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Eating
The atmospheric narrow streets between Praça do Comércio and Coimbra A train station
are full of characterful Portuguese eateries; just wander down here and smell what's cook-
ing.
Porta Larga
SANDWICHES
€
( 239 823 619; Rua das Padeiras 35; sandwiches €4.50; 9am-8pm Mon-Sat)
For a quick snack with a
hefty dose of local flavour, António's
sandes de leitão
(roast pork sandwiches) can't be
beat, although it's best avoided if you're squeamish about little piggies turning on spits.
Adega Paço dos Condes
PORTUGUESE
€
( 239 825 605; Rua do Paço do Conde 1; mains €5-10 ; lunch & dinner Mon-Sat)
Usually crowded with
students and Coimbra locals, this straightforward family-run grill is one of the city's best
budget eateries. It's like something from a bygone era; prices are great and there's a long
list of daily specials which are usually your best way forward.
Cafetaria do Museu
(Rua dos Estudos; light meals €4-9; 10.30am-7pm Sun-Thu, 10.30am-4am Fri & Sat; )
Tucked away in a
remote part of the top of town, the science museum's cafe offers a large interior warmed
by log fire and an excellent terrace with views over the town below. It does light meals,
juices and salads during the day and has regular DJ sets and events at weekends, when it's
a popular bar.
CAFE, BAR
€
Restaurante Jardim da Manga
PORTUGUESE
€
( 239 829 156; Rua Olímpio Nicolau Rui Fernandes; mains €6-9; lunch & dinner Sun-Fri)
Student-
friendly and tailored to tight budgets, this cafeteria-style restaurant serves up tasty meat
and fish dishes, with pleasant outdoor seating beside the Jardim da Manga f ountain .
Mercado Municipal Dom Pedro V
MARKET
€
