Casa Das Lérias ★★★★

"The hotel is located in the centre of Amarente."

Casa do Ribeirinho ★★★

"Very pleasant stay, excellent location"

Covelo - the Original Rooms and Suites ★★

"Covelo …The original rooms , accommodation was in an excellent location , close to all the local amenities and attractions. The local bus depot was just around the corner and within easy walking distance. The cobblestone street itself had lots of bars ,restaurants , bakeries and shops, and is in fact , over 1,000 years old. The accommodation was very well presented. It was spotless clean and had all the facilities that would be needed for our short stay. The room was cleaned on a regular basis and toiletries and towels replaced. The small balcony allowed us to sit outside with our coffee in the morning, and enjoy a glass of wine outside in the evening. Our host Joao greeted us when we arrived. He was very friendly and informative. He spent some time with us, highlighting the local activities, places of interest and recommending local bars and restaurants. Nothing was too much trouble for Joao. We would most definitely go back to Amarante, we were very happy with our room, and would also stay in the same accommodation . We found that not only was the accommodation reasonably priced, but the same must be said for everything else in the city, including the food and the wine."

Casa do Fontao ★★★

"The house is beautiful and in every corner we find a mob with history, an old porcelain that wakes curiosity."

Hotel Navarras ★★★

"Fantastic welcome, impeccable hotel cleanliness, attentive staff who made our stay as pleasant as possible, perfect breakfast with regional specialties. Thank you, I highly recommend the Hotel Navares."

Casa da Calçada ★★★★★

"I have stayed at Casa da Calçada several times over the past months, and each visit has reinforced my admiration for the level of care, consistency and genuine hospitality delivered by the entire team. At this point, I don’t simply feel welcomed — I feel truly recognised. From small yet meaningful gestures, such as personalised details at the table, to the overall warmth of the service, the experience feels thoughtful, attentive and sincere. My most recent dinner at Largo do Paço was, quite simply, outstanding. Prior to my stay, the team proactively contacted me to understand my preferences. I had expressed my wish for a shorter, four-course menu rather than a full tasting menu, along with a few ingredients I particularly enjoy. What followed was a beautifully curated experience, tailored with remarkable precision, generosity and sensitivity. A Wagyu course arrived that was elevated even further when the chef came to the table to shave fresh truffle over the dish — a moment of elegance without excess. The meat was cooked *exactly* to the right point, so tender and precise that, while slicing it, I felt almost like a sushi chef cutting toro sashimi. The jus was beautifully executed, rich yet perfectly balanced, accompanied by vegetables prepared with great finesse, offering acidity, sweetness and depth in equal measure. The langoustine dish was another highlight and, perhaps, the most surprising. What initially appeared refined and classical revealed itself on the palate as deeply expressive and layered. The sauce carried a generous, enveloping richness with subtle notes of coconut and warm spice, gently evoking the comforting depth of a seafood stew with restrained Southeast Asian influences. The natural sweetness of the langoustine, the crunch of toasted peanuts and the aromatic balance of the sauce came together in a composition that was both comforting and intellectually engaging — bold in flavour, yet perfectly controlled. Even the snacks deserve special mention, including one prepared especially for me on a previous visit and thoughtfully repeated due to how much I had enjoyed it — a brioche with smoked trout and caviar, perfectly balanced, elegant and deeply satisfying. Wine service was impeccable. After explaining my preference for white wines with oak influence, I was recommended a 2014 white from Viñas del Contador, which paired beautifully with every course and showed exceptional maturity, structure and balance. Dessert — a mille-feuille — was technically excellent, light and elegant. If I were to note a single, very minor point, it would be a personal preference for slightly less sweetness and a darker, more bitter chocolate profile. This, however, does not detract in any way from the overall excellence of the experience. I would like to extend my sincere congratulations to the kitchen team — Chef Francisco Quintas and his brigade — for their creativity, precision and generosity, and to Miguel, Simão, Nuno, Jorge, João and Will"

Peso Village ★★★★

"Accommodation located in a considerable area, very pleasant and very well infrastructured, highlighting the outdoor swimming pool. The indoor swimming pool and the different accommodations also deserve a positive note, with construction work underway on new facilities"

AboimHouse ★★★

QUINTA DE RIBAS - Les Bougainvilliers charming house for families or groups ★★★★