Val Moreira - Armamar

A couple of terrific meals at this new restaurant serving both the Val Moreiro winery as well as the associated Vila Gale Douro Vineyards hotel. The restaurant... read more A couple of terrific meals at this new restaurant serving both the Val Moreiro winery as well as the associated Vila Gale Douro Vineyards hotel. The restaurant layout is modern and the design highly skilled to produce a very calming ambiance despite the large space. The views across the Douro river and valley are breath-taking from the restaurant’s elevated position and when the weather allows, a pleasant terrace area is a fantastic place to dine or enjoy a professionally prepared Port tonic. What really caught our attention here was the skilled cooking coming from the kitchen. We have dined numerous times all over Portugal, but here we were seriously questioning whether this was not our best experience, in flavours, the use of modern techniques preparing regional Portuguese cuisine and the thought-out dish presentations. If in the Douro valley and looking for a lunch or dinner venue, I can highly recommend a visit. If trying the Quinta’s wines, check out the white (Branco), their best in my opinion and an interesting quixotic varietal blend.

We had the privilege to try the New Year special menu by Chef Miguel Santos. His exquisite taste, together with refined ingredients and magnificent harmonisatio... read more We had the privilege to try the New Year special menu by Chef Miguel Santos. His exquisite taste, together with refined ingredients and magnificent harmonisation made our evening unforgettable! We were delighted!