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A Velha is rated 9.1/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories: Quality of food: 9.1/10 Service: 9.3/10 Atmosphere: 9.1/10

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What type of cuisine is served at A Velha?

A Velha is identified as offering portuguese cuisine.

Is A Velha good for families?

Yes, A Velha has been identified as perfect for eating out with your family.

Is A Velha good to go to with friends?

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Is A Velha open on Sundays?

Yes, A Velha has been identified as opened on Sundays.

A Velha

Name: A Velha
Address: Alameda de Santo António - 18, Abrantes, 2200-297, Portugal
Price range: €20 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.1

Restaurant menu

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Food photo295 photos

Type of cuisinePortuguese

Average price€20

ChefChef Rodrigo Castelo

Sopa de peixe do rio com massa de cotovelinhos

€5.5

Ceviche de peixe do rio com batata chip doce

€11

Salada da matança

€12

Reviews

9.1
of 10

Excellent

1101 reviews

Ambience

8.9

Food

9.2

Service

9.1

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Daniel M. • 1 review
February 12, 2026
7.5/10
The food was fine , I would not go back and I think overrated. One big issue is that it was freezing cold inside. I have no idea why a restaurant would open for dinner service and not have the heaters going ahead of time. Making a warm inviting location for clientele. Everybody is in there wearing coats and the plates got cold quickly. It seems so simple. In addition to paying five euros for a Coke zero seems excessive a little greedy. Just my constructive feedback

Alexandre N. • 2 reviews
January 7, 2026
6.5/10
There were not many options for those who do not eat meat, plus in January, it was rather cold inside.

Guilherme A. • 36 reviews
August 22, 2025
10/10
great food, great service.

Mandy K. • 9 reviews
August 9, 2025
10/10
A beautiful setting for this lovely restaurant. The waitress was very kind to speak some English. It was busy and she worked efficiently. The food and wine, fabulous.

Derek Carolyn n. • 1 review
July 23, 2025
9.5/10
Warm welcome. Carefully prepared food.

Lydia C. • 2 reviews
June 17, 2025
6.5/10
The main entrance and interiors (including terrace) were charming and enticing. However the ambience was disappointing; music would have helped especially when there are few customers. The waitress didn’t seem to appreciate that there was very quiet playing music inside but nothing on the terrace. The entree and our starters (veal tartare and partridge) were tasty. The white wine we chose lovely and properly chilled. Sadly, the crumbed fried fish was over done. The baked cod was tasty however the presentation on the large bed could have been a bit more aesthetic pleasing. Tomato rice was tasty. The restaurant is trying hard and should be commended but didn’t quite hit the mark for us.

Toni L. • 3 reviews
January 21, 2025
10/10
Was seated in a rustic dining with a view of citrus trees and the countryside. The daily menu was an amazing deal, all in for 15€. A twist on Tremoço bean marinade, wine was nice and dessert delicious too. I would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Sofia C. • 4 reviews
July 22, 2024
10/10
Amazing stuff. The food is excellent the terrace was very pleasant. The sunset gorgeous

Diogo R. • 20 reviews
July 6, 2024
10/10
Perfect place!

Olesia V. • 5 reviews
July 5, 2024
10/10
Very cozy please. Have a good wine selection. Food all is also good if you want to have a different taste of the same Portuguese cuisine. I like it.

Joe W. • 1 review
June 2, 2024
9/10
Simply delicious food.

Benjamin T. • 3 reviews
February 11, 2024
10/10
All dishes were simply fantastic!

Bruno M. • 10 reviews
December 5, 2023
10/10
Amazing food and very nice service

Trish H. • 3 reviews
September 23, 2023
10/10
One of best Portugal dinner experiences (most of our dinners have been great). Staff made good small and large plate and wine recommendations. If we stayed longer in Abrantes, would go back. Only disappointment, we too cold to dine on porch for dinner because great views from the hill top porch. Make reservations because small dining area.

Sonia S. • 7 reviews
June 30, 2023
10/10
Amazing everything if you get a chance please go !! You won’t regret it !

Matthew J. • 1 review
June 22, 2023
10/10
A truly hidden gem in the Portuguese country side. A Vehla brings traditional dishes to life with a slightly modern take. The veal cheeks are straight from heaven!!! We tried so many different dishes and wines over the course of nearly 4 hours and in the end we had desert and a port from Madeira that was divine! I can't recommend A Velha enough, I'm tempted to fly back to Portugal just to eat here again.

Tauan L. • 6 reviews
February 21, 2023
10/10
Amazing food, excellent service! I totally recommend and for sure I will come back !

Carla C. • 28 reviews
November 17, 2022
8.5/10
The restaurant is an old house that has been refurbished, very nicely done, maintained some of the old house charm with new. Only suggestion may be to add some table clothes or textiles to add some comfort in the winter months. The food was good, the pernil was excellent and the ovos rotos too but we ordered some crocetes which unfortunately were still frozen on the inside. We received an apology but no offer to remove from bill or provide new ones. Overall good but one simple gesture could have made the difference to deciding if we return.

Timothy M. • 35 reviews
October 23, 2022
6.5/10
Just average food. Good service. Had pork leg and bochechas. Very plain tables without cloths or even paper. Nothing special except the price.

Fiona Q. • 3 reviews
September 25, 2022
10/10
Delighted to have found this wonderful restaurant on a last minute trip to Abrantes. Food was excellent, Portuguese recipes elevated, and with a good choice: great service in a lovely location. Outside is a terrace with stunning views, while inside is a contemporary take on a traditional Portuguese interior. Highly recommend and will be returning.

Tripadvisor reviews

Tripadvisor

86 reviews

Location

Alameda de Santo António - 18, 2200-297 Abrantes

Awards & Certifications

Awarded for its excellent service

One of our top-rated trendy and gourmet restaurants on TheFork.

MICHELIN Guide

A small yet highly authentic property with lots of mementoes of those who lived in this area in the past, a time when this restaurant was no more ...

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A Velha is rated 9.1/10.TheFork users have rated accordingly in the following categories:
- Quality of food: 9.1/10
- Service: 9.3/10
- Atmosphere: 9.1/10

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