Brisamar — Restaurant in Matosinhos

We sailed to As Leças from Galicia and Brisamar was our first dinner after arriving. Given the number of locals eating here, we knew it would be a good experience. The setting is a bit basic but the food was great. Some of us had seafood and some of us had meat. Both were great and served in good portion sizes. The seafood folk really liked their food, the steak I had was perfect. Prices were very reasonable. If I'm ever back...

I have never seen such a perfectly cooked octopus, from the tenderness to the taste, simply the best I have ever had. Everything like home cooking and all typical north Portuguese dishes with such extra flavour. The chocolate mousse also unbelievable. What a surprise for a inconspicuous place. Will be here next time visiting the north of Portugal. I'm still remembering the taste...

Cheap, authentic and cheerful..perfect for somewhere convivial to enjoy a dish of the day and glance up at the footy on the ubiquitous flat screen tv that is a staple of most Portuguese establisments...on the day in question I chose a takeaway, the vegetable soup at just over €1 was...