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Portuguese restaurant in Pombal
What should I order at Restaurante O Manjar do Marquês?
What to order
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Tomato Rice
Most frequently recommended item in the reviews; praised as rich, creamy, homemade, and outstanding, often served bottomless with refills and described as the restaurant’s signature dish.
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Fish Fillet
Repeatedly recommended alongside the tomato rice; reviewers call it perfectly fried, delicious, and a great match for the restaurant’s traditional Portuguese style.
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Fried Fish
Mentioned as crispy, well-seasoned, and not greasy, with several reviewers specifically recommending it as a strong choice.
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Cod Cakes
Called great and part of the traditional dishes that reviewers enjoyed, making it a recurring recommended option.
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Panados
Highlighted as amazing by one reviewer and recommended as another standout traditional dish.
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Chocolate Mousse
Specifically mentioned as a favorite dessert alongside the fish fillet, indicating it was a memorable sweet option.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 12 to 3 PM, 7 to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 12 to 3 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12 to 3 PM, 7 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 12 to 3 PM, 7 to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 3 PM, 7 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 3 PM, 7 to 10 PM |
About Restaurante O Manjar do Marquês
Restaurante O Manjar do Marquês is a Portuguese restaurant in Pombal, known for its simple menu and traditional food service centered on tomato rice. Reviewers consistently praise the rich, creamy, homemade tomato rice, the fried fish and hake fillet, and the quick, efficient service. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and traditionally decorated, with a rustic old-Portuguese feel. It is popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining, and many guests mention that the portions are generous.
Amenities
From the business
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Restaurante O Manjar do Marquês known for?
It is best known for its tomato rice, which reviewers call rich, creamy, homemade, and sometimes bottomless or served with refills. People also come for the traditional Portuguese way it is paired with fish or meat, especially hake fillet and fried fish.
What dishes are most recommended at Restaurante O Manjar do Marquês?
The most recommended items are the tomato rice, hake fillet, fried fish, cod cakes or pasteis de bacalhau, and breaded items like panados or breaded steak. Reviewers also mention crème brulee, chocolate mousse, and coffee as good finishes to the meal.
What is the atmosphere like at Restaurante O Manjar do Marquês?
The vibe is casual and cozy, with a traditional, rustic, old Portuguese-style interior and a fireplace. It suits families, groups, tourists, and solo diners, and some reviewers like sitting at the counter for the full experience.
Is Restaurante O Manjar do Marquês good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, many reviewers say the portions are huge and the prices are reasonable for what you get, with one meal noted at 5 euros and free refills of fish and rice. The listed price range is €15–20, which fits the comments about strong quantity and quality for the cost.
How busy does Restaurante O Manjar do Marquês get, and when should you go?
It can get very busy, and reviewers mention queues of around 40 minutes at peak times. Several suggest going early when it opens, especially if you want to avoid the rush on a lunch or dinner stop near the highway.
Is parking available at Restaurante O Manjar do Marquês?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Restaurante O Manjar do Marquês kid-friendly?
Yes, Restaurante O Manjar do Marquês is good for kids.
