Douro Valley - Castle Point

First time eating at Douro valley last night and I have got to say it definitely won't be my last time. The food was excellent and good value for money. Staff w... read more First time eating at Douro valley last night and I have got to say it definitely won't be my last time. The food was excellent and good value for money. Staff were attentive and polite. See you again soon Douro valley Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £30–40 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4

Went there for a family birthday meal,was brilliant, staff really helpful, food fantastic, definitely recommend and will be going back Service: Dine in Meal typ... read more Went there for a family birthday meal,was brilliant, staff really helpful, food fantastic, definitely recommend and will be going back Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £20–30 Food: 5 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

Yummy food, lovely staff. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Yummy food, lovely staff. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

We walked in at our allotted time. Stood for a couple of minutes while being ignored by staff busying themselves with making up tables etc. Waved toward a table... read more We walked in at our allotted time. Stood for a couple of minutes while being ignored by staff busying themselves with making up tables etc. Waved toward a table in the corner. Not auspicious but ok. Drinks order taken, we just opted for a litre should have made more than 1 and a half glasses each of white sangria. Which consisted of some chopped apple and orange some white wine not chilled and Ice. Was a bit underwhelming really. We were not really feeling the love at this point. We had some olives and bread and butter. The butter was the pre packed single portion variety. No oil or vinegar etc. We ordered mains. My partner had the seafood stew special which was served with some rather lifeless bread, but the stew itself was excellent. I had a mixed meat skewer with some extra king prawn. Was asked if I wanted hot piri piri which I did. It came up with a rather disappointing salad a little equally disappointing rice, and some excellent if sparse fried potatoes. The prawns turned up 5 minutes later. The meat was good the piece of steak was tough and chewy but flavourful, though the piri piri was all but absent. I think with the prawns the cost was around £25. The prawns were over salted We both had a dessert which was OK. A coffee and a Portuguese take on Amaretto which was excellent). By this time and having had to fight to get the attention of the lad laying up tables in order to order, and failing we were served by a lady who was pleasant and attentive. Overall for £120 with a tip, for 2 it was underwhelming, it may just have been that night after all the Christmas madness. We will give it another go soon and see how it is. But for now, it’s average service and despite the excellent fish stew. Average food.

Was a fantastic meal very welcoming and a nice atmosphere a bit pricey but very good portion size, will definitely be going back. read more Was a fantastic meal very welcoming and a nice atmosphere a bit pricey but very good portion size, will definitely be going back.