Reviews - Restaurante Familia
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Thiago C. • 6 reviews
October 4, 2025
10/10Lovely, cozy restaurant. The food was delicious. Staff was friendly
Karoline S. • 1 review
October 7, 2025
10/10Authentic Ukrainian cuisine with gourmet touches. The Vareniky is delicious, as is the Halubtsi (stuffed cabbage rolls). Try the Kyiv cake - it’s amazing! Ambience is charming. Great find in Coimbra.
Marcel L. • 27 reviews
September 23, 2025
7.5/10Ukrainian food is very tasty, especialy the deserts. Great food!
Remi P. • 2 reviews
August 30, 2025
9.5/10The food and the service were simply impeccable.
Brian D. • 17 reviews
September 3, 2025
5.5/10Service was polite and attentive. Ordered cod with mussels and grilled corn - more than 50 bones in the fish which made it difficult to enjoy. Partner ordered cabbage rolls - very bland and mushy texture. 30% off via The Fork was honoured. Overall disappointing.
Restaurante Familia • Owner
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you appreciated the service and that the offer was applied as expected. Regarding the dishes, we’re sorry they didn’t meet your expectations. Please note that we prepare everything according to strict kitchen standards, and we always aim for the best possible quality, even when it requires more effort or cost on our side. Nonetheless, we appreciate your visit 💙💛
Roger H. • 2 reviews
August 26, 2025
10/10
+2I liked this restaurant so much that I ate there twice! The ambiance is nice, the service is good and so is the food. I tried the Borscht soup, the mushroom soup, the Chicken Kyviv and the stuffed cabbage rolls over the two nights...all quite good!
Restaurante Familia • Owner
Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed your visits with us and appreciated the ambiance and service. Always a pleasure to welcome you 💙💛
Rúben F. E. • 2 reviews
August 14, 2025
9.5/10
Very nice food, and good service!
Andre Stepan Olga K. • 3 reviews
July 4, 2025
10/10
I had a great experience at Familia, a beautiful Ukrainian restaurant with a minimalist interior full of flowers. The atmosphere was calm and inviting, and the service was fast and polite. Our waiter was very attentive and professional. The food was the real highlight. The chef’s specialties, Beef Wellington and Chanfana, were absolutely amazing. I also loved the traditional Chicken Kyiv, perfectly crispy and flavorful. For dessert, the Kyiv Cake was light, nutty, and delicious. I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommended for anyone who loves quality food and a relaxing dining experience.
Ian D. • 5 reviews
June 25, 2025
10/10
I discovered this newly opened restaurant in a quiet alley in the old sector of Coimbra. The gentleman who greeted me was most helpful and gave me advice on the dishes. I chose the Seafood Odesa Soup. Together with bread, olives and cheese, it was a hearty, delicious meal. To finish was Honey Cake suggested by my host...great! I got to take home the unfinished olives and cheese afterwards. I will be returning there tomorrow!
Henrique C. • 9 reviews
June 11, 2025
10/10Amazing food and excellent service, can't wait to go back.
Andre Stepan Olga K. • 3 reviews
June 8, 2025
10/10
The food here was absolutely delicious! It’s a lighter take on traditional Ukrainian cuisine, yet still very satisfying. We tried the Chicken Kiev, Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, and Borscht—each one full of flavor. The chicken was served with a beautiful little salad. Both the waiter and the chef were warm and welcoming, which made the experience even better. It was a refreshing break from the usual fish and pork dishes. The desserts were fantastic as well. The restaurant is clean, cozy, and inviting. If I lived nearby, I’d come every week!
Eoin D. • 12 reviews
April 18, 2025
9.5/10
Very unique restaurant in the heart of the city. Food was delicious and our server was really friendly and attentive. Would highly recommend a visit.
Restaurante Familia • Owner
Thank you so much, Eion! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food and service — your recommendation means a lot to us. Hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable meal!
Giuliana R. • 3 reviews
April 17, 2025
10/10
+1The food was great, super tasty and different than what I am used to. It was a great experience, I'd definitely go back.
Edvin J. • 2 reviews
April 10, 2025
7/10Ok place though crucially the discount only applied to entrés and desserts, which is not what was advertised... Service was nice, food tasted good though a bit expensive compared to rest of Coimbra.
Restaurante Familia • Owner
Thank you for your feedback, and we sincerely apologize for the confusion regarding the discount. On the day of your visit, we had a new waiter working his very first shift, and unfortunately, he was not yet fully familiar with all the rules and conditions of The Fork promotion. We completely understand how frustrating this must have been, and we truly appreciate your understanding. We are already planning a full training session to make sure he, and all our staff, are completely up to speed to avoid this happening again. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the service and the food, and we hope to welcome you back soon for a better experience
Анна Л. • 2 reviews
February 1, 2025
10/10
The very best experience of enjoying the Ukrainian traditional cuisine. I ordered the Deruny and was so happy to find them so delicious and tasty. They were served with a mushroom sauce and some crispy fried onion rings. Also we tried some borshch and bograch. They also tasted great. I truly recommend this nice Ukrainian restaurant and we will definitely be back to try the other dishes Thank you guys for your efforts 🥹🫶
Dwight M. • 2 reviews
January 30, 2025
10/10We had an amazing meal - the lamb shank dish was superb - the chicken Kiev very good too - fried dumplings in mushroom sauce very tasty & pear salad very good too - we enjoyed our meal & connection with new owners of this very first Ukrainian restaurant really making an effort to serve well made & traditional dishes - with a few tastes of Portuguese in other aspects - but we went to experience some new flavors & plan to return to try other dishes that sounded really good - well worth the serendipitous finding if this lovely restaurant & meeting the Ukrainian people sharing their traditional foods.
Restaurante Familia • Owner
Dear Dwight, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! It truly means a lot to us that you and your wife had such a great experience at our restaurant. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Chanfana, chicken Kiev, Varenyky and Pear salad—those are some of our favorites too! As new owners, we’re passionate about bringing authentic Ukrainian flavors to our guests while adding a touch of Portuguese influence, and it’s incredibly rewarding to know that you appreciated our efforts. We’d love to welcome you both back soon to try more of our dishes! Looking forward to seeing you again. Best regards, Restaurante Familia
Andre Stepan Olga K. • 3 reviews
January 5, 2025
10/10
Tucked away in Coimbra, this Ukrainian restaurant is a hidden gem. I visited for lunch and was amazed by the flavors and care put into every dish. The Chicken Kyiv was exceptional—crispy on the outside, with tender chicken and a filling of delicious green butter that melted beautifully. The meal began with sopa Odesa, a rich and hearty seafood soup, and ended with Varenyky with cherries, delicate dumplings filled with tart-sweet cherries and served with cream—a perfect dessert. The service was fast and attentive, with clear pride in their cuisine. This spot is an authentic taste of Ukraine in the city, and I can’t wait to return to try their famous Kyiv Cake. Highly recommended!
Restaurante Familia • Owner
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us and appreciated the flavors of our traditional dishes. The Chicken Kyiv and Varenyky with cherries are some of our favorites too, and we’re delighted they made an impression on you. Our team takes great pride in delivering both authentic cuisine and warm service, so your kind words mean a lot to us. We’re excited to welcome you back soon to try the Kyiv Cake—it’s a treat we’re sure you’ll love! Thank you again for your support and for sharing your experience. See you next time!
Diana L. • 24 reviews
December 26, 2024
10/10
Great food and service.
Restaurante Familia • Owner
Thanks, Diana for your review. See you next time to try other Ukrainian dishes.
Vivien R. • 22 reviews
December 14, 2024
10/10
Great food and staff!
Restaurante Familia • Owner
Thank you very much for the positive review, glad you enjoyed the restaurant so much that you came back, hope to see you with us again!
Stephen M. • 7 reviews
December 14, 2024
9.5/10This little restaurant is a gem. Intriguingly eclectic menu. The dishes we tried were outstanding. Great service, great value. 10/10
Restaurante Familia • Owner
Thank you for your kind words Stephen! We're very pleased to know you enjoyed your time with us so much. We look forward to welcoming you back!
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