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Ilhavo Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Ilhavo
Ílhavo (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈiʎɐvu] ( listen)) is a municipality located at the Centre of Portugal. The population in 2011 was 38,598, in an area of 73.48 km².
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1. O Batel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 869 reviews
Reviewed By TasteTestersUK - Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom
A backstreet location and a good review brought us to this small, wood-panelled restaurant in very tourist-y Aveiro. It specialises in fish and we ordered one of the suggested dishes – an expensive prawn curry with fruit for two people.
Our waitress was sullen and we had to virtually beg for something green or vegetable-y to accompany our meal. They found us a dish of burnt garlic, cabbage and carrot and had the temerity to charge us extra for it.
The dish itself was terrible. Although the prawns were tender and well-cooked, they came in a gelatinous sauce bitter with uncooked curry powder. The fruit – a pile of pineapple, apples and grapes – had been added to the dish stone cold, so the whole dish was barely warm, adding to its unpleasantness. €30 for this dish.
Maybe their other dishes are better, but I'd be suspicious of anywhere that gave you fish knives and no finger bowls when serving shellfish.
2. Restaurante Marisqueira Mare Cheia
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 914 reviews
Reviewed By Salmontree - Oak Harbor, Washington
First of all: Make a reservation, whether for lunch or dinner. We tried once without a reservation, and the wait was an hour. However, with a reservation the next evening, we were seated immediately. Our waiter's English was excellent, as was his recommendation, which was grilled prawns, which came after the fabulous mussels in sauce as our appetizer. We ate indoors, though they do have outdoor Seating, but perhaps not in the evening. I couldn't rave enough about the prawns, or the mousse, or the port. In addition, our bill was surprisingly affordable. We're spent that much in a Brew Pub in the US. This is a don't miss it restaurant.
3. Restaurante "O Gafanhoto"
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Ana c - Danbury, Connecticut
Excellent. Authentic restaurant with great service and fresh fish, delivered daily by fishermen themselves. Straight from the catch on your plate. Gina was our waiter and she spoke fluent Spanish and English. The whole team made us feel welcome and part of a bigger whole, which is very nice when traveling.
Prices are very reasonable. The food is simple and of high quality. No fancy stuff. The wine selection was incredible. We dined here two nights in a row. Highly recommended.
4. O Bairro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 751 reviews
Facing the local fish market and the canal dos botirões, at the heart of Aveiro's historic center, O Bairro is the place where you'll have one of the best gastronomic experiences of your life. Starting with the "33cl de caldeirada", followed by the fish&seafood rice and finishing with our amazing dessert of "Ovo Mole à Bairro", for sure you'll want to come back on the next day to experience other deli...
Reviewed By Stevev98 - Richmond-upon-Thames, United Kingdom
Having tried another nearby restaurant the night before and been disappointed I consulted TripAdvisor more thoroughly for our second night's meal. On Reading about O Bairro's adventurous attitude to modern Portuguese food I booked by phone immediately in high hopes of a meal that would satisfy both stomach and pocket! We weren't disappointed! Although our waitress was a little severe she didn't lack any attentiveness to our needs - brisk and efficient service was the order of the day and I don't mind that. The food was excellent, especially the rightly applauded Risotto de Camarao and Prato Vegetariano. To complement the food we drank the waiter's recommended Lua Cheia Vinhas Velhas - excellent and only €12 the bottle. I finished off the meal with the chef's mystery dessert 'Misterio do Bairro' - I won't spoil the surprise but it was delicious! So choose this restaurant for at least one of your nights in Aveiro and you'll go away satisfied with happy memories. Costs was €65 for two all in.
5. Bacalhau&Afins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 384 reviews
Specialist in cod fish and he's derivatives ..... also with choices of fish and meat .... We believe in customer sensitization to the possibility of each starter, main course or dessert , to set aside a vinic harmonization . Besides a signature cuisine , the restaurant bets on regional dishes and some international offers inspiration
Reviewed By BettinaPortugal - Portugal
Bacaulhau & Afins will take your taste buds on a long journey through different textures and fantastic aromas. Don’t miss their Caldeirada in shape of a foamy mousse, with a subtle spicy touch, shrimp and fish... Their risottos are so wonderfully aromatic they you will...MoreThanks for your review! We were very pleased that you enjoyed the experience in our restaurant. We hope see you soon. Best regards!
6. Restaurante Dori
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 353 reviews
Reviewed By Tiago R
Very good fish, with a nice view of Ria de Aveiro. We ate fish soup, grilled swordfish and mixed fish skewer.
7. Salpoente
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 975 reviews
Cod Fish SpecialistsThe new structure Salpoente, located at Canal S.Roque 83 in Aveiro, brings together two former salt warehouses, historic heritage of the city of Aveiro, in a single location - charming, calm, where you can talk without having to raise his voice, where they can be with family, friends, or professional title.Quality, innovation, design, architecture and well-being are "ingredients" every day "tempered" this space.Aveiro and Ria transmit traditions and share emotions, in all corresponding values pillar of this project - to defend national values, recover and preserve traditions, promote and advance the art and its stakeholders, Ria boost and promote tourism demand in the city of Aveiro .Unconditionally defend the "made in" Portugal.The Salpoente recreates a traditional Portuguese cuisine expert, a kitchen and superior example, inspired by several motives, made with the highest quality and for different tastes and trends, but with an ordinary star - cod."We want to be the best Cod Fish restaurant in Portugal"
Reviewed By HAMF_PT
you won't be disappointed...the food is great and has some very interesting and unexpected surprises. For sure the cod is the king but everything we tasted was great. If you are not sure ask for advice and guidance...the staff is very helpful..
8. O Batista do Bacalhau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 422 reviews
Reviewed By ChrisShearerCooper - Boulder, Colorado
We really didn't know what we were getting into here, we had driven up the coast in the morning and by the time we were approaching Aveiro we were REALLY ready for some lunch. I asked Google for "restaurants near me" and this one came up with some good review, and we said "why not!"
We were the only tourists in the place, but the staff was very helpful and the food was quite good! This is authentic Portuguese food, not some derivation invented by a chef in a big city restaurant trying to be clever. Nice piece of cod, freshly prepared with a nice sauce.
9. Canastra Do Fidalgo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 634 reviews
De vez em vez encontra-se num sitio fora da rota normal um reataurante com Bom bom preco atendendo que o peixe e fresco, e serviço rápido. E o caso, e nao será por acaso que também consta no livro boa cama e boa mesa do expresso.
Reviewed By JoseSM - Porto
Sometimes we have the combination of several small things that result on a great lunch or dinner. Yesterday I had one of these experiences at Fidalo in Aveiro region. The day was beautiful with a late summer temperature. The outside tables are very comfortable and...MoreThanks for your review! We were very pleased that you enjoyed the experience in our restaurant. We hope see you soon. Best regards!
10. Bronze - Seafood & Lounge Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By MiriamM972 - Sao Paulo, SP
I found this lounge bar quite by chance and had a great surprise. I stopped here for a late morning snack and had white wine from the region and some fried calamares which were great.
Since it is located right on the beach the view is also superb
