European Restaurants in Matosinhos, PT

“The only reason for the 4 stars instead of 5 is the price... we are eating good meat, but it is still too expensive for what it is.

However, the food is good, the space is different and very pleasant and the service is also very good.

For those who like good meat and don't look at the price, this is a very good restaurant :)

Vegetarian options: Restaurant for those who like meat :)

Dietary restrictions: If you ask, they will definitely help

Parking: Street parking but not easy

Kid-friendliness: Yes, you can go with family

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, there is an elevator and ramps“

“I had a good experience in Mauritius, the food was delicious and fresh, especially the chocolate croissant. The place is super beautiful and comfortable. I have nothing to complain about the service either! I went on a Sunday morning and it was empty, so the food arrived very quickly, but I don't know what the service is like on busy days.“

“Spectacular to eat dishes of cod and other fish made traditionally tak and how they do it in the Porto, Braga area. Very good seafood, barnacles, scallops, oysters.
And at prices not at all expensive. The service is 10. And the attention is also 10.“

“It's all very good. Food and desserts, homemade, made all at the moment. Perhaps the only problem is that it took a while to serve us but then we saw that it was because they cook everything at the moment.
Very friendly and very attentive. There is a good quality price relation“

“My local friend has been raving about this restaurant since before I came to Portugal. Today, we finally made it there, famished from skipping breakfast and lunch. Despite our timing, we got a table right away.

We ordered clams (resembling mini dinosaurs), prawns, and sea bass with potatoes and a side salad. I loved the toasted bread they brought out. The prawns were incredibly sweet, and the clams were juicy, chewy, and delicious. One bite of toasted bread with butter, shrimp with cocktail sauce, and clam had my taste buds celebrating.

Then came the sea bass with potatoes and salad. The fish was incredibly fresh, perfectly seasoned, and those potatoes were divine. The salad, though simple, complemented the meal well, especially the sweet white onions. We loved them so much we asked for extra.

For dessert, we had "camel froth” (?translated ??)which tasted like caramel mousse, and my friend enjoyed a cake made with egg whites, reminiscent of marshmallow. Both were excellent.

The service was efficient, handled by two older gentlemen and a lady. They weren't overly friendly but definitely not rude, managing the busy crowd with skill. Overall, a fantastic dining experience.“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Marisqueira Esplanade is simply fantastic! The dining experience was exceptional, with fresh and tasty seafood dishes. The atmosphere is welcoming and offers a stunning view, perfect for a relaxing meal. The service was impeccable, with attentive and helpful staff who went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable experience. I highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates good food and a pleasant atmosphere. We will definitely be back!“

“Buy your fish from the marke a few meters away. And here will cook it for you. Super nice and delicious cook.
We enjoyed the food and the super hospitable staff service.
Keep this standard
N.b. price of fish apart.“

“Accueil et service chaleureux, accueillant et agréable. Très rare de nos jours. Cuisine de poissons frais et bien préparer ! Une cuisine et une attention authentique. La Bonne réputation du Portugal passe par ce genre de restaurant ! Obrigado !“

“It was unintentional, the bus stop gave us a pleasant surprise, 50 m away with the appetite of 3 pm and there Joan was waiting for us, a smile from the first moment, close attention and an extraordinary quality-price ratio and she made us happy a any Friday. Chance is capricious.“

“Very good lunch we had with the family. Very detailed and the food in general of good quality. In particular, an Anonenar dessert "pa d'or" was delicious! The service, very attentive, friendly and professional. The price is about €17 per head. Recommended!!!“

“We went to spend a day at the beach and based on the reviews, eat here. He did not disappoint us and we left delighted. We ate some oysters, grilled sardines, seafood rice and finally a caramel coulant with tangerine ice cream, which is the best dessert I've ever had. The black coffee is delicious too. The kindness of the people who treated us was ten. Our table was not free when we arrived and we were treated to a wine while we waited. Excellent.“

“We stumbled upon this restaurant. Usually I plan, read reviews, check everything. In this case there was no need. We were greeted by the owner and taken to a nice table with cloth. We had the mixed seafood plate for two. Followed by (wife made)cheese cake. . all was excellent .We will return.“

“The best oysters I ate in Portugal, in addition to the fantastic shredded pork cheek. Differentiated and diverse options of good wines, including from small producers. The owner of the house is Chef Emerson, very kind and helpful. I recommend.“

“Highly recommended. Service is excellent and food is even better. People go and support these guys they know their stuff!

Greetings to the team in the restaurant from ”Dude which eats like a horse” and the ”Lady of the sin gin drink” and ”Long haired hippie with tattoos”“

“One of the best seafood dinners, ever.

Dear local friends recommended Majára. What a gem. Ambience is classy, a place to have a nice family dinner, a date or a fabulous time with friends who appreciate excellent food. No dress code detected, but do your best to make it a special time. This is a nice restaurant that takes care of every detail!

Greeter, waiter were very friendly. Augustin, our waiter, was funny, energetic, very knowledgeable, professional and courteous. His recommendations were spot on. Timing and rhythm of service was perfect, and no interruptions to our family chat.

On to the food. We eat excellent seafood regularly. Majára is among the top. Jumbo grilled shrimp was very tasty, added butter made an explosive party of taste in my mouth. The seafood platter was very generous, with plenty of shrimp, crab, prawns, persebe (barnacle) that were juicy, expertly prepared, tasty and incredibly fresh. Our waiter made an excellent pairing with local Vino Verdhe and showed us the fresh jumbo camarao. Salmon plate was also very tasty and a great option for those in your party that prefer fish over mariscos. Bread was freshly baked and buttery.

Creme Brule toped the night, but the star of the show was the incredible seafood platter.

Thank you team Majára. We will be back!“

“The average prices didn't match what we saw in the comments here on Google, I don't know if it was because it was a Mother's Day menu or if the prices are no longer the same, but the food is totally worth it. The food is delicious! The starter was a stuffed crab that was so good I didn't even have time to take photos hahaha, wonderful squid and prawn skewer. Dessert elevated the experience until the end. The customer service is very friendly, I will definitely be back.“

“Very good value for money, in addition, the fish dishes are very large, ideal for sharing between two. We ordered a grilled sea bream and it was delicious, accompanied by seasoned boiled potatoes and vegetables. The service, very attentive. We went with three babies and they were very patient. Highly recommended.“

“Very pleasant space and an excellent terrace.
Friendliness and pride in service.
I ate the first sardines of the year, which were good.
I will return to eat the famous roast veal.
I advise.
Congratulations!“

“We had a nice lunch there. Staff is very friendly, food is delicious and prices are reasonable. We had the home made orange cake for dessert and it was really great. The orange cake with the salted caramel sauce is a must try !We were lucky that we found that little restaurant during our stay in Porto ?“

“We came here by chance because there were 10 of us and we didn't know where to eat.
They welcomed us with pleasure and prepared everything for us very quickly.
The waiters were super attentive the entire time and explained all the dishes to us without any problem.
It is a family business in a small and very cozy place.
The food was SPECTACULAR, we ate several sea bass, sea bream, meat, cod, fritters and squid and everything was incredible.
The super competitive price, compared to the rest of the places in the port that are obviously more touristy.
With top-notch fish and rolling out we don't cost more than €20 per person.

We didn't expect it but we were delighted!
Many thanks to the restaurant family ?“

“Excellent and inexpensive cuisine compared to the quality and quantity that can be found in these dishes. The wines are also delicious, especially the white which I recommend as well as the Peruvian escalope which is absolutely perfect.
However, the waitress served us bread as well as cod accras which we had not ordered, telling us that it was the aperitif but that she still made us pay in the end (it must be admitted that the accras are not that expensive for their quality (19€ for 20))“

“We had a wonderful dining experience here last night. The owner & staff were attentive and helpful.
They gave me a gooseneck barnacle to try when they saw me looking at the seafood display, & were very understanding that we didn’t speak Portuguese. Instead, they did their best to communicate in English & it was a lovely, friendly exchange.
We had clams (briny, succulent) with buttery grilled toast, seafood rice (stuffed with seafood with a delicate fresh tomato base) & housewine (crisp, balance & a generous pour).
The portions were so generous we barely finished, & the total bill came to just €60 for 2 diners. What a great value experience that I’d recommend without hesitation.
Take the time to find this slightly hidden restaurant. It is cosy inside and popular with locals.
Thank you team Fernando, for giving me a wonderful memory of Oporto??“

“(Translated by Google) TOP !!! I loved it, you can eat very well, the sisha is top and the drinks are amazing I advise you to go there !!!I LOVE IT !!!(Original)TOP !!! Adorei, come-se muito bem, a sisha é top e as bebidas sao uma maravilha aconselho a irem lá !!!ADOROOO !!!“

“I went to dinner with my mother at this restaurant, and it was one of the best meals I've ever had in my life. And I should also mention that the workers are all extremely friendly, funny and helpful! 100% would recommend it to anyone thinking about going there.“

“I've been to this restaurant more than once and I highly recommend it! Delicious food, well prepared and impeccable service, with helpful and very friendly staff.I recommend the lasagna which is heavenly and the mushroom risotto which is wonderful.An experience to repeat whenever possible.“

“The atmosphere of the place is beautiful, very well decorated and the places are comfortable, there is space to eat in groups and individually.
The service of the waiters is adequate, I only have one correction which is that they do not hand out the service bill, without asking they crumple it up and throw it away.

The food was good.
The coffee is delicious.
I ordered eggs and sweet potato, the eggs were obviously fresh and delicious but the potato looked overheated I couldn't eat it without mixing it with the egg.

Dietary restrictions: It has information on food restrictions.

Kid-friendliness: Children are allowed

Wheelchair accessibility: It is accessible since it is at ground level.“

“Best francesinha in Porto!

Vegetarian options: There are vegetarian francesinha, also very good!

Dietary restrictions: If you're lactose intolerant or alergic to cheese, you can ask to cover your francesinha with ham instead of cheese.

Kid-friendliness: They have chairs for kids

Wheelchair accessibility: The restaurant has tables in the ground floor“

“Very good grilled chicken, very professional and friendly service, however this year our experience was tarnished by a large, very noisy table, this is already normal in times but here it was above the norm, it's a shame to let this kind of behavior border on drinking, be careful :)“

“Restaurant in a privileged location. A beautiful building and facilities. The food was very delicious and the house green wine was very delicious and for 8.50 euros. We had grilled fish and it was very delicious. And very good homemade desserts.“

“Good in the mouth? With Portuguese cuisine, offering an authentic and memorable gastronomic experience. From the first moment they enter, customers are welcomed by a warm and charming environment, with decor that combines traditional and contemporary elements, creating a unique and inviting atmosphere. standing out for its impeccable preparation and the genuine flavor of Portuguese cuisine. From appetizers to main courses and desserts, every bite is a celebration of the region's rich, authentic flavors. With attentive and warm service, Bom de Boca is much more than a simple restaurant - it is a gastronomic destination that captivates the senses and leaves a lasting memory in all who have the pleasure of visiting it.“

“I loved everything 5 ⭐️From the tasty, appetizing and homemade food.For starters, small sardines and cod frittersFor dinner seafood rice and hake fillets. Wine, desserts and coffees.Excellent service, very close and carefulThe pleasant and relaxed atmosphereA good surpriseComing back“

“We spent a great evening here with very good service. Everything authentically Portuguese and warm with excellent food at reasonable prices. Including many starters and all drinks plus excellent port wine, we came to 170 euros for four people. English was only spoken roughly, but to be on the safe side they always asked and explained so that we felt very well taken care of ?“

“A small and very cozy place with great food. The gentleman who served us was spectacular, charming. We let him choose the 4 menus for us, only 15 euros per person, including drink, dessert and coffee and it was perfect, everything was delicious. Without a doubt highly recommended. We were two adults and two children. Everyone delighted. Thank you so much! We will be back“

“(Translated by Google) I really like!Friendliness, good products, good presentation, hygiene which is very important! Place with great energy. I feel good. They are careful in customer service.(Original)Gosto muito!Simpatia, bons produtos, boa apresentação, higiene que é muito importante! Lugar com ótima energia. Sinto-me bem. São cuidadosos no serviço ao cliente.“

“A traditional restaurant, well-tasting food and average prices.Note: They do not open wine in front of customers. This procedure means that they mix the wines left over from customers' bottles. I don't want to believe that they take advantage of the glasses.Friendly staff.“

“It was so good that I even forgot to take a photo of the beginning! The place is Incredible and cozy. Mrs. Maria was super attentive and gave great tips. We ate the octopus with green sauce and the grilled squid. Nice atmosphere, we were positively surprised! I will come back more often“

“We had a fantastic lunch here on a day tour of Porto and the fishing villages. We had cod fritters, grilled dourada (dorado) and mixed vegetables. The service in this family-owned restaurant was extremely attentive. The atmosphere was relaxed. The food delicious, especially the fish - grilled whole over coals, seasoned only with salt and boned at the tableside.“

“I really love a good Francesinha. And anyone who thinks they're coming here to eat a good francesinha is mistaken, you're not going to eat a good francesinha, but rather one of the best Francesinhas in the Porto district.Homemade coffee, nothing fancy?Friendly and attentive staffPrice to be correct, if I were the owner I would charge more money.“

“Authentic little place with impeccable prices and large portions. We went here to see where locals come to eat real Portuguese food and were not disappointed.

There is an option for a full menu for €20 per person, but we were not as hungry, so we opted for the haddock fish fillets after a starter of croquets. Both tasted absolutely delicious and I would definitely recommend these. Portions are generous and service is fast; despite the language barrier there were no miscommunications regarding the order. At only €25 including a generous tip, we were full and satisfied.“

“Excellent experience. ? Great atmosphere, excellent food, super pleasant ambient music and 10-star friendliness! I was attended to by Mr. Rui, who is friendly and super professional! I arrived late and the kitchen was closing and I can only be grateful that they still served me! ??
Thank you very much!!!
The squid was very good :) and the green broth too ? ahhhh and the freshly burnt cream milk... How delicious ?
I recommend!“

“Very good. Definitely worth repeating and recommending. Simple and effective service. Good atmosphere. Best food. I tried the mixed board of cheeses and sausages, peppers, spinach croquettes, crispy alheira, bravas, broken eggs with ham, calamari, ham croquettes and for dessert crumble and cañitas. I rate all the food between Very Good and Excellent.“

“Get the bus or tram and enjoy the views on the way out to Matosinhos. The boats come in yards away, the fish is delivered to the kitchen, and you get to eat the freshest catch- of the- day. O Tubarão is a family run business and though staff don’t speak much English ( why should they?) we understood each other perfectly. You’re there to eat fish so don’t bother straying from the dorado, hake, cod or squid, and of course, the sardines. Wine is by the half or full bottle. The “cover” might arrive unasked-for, bread, olives, and seafood pâté. Eat it and thank me later. Muito obrigado por tudo. x“

“??Home cooking! With huge portions. Not a ton of English spoken here. But if you try you will easily muddle through. Left phone at home but had the bacalao do braga. Basically fried fish accompanied by onions, peppers and garlic in olive oil and a bit of fresh black olives on top. Accompanied by oval shaped potatoes. Basically the best potato chips ever.
Family oriented friendly and very local! We will be back again soon! You will love the price!

??Home cooking! With huge portions. Not much English is spoken here. But if they try, they easily get out of trouble. I left my cell phone at home but ate the cod from Braga. Basically fried fish accompanied by onion, peppers and garlic in olive oil and a little fresh black olives on top. Accompanied by oval-shaped potatoes. Basically the best fries ever.
Friendly family oriented and very local! Soon we'll be cracking again! You'll love the price!“

“(Translated by Google) Traditional restaurant with good food, friendly service and fantastic prices.Very good quality/price.(Original)Restaurante tradicional com boa comida, atendimento simpático e preços fantásticos.Qualidade/preço muito bom.“

“To access the restaurant, just exit the restaurant street (R Heróis de França).

Fresh fish from the sea and other Atlantic delicacies. Try the seasonal seafood. As it is a restaurant with a family atmosphere, but with a small room and a new room set up on the sidewalk, at peak times it is difficult to get good service, so I recommend sitting down early (12:30pm) or making a reservation.

Suggestion: for starters you can order grilled garlic bread. Then a grilled sea bass that can be accompanied by mashed potatoes, but also goes well with naughty greens rice or tomato rice. For dessert, a creamy milk.

With these options it is easy to become a customer.

Toilet area and bathroom decorated with sea motifs.

With WIFI available. Reasonable access for people with reduced mobility.

Free parking at the auction – ask for your parking ticket when leaving the restaurant.

João Pires author“

“Interesting and well-kept place, a few minutes from Matosinhos beach, even if not very visible. Special dishes, with unusual but very interesting combinations. Not the typical traditional Portuguese cuisine, but a cuisine with excellent innovative dishes.
Average prices, but for the quality of the dishes very fair. In particular, we took the quinoea burger, the duck meatballs and the tuna tataki on orange puree, an amazing dish: the tuna was soft and cooked to perfection and the puree was very good.
The guys who manage and cook in the restaurant are very young, friendly and nice.
Absolutely recommended!“

“Nowadays finding a restaurant that can be rated as 5 stars is extremely rare. The best way to understand this assessment is to go to this restaurant to eat an excellent steak with top-notch table service. Congratulations to Mr. Raul and his wife and other staff for their high professionalism“

“(Translated by Google) Simple but delicious meal, small sauce with each dish, daily special at 7 euros, lovely service with a smile, no tourists except us(Original)Repas simple mais délicieux, petite sauce avec chaque plat, plat du jour à 7 euros, service adorable et avec le sourire, pas de touristes à part nous“

“Good experience, good atmosphere, welcoming, friendly, good service

Vegetarian options: Do you have suitable dishes or can you order

Dietary restrictions: There is also a way to solve

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, there is a form of mobility“

“Everything is the best. The people who work there are really efficient and good-natured. It would be nice to hear taverns like that in the south, but in reality there aren't any. I recommend a visit to everyone.?

Wheelchair accessibility: Terrace with easy access to tables.“