Casa Mota — Restaurant in Matosinhos

As a word of warning: the starters they you at the start of your meal are very much not free and will set you back around 10eur; there is not really much of a chance to refuse these, hence why I'm taking one star off my review. On the upside, they are indeed very good, with the bacalhau salad being perhaps the best out of the three. I also had the sardines (very affordable for the quantity that you get, but be prepared that they have all the guts in them still) and I was very full at the end of the meal. The house vinho verde was also very enjoyable and I got much more of it than in any of the other restaurants I've eaten at. The waiters were also very friendly, if a little overbearing at times, even though they didn't really speak much English. All in all, a pleasant experience, I just wish they didn't push the starters on...

We went in October with my parents to Casa Mota, and it was so good we came back next day... by feet from Passeio Alegre ! Our determination was strong. I really love the grilled squid... my parents fell in love with the sardinhas and the dourada. The waitress was patient (even if we french guys try to learn a little portuguese, we get often really lost haha) and absolutely kind with us, she took time to explain me the fishes I was looking at (how beautiful the choice is). Chiripiti is so delicious. Thank you, can't wait to go back (yes, we'll go back...

Id give this place 10 stars for service and atmosphere if i could. The waiters were so funny and helped so much when it came to us and our friends feeling at home. They served us some fantastic starters and suggested some amazing mains! Everyone there was on a buzz and people were singing and dancing. The fish was so fresh and the wine was top notch as well. 10/10 and cant wait...