Restaurante Palhuça – Gastronomia Portuguesa em Aveiro — Restaurant in Aveiro

Palhuca Restaurant in Aveiro offers a delightful culinary experience with a menu that showcases the rich flavors of the region. The food was exceptional, with each dish beautifully prepared and full of authentic Portuguese taste. The restaurant was bustling with locals, which added a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere, hinting at its popularity among those who know good food in the area.

However, our experience was marred by an unexpected issue with the bill. We were surprised to find a 20% tip automatically added to our bill, written only in Portuguese. This charge was not communicated to us beforehand, and it left us feeling somewhat taken advantage of. It gave the impression that this practice might not be applied to locals, raising questions about fairness and transparency. While we enjoyed the meal, this incident dampened our overall experience, and we left feeling a bit used. We hope the restaurant can address this issue to ensure a more transparent and inclusive experience for all patrons.

We would left 20% tip easily for the climate...

It is a typical portuguese tavern with local food. I was interested in having the grilled sardines as I read the fish is fresh and good. Was not disappointed at all. The photo I attach is for half a portion of the grilled sardines which comes with salad and veggies. As a woman- I eat a lot and this was plenty for me to be full, but not stuffed to the brim. The plate looks smaller on the photo - it is one of those big plates so do not be fooled by my photo. I had melon for dessert which was also good- came from the fridge so was refreshing in this heat. I do recommend it- it is a family run business. The man seems a bit grumpy but do not mind him- I reckon it has not been easy for them in this pandmic. Definately if you go to Aveiro- pay them a visit. Prices...

After complaining about a short hair on my rice stew the waiter imnediately disregarded my claim stating the hair was dry. I could understand an accident of this type but not the way it was dealt with. Food was left on the table for a long while without ofering a replacement or apologising. Only after I called him back and said we werent touching it he removed the stew from the table. This was obviously removed from the bill but it was highly unprofessional and spoiled our lunch...