Restaurante O Diogo — Restaurant in Matosinhos

What a wonderful restaurant this is for an authentic Portugese experience! We visited on a Sunday and were surrounded bij mostly families who seemed to be regulars. The food is very good, cooked on the BBQ in front of the restaurant. On the south side of town, it is a little quieter than in the middle of town but you will have to make a reservation as this is a hot spot. You choose your fish and they will grill it for you and prepare it for you table side. The staff is wonderful, very friendly and they speak English if your Portugese is rusty. There is a very friendly vibe here amidst the hustle of a very busy restaurant. And save some room for dessert....excellent home made pies. A...

Huge disappointment First the service was simply rude The lady in glasses didn’t even walk us to the table, just indicated it with a dirty finger. Then the waiter brings the menu and gives one to my husband and another to his son. I don’t know if basic savoir-vivre rules are known to you, but the woman is the first one who should always receive the menu, basic rules of politeness. The sea bass was juicy, but completely lacked the grill aroma, it tasted like boiled fish. On top of that it had absolutely no spices- not even salt. Same goes for bell pepper salad. So the food was completely tasteless. I love Portuguese fish and seafood, this meal filled my belly but brought...

My experience at "O Diogo" restaurant was truly memorable! We were extremely well-served by Ines and her colleague, who both went above and beyond to make sure we had an enjoyable dining experience. A special shoutout goes to the gentleman who grilled the fish to perfection – it was like watching an artist at work! Interestingly, the grill was set up by the roadside, giving it a unique touch, as if it was a parked car. The salad was delectable, and the wine was simply divine! I highly recommend "O Diogo" to anyone looking for a fantastic...