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“We found the restaurant by chance. We actually just wanted a little something for lunch, but the dishes on offer convinced us to bring our dinner forward ;-)The menu was hand written in Portuguese and the selection was small, which was totally charming! Luckily the waiter was able to help us translate (English). We ordered the grilled bacon and the fried fish (fresh from the river). The dishes came with bread, olives, chips and salad and were plentiful. The price-performance ratio was great. Some locals came here for lunch and you immediately felt very comfortable. A great experience for anyone who wants to take a vacation away from tourism and luxury!Only recommended!“
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“High class restaurant from Rui Paula. Not sure what criteria this is missing to not have a star in the red book, but special things happen here.
Somellier is knowledgeable and engaging. Wines run the full spectrum from affordable to hilarious, and everything in between. Good selection by the glass as well including some special ones by the corovin, which is a nice way to splash out a bit without remortgaging or contacting a broker.
Beautiful view right on the river. This is the absolute definition from the guide of worth a special visit.“
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“Mr José, D. Sallette, D Manuela, thank you very much.
Everyone is friendly!
Excellent conversation and also very good food.
A restaurant not to be missed.
Reservations only until 7:30 pm
(If you book, don't miss it!)“
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“Very nice food ?, I loved ? the sirloin steak it was very good. Also the grilled tuna ? was nice and a yummy Caprese salad ? with it. The staff were very friendly. But the best part of it was the dessert ?? I had the coconut pannacota ? and the others had a lemon pie??. It was deeeelicous! I would love to come back again! Thats why it deserves 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐+1 ??“
“For the third time and it does not disappoint.
Perhaps they would propose a greater variety of wines to further enhance their very good cuisine.
Prior reservation required.
I recommend experience, still very genuine, with personality.
It's a food house, don't expect a restaurant.
Pets not allowed and I don't usually go to these types of establishments. In this case I made an exception, but please reconsider because their behavior is usually better than that of some children.“
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“We reserved a table at "1896" during our vacation to celebrate our engagement. The Google reviews about this restaurant and also the recommendations we received locally for the "1896" are really no exaggeration. We enjoyed a wonderful evening with exquisite cuisine (classic 3-course menu) and excellent and very attentive service. Many thanks for the wonderful evening to the whole team at "1896".“
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“Well prepared, typically Portuguese regional cuisine. Good wine list.
Well located space with an extraordinary view over the Douro
Friendly and efficient service.
Very popular on weekends, which leads to the exhaustion of several options on the menu, which are not very extensive,
Parking: Free own parking and plenty of space nearby
Kid-friendliness: Very spacious both inside and outside.“
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“Some of the most amazing Portuguese I’ve had. We were a big group sharing two sirloin steaks, the salmon and mango dish, beans, rice and potatoes. All the flavours combined delightfully and all the meat and local veg are produced organically within the valley. Great place for a casual dinner and a great homely vibe.“
“A tasty five-course meal with generous house wine, grappa and port, topped off with a brief cultural tour.
A cheese & bread starter was followed by seafood empadas, carrot soup and a meat stew, then a mix of Portuguese desserts, including an egg custard, poached pear and chocolate cake.
There was a short history of the vineyard and a little bit of time to walk around the beautiful gardens with excellent fountains and views over the vineyards.“
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“I'm suspicious of making this review... because this is where I had my cup of water!I love the typical decor, the table and kitchen service is great.Nothing to point out, simply enjoy the dishes: and the steak is enough to eat and cry for more!!! ?“
“We had a gorgeous meal here tonight, in a restaurant seemingly full of locals. The food was good quality local food, so really good fish (we had sea bass and a stew of shrimps and bread). Starters were good too, a fresh salad and a stuffed mushroom dish. The setting is nice, clean and modern, and the staff were great, including a waiter who spoke excellent English which we appreciated. We were really glad to have stepped out of our hotel and found this restaurant.“
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“The restaurant offers typical Portuguese dishes at a very good price/performance ratio. We had the Armamar pizza and a Francesinha toast.
The portions are large and the food is impeccable. Paying by card is no problem. (Debit/credit, e.g. Visa)
I can only recommend! Yesterday, Mother's Day, it was a little more crowded, but it was still nice!
Vegetarian options: Some pizzas are vegetarian, a margarita should also be possible.
Parking: Right in front of the restaurant on the street.
Kid-friendliness: There are high chairs. Children's portion should also be possible.“
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“Good restaurant, food is very delicious and available in sufficient quantity. Service is easily overwhelmed and therefore you may have to wait longer.
Ambience is nothing special.
Wheelchair accessibility: Fairly accessible by wheelchair“
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“Extremely well attended to.
Exceptional food.
Thanks !
Vegetarian options: Does not exist
Parking: Quite a few.
Kid-friendliness: Yes
Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“
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“A typical Portuguese restaurant but with a touch of refinement and extra flavor. A great gastronomic experience to try in Alijó. We ordered the house steak and pork cheeks and everything was wonderful and full of flavor. The meat was tender and juicy. The mushroom soup is delicious! For dessert, a tasty chocolate mousse, a canilla de leche cream with ice cream and an excellent olive oil pudding. I recommend trying them all. A pleasant experience to repeat.“
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“The starters were perfect, the kid was ready to eat and cry for more, the desserts were delicious and the wine was excellent, whether it was produced in the vineyards next door!!! In addition to all this, top-notch service and a breathtaking “
“Great place to have an authentic meal at a tremendous price. Be forewarned though, go hungry and don’t plan on eating anything other than a snack for supper. It cost 22 euros and it was well worth every cent. It’s a set menu so just enjoy yourself and watch the dishes arrive. Wine and port are included. So is dessert and coffee.“
“Wonderful family restaurant with a true Portuguese atmosphere, it is that typical place that we are all looking for on a trip...charming family that serves you with closeness and affection and, in addition, serves you delicious homemade food at a very good price. Pay attention to that rice! It couldn't be more good.
Many thanks to Joaquin and his family???obrigada❤️“
“We called in for a light lunch and a taste of local wine and port. Parking was so easy and we were warmly greeted. The setting is sensational right on top of the river. The food was great bar food my husband had cheese and sausage I had a delicious duck salad then we had port ice cream and port cake all delicious.“
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“We went in by chance because it was one of the few that was open, and how lucky we were because we repeated the next day. Good food, generous portions and very friendly staff. To highlight the cod with crumbs, the tuna salad with feijao fradinho, and for dessert, the bolo da regiao, spectacular“
“(Translated by Google) Exceptional welcome. Very good lunch during the bike ride alone. I received much more than what I paid for, in terms of values such as attention, affection and kindness from the Lady. Thank you very much. ????(Original)Acolhimento excepcional. Almoço muito bom durante a volta de bicicleta sozinho. Recebi muito mais do que o que paguei, ao nível de valores como atenção, carinho e bondade da Senhora. Muito obrigado. ????“
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“Quaint little family eatery. Got their set with garlic bread, veal and a water. They threw in a free glass of wine when they found out the country I'm from.Other tables also really enjoyed their meals and I would try to come back if I could to try more of their items“
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“Far away restaurant, but really worth it, goat with a divine flavor, very good. Excellent wine, rice and top potatoes. In short, an excellent place to spend time with family and friends.
Parking: In the restaurant itself
Wheelchair accessibility: There is an area at road level“
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“I've had lunch at this restaurant several times and I've always enjoyed it, however, Thursday 6/6 was one of the times I didn't like it the most, the meat wasn't as usual and the potatoes on the grill were very dry and still half raw.“
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“Small local restaurant, with lots of local people and a relaxed atmosphere. We had a very good barbecue chicken. The house wine was good and very inexpensive. A meal for two for less than 20 euro - amazing. Friendly service, spoke sufficient English to explain the menu. Can be recommended for a nice dinner in Alijo.“
“This place is an absolute must! We were recommended by our tour guide from a Vineyard tour, she definitely didn’t steer us wrong! The food, the staff, the vibe, everything was perfect! Plus- it was super cheap compared what the price should have been! We met a couple from London in the waiting line that said they liked it so much that it was their second time eating there over the previous 3 days! We could see why after we finished our meal, so amazing!!!! Definitely a must to try!“
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“(Translated by Google) Excellent place to have a good breakfast as a snack. Or even have a coffee and be with friends. Good pastry with a lot of variation of cakes.(Original)Excelente logar para tomar um bom pequeno almoço como lanchar. Ou até tomar um café e estar com amigos. Boa pastelaria com muita variação de bolos .“
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“Mixed feelings honestly - we actually thought the food was pretty tasty (aside from the desserts, which weren't on the same level), and we liked being able to choose each course on the prix-fixe menu. But for this price you're hoping for more than 'pretty tasty', while the service unfortunately was mostly just competent, and fairly impersonal tbh. We had much better, friendlier dining experiences pretty much everywhere else in Portugal. But here's the thing... the location IS stunning. That's mostly what you're paying for.“
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“Very good food and generous portion, however the young guy is not really friendly and appears to be rude. Anyway, the rest of the senior staffs are really nice guys and I really appreciate them.
Love the town, nice ambience.“
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“A pleasant surprise! After so much searching for a restaurant in Pinhão, we decided without a doubt on the best one!!Super pleasant atmosphere, not noisy, the staff are very professional and knowledgeable about the dishes and wine list. Kindness above all.The food was very well prepared, with good presentation. The Lagareiro octopus was divine, super tender, with a very special flavor.Congratulations to the whole team.“
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“We stayed at Quinta de la Rosa, where the restaurant is located, and we ate dinner and breakfast. It was really delicious and very tasty. Beautifully decorated and served with good service. And the view! Absolutely fantastic. We chose VTG white wine Reserva, which was significantly better than the local wine.
Dietary restrictions: There are vegetarian dishes and the waiter asked about allergies.
Wheelchair accessibility: There is a lift and parking close by.“
“Must be the Welsh antenna for surely girls - lovely display of cakes and very clean with gorgeous views. We were pleased that any good cafe was open on a Sunday and especially pleased to see so many delicious cakes. The beautiful young lady looked in an extremely bad mood ? and really would have put us off staying there. The gentleman saved the day. We chose cakes and coffees and thoroughly enjoyed them. Other people then came in and went behind the counter and started to choose items and eat them ?“
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“This is not only a restaurant, but a school of life. Have you ever eaten feijoada from a ceramic dish wordlessly over a carafe of red wine with an old friend? These patrons with whom we shared a dining room one sleepy weekday morning showed me what a luncheon could be. Roll up your shirt sleeves, perch your spoon on your index finger, and explore these unpretentious delights.“
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“Tanya atanasova really sorry for any inconvenience but first of all you have the menu when you walked in the restaurant and you can see there is no wine list there.
You asked for a glass of wine and I said it couldn’t be possível only for drinks after you asked for a bottle of wine I carry on saying no because it’s a restaurant and is only for food and after of everything you asked me to eat so I said yes it’s possível.
You sat outside with the menus on the table and 2 minutes later you walked away so not our fault.
It’s funny how people can describe arguments without saying all the truth.
You’re always welcome to “have food” not drinks only for that you have the bar downstairs many thanks.“
“Definately the best restaurant on the Island Flores. Not only the food is great but the location with the view from the garden over the ocean is breath taking! Here you can see beatiful sun sets. We had diner twice and all was delicious. The limpets, grilled fish, lamb, sea weed pie, beef, peanut ice cream, everything was delicious, home made, I guess the veggies from the garden of the owners. The owners are very kind and work hard and create a very relaxed admosphere as well. We even got a welcome wine and honey liquor since we stayed in their traditional holliday house for about a week. Can highly reccoment this restaurant. It's best to make a reservation since the place is not too big but if fully booked for lunch or diner, just go there for a drink and enjoy the beautiful view in the garden!“
“Exquisite, exceptional service, very beautiful atmosphere. They have vegetarian options, to know them you must consult with the waiter, I recommend the doughs, for the value the portions are huge and the sauce is exquisite. They are very large portions so I recommend going hungry.
Vegetarian options: You must consult with the waiter.“
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“We ate at O Tonel three or four times during our stay in the area. Every time it was great, no matter what the "Prato do dia" was... The fish, steak, veal, salads and sides were very tasty and the family wanted to go there even on our last lunch before we left Douro. We would definitely return and recommend to anyone that visits the area.“