Lavrador do Vale — Restaurant in Óbidos

Ordered a pizza, a burguer, bacalhau a lagareiro and secretos de porco. The food took 45 minutes at least to arrive. The burguer and pizza were ok, the burguer was served with Portuguese bread, it was hard for the child to eat. The cod was unsalted and cold. The secretos were mostly raw. We didn't want to complain, as we were there for so long already. When the waiter came to get the plates he commented that the secretos were raw and we should have complained. Later as we payed 70€ the other waiter asked if everything was good. We mentioned the secretos again and again we were told we should have complained. At no moment they apologised and the blame for serving raw pig was put on us, which is shameful. We are not complainers and we would be fine just leaving, don't blame bad food on...

We ate here twice during a recent visit to Praia del Rey. Well worth the short trip if like us having been disappointed with the dinner taken at the clubhouse a day or two earlier. Stick to breakfast or snacks there. The Lavrador was very busy the first time and we found the service and food very good. The only disappointment was that a table of UK golfers from a nearby table were using bad language. No wonder we get such a poor reputation abroad. On our next visit, arriving earlier it was quiet and enjoyed another enjoyable meal. Nice to have a nice restaurant so close to the...

A nice, family driven place with a lovely female chef, who can absolutely cook. Of course she is not a specialist in Pizza or Pasta, but wait a minute: Are we in Portugal or in Napoli?? The way the prepares a fish is gorgeous, the Lamp Chops are nice, the Chicken Piri Piri perfect and the Curry with Shrimps hits the middle of my heart. And the desserts - especially the chocolate mousse - are awesome.

PS: And I can’t believe they said they do the Pizza and Pasta on their own. It’s frozen stuff and they tell their guests. May be they should clear the menu to avoid any...