Solar do Bacalhau
Coimbra's only Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant, specializing in salted codfish at affordable prices, where diners can watch the cod being prepared.
Located at 10 Rua da Sota in the downtown area (Baixa), this is Coimbra's only Bib Gourmand recommendation in the 2026 Michelin Guide. The name says it all: diners can see hanging slabs of cod and fish steaks being soaked. The Coimbra-style cod, served in a clay pot in generous portions, is highly recommended, alongside other preparations like Bacalhau à Brás. The two-story restaurant seats over 200 people and features a glass-roofed atrium and a terrace. Main courses cost around €13–€17. Located in the Baixa district near the Mondego River, it is easily accessible on foot.
Opening hours
Daily 12:00 PM–11:00 PM
Nearby sights
- Arco de Almedina & Quebra-Costas
- Fado ao Centro
- Café Santa Cruz
- Monastery of Santa Cruz
- Old Cathedral of Coimbra
- Biblioteca Joanina
- Mercado Municipal D. Pedro V
- University of Coimbra – Paço das Escolas