The restaurant "O Cortiço" is located in the historic center of Viseu and is considered one of the oldest and most emblematic establishments in the city. The article describes a Sunday lunch visit to the restaurant.
For 60 years, "O Cortiço" has been serving Beira Alta tradition at the table, keeping the region's gastronomy alive. The secret of its recipes lies in their origin: they are collected from the villages of the Viseu region.
Among the standout dishes is the famous Carqueja rice, a traditional recipe that reflects the restaurant's connection to the Beira villages. The article suggests that this is one of the ways the restaurant keeps the culinary heritage of Beira alive.
