Cor de Tangerina is a cooking class in Guimaraes Centro, Guimaraes. Rated 4.5 stars from 880 Google reviews. Known for vegetarian cooking that doesn't apologise and historic space that feels intentional. Best for long lunch and group dinner. Ranked #4 of 11 in Guimaraes Centro.
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Cor de Tangerina
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Quick Verdict
A local would return because the food's made with precision and restraint, the space breathes history, and they're not charging London prices for it—€13 for a menu that reads like someone's actually thinking.
Book if you want a long lunch or dinner where the kitchen's doing something deliberate with vegetables and regional ingredients, and you've got time to sit through it.
About Cor de Tangerina
Cor de Tangerina sits in a historic building on Largo Martins Sarmento that the owners rebuilt themselves—20 years running as an insider's spot, now drawing groups and solo diners who want to eat properly. The kitchen does vegetarian and vegan food built from local ingredients, plated with actual care. You'll move through several small rooms, each with different character, and if the weather holds you'll want the terrace. Service comes from people who genuinely want you to enjoy it—they'll walk you through the menu, explain what's coming, treat you like you're there to spend time rather than clear a table. The wine list is solid, the coffee matters, and they do cocktails. A February weekday lunch seats you with no wait; peak season fills it completely, so book ahead then.
What Stands Out
Vegetarian cooking that doesn't apologise
Multiple reviewers noted the vegetarian and vegan specialities are 'delicious' and 'savoureuse,' with one group of meat-eaters saying they couldn't believe how good it was. A French group called the local-product vegetarian menu 'succulent.' Dishes mentioned: rice with pata, filo pastry on sweet potato, chocolate and passion fruit.
Historic space that feels intentional
Reviewers describe 'a beautiful building with kind of a Studio Ghibli feel,' 'several rooms of different sizes,' and 'cosy' small dining spaces. One noted the owners 'retaped' the old house themselves. The terrace invites lingering when weather permits.
Service that actually pays attention
Described as 'hospitable,' 'simpática,' 'professional,' and 'souriant.' Reviewers mention staff giving menu recommendations and showing guests around. Chef Liliana is named specifically as 'super simpática e atenciosa.' One group of 14 praised the owners as 'real passionate about cooking' who 'love testing new dishes.'
What Customers Say
We came on a February weekday lunch and were seated for a party of 3 with no wait.
Amazing Location, pleasant atmosphere and fantastic food!
Our server was so hospitable too, giving us menu recommendations and showing us around the restaurant.
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Practical Information
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Largo Martins Sarmento 89, Guimarães
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cor de Tangerina
Lunch and dinner reservations are recommended, especially during peak season. A weekday lunch in February had no wait, but the restaurant fills completely when busy—book ahead to guarantee a table.
€13 for the menu according to recent reviews. The venue is marked as €€ (moderate pricing), and reviewers called it 'imbattable' (unbeatable) value for the quality.
The kitchen specialises in vegetarian and vegan regional dishes made from local ingredients. Meat-eaters have praised it, but if you're after animal protein, this isn't the place.
Historic building split into several small rooms of different sizes, cosy and quiet on quiet days but full by peak season. There's a rooftop or terrace seating when weather permits. Reviewers mention good jazz playing and describe it as 'romantic' and 'trendy' without being loud.
Yes to both. The venue is marked family-friendly with high chairs and kids' menus available. One reviewer specifically noted it's dog-friendly.
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