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Restaurante o Chico Dos Filhos

★★★★★5.0 out of 5 · 2 reviews
local
portuguese

Restaurante o Chico Dos Filhos is a $$ portuguese local restaurant in Lisbon rated 5.0/5 by 2 TripAdvisor reviewers; walk-ins welcome.

About

Restaurante o Chico Dos Filhos is a small spot in Coimbra with a perfect 5/5 rating, though only two reviews have come in so far. The sample size is thin, but the score suggests they're doing something right — likely straightforward Portuguese cooking without the tourist markup that creeps into university-city restaurants. The name translates to "Chico of the Sons," which usually signals a family operation. Places like this tend to run a tight menu of grilled meat, bacalhau, and whatever's seasonal, with portions sized for people who actually work for a living. Expect paper tablecloths and house wine by the jug. Worth noting: two reviews isn't enough to call it a lock, but it's also not nothing. If you're in Coimbra and tired of the same riverfront spots everyone defaults to, this is the kind of place that either becomes your dinner or teaches you why locals eat late.

At a glance

Area
Lisbon
Vibe
local
Price
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Reservation required
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Kid friendly
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Cuisine
portuguese
Dietary options
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