We read about this place and walked by on Monday, forgetting they were closed . We went back today for our mid-day meal and so glad we did. The proprietor was delightful, shared his knowledge of wine and wine making. The atmosphere was like a French bistro and he spoke, French, English and Portuguese. Now, we wanted a change from traditional Portuguese cooking and the burgers were excellent! Fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection. We started with crudités of light aioli and toasts, he recommended a regional Red wine (by the glass) it was yummy and then we had the chicken and beef burgers with fries. The food was hot and so delicious. If you have the time drop into this hidden gem you won’t be disappointed. They also prepare local Portuguese meals. I don’t doubt they too would...
Read moreWonder where the truth of written reviews stand, but today, I’ve had an extremely unpleasant surprise in respect of how a potential client got treated… harsh words, absolutely non-sympathetic attitude from an employee (gentleman), and much to my unsatisfaction I was told that the place still needed to be cleaned and the tables suitably prepared. This started around 12:10 hrs, despite Google saying ‘open’… The room looks too dark, and cleaning level appeared poor. By 12:40 hrs and in view of evidenced lack of readiness to receive clients, we decided to leave with no comments there, but instead here, so other possible clients may not risk the same bad experience we went through. In a single word and to be...
Read moreTucked away on a quiet street - this small restaurant serves up the BEST hamburgers in Aveiro! No question. The owner is gracious and speaks, English, French and Portuguese. The food is served HOT - which is not always the case here in Portugal. The entire menu is stellar. If you live in the area, Carlos has an Obelix Cookbook that you can special order from for a "one of a kind" dinner, (he needs time to order ingredients and test the recipe - so you may be planning a few weeks out!) We were delighted to share Roast Boar with dear friends one evening....
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