Restaurante dos Arcos em Viana do Castelo

17/10/2024: We chose this restaurant because it was full of locals enjoying their meal and it was a short walk away from the major tourist area. The restaurant is charmingly rustic and very welcoming. There is a nice selection of foods: chicken, veal, fish/seafood, pork to name a few. We shared the house salad which was a full plate of fresh vegetables dressed with olive oil, lemon and lightly salted. For mains, we ordered the veal and robalo (fresh fish) - both were accompanied by a plentiful supply of creamed cabbage, and potatoes with a side plate of rice. Both meals were delicious. We ordered the house red to go with our meals and it paired very nicely. As is common in Portuguese restaurants, we were offered an optional selection of fresh and toasted breads, a plate of olives, and a sample plate of fried hors d'oeuvres at the start of our meal. All of the staff were very friendly and courteous. They did not speak english, but with a basic knowledge of the language and some polite gestures, we were able to order our food and exchange pleasantries. We were offered sobremesas (dessert) but declined as we were satisfied from our bountiful meals. We were then presented with complimentary ruby port and a shared house sobremesa that was a warm, delicious red fruit compote. We were also gifted a chilled white port following our dessert. We had an excellent meal and would absolutely go back when we visit Viana do Castelo again.

29/09/2024: No entiendo muy bien el resto de opiniones . Dimos con este sitio buscando otros recomendados y nos llamo la atención la cantidad de gente sentada en mesa y los buenos precios de la carta . Pedimos un caldo verde y una sopa del día que estaban bastante ricos y un arroz con pato ( para mi gusto algo seco) y dorada a la brasa. Todo correcto . Vino blanco de la casa, servicio en tiempo y no pedimos postre pero tuvieron el detalle de traernos vino dulce( nos rellenaron dos veces) y un trozo de tarta local para compartir , todo esto sin pedirlo. Total de la cuenta para dos personas 43€. Precio súper razonable para lo que comimos , vimos que había sitios de 40-50 €persona. Nos gusta probar sitios diferentes pero si tuviéramos que volver lo haríamos encantados ! Personal amable