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Viejo Barrio Restaurant and Bar

Vasconcellos 169, Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
598 52 25 399
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Local cuisine
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations, After-hours
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Lisbon, Portugal
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14 reviews 14 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2012

A really nice waiter (the owner) will serve you carefully! Not a huge range of food but this a small and familiar place. Do not expect the best but expect a good service, well prepared food and some desserts that'll make you want walk when finishing the dinner :p

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See 2 more reviews by Mara B for Colonia del Sacramento
Chelsea, Massachusetts
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19 reviews 19 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 December 2012

Our waiter was not the best. My husband pointed at the menu and asked for the chicken and then the waiter what type of pasta he would like with it; he chose the Gnocchi. I decided to go with the fish with a Roquefort sauce. When the food came, all my husband got was the Gnocchi and when we asked... More

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See 3 more reviews by RicF964 for Colonia del Sacramento
Ottawa
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32 reviews 32 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 November 2012

We had lunch at Viejo Barrio. The food was good, the atmosphere was great - right in front of the church - and the service was the best we had in Uruguay.

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See 3 more reviews by Canuck72 for Colonia del Sacramento
Denver, CO
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105 reviews 105 reviews
51 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
102 helpful votes 102 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012 via mobile

We needed a quick meal before our ferry and wanted something in the city center. We all had pasta which was good. I would go again in the future.

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See 2 more reviews by ColoTravDenver_CO for Colonia del Sacramento
Sao Paulo, SP
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23 reviews 23 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2012

I had a ravioli the was not good at all... poor pasta and too much water in the dish. Couldn't wait to leave the place.

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Pasadena, California
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21 reviews 21 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Everyone was at The Drugstore next door, which should have been our first clue. Perhaps it was an off night, but all seemed quite average, so head to Marlo or La Casa de Jorge Paez Vilaro instead, if you want a great meal. Or maybe The Drugstore, which we didn't try, but was busy each time we walked by.

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See 3 more reviews by Pueblohouse for Colonia del Sacramento
Melbourne
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57 reviews 57 reviews
12 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

Went to Santa Rita the night before and paid too much for a very ordinary meal. Here the lomo was excellent and my wfe had garlic chicken which was tender and tasty. Both meals were accompanied by chips - but the best part of the experience was the 2004 Reserve Tanat, a delicious fruity red wine!

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Montreal, Canada
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28 reviews 28 reviews
13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

The food is good and the prices are perfect for a good restaurant. I would go back, but specially to meet again the waiter. He's been working there for more than 10 years and his humour, service and food knowledge is what make this restaurant what it is. Let him be part of your dinner for a little bit by... More

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See 4 more reviews by German C for Colonia del Sacramento
Babson Park, Massachusetts, United States
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

We came here based off Tripadvisor reviews saying this place was great. I had a ravioli w/ bolognese. The bolognese was very good, but surprisingly the ravioli seemed as if it was premade/packaged ravioli... So I can't give a resounding recommendation for the ravioli itself except to say that the bolognese sauce was delicious.

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See 7 more reviews by Alec B for Colonia del Sacramento
Uruguay
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18 reviews 18 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Nice, clean, very well located. The staff is very friendly (in particular one of the waiters is famous). The food is good and cheap.

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