This restaurant had everything to be amazing.
The atmosphere was amazing, the attention to detail in the decoration made the whole restaurant beautiful and the waiters were very nice, but the food was a real disappointment.
First of all, the bread was cut from lunch( we went at dinner), at it was noticeable because it was hard on one of the sides. The food wasn't cooked in the moment, it was clearly heated up, specially the sauce from the house steak. The food came to our table almost cold, which is not acceptable by the its price. Some portions were very tiny, like the octopus skewer, which was a leg and two tiny pieces for 17€ or the Porto wine pudding.
All in all, I do not think it's worth visiting, it was very pricey and the food wasn't good.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
€20–25
Food: 2
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Refeição agradável. Favas à terra de montanha gostosas . Aqui não convém ter pressa pois demora um pouco as refeições na hora . Simpatia de todos.
Comer em pipas é engraçado e foi isso que nos motivou pois é típico
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
€45–50
Food: 3
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 4
Comida simplesmente maravilhoso, pedimos Bife com molho de cogumelos (especialidade da casa) e estava perfeito.
Ambiente muito aconchegante e lindo 🤩
Preço muito justo.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
€15–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Tucked away in the quaint streets of Vila Real, 'Terra da Montanha' offers an experience as unique as its décor—gigantic barrels fashioned into intimate dining spaces, complemented by barrel halves serving as seats. The venue exudes an undeniable rustic charm, evoking the earthy, generous spirit of Northern Portugal.
Ah, the warmth of the North—evident not just in the glowing embers of the hearth, but also in the staff. The service is as hearty as a hug from an old friend; unpretentious, yet sincerely welcoming. This creates an ambiance that feels less like a restaurant and more like an extension of a local’s living room.
As for libations, the wine list is an honest affair—no overwrought mark-ups or bewildering selections, just good, solid choices that serve to elevate your meal without causing undue strain on the wallet.
The pièce de résistance, however, must be the meat. Cooked to tender perfection, it is a carnivore's delight. That said, one might argue the North was once known for more generous portions, but this is a mere quibble rather than a complaint. In fact, what Terra da Montanha may lack in heft, it more than compensates for in flavor and ambiance.
In conclusion, 'Terra da Montanha' earns a hearty nod of approval and a strong recommendation. While it might not offer the grandest feast for the eyes or stomach, it most certainly feeds the soul.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
€30–35
Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Recommended dishes
Steak
Restaurante regional muito. O proprietário muito atencioso. A comida estava divinal. Uma boa experiência gastronómica.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
€20–25
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Ótima experiência. Ambiente muito agradável, decoração com uma temática 'vinícula' bem charmosa, acolhedora e confortável. Muito boa comida, carne ótima. Valeu muito a visita.
Service
Dine in
Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
Muito giro o interior com a decoração das pipas. Os pratos principais estavam muito bons: arroz de pato e bacalhau na telha.
O chouriço assado desapontou completamente. Estava mal assado.
Tivemos um problema com o serviço pois serviram-nos sorrateiramente pão de alho com o chouriço, não explicando que seriam pratos diferentes. Ficamos a pensar que vinha como acompanhamento do chouriço. No fim pagamos o valor do pão de alho por pessoa. Tentei resolver e explicar o problema mas não houve entendimento. Parece-me absurdo servir algo que o cliente não pediu, especialmente aquecido.. isto era um esquema que se fazia nos anos 90… enfim
Food: 4
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Gostamos do ambiente muito bonito. Jantamos dentro de um pipo. Muito engraçado.
A minha comida foi vegetariana. Muito bom. A sangria estava excelente.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
€15–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Decoração muito bonita, com mesas dentro de pipas.
Mas serviço demorado e a confecção dos pratos, principalmente da carne, demonstra falta de profissionalismo e formação.
Carne rija e crua, não mal passada mas sim crua.
Caro para o qualidade.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
€15–20
Food: 3
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 5
We ended up here quite randomly and it were really happy about it in the end. The restaurant looks very nice. The tables are inside the giant wine barrels. The service and the owner are incredibly friendly! The food is spectacular! We had the octopus and the steak and both were amazing! And the prices are really good too. far from being a tourist trap. Highly recommended if you’re in the area.
