Tulha's Bar
Tulha's Bar is by far the #1 restaurant of our visitors. It is also one of the restaurants mentioned in many of the guide books. There are many reasons: the service is friendly, menu is typically Portuguese but varied, portions are large, price is accessible - these are a few. And it is also just 10 minutes by foot from Casa do Valle, right in the Historical Center, between the Church and the Tourism Office.
Tulha's is one of the restaurants that has been around 'forever'. In the last 20+ years that I have lived here, they have changed cooks only once and the owners and some of the staff have been here all this time. A converted, old grain warehouse, it is small, only 10 tables, and it is always busy. The service is fast and pleasant, there is always a smile and a free glass of Port waiting for you. For those who want to taste the Portuguese culinary specialties like Duck Rice or Cream-baked Cod, this is the place: everyday there is a different specialty on the menu. And the standard menu is great - the meats are tender, lamb chops famous, the fish is fresh, veggies are seasonal, tasty and cooked to perfection.
In our 'Guest to Guest' - book the comments regarding Tulha's let you understand that people have often eaten there more than once during their stay in town. Some comments include:
'Fantastic service & food' 'Prompt and efficient service and good, honest Portuguese food'
'Se come por 30 euros, 2 personas' (=2 people eat there for 30 euros) (My comment: I had lunch there very recently and three adults and a child had lunch with starters and desserts included for 35 euros).
'They are happy to accommodate your tastes & we have asked for lots of vegetables and got them at no extra cost' 'It's a must'.
In general, you feel you get your money's worth, and more! But be aware - it is closed on Wednesdays!
(Have you eaten at Tulha's? Please comment!!)
Tulha's is one of the restaurants that has been around 'forever'. In the last 20+ years that I have lived here, they have changed cooks only once and the owners and some of the staff have been here all this time. A converted, old grain warehouse, it is small, only 10 tables, and it is always busy. The service is fast and pleasant, there is always a smile and a free glass of Port waiting for you. For those who want to taste the Portuguese culinary specialties like Duck Rice or Cream-baked Cod, this is the place: everyday there is a different specialty on the menu. And the standard menu is great - the meats are tender, lamb chops famous, the fish is fresh, veggies are seasonal, tasty and cooked to perfection.
In our 'Guest to Guest' - book the comments regarding Tulha's let you understand that people have often eaten there more than once during their stay in town. Some comments include:
'Fantastic service & food' 'Prompt and efficient service and good, honest Portuguese food'
'Se come por 30 euros, 2 personas' (=2 people eat there for 30 euros) (My comment: I had lunch there very recently and three adults and a child had lunch with starters and desserts included for 35 euros).
'They are happy to accommodate your tastes & we have asked for lots of vegetables and got them at no extra cost' 'It's a must'.
In general, you feel you get your money's worth, and more! But be aware - it is closed on Wednesdays!
(Have you eaten at Tulha's? Please comment!!)
Comments
The servings are big, you don't leave the place hungry, and the food is really delicious!