It is not only because of the many university students and historical buildings that the District of Coimbra is famous for. Its traditional cuisine attracts more palates in search of Portuguese cuisine. There are several types of dishes with unique taste delicacies.

The dishes that use traditional elements of preparation, harmonizing the rustic kitchen are characteristic of the region. Chanfana (boiled goat meat), roasted suckling pig and Lampreia rice are the best known, and all are always made with the typical home-made touch of these lands, which always graces visitors with great memories and the desire to savor these delights.

​The gastronomy of the District of Coimbra is rich in sweets, especially the Arrufadas, Sweet Rice, Golden Soup of the Santa Clara Queens, Egg Pudding, Queijadas, Ears of Corn and the countless Pastéis de Tentúgal, Lorvão, and the of Santa Clara. filled with egg candy and displaying the typical half-moon shape.