We started 2023 with a bang at portugalos . A team of 18 showed up to make ravenous love to the…read moredishes on offer here is a quick pros and cons based on our experience Pros : 1.Service : cordial , welcoming , we were the largest group and we were accommodated with no visible disturbance to the other patrons who were enjoying their cozy dinner , we were loud . 2. Ambience : cozy and classy , very suited for family gatherings and dates 3. Authenticity : it's Portuguese , so it's just like how your Portuguese friends mom makes it , they don't cut corners 4. Parking : common parking of the commercial building around it 5. Drinks : quick and as requested 6. Piriiii piriii : they do mean chicken . Mind blown 7. Desserts 8.breads Cons or can be improved 1. Fish : the wrapped cod was a bit bland but I loved the salted one , very fishy but so goood 2. Steak - meh 3- butter - was crumbling like a cookie

10 minutes from downtown Ottawa/Gatineau, it's more than worth the short drive...Great Portuguese…read morefood -- Bacalhau con natas, lamb shank, paella, sardines, etc. -- everything fresh, tender, and delicious. Very reasonably priced, excellent service, and the owner and staff are very warm, friendly and attentive. The owner gives a damn about his place and about your experience and it shows. Try this spot...You'll love it!

The food and service were good! Ambiance was nice for a date night too. However, we got seated at a…read morehigh top with bar chairs which I wasn't a huge fan of. The seating is somewhat limited. Portions were a bit small.

My friend made me discover this spot. We have made a reservation for 530pm. When we got there we…read moredecided to eat at the small patio outside. We ordered the mussels as appetizer. While we were waiting for the appetizer we were served bread as well as some black olives. The mussels sauce tasted amazing. My friend says she will be coming back just for that. I chose the chicken for main, they do not offer a piece of chicken they offer two piece or a whole chicken. I could not believe the amount of food for the price. My chicken was really juicy. It was served with salad as well as a side of fries or rice. I picked the option of fries. The salad was ordinary I only had half a cherry tomato, A few pieces of grated carrots as well as a few pieces of onions. The fries were nice and crispy just like I love them. We had a pitcher of water left on the table. That way we could serve ourselves. We both made the mistake of asking for water before we realized it. Free parking with lots of space. They are located in front of movati. I was disappointed that they did not have a cocktail menu. I wish they could make me Discovered some Portugal drinks.

This place was recommended to me for their tasty chicken. We came on a Sunday evening before the…read moredinner rush, at 4 pm. I Guess you order at the register, there should be a sign because the host stand is confusing. They also were out of lemonades for the almost two hours we were there, I recommend making a second batch on weekends so you don't have to worry about Thawing your lemonade concentrate in the middle of a dinner rush. There were many large parties dining so I can understand they weren't prepared, our food took over 45 minutes for 3 meals. So your system needs improvement, good is tasty. But service is important, too.

Awesome family restaurant experience. Had the Peri Peri chicken with sides and all was delicious…read more Even my 3 year old picky eater daughter devoured her plate nice atmosphere and good service too. Would definitely come back.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Delicious Piri Piri Chicken at this…read morePortuguese restaurant in Blackburn Hamlet. The Long Version: My family and I were celebrating Lunar New Year a bit late and we made up for it by having an epic feast. Our theme was East meets West. My brother got a dinner for 6 at The Mandarin and I got the Combo 6 at Portugalos. The Combo 6 ($69.50) consisted of 1 1/2 chickens, a rack of ribs, a box of fries, a box of rice, 2 boxes of salad, 8 buns and 3 small containers of Piri Piri sauce. I loved that the chicken was already cut into pieces. The meat was tender and fall off the bone. The seasoning was delicious and had a bit of a spicy kick. I also loved that the ribs were also pre-cut. The ribs were also fall off the bone and had good flavour. The fries were shoestring fries and were good. My little neices loved them. The rice was soft and fluffy. It had a tomato flavour with herbs. I liked that the salad came with the dressing on the side. It was romaine lettuce, baby spinach, kale and shredded carrots. The dressing was a creamy green dressing. It was good. The buns were soft and fresh. The sauce was a bit on the oily side, but it had a fiery kick to it. The food was a big hit at the get-together. We got takeout, but they have a spacious dining room. I called in my order the day before and I was able to pick it up right at opening. Service was pleasant. There free parking in the plaza parking lot. Portugalos is where Olito's Cafe used to be. Portugalos has a location in Gatineau as well (which was their original location, this one in Blackburn Hamlet is their second location). Review #53 (2025)

I have tried Portugalos few times at the Gatineau location, and noticed we have one in Blackburn…read moreHamlet now, so my wife and I went last night to try it out. The service is good, the server is friendly. The restaurant decor is nice with the pictures of the various places in Portugal The food is not as good as I have tried before at the Gatineau location. Not sure they are the same owner. Cataplana is very small and the sea food is not at the best in terms of freshness, I know it is difficult to have fresh seafood in Ottawa especially in the winter time, nevertheless, it certainly can be better for what we had. The steak is ok but it is not a steak house quality, this is something they should look into, perhaps go for some fine quality filet mignon and raise the price so people will appreciate for the quality of the food and would not mind of paying extra for the quality. The owner is a young couple and I think people in Blackburn Hamlet should go there give it a try to support the local business. Good Luck Portugalos hope to see you again later on in the year.

This place is amazing if you haven't tried it. Looove the Brussels sprouts, I know right, who says…read morethat, but you have to try them and the Peri-peri chicken is just as delicious. Looking for something new try, this is the place, you won't be disappointed.

I made a quick run for a half peri peri chicken after a late workout on a weekday . That's…read moreessentially the usp in a single line there . Delicious grab and go non breaded chicken on a late night on a weekday The pros and cons Pros 1. The taste : well spiced and evenly grilled . Can't go wrong with a franchise 3. Service : fast 4. Parking : strip mall , free 5. Seating : sufficient for small groups Can be improved 1. Portion : less for the price point 2. Veggie sides : not impressed 3. Sauces : although a wide range all of them has same flavor when had with the chicken My go to : the half grill