Reviews - O Palco
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9.6/10
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9.5
The food was wonderful and original All was locally grown or produced. The accompanying wines for the fixed menu were new to me and delicious. The chef has such creativity and care for what he produces. The waitress who served enhanced the experience as did the sommelier. Each course was original and tasty. It is a small place and I feel so fortunate I was able to dine there. If only I did not live so far away and could easily return. I am do delighted that I discovered it through the Michelin directory.
O PalcoThank you!!!
10
+2This is my 4th time in O Palco . We always bring friends to share this precious gem. It’s one of my favorites restaurants in Portugal . The food is spectacular.
10
Only regional produce in every ingredient used, Very interesting proposal of kitchen; brilliantly managed. Different in every way. prepared with care. Kind and professional service from Ana (Our host).
O PalcoThank you Felipe!
9.5
We had a lovely evening - the food was amazing, very detailed, refined and delicious - the wine pairings were perfectly matched. The service was perfect too, both Ana and her colleague were professional, polite and knowledgeable. We would highly recommend this restaurant & we thought it was worth every penny.
O PalcoThank you Michelle!
10
Extremely well done using local products and reinventing traditional Portuguese dishes
O PalcoObrigado!!!
10
+5Pretty much a perfect meal, worth going to Coimbra for.
O PalcoThank you Jason! :)
10
Excellent portfolio of tastes and aromas in a pleasant and empathic presentation, definitely worth a star
O PalcoThank you!
10
+1A great experience! Wonderful food, done with care with only local top ingredients. Excellent service, very nice people. A definitely place to eat.
O PalcoThank you!
5.0
Service was slow and very pedantic, just because it’s in the Michelin guide, it doesn’t mean that needs to be pedantic, we had -2 courses, 2 were good. I go to restaurants almost everyday and this was one of the most disappointing ones, took 30 mins just to get a drink, definitely don’t recommend, if you want to waste your time (and money), go to O Palco.
O PalcoObrigado.
10
Great Place. Should be getting a Michelin Star! We ate there July 28, 2025. You almost certainly will need a reservation. Plan on a nearly 4-hour experience. All food is sourced within 60 km of the restaurant. At our visit there was an 8-course tasting menu for 90E and a 5-course for 45E. There was also a vegetarian option with the same number of courses and the same price. Also a 12 course menu for 140E which was the 8 course tasting menu plus 4 "surprises". There is an also a children's menu with 6 courses for 25E plus a "baby option " menu. Our food was fantastic. Both in taste and presentation. The wine pairings for the main and vegetarian menu were 40E/50E. Wines were great. Food was great. Service was beyond great. It was a wonderful experience. The only suggestion I would have ........the day we ate there, the T was around 37c/99f and the restaurant was very warm well into the late evening. The kitchen is close and it gets warm/hot. Fans would be helpful
O PalcoThank you!!
9.5
Their food experience is quite high level. We had the 5 scene-programme. Our only (tiny) remark would be: coffee as scene 5 we believe to be the weakest link in the programme, since the coffee was too light to our taste. Price/Quality: great
O PalcoThank you!
10
Fantastic and different tasting experience and more than friendly staff!
O PalcoThank you!!
9.5
Only guests - so we had full focus from a super staff who served great food with local ingredients in a sustainable way with a lot of twists - quite small restaurant for these big ambitions - we love Coimbra
O PalcoThank you!
8.0
Great food but I prefer less elaborate dishes. Anyway, the food was delicious and beautiful
O PalcoObrigado!
10
A memorable dining experience! The food is always interesting , often surprising and with many delicious moments we wanted to repeat. The menu is full of bold and adventurous concepts executed with a lot of care, research and thought. The wait staff were so knowledgeable and also show a lot of attention to detail while making us feel comfortable. We will be talking about this for a while.
O PalcoThank you! :)
10
Great taste discovery experience with surprising wine pairings and all with a professional and friendly service
O PalcoThank you, Luis!
10
Everything was on the very top level. We took 5 course menu. Everything was very delicious. Highly recommended
O PalcoThank you!!!
10
Recommended by friends and we were so glad we followed their advice. Extraordinary meal. Incredible attention to detail, exquisite flavours, friendly and informative staff. A bit out of town and in an unremarkable building but don’t let that put you off. A clear 10 out of 10.
O PalcoThank you!!!
10
Amazing staff, creative menu, fantastic chef. Highly recommended!
O PalcoThank you!
10
+11An amazing restaurant! Intimate space with only a few (lucky) tables. Delicious and creative food that one can tell took so much thought, care and time to make absolutely perfect. Outstanding service. Wonderful and unique. Recommend highly!
O PalcoThank you!
10
When you visit O Palco, be prepared to embark on a culinary journey that titillates your taste buds with tastes of Portugal that are both familiar, creative and innovative. The staff are alchemists that take you on a memorable food journey. You choose from several menus with optional wine pairings that are delicious and display the varied cuisine of the region and country more broadly. We selected the 7 course meal with wine pairings that was exquisite from start to finish. You will not regret booking a reservation here. Plan ahead to experience this alimentary delight.
O PalcoThank you :)
10
We had an amazing evening enjoying locally sourced ingredients served in delicious combinations. Service was warm and welcoming and the staff really knew their dishes and wines. Highly recommend O Palco. We’ll be back .
O PalcoThank you!
9.5
Excellent creative dishes as part of a tasting menu (with 5, 7, or 10 courses as desired), all beautifully presented. Serving staff were charming and gave a lot of helpful information about each 'scene' within the different 'acts'. Highly recommended.
O PalcoThank you!
10
One of the true jewels not only in Portugal but worldwide. The. Food is off the charts amazing, deserving of at least 2 Michelin stars. The service was also nothing short of amazing. Creative, delicious and not to be missed!
O PalcoThanks!!!
10
Incredibile restaurant. A lot of new ideas, new tastes! High class.
O PalcoThank you!
10
+12Absolutely best restaurant of coimbra
O PalcoThank you!
10
Our diner at O Palco was quite of an experience. We chose the vegetarian menu which took us into an incredible journey tasting magnified locally produced ingredients. We highly appreciated the very creative talent of the chef. It was a feast for our palate and our eyes. I need to stress as well the kindness and great professionalism of the service. O Palco: a real Coimbra gem
O PalcoThank you, Dominique!
9.0
We travelled to coimbra for the sole purpose of eating in o palco and were not disappointed. Run by a couple who are obviously passionate - about their food -and when I asked the female side who looked after us how she knew (as she obviously did) so much about food I was told “by living with the chef”!
O PalcoThank you, Peter!
10
+6Great and surprising food. Excellent restaurant
O PalcoThank you :)
10
Excellent food, every dish was superb and delicious! Cudos for using only local ingredients.
O PalcoThank you! .:)
10
Amazing culinary experience with local products from around Coimbra. Very knowledgeable and friendly staff.
O PalcoThank you Benjamin!!
10
Had the 12-scene tasting menu, and were truly wowed by the thoughtful execution of each dish showcasing local ingredients. Each dish was carefully conceived, perfectly executed, and presented with a great flourish with details on its ingredients and inspirations.
O PalcoDear Rich, Thank you for your feedback. :)
10
This restaurant is fabulous and compares to restaurants with Michelin stars in NY and Paris
O PalcoThank you Allan :)
9.5
Pleasantly surprising tastings accompanied by very well pairings of wine. A hidden pearle, we are surprised that the restaurant has not yet received a Michelin star, but deserves one!
O PalcoThank you!!
10
This was a special occasion dinner and the dinner experience at O Palco delivered! From the beginning to the end, every detail was well done. Each course and wine pairing were explained in wonderful detail and challenged our assumptions of each dish in a delicious way. The service was outstanding and everyone made us feel comfortable and dedicated to our celebrations too. Highly recommend!
O PalcoThank you for choosing us :)
10
Excellent food and service! Fresh local produce and thoughtful menu!
O PalcoThanks :)
9.5
Good food, Nice and relexed with children
O PalcoThank you! :)
10
Unusual dishes and suggested wines to them
O PalcoThank you!!!
10
+2Excellent service! Very special combination of the food which also display in a very nice and special way.
O PalcoThank you! :)
10
The meal started with me requesting to pick the seven courses. The waitress said, "No, you have to trust us." This made me nervous, but I am glad we did! The dinner was like little Christmas presents, each a unique surprise. We took a tour of wines and the history of Coimbra through the flood. Our waiter was a guide, and we enjoyed the tour. Thanks for an amazing meal and experience. It was a magical night!!
O PalcoThank you for trusting us :) :)
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