João dos Leitões
A small roast suckling pig eatery opened in 1970, offering wood-fired Bairrada-style suckling pig without having to travel to Mealhada.
Located at 45 Rua da Gala, behind the Citizen Shop (Lojas de Cidadão), this eatery opened in 1970. The suckling pigs are sourced directly from producers and roasted in eucalyptus wood-fired ovens to achieve the authentic Bairrada flavor. You can dine in or grab a suckling pig sandwich to go; they also sell traditional Chanfana. The shop is small, and wait times are common around 1:00 PM during lunch, so some reviews suggest visiting around 2:00 PM. Reservations are generally not required, and the average spend is about €15–€20 per person. It is mainly open during the day from Monday to Saturday and closed on Sundays, making it unsuitable for dinner plans.
Opening hours
Monday to Friday 10:00 AM–7:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, closed Sunday
Nearby sights
- Monastery of Santa Cruz
- Café Santa Cruz
- Arco de Almedina & Quebra-Costas
- Fado ao Centro
- Old Cathedral of Coimbra
- Mercado Municipal D. Pedro V
- Biblioteca Joanina
- University of Coimbra – Paço das Escolas