Coimbra. There’s a song that says Coimbra is more beautiful when you say goodbye to the city. As it is an old city in the centre of Portugal, it’s absolutely charming and so it’s always beautiful. Everytime no just on the goodbye.

I may be a little suspect to talk about it because i grew up in Coimbra, i did my Law Degree and my Master there in one of the oldest universities of Europe and i’ve lived there for the past 22 years until i moved to Oporto (my dad and my cat still live there), but truth is Coimbra breathes history and beautiful corners.

So, when some years ago this restaurant Tapa nas Costas opened in the downtown i tried it with curiosity. And loved it. I mean, it has been one of my favorite restaurants since then in Coimbra. Plus, it was one of the first places where me and my boyfriend had dinner, and where he gave me a sunflowers bouquet. Yes, sunflowers are my favorite blooms.

Anyways, the restaurant has a cozy concept of tapas, so you can stay there with your friends or your love all night long eating and talking. At this point you are probably asking yourself about the food. Well, i love all the dishes, but my favorite are the chicken focaccia, grilled cheese and off course nachos. I’m obsessed with mexican food, i love it.

Thus, if you happen to be in Coimbra or if you’re planing to visit the city i would highly recommend you to eat at Tapas nas Costas. You’ll love it.