50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Foz Do Arelho

“Great evening in this typical restaurant.
Top staff and excellent value for money: +-25 euros/person for a cocktail, a super fresh fish dish, wine dessert, tea/coffee.
Small downsides for the sorbet which was very sweet and for the long wait between glasses/dishes.“

“**Review of Cabana do Pescador**

During a recent visit to Cabana do Pescador, we were absolutely delighted by the experience from start to finish. This restaurant truly stands out in every aspect, making it one of the best dining experiences we've had so far.

**Food**: The food at Cabana do Pescador is nothing short of amazing. Every dish we tried was bursting with flavor and expertly prepared. The freshness of the ingredients was evident in each bite, making every course a memorable culinary journey.

**Environment**: The restaurant boasts a charming and relaxing environment. Its location by the beach offers a stunning sea view, which adds to the overall dining experience. The ambiance is perfect for a casual yet special meal, with the sound of the waves in the background creating a serene atmosphere.

**Service**: The service was impeccable. Our waiter was not only friendly but also extremely lovely with kids, ensuring that our entire family felt welcomed and well taken care of. His attentiveness and warm demeanor significantly enhanced our dining experience.

**Desserts**: The homemade desserts were the perfect end to our meal. Each dessert was special and delicious, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to quality and attention to detail.

**Spontaneity**: One of the most remarkable aspects of our visit was that we had not checked any reviews beforehand. We simply walked in and were pleasantly surprised by the exceptional experience that unfolded.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the waiter Diogo once again for his outstanding service. Cabana do Pescador is a gem of a restaurant, and we look forward to returning for another extraordinary meal.“

“I would like to share my positive experience at Solar dos Amigos restaurant. The octopus I ordered was delicious, perfectly cooked and very flavorful. However, I want to mention that the portions, although generous, are perfect for one person if you have a good appetite. It is an excellent place to enjoy well-prepared dishes in a pleasant atmosphere. I highly recommend this restaurant for those who appreciate good food and satisfying portions.“

“It is on the dock of São Martinho Bay. Professional and pleasant staff. The meal for 10. We ordered, for 2, a zapateira and 1/2 kg of prawns and since they didn't have enough prawns left, they cooked them on the spot. At the end they served us a shot, without asking for it; a detail on your part. Everything very rich and fresh. A quiet place to enjoy a good meal that didn't seem expensive at all“

“Excellent example of what the restaurant business should be all about! Food is simply perfect... flavors and textures spot on.Also a note to the very attentive service.Prices are higher than other options in the area, yes they are, but quality has a price.“

“Every year when we are on vacation in this area, Flavors of Italy is a must for me and my family.
Delicious dishes, elegant but cozy atmosphere and simply impeccable service.
What can you say about a place where they remember you from one year to the next and come to greet you... that I hope we repeat next year again.“

“Highly recommended! Catherine the owner is so nice, taking care of everyone and explaining all dishes and what is in them. Great vegan and vegetarian options, very friendly. Don't miss out on the stuffed vine leaves, stuffed cabage and stuffed peppers. And for dessert - the baklava is Delicious!“

“We came in for lunch when it opened and were greeted friendly and got a table right away. They asked if we wanted the vegan options and if there are dieaterian restrictions they should consider when explaining the menu. The tea of the day is unlimited and included in the lunch menu. The food was great, and the apple crumble a delight.“

“Well what to say! I didn't expect such an awesome pizza! It was one of the best in life.

This place has a cosy vibe and the service is also great. Location is also good.

I'm just sad that I can't have this pizza at home ??“

“We had an great evening here, the food was just amazing, fish and steak were both great, the athmosphere is very cozy and the servers were very nice. Only downside was a little long waiting time, but the place was full when we arrived, so it was to be expected.“

“With its undulating ceilings, windows to the ocean and crispy thin pizza crust. This restaurant wins the bet. A quirky waiter, efficient for sure. We enjoyed our dinner as well as the drive from our perch on top of the mountain 14 minutes north. Sunflower Seaview. The road was wide enough for two small vehicles besides having white lines to lead the way. We drove back at 21:30 at the end of May. The restaurant was always filled, but somehow a table appeared when needed. The salad beautiful and freshly crisp.

Parking: In May, the parking on the wharf was plentiful. Be careful, driving off could be easy if in the wrong gear. We carefully parked and easily backed out and drove up the mountain.“

“Our group was very large and, even so, there were no problems. The service was efficient and the food was good and in large quantities. There is always a bit of noise because it is a very large restaurant, with a lot of people, particularly groups.“

“Very beautiful restaurant and very good food. We loved the starters and main dishes. The only negative point was the dessert, which was clearly not of the day. We were advised by an employee and unfortunately it was a hard cake that didn't fit in at all with the good experience we had had with the meal. It is not good form to recommend a dessert that is not fresh. Apart from this unfortunate event, the experience was good.“

“Simply delicious! We had breakfast at this restaurant and the flavor, quality and service were surprising.
I ordered scrambled eggs with avocado and banana bread, both of which were excellent. The detox juice was wonderful. My friend ordered pancakes and a bun with egg and bacon, both very tasty. During my time in the city I will definitely come back more often.

Vegetarian options: There are also vegetarian options.

Dietary restrictions: For those who eat gluten and lactose free there are plenty of options.“

“Very good food and very well served. Great service, the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable about all the dishes. Quick service and delivery of orders, even with a full house. Family and relaxed atmosphere. That's why whenever I come to Caldas, it's a restaurant I go to several times.

Dietary restrictions: Given my restrictions, I was always informed about the ingredients and execution of the dishes. They adapted whenever there was something I couldn't eat.“

“Ik durf te zeggen dat ik vanavond sinds lange tijd weer echt ongelooflijk lekker heb gegeten. En dan ook nog een hartverwarmend welkom, zonder reservering. Er staan al kleine hapjes met kaasjes op tafel, wat je eet betaal je, wat je niet eet niet. Logisch toch?! En dan die kaart......alles ziet er lekker uit, dus dan maar een paar vragen stellen. Uitgebreid advies en dan bestellen wij de zwaardvis met kleine schelpjes (clamps), inktvis op een spies en de jongens beide een T-Bone steak.
Wauw, Wauw, Wauw. Wat een heerlijke vis, clamps en inktvis. Kruiden, olijfolie en heel veel knoflook. Je blijft eten, ookal heb je eigenlijk genoeg. T-Bones zijn enorm en super juicy. Ze snappen echt hoe je met liefde kookt en gasten bediend.
Oh ja, komen ze nog even met een dienblad met desserts langs. En dan moet je gewoon een huisgemaakte pannacotta, chocolademousse of limoen cheescake kiezen.........mmmmmmm.
Dames; grote complimenten, jullie hebben mijn hart veroverd. Ik kom zeker terug. Dank, dank, dank!“

“Tuesday night last minute decision to come here - great choice - great value and great service - we will be backSix of us all had chicken chips and salad - starting with delicious olives & breadHouse wine went down well and food was lovelyThe big surprise was the bill - worked out at just over €10 eachVery good night - we will be back - we loved it“

“Fine pizza. Have to wait a relatively long time. Just arrived 2 tables before us. Also have a lot of work for takeaway pizzas or pizza deliveries. As a result, slightly longer waiting times. Of course also high season now (July 2023) quality of pizzas was fine, otherwise very friendly waitresses.

Vegetarian options: Veggie pizza available

Kid-friendliness: Kind to our kids“

“This is a late review, I was here in 2022, and definitely a great place to visit, the food was great and it felt all home made, the service was also good, I made reservations and so glad I did because the moment I arrived, the restaurant started to get busy, it was dinner and yes it might feel like is in the middle of nowhere, we had a great experience. Overall, I recommend this place. Oh, and our waiter was very nice to call us a taxi, Uber didn't work in that area.“

“We ate Iberian pork and grilled salmon. Both very good. The side dishes and desserts are also very good. The white sangria is superb. Absolutely recommended. Too bad it was closed the next day for dinner (it was Sunday). Very kind staff.
Place off the beaten track and frequented by locals.“

“Good food, good service and good space!
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Adequate prices.

Small points for improvement:
- they brought the 3 main dishes to the 3 people at different times.
- there could be plates on the tables to eat the starters.“

“It was a very interesting experience. We were passing through the city and a little hungry but we had to make some time. This place was perfect, because the food was great (we discovered the famous farinheira there, which is a sausage here in Portugal that we saw in many places but had never tried), the service was great, very kind and helpful, and the place has a charm. Furthermore, it has a feminist touch that enchanted me!! I loved it and recommend it. Especially if you need a place to take a break between trips.“

“Absolutely divine meal! The best meat I've eaten in a long time. An empty one (with shrimp) and a picanha that leaves you crying for more!! Good passion fruit sangria and everything was so good that (much to my regret) I couldn't find space for the desserts I saw passing by in the room...!!! I would go back more often if I lived nearby (which is not the case), but when I return to the area and the region, I will definitely return to Taberna. I only give 5 stars because there are no more ??
Irreproachable and attentive service!!!“

“Llegamos media hora antes de la hora de cierre y fueron muy amables y nos dejaron entrar. Para entonces solo quedaba una opción del menú, pero era saludable y estaba muy buena. Espacio antiespecista y además dejan entrar a perros. No sirven alchool. Updated from previous review on 2024-08-08“

“Great place for an easy lunch off the Praça da Fruta in Caldas da Rainha. Amazing Sardines fish was fresh and super delicious Great service people making you feel at home even though they are going crazy servingA must stop in the middle of Caldas“

“The fish soup is full of fish pieces and bigger than expected! The shrimp tapas is fresh and flavorful, soaked in some salty garlic sauce. The staff is very friendly. I was lucky to have got a table outside before 9pm, since it gets even busier later at night!“

“Thanks to the lady who runs the store today I was able to find where my ancestors lived. This speaks of his quality as a person. My heart bursts with joy and it gives me hope that there are still such good people. Thanks for your kind attention.“

“Came here late night. Did have to wait quite some time for the food (about an hour and a half) but honestly I thought it was worth it. We each got an appetizer, breads, and a main dish. Food was quite good and very rich. Staff were kind and attentive! We even got a taste of the veal tartar which was amazing!

I personally didn’t care for the atmosphere with the blue, but that doesn’t change the food which was extremely good!!“

“I had the pleasure of visiting this place, on a couples’ date. As it was a large reservation, everything was well organized, with a Valentine's Day theme, fast and super attentive service, classic Portuguese starters. Next, the main course was two dishes, mixed meat, where everything was perfectly cooked and juicy, with a classic accompaniment, and then came the feijoada complete with a different accompaniment, very light in flavor, I highly recommend it, a taste of home.“

“I really enjoyed the experience, very good house-made garlic steak... Very friendly and attentive owner or manager, the rest could be more.... Regarding the final bill, I thought it was a little expensive for food that is steaks with a side of fries and salad.... But not unreasonably expensive.“

“We arrived as a party of six and order food and drinks , another group arrived and ordered 20mins after us, and you guessed it they got there food and had finished their meal before our starters.
Appalling service and the food wasn’t much better.“

“Excellent food in a small village (Imaginário) near Caldas da Rainha.
It's not the cheapest but it's worth every euro.
The restaurant has a rustic look and, as background music, we have fados playing on the radio.
Very welcoming.
The rojoada is very good and the dessert, something I don't know exactly what, is strange at first and then it sinks in.“

“Good food although somewhat expensive. Giant place so it is very rare to go for lunch or dinner and not have a seat.
I ordered "uma dose", the waiter told me that it was a lot of food but it differed €2 from the "1/2 dose", finally I finished the entire meal without getting completely full?“

“Excellent place to eat in Óbidos.
Very delicious food and good service.
We tried the rice with mussels, the beef steak that has rice, potatoes and egg and for dessert the chocolate cake.
All very good and about €23 per person.“

“A very nice experience with delicious dishes prepared in an elegant and refined way
Our B&B recommended it to us and we thanked them because it is a very good address.
Just a little cold air conditioning for us and too windy to be outside otherwise we could have enjoyed the sunset
All the tapas were really good as well as the red fruit sangria and the desserts
Thank you for this delicious dinner ?“

“WOW! best food!! The food is so fresh you can sometimes see the seafood coming off the boat and into the restaurant. You can select your fish prior to it being cooked. The restaurant feels new and clean and it’s very nice and cute inside. Great place. Oh and best sangria in all of sao martinho.“

“Located in the heart of the renowned Praça da Fruta, Citrus Coffee & Healthy Food is more than a simple pastry-cafe. It is a space with a unique concept in the city that offers a peaceful and cultural environment. On the 1st floor we find a very pleasant room, with good energy and where we have several books of various literary genres at our disposal. The concept of Citrus is also to encourage a more conscious and healthier lifestyle. And this is reflected in the various options of juices and smoothies, meals, salads, brunch, snacks, etc., personalized to the customer's taste and respecting food intolerances. The entire decoration and philosophy of the space creates an ideal atmosphere for sitting, reading a book, chatting and/or working with a tablet or laptop. The service from the staff is friendly and efficient. Good quality-price ratio. See you soon!“

“My wife and I had recently lunch at this restaurant which was recommended by friends of ours. It is a good thing we booked a table as the main dining room was almost full and so was the outside terrace both with local patrons. We ordered mushrooms sautéed in garlic butter to begin with followed by Salmon for my wife and I had the Sirloin Steak Brasilian style. As desserts we ordered Torte de nata and Panacotta with wildberries. Overall the food was generously portioned and good. Typical local restaurant with no sophistication whatsoever even the Sirloin steak was topped with an orange slice! Just plain good food. Service was courteous and rather efficient. Overall a good experience as you tend to find in the "so called" best local restaurants.“

“Small Cossy restaurant,
Where we can rest
time for a pleasant moment.

Very good food and very reasonably priced
A small downside for the typical Portuguese dish but each has its own taste.

Pork cheek and neck a treat“

“A bit pretentious as its name suggests.
The prices are correct, but the tastes are nothing exceptional (it's still OK despite everything). And I was entitled to very fast service between the starter and the main course, but I waited a long time for the dessert.
However, the chocolate cake is really very good.
And the terrace under the lemon tree is just great“

“Typical Portuguese place where food and friendliness are valued. The prices are out of this world! I can't understand how they can make a profit when everything is so absurdly cheap. I recommend it to anyone who visits, as soon as you enter you will be warmly welcomed with an inviting smile“

“Well decorated restaurant, attentive and polite service, well seasoned and very tasty food.
We ordered the Steak with cream sauce and mountain cheese, the roast potatoes were wonderful!
The sangria is also delicious!

Kid-friendliness: My daughter really liked the Spaghetti Bolognese“

“Great food, service from our waiter was one of the worst experience I ever had yesterday, he was the bald guy with the tattoo, was rude the entire service, didn’t offer a single thank you or smile and did not know how to serve a table either, his rudeness made us feel sorry but we shouldn’t have as it is his job to offer a great service when a table of 3 stack up at 180 euros bill in less than an hour and a half, all the other waiters were nice tho but this guy shouldn’t work in a restaurant if he’s angry like that all the time, disappointed“

“If you find yourself in Caldas, I would heartily recommend visiting this wonderful restaurant. The decor is modern, quirky, but pays homage to Caldas history. The menu is European, with emphasis on Portuguese flavours and styles. Their sautéed mushroom and sweet potato with cheese has amazing flavours, the beef Portuguese style was superb, the asparagus risotto was delicious and huge!. Overall, this restaurant is hitting all the right buttons. The cost is incredibly reasonable..in Lisbon they could easily double their prices and no one would blink! Catch it now while they are here!“

“En visite à Obidos, nous nous sommes arrêté dans ce restaurant (dans l'hôtel), buffet à volonté 15 € sans les boissons. Accueil excellent et souriant, vous vous régalerez des entrées, plats et desserts proposés. Je recommande *****“

“restaurante acolhedor e intimista com conceito interessante em consonância com o hotel em que se encontra inserido, staff atencioso e preocupado, comida confeccionada com produtos de qualidade, pratos bem apresentados e excelente paladar, o ambiente melhora com música ao vivo de fundo na sonorização perfeita, permitindo conversar mas desfrutar da música“

“Great food and service! I was on a trip near the lagoon which is close to the restaurant. When I wanted to go back every uber-driver cancelled on me because of the short trip. Wasn't safe to walk back and Tiago brought me home for free, super service. Thanks Tiago!“

“I had an awesome experience! The owner was friendly and the atmosphere was great! We had good conversation and the owner explained the history of the place. The drinks were delicious with fresh juice. Great place with awesome history definitely recommend“

“Great buffet restaurant. Lots of variety of typical Portuguese food and desserts. Good presentation, order and cleanliness. The waiters are attentive and helpful. On Sundays there are musical performances. It has a large parking lot. The entrance is suitable for wheelchairs. Fixed prices, both weekly and holidays. The quality-price ratio is very good. Coffee and drink are included.“

“The restaurant has a unique architecture. The environment is pleasant. The food always exceeds expectations. And the customer service is of quality, in particular, the team demonstrates availability to attend to customer exhibitions!

Parking: Parking is ample with the possibility of accommodating hundreds of customers!“