Varanda da Estrela

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1,085 reviews

#2 of 79 Restaurants in Covilha

₱₱ - ₱₱₱, European, Portuguese

Penhas da Saude | Serra da Estrela, Covilha 6200-324, Portugal

+351 963 447 873

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4.5 1,085 reviews

#2 of 79 Restaurants in Covilha

Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2018 Winner

RATINGS

Food

Service

Value

Atmosphere

Food and ambience

Local cuisine, European, Portuguese

Portuguese / regional food at its best ... that is ,perhaps ,the restaurant built in the highest altitude in Portugal !

Special occasions, Scenic view, Large groups

... restaurant with excellent viewsNice view

Location and contact

Penhas da Saude Serra da Estrela, Covilha 6200-324 Portugal

Website

+351 963 447 873

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PRICE RANGE

€9 - €27

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

CUISINES

European, Portuguese

FEATURES

Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Street Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

1 - 10 of 61 reviews

pmp007

Lisbon, Portugal

280168

Reviewed 29 January 2019 via mobile

great mountain restaurant

the decoration is very nice, tradicional wood rustic table with wool products on the walls. the space is very confortable and tought for winter. the service is fast, young and nice. food is also fast and tasty.

Date of visit: January 2019

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phbgpereira

Setubal District, Portugal

Reviewed 31 December 2018 via mobile

Great food, great service, greatvprices

Once again didn’t disappoint. Their menu is simple, their dishes are very tasty and the service is excellent! It also seems that the quality is consistent (always very good), the prices are very reasonable and the atmosphere is relaxed and fun. Would definitely recommend. You...More

Date of visit: December 2018

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Q7923OPluisp

Lisbon, Portugal

1512

Reviewed 15 December 2018 via mobile

Unbelievable bluntness

We were trying to get a light meal, maybe some soup or so, and we’re advised to go to this place. We arrived 19h45, the bar had available tables and dinning room was still empty. They asked for reservation which we didn’t have but we...More

Date of visit: December 2018

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Max_Luca_Porto

Porto, Portugal

20061

Reviewed 5 November 2018

Still excellent !

We were there last year and because we enjoyed it we return this year . It is still excellent ! The food is great and the service is five star !

Date of visit: November 2018

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AWH58

157

Reviewed 2 November 2018

Fun, Mountaintop Dining

We were staying at Pousada Serra Da Estrella just down the road and decided to try this place. The sign on the road up the mountain just says "restaurant" not "Varanda da Estrella" so be careful not to miss it. We loved this place and...More

Date of visit: July 2018

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sim_om203

Minde, Portugal

Reviewed 9 September 2018 via mobile

Discover

Zimbro rice was great, region wine (Beyra) was very good and finish it with a special order of local cheese with pumpkin sweet.

Date of visit: September 2018

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LeaKromand

Hillerod, Denmark

2024

Reviewed 13 August 2018 via mobile

YES! Come here for dinner!!!

We had four nights in the area and were not satisfied with the dinner buffet at our hotel. We found this place on a map and read the Tripadvisor reviews. On the first night we didn’t know that they were so popular that we should...More

Date of visit: August 2018

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Padam_Bhushan_India

Mumbai, India

17140

Reviewed 26 April 2018 via mobile

Loved it.

On top of a mountain, in a wooden chalet, the setting of this restaurant is straight out from a Hollywood potboiler of the 60s. I would recommend it just for its settings and ambience. However the food is also great. Don’t miss it if you...More

Date of visit: April 2018

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SilviaC_10

Lisbon, Portugal

5015

Reviewed 10 April 2018

Portuguese / regional food at its best

It is not so easy to get there, but definitely it is worth the visit, it was the best restaurant that we have been during a short stay at nearby Covilhã. The room is very cosy specially after recent renovations. Must tries: "Arroz de zimbro"...More

Date of visit: January 2018

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Oh1968

Austin, Texas

10725

Reviewed 18 December 2017 via mobile

Great Meal!

Enjoyed A Wonderful Meal In This Traditional Restaurant...The Food Was Delicious And Hearty... Service Was Excellent! Relaxed And Cozy Atmosphere On Top Of The Mountain! Well Worth A Visit!