O Alves — Restaurant in Matosinhos

Beautiful Restaurant with Mixed Experiences in Leça da Palmeira

I recently visited a beautiful place in Leça da Palmeira, and from the outside, it looks amazing! The starters, particularly the soup, were reasonably priced and of great quality, which set a positive tone for our meal.

However, the main course was a bit disappointing. We ordered the special of the day, a sole fillet, and it was unfortunately overcooked and dry. At €55.00, I expected a lot more. The waiter was sweet and tried to make up for it by offering free desserts, which was a nice gesture, but it still didn’t meet the expectations set by the restaurant’s upscale appearance.

On a positive note, the wine from the Dão region was fantastic and complemented the meal well. Overall, while the ambiance and starters were lovely, the main course experience left much...

Old, but recently renovated this restaurant is close to the sea side in Leca and offers a partial sea view from the dining room. If the restaurants walls are renovated, the chairs were scratched and the table clothes had a hole. We got ameijoas a bulhao de pato (very nice) as starter. As main we got filetes de tamboril and mayonesa de tamboril. Both were good even if my preference goes to the filetes which were fresh crispy and not oily. The service was ok. The prices are correct: around 26€ for each main dish (each is enough for two people). Overall it was a pleasant lunch in a nice environment. It's a classic and good...

A fine Portuguese restaurant in Leca da Palmeira within a walking distance to the beach. The great, professional, efficient service is what sets this restaurant apart. Upon arrival, several choices delicious "couverts" are brought to the table to choose from. The fish spread and the cheese were very delicious. We ordered grilled shrimp, which came with a huge plate of homemade fries for sharing. We ended the meal with chocolate mousse which needs some improvement on the optics. The restaurant was packed with guests and all the tables were taken within less than an...