Palato Restaurante

Rua Herois de Franca 487, Matosinhos 4450-159, Portugal
+351 22 935 0936
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Overview
  • Excellent62%
  • Very good25%
  • Average7%
  • Poor4%
  • Terrible2%
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“prawns” (9 reviews)
“sardines” (12 reviews)
“potatoes” (10 reviews)
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CUISINES
Grill, Seafood, Mediterranean, Portuguese, Gluten Free Options
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Rua Herois de Franca 487, Matosinhos 4450-159, Portugal
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We 4 visited one evening and managed to get a table in a covered area outside. We had a simple meal, just some bread and dips and peppers for starters and then a huge sea bass between us. Really tasty! The staff were helpful an...More

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palatorestaurante, Gestor at Palato Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago
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O Palato Restaurante em Matosinhos fica agradecido com o seu comentário e avaliação. Obrigado por nos visitar e desfrutar das...More

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

We came for a long and comfortable lunch on a Thursday afternoon and the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. The service was fantastic and the food was even better. We ordered the full sole which came perfectly charred and grilled served with salad and...More

Thank junojablon
palatorestaurante, Gestor at Palato Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago
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O Palato Restaurante em Matosinhos fica agradecido com o seu comentário e avaliação. Obrigado por nos visitar e desfrutar das...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

This is the fourth seafood restaurant we tried in Porto. By far the most expensive and the worst quality. We had calamari and floured tripe for starters. Never had floured tripe before so cannot comment how it compared, but not a fan otherwise. Calamari was...More

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palatorestaurante, Gestor at Palato Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago
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Boa noite, estimado Sr Aprilhuang2018 Em primeiro lugar, ficamos muito orgulhosos por sermos um dos 4 restaurantes escolhidos pelos senhores...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Stumbled upon this restaurant looking for a light refreshment from the hot sunny beach. The aroma from the outdoor BBQ lured us in for what can only be described as the loveliest seafood meal we ate in while on our stay in Porto.More

Thank ckintheuk
palatorestaurante, Gestor at Palato Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago
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O Palato Restaurante em Matosinhos fica agradecido com o seu comentário e avaliação. Obrigado por nos visitar e desfrutar das...More

Reviewed 30 September 2018

Awesome fresh seafood that you can see being cooked on the bbq right in front of you. Great calamari and shrimps.More

Thank 790sat
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O Palato Restaurante em Matosinhos fica agradecido com o seu comentário e avaliação. Obrigado por nos visitar e desfrutar das...More

Reviewed 29 September 2018 via mobile

We had grilled Sardinines and tiger prawns, the taste was actually extremely good. However the service was very poor, the waiters didn't take care of us, forgetting what we had ordered, and showing rude attitude. We had to ask for proper dishes after the main...More

Thank Dani7676
palatorestaurante, Gestor at Palato Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago
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Estimado Sr Dani7676 Agradecemos muito o seu comentário. Permita-nos somente algumas considerações começando pela questão da “ lavagem das mãos...More

Reviewed 28 September 2018

Prawns done on open flame were excellent; port tonic aperitif was an exciting new drink to taste; followed b sorbet with black vodka ! Would recommend , our servers were very friendly and helpfulMore

Thank 613gary
palatorestaurante, Gestor at Palato Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago
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O Palato Restaurante em Matosinhos fica agradecido com o seu comentário e avaliação. Obrigado por nos visitar e desfrutar das...More

Reviewed 22 September 2018 via mobile

We been twice, on both trips to Porto. We loved it the first time and so we made sure to visit the next time around. The salted sardines and the calamari and shrimp skewer are special so is the crab sauce (appetizer). Great service (possible...More

Thank Wajdi G
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O Palato Restaurante em Matosinhos fica agradecido com o seu comentário e avaliação. Obrigado por nos visitar e desfrutar das...More

Reviewed 14 September 2018

What could be better than simple but perfectly grilled sardines, roasted potatoes, salad and a good local beer on a warm sunny day short walk from the beach?! Enjoyable food and good service. If weather permits, pick a table outside under umbrella – you will...More

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palatorestaurante, Gestor at Palato Restaurante, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago
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O Palato Restaurante em Matosinhos fica agradecido com o seu comentário e avaliação. Obrigado por nos visitar e desfrutar das...More

Reviewed 31 August 2018 via mobile

We were recommended this area of Porto by a local friend. We stopped at Palato, as it is across from a park/memorial. We ended up setting outside, which offers limited seating directly behind the huge grill. We ended up ordering the whole Cod fish, which...More

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O Palato Restaurante em Matosinhos fica agradecido com o seu comentário e avaliação. Obrigado por nos visitar e desfrutar das...More

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Restaurant Details

Rating summary
  • Food
    Service
  • Value
    Atmosphere
Average prices
€ 20 - € 40
Meals
Drinks, Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant features
Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Highchairs Available, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards
Good for
Romantic, Special Occasion Dining, Kids, Child-friendly, Business meetings, Local cuisine
Open Hours
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 11:45 PM
Location and Contact Information
  • Address: Rua Herois de Franca 487, Matosinhos 4450-159, Portugal
  • Location: Europe  >  Portugal  >  Northern Portugal  >  Porto District  >  Matosinhos
  • Phone Number: +351 22 935 0936
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