DOC (Rui Paula)
DOC - Chef Rui Paula
Chef Rui Paula's timber restaurant on the Douro riverbank, built out over the water and known for its tasting menus and Douro wine list.
About 9 km east of Régua in Fornos (in Armamar), the timber building juts out over the Douro with wide river views. It's run by Michelin-starred chef Rui Paula and listed in the Michelin Guide. You can order à la carte, or choose 14-, 11- or 6-course tasting menus, with vegetarian options too. Signature dishes include smoked lobster rice, crispy turbot and low-temperature egg with Alheira sausage. The wine list has over 700 Douro wines. Tasting menus cost about €120–190 per person; reservations are required. Closed all day Tuesdays. Best reached by car or taxi.
Opening hours
12:30–15:30 and 19:30–22:30; closed all day Tuesday and for lunch on Wednesday
Nearby sights
- Miradouro de São Leonardo de Galafura
- Quinta do Crasto
- Quinta do Vallado
- Douro Historic Train & Douro Line
- Douro Museum
- Douro River Cruise
- Salzedas Monastery
- Quinta da Pacheca