Tasca Da Maria - Espinho

Located right to the sea side this restaurant offers lunch and dinners with a spectacular view. The menu contains all traditional seafood and wines of the regio... read more Located right to the sea side this restaurant offers lunch and dinners with a spectacular view. The menu contains all traditional seafood and wines of the region. However, the cook must have had a bad day: the cod was too much roasted, the potatoes accompanying old and wizened. The Arroz de Mariscos (Rice with Seafood) was based on cheap defrosted shrimps and mussels, well the portions were big. No problem, maybe we didn‘t pick a brilliant moment. However, the bill was a shock. We were charged almost double the amount we had payed in the neighbouring restaurant the evening before. Sorry, we won‘t come back here.

Had been recommended by friends to try a dish called Cataplana before leaving for our holiday so that's what we did here. While waiting the waiter brought out b... read more Had been recommended by friends to try a dish called Cataplana before leaving for our holiday so that's what we did here. While waiting the waiter brought out bread, a tuna dip with little Melba a Toast and some deep fried fish balls all very yummy. Cataplana arrived also very delicious but you need to be confident with fish as the stew comes with the whole fish including head. Nice selection of wine and drinks. Only downside was the surly waiter. Also, be aware that the snacks that appear on the table also appear on the bill this seems to be customery in Espinho

Beware we were served as part of the cover charge without asking !! Some prawns, bread, olives and tuna paste that came to €18!!! The food took forever and when... read more Beware we were served as part of the cover charge without asking !! Some prawns, bread, olives and tuna paste that came to €18!!! The food took forever and when it came we were not served our food together 2 of us began eating otherwise our food would have gotten cold the only redeeming thing about this place was the lovely and attentive waitress !!!

Nice little restaurant with waterfront view in Espinho. Service was very attentive and friendly, the food was simple but of excellent quality. We were offered d... read more Nice little restaurant with waterfront view in Espinho. Service was very attentive and friendly, the food was simple but of excellent quality. We were offered different starters, which were brought to the table. From the setting an the fact that even bread is usually to be paid for in Portugal, we were absolutely certain that this applies to the starters as well (see some of the other comments). So there’s been no surprise, but the bill was still reasonable: Bread, three different starters, two mains, two desserts, coffee, 1/2 bottle of wine and one port for 50€ seems a fair deal to me. We will come back!

Very kindly service. Good suggestions about available fresh fish. Good location in front of ocean. Good ratio price-quality. Good selection of local wines. Vinh... read more Very kindly service. Good suggestions about available fresh fish. Good location in front of ocean. Good ratio price-quality. Good selection of local wines. Vinho verde must be tried with grilled fish