Right in the city centre, at the Sociedade Cerâmica Antiga de Coimbra, an artisanal ceramics factory founded in 1824, you will find Refeitro da Baixa. This historically minded restaurant is divided between the pottery workshop, the centuries-old kilns and a rustic-modern wooden dining room, where it is still possible to watch the pieces being made through the glass doors that connect the two spaces. At the helm of the kitchen, chef João França presents a regionally rooted offering, respecting tradition while pairing it with modern techniques, such as Lula com Yuzu Kosho (squid with yuzu kosho) served alongside Baixo Mondego rice, or the traditional Leitão (suckling pig) with potato gratin and romaine lettuce. The dessert of Leite-creme de arroz (rice pudding) with caramelised rice puffs, accompanied by mango and Malibu ice cream, pleasantly surprised us. The tableware used during the meal is, without a doubt, produced on site!