Restaurant · Tomar
O Praça
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- Where
- Tomar
On Tomar's main square
O Praça is the restaurant and seafood house of the Hotel República, on Praça da República, the square of the town hall and the church of São João Baptista, in the historic centre. The restaurant's entrance is on Rua Silva Magalhães. From the Convent of Christ it is about a fifteen-minute walk down through the streets of the old town.
What to order
Seasonal Portuguese cooking with regional produce, meats and seafood. The house dish, according to the Tomar tourist office, is the bacalhau tradição: cod with vegetables and béchamel served inside a homemade loaf. The wine list is Portuguese labels only. For small groups there is a Chef's Table with a tasting menu facing the kitchen, booked separately. Turismo de Tomar puts prices between €17 and €45 per person.
Opening hours
It is open every day, Sunday too: from 12:30 to 14:30 at lunchtime and from 19:00 to 22:00 in the evening. The lunchtime sitting is short, so if you are coming from the convent or from Almourol, aim to arrive before 14:00 and book by phone.
What to order: the "tradição" cod, with vegetables and béchamel served in a homemade loaf, which is the house dish; for dessert, the lime and lemon tart.
Practical details
- Phone
- +351 249 193 400
- [email protected]
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sun12:30–14:30 and 19:00–22:00
- Cuisine
- contemporary Portuguese, seafood house
House specialities
- Bacalhau tradição
- Seasonal meats and seafood
- Lime and lemon tart
Tips
- Arrive early at lunchtime The kitchen closes at 14:30.
- Park outside the centre The old town has narrow streets; leave the car by the Nabão river and cross on foot.
Frequently asked questions
Is it open on Sunday?
Yes, every day at lunchtime and in the evening.
How much does it cost?
The Tomar tourist office gives a range of €17 to €45 per person.
How do I book?
By phone, on +351 249 193 400, or by email to the hotel.
Do I have to be a hotel guest?
No, it is open to everyone.
