Nova Gala — Restaurant in Figueira da Foz

First of all, when we sat down it was going okay the waiter gave us bread and butter we only took one piece but in the end we had to pay for all of it even though we didn't take all the butter the service was quick but don't let that fool you. My grandma ordered the bacalhau and I got the stake, the fries were okay but my stake/beef was so dry it tasted horrible! My grandma who got the bacalhau got a diffrent fish she said it was dry, wasn't the bacalhau she ordered, and nothing about it was good, I could say the same, the only thing that was good was litteraly the water, and the waiter looked like she definitely did NOT want to be there. I didn't have a pleasent time there and will not be comming back the only good thing was leaving. Watch out for this place it sucked, what the heck dude. Also it was 40 euros for two people and we had to pay for things we didn't even buy. 😐 MY first...

This was hands down the worst dining experiences of our trip. Although we speak Portuguese, we were clearly treated as unwelcome tourists. The server’s attitude was shockingly cold and dismissive from the moment we arrived, as if we were an inconvenience rather than guests. His assistant, to be fair, was kind and respectful — the only redeeming part of the entire visit.

We ordered the Bife à Fadista, which was extremely underwhelming — dry, bland, and overpriced for what it was. It felt like absolutely no care had gone into the preparation. Worse yet, olives and bread were brought to the table without being requested, leading us to assume they were complimentary (as is often the case in Portugal). They were not. We were stunned to find we’d been charged for them, and not a small amount either — a sneaky and disappointing tactic.

This restaurant is not accommodating to dietary restrictions (no vegetarian options, no flexibility), the menu is very limited, and the prices do not reflect the quality. We left feeling frustrated, disrespected, and ripped off.

If you are a visitor — even one who speaks the language — I would strongly advise against dining here. There are plenty of other places in Figueira da Foz that offer real Portuguese hospitality and better food at fair prices. This is not one of them.

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Esta foi, sem dúvida, uma das piores experiências gastronômicas da nossa viagem. Apesar de falarmos português, fomos claramente tratados como turistas indesejados. A atitude do empregado de mesa foi surpreendentemente fria e antipática desde o início, como se fôssemos um incómodo e não clientes. O seu ajudante, por outro lado, foi educado e atencioso — o único ponto positivo da visita.

Pedimos o Bife à Fadista, que foi extremamente decepcionante — seco, sem sabor e totalmente caro para a qualidade apresentada. Parecia que não houve qualquer cuidado no preparo do prato. Para piorar, colocaram azeitonas e pão na mesa sem termos pedido. Assumimos que eram cortesia, como é comum em muitos restaurantes portugueses. Não eram. Ficámos chocados ao ver que nos cobraram — e não foi pouco. Uma prática enganosa e lamentável.

O restaurante não oferece alternativas para restrições alimentares (sem opções vegetarianas, nem flexibilidade), o menu é muito limitado, e os preços não correspondem de forma alguma à qualidade. Saímos de lá frustrados, desrespeitados e com a sensação de termos sido enganados.

Se é visitante — mesmo que fale a língua — recomendo vivamente que evite este restaurante. Há muitos outros lugares em Figueira da Foz que oferecem verdadeira hospitalidade portuguesa e comida de qualidade a preços justos. Este, definitivamente,...

Don't let the frosty attitude of the main server dissuade you, he's busy and serves everyone alone. But the food.....BOMB!!!!!! Wow!!!! The fresh fish comes from across the street (sea side), as does the BBQ chicken made to order. Skewer of shrimp and squid melted in your mouth, and the piri piri chicken lived up to the legendary reputation!!!!! Do NOT miss this place!! Ne mindful they are very busy, and closed between 3 and 5....