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€4 - €25
CUISINES
Mediterranean, European, Healthy, Portuguese
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 October 2023

We had two very good salads here. One was a chicken salad and the other was a smoked salmon salad. I have never seen a salad with so much smoked salmon on. We had our dogs with us so we had to sit outside which...wasn’t a problem. The cost was very reasonable, €10 for the smoked salmon and €8 for the chicken. Wine was a reasonable €2 a glass for a good quality wine. Cappuccino was €2. We will definitely be coming back. The waiter/barman couldn’t have been more welcoming or helpful. The marque is a restaurant with a bar.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Carlos Cardoso, Proprietário at ViRiDi, responded to this reviewResponded 3 October 2023
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Muito agradecidos pela avaliação e pela crítica. É sempre um gosto saber que correspondemos às expectativas. Trabalhamos todos os dias...More

Reviewed 5 November 2022

This is my third visit. Each time I´ve had something different. On my first visit the excellent soup was only warm - but that is my only minor gripe. The toasties are amazing and the yoghurts are really yummy. The vegetables and fruit are always...of the best quality and service is with a smile. No praise is too high. 6* from me (oh, I´m only allowed to give 5)!More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Carlos C, Proprietário at ViRiDi, responded to this reviewResponded 6 November 2022
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Muito agradecidos pela avaliação e pela crítica. É sempre um gosto receber este tipo de observações e esperamos sempre corresponder...More

Reviewed 30 August 2022

Great menu, lovely staff, had a wonderful lunch. Met friends first lunch, restaurant was really busy but they set us up outside with a glass of wine til a table was free. Will go back again

Date of visit: December 2021
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Carlos C, Proprietário at ViRiDi, responded to this reviewResponded 7 September 2022
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Muito agradecidos pela avaliação e pela crítica. É sempre um gosto receber este tipo de elogio. Até uma próxima.

Reviewed 27 July 2022

We hadn't been back to ViRiDi for a long time. Too long. There has been a pandemic between visits in case you hadn't noticed but Carlos and his crew have clearly kept the ethos of the place and have expanded out into a massive transparent...marquee. They still offer a very varied menu and we started with a board of olives, Hummus and toast for one for us to nibble at whilst we waited for the main courses. When the olives etc arrived, I thought that the young lady had misunderstood and brought two portions, there was that much of everything. No. It was one portion. The hummus was very light and, piled up on the toast the cumin showed through. It was tasty. I chickened out on the main course. Literally. There were many new dishes on the menu but when Margaret ordered a Smoked Salmon wrap, I changed my mind and went for a Chicken wrap. Whilst both tasted superb (we tasted each other's, of course) I know what I shall try next time and there certainly will be a next time. Well done Carlos. It's been too long. I hope the live jazz will come back some time.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Carlos C, Proprietário at ViRiDi, responded to this reviewResponded 30 July 2022
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Muito agradecidos pela avaliação e pela crítica. Esperamos estar sempre a altura das expectativas. Em relação ao jazz estamos a...More

Reviewed 12 November 2020

So nice to find a restaurant where you can sit outside and enjoy fresh, healthy food. It's a real change from the traditional 3 course rather heavy meals on offer in the area. There are plenty of options for vegetarians and the portions are generous....One quibble: it would be great if the drinks arrived not long after they were ordered. The customers can then relax while waiting for the food. It's a small thing that would make a big difference. (The music can be a tad loud sometimes too). Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: November 2020
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carloscI3051IT, Proprietário at ViRiDi, responded to this reviewResponded 17 November 2020

very grateful for the review. we appreciate that you liked it. drinks you can ask to be served first. we always serve with the meal. we hope to see you again. greetings

Reviewed 8 August 2019

We visited twice in 48hours! It really does have a delicious menu with the added bonus of nespresso coffee. Highly recommend this place.

Date of visit: August 2019
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Carlos C, Proprietário at ViRiDi, responded to this reviewResponded 9 August 2019

Thank you very much for your appreciation. Hope to see you soon. The best regards.

Reviewed 7 August 2019 via mobile

At the first arrival it didn’t seem like much but were we wrong. In short, good food, friendly atmosphere and not expensive. I’ll recommend this to everyone

Date of visit: August 2019
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Carlos C, Proprietário at ViRiDi, responded to this reviewResponded 16 August 2019

Thankful for rating and evaluation. It s a pleasure received you visit. Best regards

Reviewed 2 August 2019

We ate at this restaurant at short notice picking it out because of its trip adviser rating and the supporting reviews. On approaching the venue we thought we had the wrong place but we needn't have been concerned. Our food was terrific and truly amongst...the best we have had while in Portugal and it was so reasonably priced. We don't rush to write reviews - but in this case we felt we had to because the food and service demanded it.More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Carlos C, Proprietário at ViRiDi, responded to this reviewResponded 6 August 2019

Thank you for the appreciation, it was a pleasure having you here, best regards and hope to see you soon!

Reviewed 19 June 2019

We went with our vegetarian daughter, best hummus around! also has nice fruit and alcohol cocktails and right next to a playground for kids to play

Date of visit: June 2019
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Carlos C, Proprietário at ViRiDi, responded to this reviewResponded 19 June 2019

Greateful for the visit and review. Hope to see you again

Reviewed 27 October 2018

Friendly staff, good service and good food, what more could you ask for? Small inside seating area with more outside.

Date of visit: October 2018
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Carlos C, Proprietário at ViRiDi, responded to this reviewResponded 28 October 2018

Thank´s for rating and comment. We hope to see you again

Reviewed 27 August 2018

Good food, with quantity and quality, served by nice people. If you like raw food, salads and toasts, this is the place to go

Date of visit: August 2018
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Carlos C, Proprietário at ViRiDi, responded to this reviewResponded 27 August 2018

Thank you for your rating. It will always be a pleasure to receive you.

Reviewed 25 July 2018 via mobile

This modern mini-restaurant combines a romantic view on the village castle on one side and another on the surrounding mountains. For the kids there is a great clean playing ground and for the sporties there are some public sport devices near. The vegatable food is...created with so much attention but still arrives very fast and with a truthful smile. The low price of the portion can be somewhat misleading: it is way much more than you would expect for a high price! Incredible and marvelous! I hope this place stays as pure as it is!More

Date of visit: July 2018
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Carlos C, Proprietário at ViRiDi, responded to this reviewResponded 27 July 2018

We are very proud of compliments like this. As long as we're here, it will be. Thank you for your rating. Best regards

Reviewed 24 June 2018 via mobile

We called for brunch mid week here and loved it. We sampled a couple of the wraps, ( not your usual soggy pasty wrap but toasted and brushed with oil and herbs and crammed with delicious things), and shared some pancakes and a side of...yoghurt. Everything was delicious and fresh. They also serve good quality teas and coffees. The guy working there was also very accommodating, I've no idea if he was the owner but either way absolutely no downside to Viridi.More

Date of visit: June 2018
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Carlos C, Proprietário at ViRiDi, responded to this reviewResponded 24 June 2018

We appreciate that you enjoyed it and appreciate the rating. Thank you for visiting us. Will always be well received

Reviewed 21 June 2018

ViRiDi has everything you want from a café/restaurant. The owner is just lovely and always welcoming and his food is to die for! I tried one of his salads and it's the best I have ever had! The atmosphere is just perfect and with live...music now and then, it's pretty hard to find place to wile away a few hours. Highly, highly recommend ViRiDi!More

Date of visit: June 2018
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Carlos C, Proprietário at ViRiDi, responded to this reviewResponded 21 June 2018

Thank you for your preference and for your evaluation. We do everything to receive you in the best way.

Reviewed 10 March 2018 via mobile

Perfect solution for someone looking for an healthy meal in an amazing place! Definitely a place to go again!

Date of visit: March 2018
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Carlos C, Proprietário at ViRiDi, responded to this reviewResponded 13 March 2018

Thank you for your rating. We hope to see you soon.

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  • Food: 5
  • Service: 5
  • Value: 4.5