Ponte Românica

Pinhão


Serving traditional Portuguese food with minimal fanfare, Ponte Românica specialises in tasty grilled meat and fish (lamb chops, sea bass, salmon and octopus), salads and rice dishes, and – with advance notice – cabrito assado (roasted kid goat). From the train station, turn left and follow the main road for 600m; cross the stone bridge and look for it on the right.


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