46 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Vila De Cucujaes

“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.“

“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 .“

“- 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.?“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“Very good. We love it. We ordered a dozen pieces of veal, a dozen pieces of octopus, and a dozen pieces of black pork neck. We shared a little bit of everything with 5 adults, and we loved everything. Very good indeed. The dessert is also very good.... I recommend it 100%....... (it's a shame I didn't take a photo of the octopus and the dessert ?)“

“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 ?“

“The food is very good, maybe a little overpriced but it had plenty of options, and as far as I've tasted, they're all very good, so you can choose according to your pocket and always get a nice experience. The service is excellent, so is the ambient, with nice music of the fit-for-everyone kind. What more can I say? I'm desperately becoming a regular...“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“(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?“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 ??“

“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.“

“Ótimo supermercado no centro de César com parque de estacionamento próprio,no seu interior encontramos calorosas funcionarias que nos ajudam ,com ótimo talho,peixaria com congelados e peixe fresco todos os dias também vende ótimo bacalhau,uma seleção de vinhos de ótima qualidade e diversidade tem uma frutaria de imensa qualidade e variedade ,recomendo vivamente!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Top restaurant. Buffet with several options, quality and very tasty food. Fantastic team, super welcoming and available. I was with a group during the weekend in Estarreja and we had all our meals at "Cozinha da Terra", nothing to write home about. Spectacular!“

“I had a pleasant experience tasting the food, but the service took a long time…Even though it wasn't very busy on the day.I confess that the food was good to the point where I ignored the delay in my service.I went to the place with my daughter, we each ordered a different dish and we both really liked what we ordered... Therefore, I am able to recommend the place, even though there was such a delay, these are things that unfortunately sometimes happen. I didn't go back to the place to find out if it was frequent.As for the prices, compared to other places in the region, it is a bit more expensive, but not scary, and the good flavor experience ends up justifying these prices.“

“(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! ☺️“

“Amazing food, 5 star seafood rice. And I even had a chance of barnacle appetizers. Great service, reasonable price.The only point I don't like is that they keep bringing unsolicited entries and it is not clear that they will be charged.“

“I'll be honest, I went to the Mar Azul restaurant, in Espinho, as everything around it was closed, and I decided to go there. It was a really good surprise.
The team was very accessible, immediately providing the necessary help. As for the food, I highlight it as really feeling like “homemade food”, well served.
It will certainly be a place to return.“

“(Translated by Google) From the service to the cakes and food, it's very good, in my opinion, not to mention the price is MT in mind ??(Original)Desde o atendimento aos bolos e comida é muito bom,na minha opinião, sem falar k tem preço MT em conta ??“

“Whenever we go to Espinho we pass by this cafe. Whether it's summer or winter, it's a modern but at the same time nostalgic café that gives us that comfort. They make everything from lattes to machiatto and even make affogato at affordable prices for the quality and presentation. Not to mention the red velvet cake which is quite good, it has condensed milk on top but the base balances it out, so it's not too sweet. The waiter is also super approachable and very friendly. In fact, I've never been to a cafe where it was so friendly!
We will always come back, thank you ☺️“

“Excellent place near the beach in espinho for a very tasteful dinner. I had the “arroz de marisco” and it was absolutely delicious! My partner on the other hand had the grilled codfish but it was dry and lacked flavor. The staff is friendly and the food arrives very quickly. Since it is a very family friendly restaurant, it can be a loud environment. In conclusion, we had a good experience overall“