Mercatu Smooth Bar — Restaurant in Aveiro

Never has a place had such a negative impact on my travels. Walked in looking to have “something small to eat” and a small generally €1 beer. I asked about the filling of an empanada looking pie. Rather than a response about the pie I was told “ I will take care if you” while it was said with a hospitable tone it should have been said like a robber says to their victim in a dark alley. A small plate of cheese and jam came out along with some bread and olive oil a beer and a glass of wine. €23 later I just paid more money for being “taken care of” for a snack than a 3 course plate of the day for two was in Porto. This is an intentional ploy by the owner to get as much money as she can from her few customers that are ensnared by her well located fly trap. Don’t fall victim.... there is a wonderful woman serving similar food, great warm attitude, and straight forward reasonable pricing on the other side of the raised bridge going over the canal called...... Detalles...

Delicious homemade food! From the homemade tea to the homemade lasagna, as well as the cod puff pastry pie, everything was delicious and very tasty! The Chef is the owner of the restaurant and she clearly puts love in every dish she makes.

At lunch a menu with soup, drink, main plate and coffee is available for around 6,5€ and 7€ (as of December 2019).

The restaurant has indoor and...

Delicious lunch -- the perfect tosta mista and a tasty, very fresh salad -- if you're lucky, the avocados may come from the friendly owner's garden, and he sources his other ingredients from the adjoining market, which sells fresh local fare. A sunny terrace, right beside the bridge of friendship ribbons over the...