Restaurante Tasquinha da Linda

What makes this place enormous is the stuff who took a great care about our table and order. Not only by drop-and-go, but waitresses had also recommended for us favorite options among drinks and desserts. It’s obvious that they know what is being sell in the menu and are able to adapt to the guest expectations. The food was not that spectacular as we thought it will be, however still done well and served nicely.
Restaurant near the port with a cost design inside.

Excellent octopus and fish soup. The oysters very tasty, perhaps only nit-picking is that half of them were on the smallish side. But still great and recommended.
Service is very attentive and quick.
Don’t think is expensive for what you get.
Top recommendation.

It was the best seafood platter we have ever had. The dessert was divine.

Upmarket fish and seafood restaurant. We had the seafood platter for 2. Excellent and plenty: different crabs, rock lobster, clams, mussels, gooseneck barnacles, shrimp, …
Stylish interior(in contrast to the somewhat scruffy harbour). Service professional but lacks warmth. Surprised they do not serve (sparkling) wine by the glass, this day and age. Nonetheless an enjoyable culinary experience.

Very nice place with amazing food and a lot of good wines.

Down by the quay, right next to the lobster pots and small fishing boats. Fresh lobster. Fantastic seafood fare, every dish looked fantastic. You need to make a special trip, as it isn't in the central tourist trap area. Michelin recommended and you can see why.

Wow great restaurant!! We had the hole grilled fish and it was amazing plus the wine selection was off the chart’s we enjoyed a private tour of the seafood cellar too

Fantastic seafood. We had a mix plate and the taste was excellent. Without or with only a breeze of seasoning they were able to bring out the best of the natural taste of the seafood.
Staff was friendly and professional.
Don't forget to make a reservation up-front!

One of Portugal’s best kept secrets… With no shortage of anything…

You will find one of the best dining options in the attractive Northern City of Viana do Castelo on the Minho Coast, this contemporary restaurant located next to the Castelo de Santiago da Barra occupies a docks warehouse in which the large attractive fish and seafood tanks take pride of place. Its owners are fish wholesalers, hence the top-quality fish and seafood that is on offer here, normally sold by weight and at prices that are highly competitive. You won’t find a single meat dish on the menu here!!!… Make sure you save space for dessert… They were so delicious I almost forgot to snap a picture… Lol

Cosy and nice place to go for grilled fish and seafood while in Viana do Castelo. Food is delicious, the space is beautifully decorated and the staff is incredible. I’d love to go back.

A fantastic experience well worth searching out. Service was impeccable and the fish was fresh and beautifully prepared. The chef checked with customers that they were happy which we haven’t experienced in a long time. Wine not expensive.

Seems to be the best restaurant in the area for seafood. A little bit more expensive but well worth it for the lovely surroundings and atmosphere. Make sure you book ahead, we got turned away the first time when we didn't have a reservation.

Beautiful place, well decorated, good atmosphere music, very friendly and helpful staff, the food is awesome and the wine cellar is very extensive to everyone taste. I could get used to it at least once a week.

Very good seafood restaurant, great service helpful stuff, fresh ingredients .

We were recommended this restaurant from a Portuguese traveler in Australia. The food, wine, service and atmosphere is definitely worth the side trip if heading south from Spain on the way to Porto.

Really good food, good wine and outstanding service.thank you for a nice evening 😊

This restaurant is incredible! The seafood is freshly caught and really delicious. We had lobster and the staff let us pick it from the aquarium. We also had octopus, which was perfectly cooked. The wine selection is great too. The staff was excellent and very attentive. Make sure you make a reservation in advance. Well deserved the Michelin star!

A very fine restaurant, excellent sea food dishes. Very good wine selection. Atentative waiters A place for good food and celebrations.

If you have the opportunity to visit Viana do Castelo don't leave without going to Tasquinha da Linda. By far the best place I've eaten in all of Portugal. Make sure you call ahead and book a table. The place is a bit small but Michelin recognizes it as does most people that have visited northern Portugal. They serve only fish and seafood there, very fresh fish and seafood might I add. Unfortunately I only took a picture of my finished plate and one of her wall with the name of it on. I had the, John Dory (Peixe Gallo) fresh catch of the day and there was plenty to choose from. It comes with roasted potatoes and green beans.
The price seemed fair, a whole fish, lots of potatoes and a large amount of green beans, fish soup, again I had to try it and it didn't fail, a bottle of white wine, dessert, and coffee under €50. The dessert was a bit too sweet, I won't go into it because I rarely ever have dessert so it wouldn't be fair to comment on it, my wife didn't mind it and she's not a dessert person as well.
Sorry, I'm rambling on about this place but it's worth going. As we were leaving we booked to go again before we leave for Canada. We went for lunch and now we're going for dinner.
Hope this review helps!
John

My second visit to this wonderful restaurant. Incredible food , beautiful location. Simply wonderful.