Absolutely amazing good! We got into town and was looking for something to eat that was typical of…read morePortugal. Having opted for fish earlier in the day we wanted some other types of meat and this place came though huge for us. I found it through Yelp and my friends and I walked over and was hoping for the best after seeing the reviews and it did not disappoint. We got the Lamb Short ribs, Rabbit and Sausage with breads in it, I forget the name. We also took a beer and soda and everything came in at just over 20€. Each plate came with rice and potatoes(french fires) also. I can't even find the words to describe how good everything was but I would love to come here again. The wait staff was super friend and quick too. I don't know that they spoke english as my friends ordered for us. Delicious!

The place is modest but cozy and people come to Evaristo for the great tasting food at affordable…read moreprices. It is not easy to find and parking can be a challenge but it is well worth the trip! One of the waiters is not the nicest but everybody else is super friendly. Everything I have tried has been excellent, even the salad is fresh and very tasty. The only thing I would keep away from is desserts, at least the chocolate mousse is not home made but the waiter was honest about it. Food is traditional Portuguese food, preparation and taste is as authentic as you can get. Portions are very generous and the price is really affordable. One serving usually feeds two people easily, you will be full by the end of the meal, I guarantee it! You can ask for a half serving if you are by yourself. The restaurant is non smoking, it can get pretty crowded, socially if you go on the weekends, but the very tasty food is well worth the wait!

We had lunch here on a Friday afternoon not expecting the turnout. We must say we were amazed. The…read morefood was amazing we haven't had arroz de marisco like this in a long time. The seafood was so fresh you could taste the ocean. The ambience is relaxing your on the beach. Service was on point they took very good care of Welch table dining.

We were educated on how the cost of the meal is determined ( market price) based on the number of…read moregrams a fish weighs. The waiter was so very helpful. The sea bass was so tasty, and the sides (rice with shrimp and a chopped salad of perhaps carrots, black eyed peas, and cruciferous vegetables) were delightful. The key lime tart and cheesecake (creamy with strawberry purée) were delectable! A wonderful dining experience!

The service was wonderful. The food was excellent!!! This was the best meal I had in Portugal…read more We even tipped the chef and the waiter we were so impressed! I could definitely go back and have more meals there.

Local charm, warm inviting setting, and standing ovation worthy food!…read more Make sure your GPS gives you an accurate location. Look for a rather small sign across from a tiny courtyard

Here for a special dinner as part of our Douro cruise. Modern set up. Very loud. Efficient and…read moreprompt service although they never smile or seem happy to be here. Food was lovely. H'or doevres were not hot and very doughy. There were several but I was only offered one. Octopus carpaccio was the hit of the evening. Razor think with salsa verde and pomegranate seeds. The beef tenderloin was not hot and overcooked but tender. The exquisite dessert was too much for me so I just tasted the mango sorbet. Lots of wine pairings.

A high end spot with an amazing view located on the bank of the Douro River a 20 minute drive from…read moreRégua. We enjoyed a lovely dinner sitting out on the large sheltered deck. As the nights are starting to get cooler after the sunset (7:30), they had located many heating lamps and positioned cozy blankets on chairs just in case. It was quite pleasant. Food-wise you can order a tasting menu if several courses with optional wine pairings or do what we did and select from the ala-carte menu. We've learned with the big portion sizes here in Portugal to cut back a bit so we ordered two starters (burratta with tomatoes and the scarlet shrimp with rice). The burratta was a standout with creamy sweet cheese nestled in a tomato confit. The shrimp was interesting-it was almost like a mini lobster and the server removed the head at the table for me. We decided to share a main course-the veal tenderloin which was good but not nearly as tender as one might expect. In between there were little small bites from the chef and we ended with a luscious chocolate dessert. The white glove service was a swarm of activity instantly refilling glasses, clearing plates and changing silverware-it was a little much for me as our table was right at the crossroads of the activity. Wine list is huge as you'd expect with everything from wines by the glass for €10-17 to bottles in the hundreds and even thousands of euros. I saw one that was €6 thousand on the list. As is common in this kind of place, prices were steep and our dinner with 2 drinks, 2 glasses of wine, 2 starters, 1 main and 1 dessert was around €150. Bottom line a lovely place with great service and food and high

I was recommended to stop in Mealhada to eat roasted pork, and while we weren't sure where to go,…read morewe are so happy we came here. Not just for the great food, but the warm and patient service. Full disclaimer- I don't speak Portuguese, and while the server didn't speak English, she was very patient and knew exactly what I wanted! The husband ordered the roast Pork Sandwich, while I just wanted the roasted pork. I wasn't sure about the portion size, but I knew I didn't want a whole or half a suckling- just SOME! And some we got- the perfect portion that allowed me to take some home to turn into sandes later the pork was so juicy and tender- and the flavor was deep and porky (sorry no other way to describe) the chicharron were crispy and flavorful,too. The waitress also served it with housemaid chips a salad of lettuces, agreed carrots, cabbage and tomatoes, and this incredible pepper sauce that packed a powerful flavorful punch! Thank you for a great experience- and even with the drinks, it was under $30!

In a town where all restaurants have the same dish it is difficult to differentiate…read more This restaurant is amazing! A exceptional service Really tasty food Exceptionally clean and well decorated. I eat regularly at Mealhada. This is my favorite spot. A must

Really juicy leitao but I wish the skin was crispier! Super good potato chips and the gateau au…read morechocolate for dessert was amazing. Pricey but worth it. We also had to wait over an hour for a table for 7 since the place was packed! Our waiter was also super friendly and recommended desserts and wines for us. Very professional staff and clean location, overall a great Portuguese experience!

Went here in this years vacation again and had 4 times dinner at this place. The Octopus is really…read moregreat and tastes delicious. Also the other food was great. We had a lot of tasty seafood here. The staff was quite helpful and nice. I can clearly recommend this place.

We had grilled fish dishes for two. And it comes with three fishes with vegetables. Super fresh,…read moredelicious and very kind. I wish come again!!

A tiny cozy restaurant located in a quiet alley away from tourists, yet not far from the town…read morecenter of Averio, Portugal. The service was courteous, the prices were reasonable and the food was great. We ordered: 3*The soup of the day: ok 3*Queijo Amanteiga: fresh bread, cheese & jelly sauce: good. 5*MEXILHÃO À BATEL- "À Batel" mussels: well seasoned and delicious! 5*ARROZ DE GAMBAS AO ALHO: it was a pot of prawns and bread with dried garlic: there were choices of rice and bread. The portion was big, homemade dish was fresh and good. 5*FILETES COM ARROZ DO MESMO: fillets with octopus rice: octopus was tender and fresh, delicious

I rarely post reviews. But, I do believe "O Batel" deserves one. Traveling alone is sometimes…read moredifficult to find restaurants that accommodate one. Wandering around old Aveiro I found O Batel in a narrow alley and decided to try. It was wonderful. First and foremost the waitress (Eline, if not mistaken). She didn't push for anything and gave me her honest opinion on the food and the portions. I decided by the "petingas em escabeche" and as a main course on the "açorda de gambas" (shrimp with shredded bread). For the record, I'm originally Portuguese and just love that kind of food. I just can say it was wonderful. One of the best I ever tried. I trully recommend O Batel.