European Restaurants in Leca Da Palmeira, PT

“As for this restaurant, the building itself is a monument. It has such a nice interior in a perfect location right by the sea. You can see the outside through the large window, but I couldn't see outside because I had dinner. There are 22 course menus, of which we ordered 7 courses. All the dishes were perfect, but the prawns and cod were especially good. Our expectations for a Michelin two-star restaurant were very high, but this restaurant perfectly met them. Also, they gave me a tour of the kitchen before desert, which was also a very interesting experience. They gave us a tea as gift when we left. Strongly recommended.“

“Tonka Bean,A restaurant that leaves us open-mouthed and smiling from ear to ear.For a meat lover, going for a vegetarian gastronomic experience is initially something that leaves you apprehensive. But, I couldn't be more wrong."What good thing!" From the starters to the dessert, from the atmosphere to the decoration, from the friendliness of the room to the talent of the kitchen,... without a doubt one of the best experiences I've had the pleasure of having.Thank you Tonka Bean“

“Lovely place! Our visit to Lessa made our trip to Porto complete, such love for food, beautiful signature dishes, layerd taste, fresh ingrediënts, bold flavours combined with soft textures and surprising elements that either melt or explode in your mouth. Great taste, incredible refinement in food and wines! And great staff, they are all sweet, seriously skillfull and passionate people! We absolutely recommend this treasure.“

“The place that always delivers!
Dinner tonight, started with chorizo bread, olives, and tuna pate.
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Followed with crispy and fresh fried white bait.
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Main was a fish and seafood "massada" , light with the hints of fresh parsley.
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Dessert was "Rabanada" that is traditional from Xmas but was extremely soft and would melt in my mouth.
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All this with Valados de Melgaço white wine and finished with 1990 Port from Dalva Wines.
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If its your first time here just go with Filipe (owner) recommendations, you will definitely not regret!!!“

“I've known this place since I was a child and I've always loved the magical touch they offer in both the francesinha and the top sauce ?? not to mention the friendliness as they are excellent people and professionals, thank you Mr Antonio and company for your dedication, good evening“

“5* service
Delicious grilled sardines
5 sardines with boiled potatoes and salad for €9
Great price-quality ratio
The price is per individual dose
What was less pleasant was arriving at 8pm with an appointment and being immediately served and waiting for 1h30m for the food to arrive.
Too much waiting time for simple dishes
Slow but quality service
The owner is very friendly
No vegetarian options (not even a simple omelet with simple bean rice, for example) something that makes you think due to the fact that there are more and more people with this restriction
But unfortunately it is common in almost all local restaurants

Despite all this, I highly recommend visiting“

“Excellent!
Well prepared dishes, with one very small flaw! Sufficient quantity.
The "almost" perfect sea rice!
Very professional staff, attentive, friendly and very willing.
The room is large and quiet.
Price, although a little high, is still almost fair.
I will definitely go back and recommend it without a shadow of a doubt.“

“My Portuguese business partners recommended this restaurant for our dinner tonight. We took an Uber, which initially brought us to the original location. However, we were dining at the newer restaurant next door, which has updated decorations and a cleaner look. We were seated on the second level in a semi-private dining room without a door.

We ordered a variety of special croquettes with fish, crab, and shrimp fillings, which are unique local Portuguese dishes. The Spanish jamon was delicious. We also ordered crab, but the roe had been removed and blended with spices into a paste, served on biscuits. This tasted average, as the crab flavor was not very prominent.

One of the special crustacean dishes we tried was Acorn Barnacle (Cracas), a cousin of the goose barnacle. Harvesting these barnacles is dangerous since they cling to rocks, but they are considered a delicacy. Although they look unappealing, they taste incredibly delicious.

We also shared steamed scallops, which were tasty. For the main course, we had grilled giant corvina, freshly caught. The fish was prepared in two ways: the roe was cooked with herbs and could be spread on bread or eaten on its own, while the rest of the fish was fried and served with lemon sauce, making it very flavorful. The dish came with sides like boiled special vegetables and rice, which had a strong taste that might not be to everyone's liking.

For dessert, we enjoyed a good spread, including a half-cooked sponge cake with egg yolk and sugar inside, which was a bit too rich for me. We also had cheesecake and chocolate lava cake. A word of caution when ordering port: ask for the price beforehand. The port we had was quite expensive per glass, equivalent to the price of a whole bottle at the airport!

The semi-private room provided a good ambiance for business discussions, but unfortunately, a group of families with many children running, dancing, and shouting around made the dining experience very unpleasant.“

“I didn't know the restaurant, but it was a pleasant experience. Very tasty homemade food, good quantities and well presented. (duck rice and vegetable linguini). All the staff were very attentive, Mr. João was very friendly. I recommend!“

“Certainement un des meilleurs restaurants de poissons du coin. Tout est très frais. Les cuissons sont parfaites. De vraies palourdes et non pas des palourdes surgelées. Un service efficace. On y croise des gens du quartier et des habitués. Un très bon moment passé pour les 90 ans de notre mamie. Nous y retournerons.“

“Exceptional service from two Brazilians, who upon arrival offered us a complimentary vegetable cream and breaded cammenbert with red fruit compote, which is simply delicious. Next we ordered a Valencian paella for 2 people but it actually serves 3 people easily.
And finally a banana pie (Bannofe) which was a spectacle. Rating 10 for the boss!!!
The atmosphere is beautiful, rustic, soft music.“

“We were fortunate to make a very last minute reservation for a large group. The food and drinks were excellent, all top quality tasty local produce, a great taste of Portugal. We enjoyed a mix of seafood, meat and veg, beers and wines, all explained perfectly by our host. Service was very friendly and flexible to our needs. All great value prices too, I strongly recommend IN’TZE“

“Restaurant with great value for money! The service is very good, the friendliness and promptness of the staff are a great addition to the food, which undoubtedly contains quality products and is well prepared.
Good wine and dessert list.

Kid-friendliness: Has a children's menu“

“I loved this experience. The deer was deliciously tender (I had never tried it before) and the wild boar was deliciously pleasant. A unique and very friendly service. The owner, Mr. Fernando, is always very attentive and Mr. Alex is always concerned that everything is ok, and is incredibly friendly. I recommend it and I will definitely return.“

“It was our first visit to the place. We loved the decor, the service was excellent and the staff were very friendly.
The waiting time for orders is considerable but it is necessary for the food to be prepared properly, we see this while enjoying our burgers.
Experience to repeat.
We were 4 people, 2 adults and two children. The kids menu is the size of a Mac Donalds happy meal, but there is no comparison in taste, much better as everything is fresh and cannot be compared. We ordered a starter, garlic bread with mountain cheese and spicy chorizo, recommended by the employee, and it was very good... so good that there was no time to take a photo.
They don't have an ATM or Mbway, today they only accept cash but they have the mainland next door so they can withdraw.
Next time we tried the chicken ones.“

“If you get hungry at night, everything is closed, right? Wrong! Café Isaac saves.I was hungry and it was evening, I paid, took a very good kebab to eat at home and now I keep coming back. I like.The problem is getting fat, but it's good. Patience.“

“Espaço para sócios e amigos. Excelente serviço com uma carta de vinhos soberba. A comida é divinal com um atendimento super simpático. O ambiente é muito acolhedor parecendo a nossa sala de casa. Sunset nas sextas feiras. Os finais de tarde com o por do sol na esplanada a beber uma cerveja não se pode pedir mais. Recomendo vivamente“

“Met with Sandra the owner in the front part of the restaurant, husband was cooking. Delicious tapas and entrees, with excellent inexpensive wines from all over Portugal. Sandra was so kind to spend quite a bit of time explaining their menu and backstory. Excellent find north of the bridge near the beach.“

“This literally back street location is the most amazing dining experience we’ve had in the Porto area. The welcoming attitude of the host/chef and the quality of the food & wine added up to an amazing experience. I cannot recommend this enough. Want to dine like a local? Try this place.“

“Classy service, in addition to arriving after hours, for a normal dinner at 10:30 pm, you answered, understood that I had taken off late from my service and served me what I wanted, French top, everything top, super service friendly, all great professionals. Excellent ?, I'll be back but this time much sooner hahaha thank you.

Kid-friendliness: I advise parents to take their children there as the space is very welcoming.

Wheelchair accessibility: Very accessible, there is space for a lot of people, I saw two rooms.“

“We ordered roast beef, Zé do Pipo cod and fillets with seafood sauce. Everything's good. The doses are very large. One dose is enough for three people who eat well. We and the people at the two tables next to us took home what was left.“

“A trip back in time to the years of Beatles music!

Parking: A different environment to relax with our partner and friends.

Kid-friendliness: Ample space to have fun.

Wheelchair accessibility: Access possible.“

“Colorful space with a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. Olive oil and garlic bread is always an excellent starter option. The menu includes oven-baked pasta and pizza, including vegetarian options. Good quality - price ratio. If you need to go to the bathroom you will have a funny surprise.“

“I stayed at Leça da Palmeira for a week and O Ribeiro was my nearest Restaurant. Having enjoyed my first night's dinner there so much, I returned each night thereafter. (Closed Sundays) The waiter is super-helpful and friendly and very accommodating of my lack of Portuguese. The food is lovingly prepared and presented. There's a choice of half bottles of excellent wines (good for solo diners) and do leave room for dessert! Always a good selection. Returning again tonight, my last night before I move on. Highly recommended!“

“To summarize in a few words: this is the best restaurant within a 10km radius.

Parking: The chocolate mousse sells out quickly, so it's best to go early and preferably book so you don't tire your legs if the wind is favorable and pushes a lot of people there... there are tides...“

“(Translated by Google) Super friendly service. I ordered rabbit, vegetable soup, everything was great. The chilled house green wine was a pleasant surprise. Average price for the quality served. Coming back.(Original)Atendimento super simpático. Pedi coelho à caçador, sopa de legumes, estava tudo ótimo. O vinho verde da casa servido fresco foi uma agradável surpresa. Preço médio para qualidade servida. A regressar.“

“A welcoming place, with super friendly staff and a talented cook who took me back to my childhood with some of the flavors.Everything was great, from the starters, to the food and of course... the divine desserts. Everything homemade and well presented.“

“Um restaurante obrigatório para quem gosta de um peixe bem fresco e de uma boa açorda. Atendimento de alta qualidade e um ambiente seleto mas descontraído ao mesmo tempo. Excelente para jantar numa boa noite de verão. O peixe é feito na brasa no exterior. Aconselho também a carne de porco a alentejana e todo o marisco que é de altíssima qualidade.“

“A classic place to have a grill. They basically have grilled chicken and ribs. We ordered half a chicken and a rib Tura with salad and potatoes. Beer and dessert and everything for 30 euros for two people. It was delicious and although the place is not a luxury you leave full and with rich and filling “

“This place has all the options you want. Sit in a verandah over the bay, or a deck or in the restaurant behind if it’s winding and you want a view with quiet. Have eaten here twice in the last 8 years. Cod, potatoes and veggies/salad is good and local.“

“Do you like tapas? So this is a good restaurant to indulge in these delicacies. I recommend Tainada which comes with a good choice of several tapas for 40 euros for two people. There are several tapas including sausage rolls in phyllo dough with onion jam, various cheeses, dried fruits, grapes, mushrooms, padron peppers, mini francesinhas, roasted chorizo, etc. all tapas are delivered at the same time on a board. The wine list starts at 8 euros, which is an excellent option for those who don't want to spend a lot. The space is super welcoming, very well decorated and has lighting that creates an intimate and comfortable environment. The icing on the cake is the service. It couldn't be better, very friendly and fast. I have been coming to this restaurant for many years and I will always return because the quality of the food and service is fantastic with an excellent price-quality ratio above average.“

“I really enjoyed Gardens Sushi & Bar by Bushido. Starting with the space itself, which is very pleasant, the service that strives for friendliness and flexibility when faced with customer options or restrictions, the decor details and the meal itself. More specifically on this last point, the fried foods are some of the best I've ever eaten. They are perfect, crunchy and tasty - I highly recommend the tempura mix. The menu has an excellent variety of items, for all tastes and the food has a fresh and intense flavor. Very good experience!“

“The food very good. But there is nothing comparable as the treatment that the owner gives you, a humane treatment, a personalized treatment as if they had known us all our lives, a great person and the spectacular waitress, also a couple who will make you feel as if you were at home. I will definitely come back here when I come back.“

“The view at the sea and the sunset is breathtaking. The staff is always really friendly and the drinks are good. I highly recommend this Café for sitting outdoor and enjoying the sun and the ambiente.

Vegetarian options: There are many vegetarian options on the menu.“

“Great location for a francesinhas restaurant (if you choose a table with a good view of the sea, it's incredible)
We ordered the aphrodisiac francesinha and it did not disappoint. I had never eaten a francesinha that had peppers in it, but the flavor of this one was spectacular. It was super delicious!! The sauce, a little spicy, as it should be in a real francesinha ?
Overall, great experience and friendly staff!
I will return to try the different francesinhas, for sure! ?“

“This place has all the options you want. Sit in a verandah over the bay, or a deck or in the restaurant behind if it’s winding and you want a view with quiet. Have eaten here twice in the last 8 years. Cod, potatoes and veggies/salad is good and local.“

“The restaurant is located inside MAR Shopping Matosinhos, Porto. The queue is not so big. It depends on what time you arrive here. They provide traditional Portuguese food to order for dine-in or take-out. The price may vary. It depends on what food you order. The staff is nice. You can pay in cash or multibanco.“

“My first restaurant in Portugal that I visited after I left Switzerland gets top marks for the beautiful, pleasant space, very good food and helpful staff.I didn't come here before they did the remodeling and it looks really nice.Congratulations and lots of success .“