Reviews - A Velha
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Derek Carolyn n. • 1 review
July 23, 2025
9.5/10Warm welcome. Carefully prepared food.
Lydia C. • 2 reviews
June 17, 2025
6.5/10The 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
10/10Was 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. • 2 reviews
July 22, 2024
10/10Amazing stuff. The food is excellent the terrace was very pleasant. The sunset gorgeous
Diogo R. • 17 reviews
July 6, 2024
10/10Perfect 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
9/10Simply delicious food.
Benjamin T. • 2 reviews
February 11, 2024
10/10All dishes were simply fantastic!
Bruno M. • 10 reviews
December 5, 2023
10/10Amazing food and very nice service
Trish H. • 3 reviews
September 23, 2023
10/10One 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
10/10Amazing everything if you get a chance please go !! You won’t regret it !
Matthew J. • 1 review
June 22, 2023
10/10A 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
10/10Amazing food, excellent service! I totally recommend and for sure I will come back !
Carla C. • 27 reviews
November 17, 2022
8.5/10The 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. • 33 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.
Xinha J. • 4 reviews
August 22, 2022
7/10Welcoming, polite, kind, but still needs some adjustments regarding, the service from the kitchen to the client. The food could have been warmer. Its great spot, with a beautiful view. I recommend and will come back.
Anna A. • 3 reviews
August 13, 2022
7.5/10Nice service, good simple food, a small menu, and a selection of non-alcoholic beverages. The view is really good only on one table inside the restaurant, the rest are closed by a wall.
Jaakko T. • 40 reviews
August 5, 2022
10/10Lovely restaurant with nice views and enthusiastic staff. Excellent food and service. Portuguese cuisine with a fresh twist and local ingredients. Must visit if you are relatively close by and recommended even from some distance.
Martim S. • 4 reviews
July 29, 2022
10/10It was too good, I had to return. A very special restaurant that can't be missed
Martim S. • 4 reviews
July 25, 2022
10/10Amazing take on local classics. Food, service and wine menu are outstanding
Diana M. • 67 reviews
April 15, 2022
10/10Great place with fantastic food - in a mixture of traditional plates and local ingredients with an innovative touch - and a super nice service - a truly gem :) couldn’t recommend more !
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