50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Arada

“D Henrique is perhaps the poshest restaurant on Rua 25 de Abril, or restaurant-street as I call it, in the middle of the town. Inside it’s a lovely venue but even outside the service shows they want to set a high standard. We have eaten here before and were not disappointed. Good food, attentive service, nice ambiance, what is not to like? It’s not so cheap as other places nearby but then quality never was. Give it a try.“

“I was very curious about coming here, but I was quite surprised, it exceeded all my expectations. The way customers are served is phenomenal. We ordered the Francesinha Portuguesa and Arouquesa, but at Jorge's suggestion it came half/half and I only ate the best francesinha of my life. The hat-shaped coconut pudding was the perfect ending to the dinner. A dessert that is a beautiful tribute to the city's cultural history. A very welcoming restaurant, with calm music, a beautiful terrace in the square, which at night looks very beautiful with the lights and the fountain. Jorge, thank you for the attention you give to all your customers, congratulations on your concept, for the excellent menu you offer us, you are a visionary and make a difference in restaurants. See you soon .“

“Speechless! Always a new experience, good service 10? friendly entire team of professionals, the continued experience is worth it!

Parking: Impeccable! There’s even a covered outdoor seating area… for a siesta! There was no sparkling wine to continue the party! What a scene!!!♥️“

“We had several dishes mainly with seafood, what can I say? That was delicious !!!!! The dishes are carefully prepared, the welcome is warm and the chef welcomes you with a smile! It’s clear that he loves his job and he cooks with love! All the dishes are refined, careful, even the children's menu with chicken fillets and a homemade basil sauce that gives the chef's touch! Thank you for your cooking, it was a great discovery for our first meal in Portugal! You can go there with your eyes closed!
I wish this restaurant all the best and continued success! Thank you ?“

“- Het eten was heerlijk, de vegetarische optie met prei is een echte aanrader! Ook de soep van de dag (dat was een groente soep) was erg lekker hetzelfde geldt voor de tomatensoep.
- De bediening was erg vriendelijk en het eten was snel klaar.
- De sfeer was zeer gezellig en het restaurant ziet er van binnen erg mooi.“

“I give the food 3 stars because I think it could be and has been better, I've been a customer for several years and I feel that the prices have increased but the quality of the dish served has decreased, I usually eat picanha steaks and when I started going it was excellent, today Nowadays it is 2 euros more expensive and the quality has decreased. The rest impeccable“

“Restaurant with excellent quality of food and service.
Excellent atmosphere and excellent service.
The food is very good, from the arouquesa meats to the sea bass broth rice, passing through the cheeks and ending with the fantastic desserts.
Wine cellar with lots of quality and variety.
Very good restaurant.“

“On 06/04/2024 I went to D` Olive restaurant for lunch and I loved everything. Wonderful food, very beautiful decoration, a welcoming and peaceful space, and excellent staff, I can say that even the cook came to the table to ask if everything was ok...
I had grilled salmon which was divine.
Thank you D'Olive.
Thank you Santa Maria da Feira, welcoming city.?“

“Very nice restaurant, close to the Solverde hotel, located in a residential building and could go unnoticed, but the surprise was fantastic, the menus are great and the quality is excellent, unremarkably friendly, it was one of the best things about our vacation“

“Nice space. Good atmosphere. Very delicious freshly prepared food with great presentation and quality.
I recommend.

Vegetarian options: Confess vegetarian dish

Dietary restrictions: Adaptable to any dietary restrictions

Kid-friendliness: Children's menu

Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor“

“A really unique place from service to food.
The environment also helps and the ambiance is nice.
I was impressed by the service level, very attentive and friendly.
The octopus plate was huge and delicious. The ingredients were well cooked and I can only recommend it. Probably dessert to be improved.
However, this comes at a higher price“

“The best dining experience you can find in Espinho. We had the fish stew and it was simply the best. The appetisers of olives, bread, pate and fish cutlets were also amazing. The owner gave us free liquor at the end. Excellent service and a very homely environment.“

“Of the best. Attentive and welcoming service, just like the space. Without a doubt, the best ham sandwiches in the area. There is also a billiards area where you can spend a pleasant afternoon with your friends. There is no lack of quality and professionalism. I recommend it to anyone who passes through Espinho. You won't regret it. I am very satisfied.“

“From booking to the end, I only have good things to say.They called as soon as I made the reservation through the app, something I don't see happening very often. I was surprised ??The lady who served us was a gem. For the kindness and conversation. Mrs. Vivida. As I told her personally, it's worth having people like her working.The eating, and followed by the instructions they gave us, everything was good ??.Fantastic experience and had a good time with friends.I can say that I will be back, without a doubt ?“

“Very Professional, absolute friendliness, and unbeatable food.
We went on 07/13/2024
I loved.
You pay to eat well, in terms of quality and quantity.
I recommend it

Kid-friendliness: Yeah

Wheelchair accessibility: Yeah“

“Cozy atmosphere. Staff quite helpful.
When sitting down, we are presented with the famous board (you can do without it). I opted for prawn kebab with pineapple, I was a fan. Most dishes are individual portions in just the right size. For dessert, the cream from heaven which comes accompanied by whipped cream and toasted biscuits and passion fruit tart which I found a little lacking.“

“First experience in the middle of a Medieval Journey. I only have good things to say. Fast and attentive service. We ordered veal, it was delicious as were the side dishes. I ordered sangria, very tasty. They have children's menus, we ordered one and my daughter loved it. I highly recommend it. I will come back. The price I mention per person includes a dessert and a charcuterie board. Therefore it has an excellent quality/price ratio.“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“We are delighted with this restaurant
You eat well
But the thing is that we went with kids and they take them into account.
They were given to paint while the food arrived
The staff couldn't be nicer
Highly recommended
Whenever I am in furadouro I will return
Thank you for your attention“

“We love this place for great food with fair portions, but not too big and very balanced flavors. Fresh ingredients and timely service. They are open all day until 7 pm, which we love for a late lunch or early dinner. That is hard to find in Espinho. Light Italian inspired“

“(Translated by Google) Best francesinha I've ever had. Francesinha with puff apple, I don't get stuffed, I didn't leave with my stomach wanting to burst with the bread, because the puff pastry makes it much lighter, I highly recommend it.(Original)Melhor Francesinha que já comi. Francesinha com maça folhada, não empanturra, não saí com a barriga a querer arrebentar com o pão, pois a massa folhada torna muito mais leve, super recomendo.“

“(Translated by Google) A very positive chance.Fast, efficient and very friendly service.Homemade food, well prepared and tasty.Price a pleasant surprise.Recommend ?(Original)Um acaso muito positivo.Atendimento rápido, eficiente e com muita simpatia.Comida caseira, bem confeccionada e saborosa.Preço uma agradável surpresa.Recomendo?“

“Our Trip Advisor food and wine guide Enrico in Lisbon recommended we have dinner at "Manels" when visiting Porto. It did not disappoint. We met up with friends who met on the Lisbon tour to experience an authentic night of Portuguese local cuisine. We had four reserved seats at the bar pictured here with our friendly and attentive service Livia. She did an outstanding job recommending 3 of the most popular entrees for us to share. Appetizers came out first cod croquettes and octopus salad. While I might not have believed it, I had thirds of the octopus salad, it was absolutely delicious. Livia recommended the house "jar wine" which we would describe as a large carafe versus ordering a bottle of wine. It was smooth as velvet and topped off a perfect meal. After our meal, Livia walked us to the upstairs restaurant which was packed with locals. For us, the bar was the ideal location where we could hear better, learn about our food and wine from Livia, and experience such warm hospitality. The price for such an evening, splitting the check with our friends was only $59 USD including our tip. Portugal is an exceptional value for American tourists.“

“You could walk right by this place without knowing it was there. An unassuming door with stairs leading to the first floor. Super fresh fish perfectly grilled served with a fresh salad and boiled potatoes. Delicious! Delicious! Delicious! The views across the valley from the kitchen window are incredible.“

“We had our lunch here on our group trip with Wendy Wu tours. The food and the service was outstanding and seeing the opera singer in the square before we went for lunch was a real treat. The owner of the restaurant was so friendly and could not do enough for our group. Big thank you for an excellent lunch.“

“We were in Espinho from August 1st to August 4th. We came directly from Marinha Grande and Nazaré to accompany our children at beach handball. Without knowing this restaurant, we came for the first time and didn't want to visit any more.
From the food, to the speed, and especially the service. We are super satisfied, we recommend it 100%, and next time I come to Espinho I will come to eat here again.

Kid-friendliness: Maia presents nothing“

“When: 2023 to now (several times)
How much: always around €70-€90 (3 people)

Praceta is, without a doubt, one of my go-to restaurants when I miss a good pasta dish.
It has the elegant atmosphere of a ristorante, but the friendliness of a trattoria and staff always ready to help the most indecisive minds.
The pastas are, for me, the gold of the dish, along with the desserts, but the pizza is also good (although I'm not a fan of balsamic vinegar on pizza as a topping).
It fills up very quickly and doesn't take reservations, so I recommend either going early or bringing a book while you wait.

Parking: Before reaching Rua do Praceta there is a free car park that usually always has spaces available.“

“Very good service and excellent food. Room staff very friendly and attentive. A beautiful, welcoming dining room, ideal for a good meal with family or friends. Very well prepared cod, very well served meat. We liked it and will be doing it again on the next visit.“

“Very well spoken and attentive waiter friendly , knowledgeable Big portions Good food Good tap beer Oedrered a fish catalpa a for 2 Cud have fed 4!! Can be busy even at lunch time We enjoyed our meal Given good directions to go back to old town“

“Chose this restaurant for our first night in the area (always a good test!) and we were not disappointed. Lovely friendly welcome, great setting out on the terrace, perched on a Cliffside and some lovely fresh pink to get the evening off to a start. The fish was delicious and we were all delighted with the dishes and flavours. Definitely worth booking to get a nice table.“

“Carlos was a great help in suggesting the right wine, food and things to do in Porto. Food was good and wine great. The Fado, two singers accompanied by three players, had great 3 sets. Singing between dishes. Overall an excellent experience. Restaurant was 1/2 empty (slow season). Price 120 Euros.“

“Even though we made a reservation, it took an hour to serve a group of friends. The food was not ordered in advance. They promised to be faster if you order the food in advance.

Vegetarian options: The vegetarian salad was delicious.“

“Very peaceful place between the acute and the farm on the old road 109, with excellent food. Very tasty food (duck and cod rice with cornbread and ham) and in very well served portions, with a very good quality/price. I will be back on my next visit to Aguda!“

“(Translated by Google) Without a doubt, the best restaurant in Espinho. Excellent service, perfect food. All great, congratulations!!!(Original)O melhor restaurante de Espinho sem a menor dúvida. Atendimento Excelente, uma gastronomia perfeita. Tudo ótimo mesmo, parabéns!!!“

“Good surprise. We went for lunch at Torreira and really enjoyed it. Undoubtedly very tasty food, I recommend it! On the downside, the wait was a little long, however, it was worth the wait as the meal (lunch) was great. Right next to the beach, super well located.“

“Hello! I ordered the octopus and prawn sautéed with fries and salad (€18): delicious and generous in quantity. The apple crumble (5€) was also divine ?

Beautiful/light space and friendly staff! The only “snag” is that it could be considered with prices a little above average, but it was worth it. I recommend it ??“

“We arrived at dinner time without reservation, we were well received and very well attended to and we immediately received a table.
Very friendly staff always ready to help and always attentive.
Good food with a lot of flavor, just the puree perhaps went through the oven a little longer and the top was a little hard, but that's just an aside.
A little noisy but it was also full.
Experience to repeat for sure.“

“Wr cycled does to see the sea, decided to have coffee snd we had a look at the menu.I Had the chicken, rice, chips and rgg, my better hdlf a burger. To be honest it was on of the nicest rice dishes I have tasted, the chicken was thinly sliced. Well seasoned, and well cooked. My partner loved the burger a little undercooked for me, but she enjoyed it. The staff were very friendly and even Brough a bowl of water for our dog.. Obrigado“

“I went to have lunch with a friend and we decided to come and try out this restaurant since we've both heard good things about it before.I had the peito de "frango recheado com alheira", the "carpaccio de vitela com queijo da ilha, rúcula e azeite de trufa" and the "leite creme" for dessert.Overall, I'd say the experience was above average, all the food was good, but nothing out of the ordinary, the wait staff was friendly and responsive and the restaurant had a good, but not very memorable, atmosphere.“

“When everyone asks whether the important thing is the dough or the sauce, for us it's the space and yes, Pizzeria Dio Mio wins POINTS on this level. Family atmosphere, pleasant decor and exceptional service from the host, careful, elegant and contagious. He guided us with his suggestions for starters, all of which were perfect for our tastes. Then the orientation for the main dishes were the pizzas and as we were 3 couples each chose one and we shared, the 3 choices were top notch and were great. As for the drink suggestion, it was the passion fruit sangria and it was very good too. The kitchen was to be congratulated as everything was great. The staff is very professional and friendly, which helps with the experience. When it comes to desserts, we opted for the same system as pizzas, that is, each couple chose 1 and shared them, but it wasn't possible, they were too good to share. In other words, a fantastic evening, in an environment that leaves nothing behind, good company, all of us ingredients for success. A word of thanks to the host for the moment provided and we look forward to your return. We highly recommend the visit.“

“Real comfy place to eat at. Will definetly come here again.The workers are really kind and helpfull.The food was amazing!+ the pizza had alot of igrendients and was full of flavours+ Francesinha was spicy and on point.+ passion fruit dessert was also very good dessert. This dessert also looks elegant“

“Service at the highest level.
The waiter was very attentive.
Had lunch indoors, a large restaurant next to the embankment.
The coffee is delicious. Fresh, high-quality seafood, well prepared. Satisfied is not the right word. Enjoyed the food, I recommend it 100%.
Check for 113 euros.
Crab 75 euros. Drinks, fish soup and red fish (25), the prices are worth it.

Kid-friendliness: Many families dined with children, both children and adults love seafood in Portugal.“

“Very tasty food! Suitable for going with a group of friends, but a little noisy for going with family. We chose to eat only tapas and paid €30/person

Vegetarian options: There are many good vegetarian options.

Parking: The nearest car park is approximately 250m away

Kid-friendliness: It has a children's menu.“

“(Translated by Google) Well-prepared dishes at an affordable price. Great for quick meals but even better for take away.(Original)Pratos bem confeccionados a preço acessível. Ótimo para refeições rápidas mas ainda melhor para take away.“

“(Translated by Google) My family and I were taken care of by the owner. A very kind and friendly man. We loved the bottled wine and brand new ribs. My daughter likes the beef burger. All around was a culinary pleasure.(Original)Minha família e eu fomos atendidos pelo proprietário. Um homem muito amável e simpático. Adorámos o vinho da garrafa e as costeleta de novinho. Minha filha gosto de hambúrguer de carne. Todo foi um prazer culinária.“

“Restaurante Concha is a traditional Portuguese restaurant in Furadouro, offering fresh seafood dishes right by the beach. The food is delicious and uses seasonal ingredients, and the service is friendly. However, the restaurant fills up quickly, especially during mealtimes, so be sure to make a reservation in advance.“

“I have to give five stars in all parameters because I have to recommend a restaurant with quality in terms of service and the food it delivers.
On a Sunday, close to 2 pm, with no alternative options for eating in the area, as there is a large number of people in the surrounding restaurants, it was here that my family and I decided to give our name and wait for a table, we couldn't have chosen a better option with a lot of people waiting. To enter, they managed to provide the best possible service.“

“(Translated by Google) A good choice for lunch with the family. The cod loin with bread (cod with potatoes) was well done and tasty. The service was as expected and there was a place to park near the restaurant. The kitchen is close to the tables inside, but there is the option of tables outside the restaurant. The meal was served quickly and as expected.(Original)Uma boa opção para um almoço com a família. O lombo de bacalhau com broa ( bacalhau com batatas) estava bem feito e saboroso. O atendimento foi dentro do esperado e havia local para estacionar próximo ao restaurante. A cozinha fica próxima ao local das mesas na parte interna, mas há a opção de mesas na parte externa ao restaurante. A refeição foi servida rápida e conforme o esperado.“

“I'm spending a few days in Espinho and I discovered this restaurant yesterday, Thursday. I am Galician and I can say that they have fresh and very delicious fish. I had grilled sea bream for dinner with potatoes (cachelos type) and mixed salad. The personnel is very friendly. The waitress who served me was charming. He recommended a digestive herbal infusion. Also, another waiter cleaned my sea bream well. It's a detail. Great location, right in front of the promenade and beach. I recommend it and hope to return soon. Thank you! ☺️“