European Restaurants near Oliveirinha, PT

“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.“

“Visited 3 times while on holiday… wow this place has lots of beautiful cakes and pastries. It’s a very busy place, popular with locals and tourists. It also has a cafe’ which we ordered 2 cappuccinos and 2 chocolate croissants, omg they were delicious and so fresh. Think we were addicted to the Pastel de nata (custard tarts) which were our favourites to take away. Definitely recommend this place, don’t miss out!“

“It's been more than 12 years since we stopped in Aveiro...we had once wanted to go in but it was impossible, they don't make reservations and the lines are tremendous... It must be for a reason!!
Today we had dinner, a menu of starters, fish and meat... they advise you and it is worth it, in everything because the treatment of both is 10!, homemade food and fresh raw materials!! No decorations, you don't need them!! Homemade desserts and a drink... We have been like at home! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! OBRIGADO!!“

“I went with my family for my birthday, I had a soup which was wholesome and delicious, and tempeh burger which was pretty good. Really amazing peanut, chocolate, caramel, layered cake for dessert with a real nice touch of a little 'feliz anniversario' sign and candle! ? The owners are really lovely, genuine, hardworking and welcoming even though we got there a bit late, definitely a good spot to check out if you're in Aveiro.“

“There were 4 of us and we left delighted. The service was fast and the waiter who served us was close and super nice. The food was exquisite: we ordered a shrimp risotto and a soupy seafood rice, with the bao bread for starters. Both the quantity and the quality of the product are unbeatable. This, added to impeccable service, made our dinner a magnificent experience, which we would undoubtedly repeat.
Totally recommended.“

“The place does not attract attention, it looks like a kebab from the outside, but everything was very good.
And the staff of 10 are very friendly and professional.
The cod is delicious but we have never tried anything like the sea bream.
It would be a sin to leave without trying their homemade desserts... scandalous
?“

“Unique experience. Everything impeccable. Delicious starters, grilled lettuce and tartlet with earthy flavors. 5-star cod loin and turbot with divine cauliflower. Finished with bread pudding with fantastic mango and passion fruit ice cream.“

“We come from Spain, the super cozy place.
The waiters were helpful and attentive to everything. Fast service, delicious homemade food.
I would definitely return.
I recommend the soup, the carne à Alentejana and the tomato with feta.
The place and the atmosphere make you feel at home.“

“Very welcoming place. I didn't even go inside, as the outside is quite pleasant. Very good homemade food, well served, good variety of starters and desserts. Extremely friendly service from Mr. Pedro. I highly recommend it. It may seem expensive, but considering the quantity and variety of starters, we drank without restrictions and we even went for desserts. Even if you brought food home, I think it's very reasonable.“

“07/17/2024.
But this restaurant is just a gem.
Very effective in decoration while remaining simple.
On the other hand, the dishes are just magnificent,
The cod is in its place.
Or maybe it’s the place for cod.
good, tasty, quite plentiful.
The wines offered match the dishes.
The local beers offered are very good.
On the next visit, I order meat, which looks just as good.
I don't understand that some of the people next to me ordered chicken and fries, which is not on the menu, but which they were kind enough to serve to them ???.
Thank you for this dinner @bacalhau & orders.

Parking: Right in front of the restaurant

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs“

“Attentive and efficient fast service. Today I ate a divine stew but I'll be back to try the meat, which also looks great. Very complete wine list organized by regions and whites. It was busy and it seemed to be convenient to make an appointment and this contributed to the restaurant's only less pleasant note: a somewhat intense and unpleasant background noise.“

“Very well received by the staff who are very friendly.
Restaurant with a menu dedicated almost exclusively to cod and its derivatives. We ate cod with cornbread of very good quality and well prepared.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessibility is not the best, although it is possible to overcome the entrance steps.“

“Delicious food in a new and great concept to the city. The staff and chef were very helpful and friendly. The place isn't too big wich is great, has a "home confort" kind of vibe. It's better to make a reservation. Will for sure come back.“

“Forget the fast food of m.... and very poor quality. Opt for this restaurant which, for a few euros more, gives you a taste experience of hamburgers or other high-quality meat dishes in comparison.
I wish there were more restaurants like this ???“

“We loved the place, the service was very good, the owner was very attentive and friendly. Even though we arrived almost at the kitchen closing time, they didn't give us a single problem, on the contrary, they invited us to some sardines (very delicious) while they brought us the food. We ordered a very complete grilled fish and the fresh fish at a very good price. I definitely recommend it and I will return on my next trip.“

“We chose randomly and decided to go for the good score, and we didn't regret it. We were very well looked after, everyone was very attentive, everything was wonderful, in addition to being excellent value, I recommend it and will be back.“

“Having discovered it yesterday at noon, we went back this evening because frankly it's so good, great value for money.
We see that this is not a “tourist trap” place. I especially love their “sande de pernil com queijo da serra”. Their samoussa is great too.
For those who love beer, try craft beer ?“

“Very good cuisine, especially on the savory part. We opted for the dish to share for two: prawns and rice, which was excellent. However, we were disappointed by the quantity-price ratio. We paid €80 for this dish composed of 3 prawns (for two, that's not much, and why an odd number?) and a portion of rice that was not very generous. Dessert a little too sweet and stuffy for my taste.
The service was very pleasant.“

“Nice terrace, with very friendly and efficient service. Tasty food arrived quickly. Faded crockery behind spoils the good image of the house.

Kid-friendliness: Has menus for children

Wheelchair accessibility: The street side and terrace“

“A place that goes unnoticed. If it weren't for Google, I wouldn't end up here. But once you walk through the door it's a very sophisticated environment.

Very efficient and friendly service

Very tasty food. High prices. The suggestion of the day should also appear on the menu, or at least indicate the price, so that there are no unpleasant surprises when paying the bill.

In the end it was a good experience and the fairest rating would be 4.5 stars.

Kid-friendliness: I thought it was interesting that they took care to put out special dishes for the children.“

“Quiet, well-maintained place.
High quality food with research and attention to flavor combinations.
Very welcoming, helpful and very polite staff.
To come back!!
Advised!
Congratulations to all the staff!! ❤️“

“Beautiful place, quiet environment, clean bathroom. Spectacular service, a varied menu and Venezuelan food ?....In my case I had cachapa with cheese and ham with malt.....it was super tasty and very soft, the cheese was spectacular..... The starter was sweet arepita with cheese ? it was delicious...“

“So I got these little balls and the Mexican empanadas as starters, the chilli for main abd cheesecake for desert.The food is good. The chilli looks the same as in the menu, that's why I didn't take any pictures. In the menu it says to share but I was sharing it with my mom and the portion didn't make us satisfied, we even asked for more wrap pieces and even with that, it was not enough. I don't think it's a portion to share at all.Having said that, I would like to point out that if you are in a hurry, this restaurant is not for you. We stayed around two hours for this lunch ( the restaurant was never full, when we got there, one table besides ours, already eating, and then after we started eating, a few more tables).The restaurant offers mostly vegetarian options, with a selection of vegan options.I also felt like the person who was serving us maybe was new staff to the restaurant as they didn't have the answers when I asked some questions about the menu options being vegan or vegetarian as I was confused about some items on the menu. He then went into the kitchen area to ask a colleague and came back telling me that the heura has egg whites therefore it's not vegan, which left me even more confused as the brand heura is fully vegan. So either they are using some fake heura or they don't know what's vegan or not, which is not very comforting to hear, as I make a lot of efforts to keep my vegan diet.

Dietary restrictions: Vegan“

“Great seafood. Lots of delicious shrimp. Menu only in Portuguese, but we got there using Google translate. The portion for 2 would easily have been enough for three or four people. Delicious. The price for this amount of shrimp was unbeatable. We are very happy to have landed here.“

“Exceptional quality burger! The quality of the burgers presented "vs" the prices charged is super adjusted (none higher than €10.
I recommend accompanying your choice with the red fruit lemonade
Small and welcoming space in the center of Vagos with amazing staff (if the space were bigger it would be just as full)

I strongly advise. Mandatory passage through Vagos!“

“We ordered 2 pregos, 1 with just rice and under the steak they put salad and red onion and the rice came full of peas, the complete prego came with the hard egg yolk.
The rest of the table ordered cod and had no complaints. I assumed that the restaurant's specialty is not meat.
Otherwise it is a traditional food restaurant“

“Great place for a drink or a quick bite. The selection of alcohols is astonishing, from gins to whiskeys, and other tequilas or rhums. There's something for everyone. The food menu is good to, with interesting "katsun sando", Japanese style sandwiches. All that in a pleasant warmth place.“

“Beautiful lentil vegan quiche! We enjoyed kukicha tea with hot oat milk, and my fiancé got some fun, peanut butter toast, with bananas, poppyseeds, and a very light drizzle of an amazing vegan caramel. We got a lime cheesecake to eat on the road. Would highly recommend coming here!“

“For me the best pizzeria in Aveiro... Extremely fast service, thin dough cooked directly in a wood-fired oven, quality products and lots of flavor!
In my opinion, the only thing that fails are the desserts, they are not homemade and the "Moist cake with ice cream" has little moist and the tangerine ice cream doesn't go well...
I'll be back!“

“Ideal restaurant for eating local and fresh (arrival of the day's catch). The prices are very reasonable, we are not in a “tourist trap” restaurant. Traditions are well respected. The service was very pleasant.
I recommend.“

“(Translated by Google) Excellent burger joint with a UNIQUE personality.For those who want to know a bit about the history of Oliveira do Bairro and still taste artisanal hamburgers made with a lot of love and at attractive prices. <3(Original)Hamburgueria de excelência com personalidade ÚNICA.Para quem quer conhecer um bocado da história de Oliveira do Bairro e ainda saborear hambúrgueres artesanais feitos com muito amor e a preços convidativos. <3“

“Super nice and welcoming place. Italian atmosphere. Super professional employees.
Top food, some of the best I've tried in Italian. Kitchen to view and everything prepared in front of us.
Average price but corresponding to the quality.“

“Fabulous pizza. The dough looks like a crispy toast, it is not heavy. Very fresh ingredients. 100% Italian style (I've been to Italy and can confirm it). I also ate a soup that was very well served and very well seasoned (not too much, not too little). I highly recommend it!“

“An outstanding dinner spot! The service and attentiveness were unmatched. The meals were divine - the starters in particular were of note with an ingenious fusion of traditional Portugal and Mediterranean flavours that were unforgettable.
They also offer an exceptional wine menu that pair perfectly with the dishes on offer.
I also cannot rave more about the kindness and hospitality of the staff. Elsa in particular provided us with the most outstanding service I have experienced in Portugal.
It would be a loss if you didn’t visit this restaurant.“

“We came to Aveiro to explore, we went with the intention of having lunch in another restaurant which in turn was full and we came to "stop" at Cais da Tosca.
First impact: calm and cool
Service: very friendly and willing
Food: both starters and main course were very good and very well presented.
And it is for these and other reasons that we leave this recommendation ;)“

“A pleasant surprise
We opted for Mar e Terra served in a traditional moliceiro, with food well prepared with good quality products created by the owner of the restaurant (congratulations, a true artist).
Very welcoming and friendly staff.
I highly recommend it, certainly an experience to repeat.“

“Good afternoon!

Very welcoming indeed, with professional service from someone who admired the good quality of Portuguese cuisine and put it into practice.

When reading some of the incoherent reviews that I don't agree with, what caught my attention the most was those who don't have the nobility and frankness of attitude to say it personally to the owner and restrict themselves to commenting through these means! It's regrettable!

It gives the impression that they only see defects in everything and they don't know how to admire and encourage qualities.“

“It is a place worth discovering, although it is a little away from the hustle and bustle, it is very worth visiting.
The Robalo a la teja, is simply spectacular and the cod a la teja, ordering half a portion, I can say that two people eat, accompanied by delicious roast potatoes, super tasty.
The price I can say that for the size of the dishes and the supreme quality, it is cheap.
It is run by a couple and their son, they are very friendly, the treatment is very close and familiar.
If you go to Aveiro, don't hesitate to eat there, you won't regret it“

“Eating suckling pig is at Musaga. I've eaten suckling pig in different restaurants, but this one surprised me. The piglet had no fat, the skin and meat of the piglet was very tasty. Of course accompanied by a sparkling wine recommended by the employee, which was ?. We didn't leave without a delicious dessert. In short, 1/2 suckling pig with fries, 1 bottle of sparkling wine worth €17 and 3 desserts, totaling €144.“

“It has enchanted me. The place is nice and well located. I found the food delicious and abundant. In our case we ordered cod and beef and we were full. If you are a good eater, ask for a third dish but light. I liked the house wine (Casa do Canto). 3 euros drink. We didn't need a reservation and the service was fast and friendly. Total price for two people 43 euros. I recommend it to you.“

“Very good, very attentive service, the caldeirada de peixe and the grilled sea bream very good, the vinho verde good, I will recommend it and I will return. Quality price very good. The fresh fish was brought to the table so we could see the pieces.“

“Whenever I'm working in that area, I have lunch or dinner in this space. Good food and plenty of food, the service is also good and the price is €8.00 per person, everything included except dessert.I recommend

Parking: Next to the Continente hypermarket parking lot“

“Restaurant with very good food, divine service! You gentlemen are extremely friendly, I highly recommend them! Whenever I asked for something, they brought it right away. They don't accept banging on the table (which is worthy of good respect from other customers). The wine doesn't fall short of expectations, but I prefer the sangria (personal taste). Mr. Manel is a sweet person, he has a huge heart!“

“Of the places that have surprised me by quality and quantity, what an extraordinary fabric, the seafood rice is delicious. Anyone who comes to Portugal in search of gastronomy should come here and leave the tourist sites behind. Manuel is excellent in advising“

“Very delicious food. On the outskirts of Aveiro from the tourist crowd.
The powder with picanton curry sauce was incredible!!
Cod as gratin, delicious. Of course a cool green wine.
The dessert, a creamy mango, perfect, without much sweetness.
The Portugal game was on, the restaurant was not crowded. Very quiet.“

“Choice restaurant in Aveiro. Great food, good atmosphere, staff are always friendly and attentive, even those who are learning.
I recommend the cod with cream, but the rest of the dishes are good too.
Great desserts, when I went there was Abade de Priscos pudding (not so easy to find in Aveiro!), among others that were equally good.
The atmosphere is good for those going for a romantic dinner or with a group.
It has two entrances.
The prices are great for such a good restaurant. Not as expensive as a seaside restaurant, and slightly more expensive than McDonalds.
When people ask me about good restaurants in Aveiro, this is the first one I think of for several years.

Parking: Parking coming soon to the buildings is free.

Kid-friendliness: Many children eat here with their parents.

Wheelchair accessibility: It has an upper entrance (it has two entrances, one at the bottom of the street and the other on the other side) that has no stairs.“

“I arrived at Aveiro Station in the morning and had a sandwich and Nata Coffee.
It seems like a hangout for the locals~ haha. It must be a local restaurant with a lot of local customers. The sandwiches and bread are really delicious. The ham and sausage are also great. I miss the sandwiches I ate here so much.“

“We went here for lunch with some family in July with our 11 month old and 5 year old. The restaurant was very accommodating with high chairs and children's menu. This isn't a super fancy place looks wise. But this is a mom and pop type of restaurant. It is very charming and the service was amazing! Now, lets talk about the food. We were blown away by not only the quality of the food, but the quantity of food. We couldn't believe at how much food came out. And your meal includes dessert! Highly recommend!“

“This is an upperscaleish churrasqueria in Esgueira. The food is high quality and tasty, but the portions are a little smaller than comparable places. The atmosphere makes up for it. The service is great and the staff is attentive and friendly.“

“We say eat there because when we passed we heard from a guide that the food was good at a reasonable price. We ordered the economy menu, 11 euros, it included a plate of grilled sea bream, with roast potatoes and salad, plenty to eat. The fish was delicious. The service was very friendly and pleasant, and they also spoke Portuguese, Spanish and English.“