance and try it yourself.

The tasting menu hit all the right notes. The cod was cooked perfectly, flaky and moist. That chocolate dessert with pepper, salt, and olive oil was wild, actually worked. Red Vinho Verde in the traditional bowl, nice touch. Maybe a bit pricey for what you get, but the flavors were solid.

The patio under the vines is the reason to come here. Had the sardines and the cod appetizer, both solid. The Douro wine paired nicely with the fish, which made the whole thing click. Service was a bit slow, but we weren&#39;t in a hurry. Good spot for a relaxed evening.

The place looks really nice inside, cozy and well decorated. I ordered the grilled octopus and it came out beautifully plated, tender and full of flavor. Service was friendly, not too pushy. Only thing is the tables are a bit close together, but for a casual dinner it worked fine. I&#39;d go back for that octopus again.

Amazing food from such a small place tucked out of the way. Reasonably priced too and friendly and knowledgable waiter. Highly recommended.

Nuno and Rosa were so welcoming, even poured us some local green wine to try with the black pork. Felt like we were eating at a friend&#39;s place.

The grilled octopus was the standout. Cooked properly, charred on the edges, tender inside. Didn&#39;t need the sauce it came with. The portion was decent for the price. I&#39;d skip the starter next time and just order two of those.

No menu, just whatever they&rsquo;re cooking that day. Portions are massive and the homemade desserts were a nice surprise. Simple spot, nothing fancy, but the food speaks for itself.

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