República do Peixe — Restaurant in Vila Nova de Gaia

We chose this place based on the good -despite few- reviews, and it turned out a great idea. The location might seem unusual (the access is through something similar to a shopping mall), although the view is undoubtedly great (just in front of the ocean). Whom we believe was the owner was extremely kind to us, as we couldn't speak a word of Portuguese. He did not hesitate to suggest us the perfect wine for our choices (vinho Verde, amazing). Everything was great, but the baccalhau was something incredible!! The owner and his staff made the experience perfect. We...

Great food, great service. Highly recommended. Better being in second line with great quality experience than first line with common food and often bad service. Thank you for a great evening with wonderful seafood and very fresh fish. Pablo from Finca Tres Tierras, mallorquín wine...

Perfectly cooked fresh turbot. Recommended wine was mid range price and excellent choice. All up a very good restaurant & very competitively priced. So a big thumbs to Harry our Bolt driver for his special mention: fine dining on the balcony...