Douro Valley
84, Canvey Island SS8 7AJ
$$$
Portuguese
Douro Valley is a family run restaurant, open since December 2014.
Here at Douro Valley we pride ourselves on using the best ingredients to create home-cooked traditional Portuguese food.
We serve a range of traditional Portuguese dishes including piri piri chicken, sea food rice, bacalhau (salted cod) and octopus, giving you a true experience of Portuguese cuisine.
Not only do we offer Portuguese dishes, but we also have a range of char-grilled steaks, grilled meat, and grilled fish, paellas and tapas dishes.
Reservations
Booking Notes:
Limited online reservations so please call us on 01268 928700 and we may be able to fit you in.
For parties of 7 or more please contact us directly on 01268 928700.
Business Info
- Address: 84, Canvey Island SS8 7AJ
- Cross Street: Furtherwick Road
- Cuisine: Continental | Mediterranean | Portuguese |
- Cost: | Moderate
- Category: Casual Dining
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual Elegant
- Meals Served: Dinner |
- Parking: Street |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: www.dourovalley.co.uk
- Phone: 01268928700
- Features: Full Bar, Late Dining, Free Wi-Fi,
- Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Special Occasion, Date Night,
Photos
Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Closed
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.87 out of 5 stars based on 2379 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
May 30, 2026
Terry C.
Excellent restaurant, pity it is closing.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
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- Value: 9/10
May 07, 2026
Lisa P.
The food, the surrounds and service were excellent.
We had a lovely evening and were well looked after.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
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- Value: 9/10
Apr 19, 2026
jeff n.
very good service staff are very nice
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Apr 13, 2026
Sue B.
Fantastic restaurant. Food great also service
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Apr 12, 2026
Davena P.
Great as normal.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 11, 2026
Neil F.
One of our party had a food allergy and waitress was very understanding and checked all the ingredients for us
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 04, 2026
Karen M.
The meal was great. Food exellant, lovely welcoming staff. Enjoyed our evening
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Mar 30, 2026
Christine R.
AS always excellent experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Mar 23, 2026
Donna B.
Lovely meal in a great atmosphere, staff can’t do enough for you, all in all a great evening, will be sorry too see it go
- Overall: 10/10
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Mar 08, 2026
John H.
Always good
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Mar 01, 2026
anthony s.
First time at this restaurant, food was delicious and value for money. A most enjoyable meal will book again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Feb 25, 2026
David C.
The food and service was very good. Been there often.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Feb 23, 2026
Darren C.
Been many times . Never disappoints. Highly recommend
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Feb 19, 2026
Julie H.
We had a wonderful evening
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Jan 30, 2026
geoffrey d.
Great service excellent Food
No improvement needed
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Jan 27, 2026
Stephanie J.
Had a fantastic meal. I can’t wait to come again!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Jan 23, 2026
Linda P.
Went with old friends this time so it was nice to meet up over good food and drink
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Jan 19, 2026
Denise S.
We love going to Douro Valley its one of our favourite restaurants, food is excellent and staff are friendly and reasonably priced 5*
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Jan 12, 2026
Kevin C.
Service - Excellent
Food - Exquisite
Staff - Superb
Ambience - great
All in all 10/10
Would recommend to everyone.
- Overall: 10/10
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- Value: 9/10
Jan 12, 2026
Cheryl C.
Very enjoyable evening - staff excellent- food excellent!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Dec 12, 2025
Joan D.
Really nice food was lovely, staff very helpful, will definitely be back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Dec 11, 2025
Stephen M.
No set menu
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 08, 2025
Irene W.
Lovely food, lovely surroundings and lovely staff. Great place
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 07, 2025
Grumpsy J.
As always, we're never disappointed. From the moment we arrived, to the minute we left, everything was a joy.
We will be back.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Nov 27, 2025
Deborah C.
Wonderful service, food and wine.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Nov 24, 2025
Chris T.
Lovely meal and staff
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Nov 21, 2025
Peter M.
Lovely restaurant
Service excellent
Food always cooked well
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Nov 20, 2025
Carol w.
Food is amazing all served by lovely lily
Thank you
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Nov 12, 2025
Kerie H.
10/10 as always. This is my favourite restaurant. Food is always lovely and the staff are always lovely. Arrive with an empty belly so you can manage all the courses. It’s well worth it.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
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- Value: 10/10
Nov 04, 2025
Terry S.
Excellent food and value.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 28, 2025
Paula S.
As always you get looked after in Douro Valley. It has been some time since our last visit but you can always rely on Lili and her team! The fish was amazing. Thank you
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 25, 2025
June J.
a very enjoyable evening Lily is brilliant food delicious 11/10
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 24, 2025
Linda B.
Everything was just as we have come to expect at this superb restaurant. Top notch!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 11, 2025
Lisa R.
Love our visit, food was absolutely delicious and will definitely return and soon
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 02, 2025
John W.
The food and service were both excellent, and we enjoyed our evening at Duro Valley. We will definitely be coming again.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 28, 2025
Ian D.
As always great time had thank you
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 24, 2025
Jenny S.
Really lovely food and attentive staff. Cannot fault
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Sep 20, 2025
Linda P.
The food is always delicious
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 18, 2025
Cheryl C.
The food is amazing
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Sep 13, 2025
janice r.
Lovely evening as always
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 12, 2025
Peter S.
Staff so attentive and polite. Food was exceptional will definitely be back. Thank you
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 27, 2025
Geri R.
Everything fabulous, staff, food, drinks, service and cleansiness. Maybe the tables for 2 could be slightly bigger.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 27, 2025
Martin A.
First time visit and most impressed with the varied menu and quality of the food. We will definitely be back - and soon!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 24, 2025
Lesley R.
Love this little restaurant. A true Canvey gem.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 24, 2025
Chris H.
Never dissapointed
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 14, 2025
Karen M.
The food, service and staff are always exellant. We have been to the restaurant a few times and it's always great
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 27, 2025
Andy S.
We’re new to the area, fortunately someone recommended Douro Valley. It’s superb here! Lovely atmosphere to relax and enjoy excellent food. You must visit!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 22, 2025
Peter K.
Excellent
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 15, 2025
Kevin C.
The best restaurant on the island. Food is outstanding, service is excellent and the cosiness of the place makes for an exceptional experience.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 06, 2025
Sarah G.
Everything about this restaurant is excellent.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 03, 2025
Chris C.
Staff were pleasant and helpful, food was excellent as always. Lovely place to eat.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 15, 2025
Catherine B.
Excellent family run restaurant. Service excellent as always food excellent would highly recommend it
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 04, 2025
Keith H.
Portuguese restaurant is excellent. Always fantastic food. It's a shame to hear that the current owners are selling up considering there aren't that many good restaurants on Canvey.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 02, 2025
Deborah H.
It’s the first time I’ve visited and it definitely won’t be the last. The food was amazing
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 01, 2025
Patricia H.
As always, presentation of food so good, tasted absolutely delicious. Staff very attentive, wanted for nothing.
Plus very reasonable prices. Definitely a gem for canvey island.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 08, 2025
Andrew S.
Excellent as always
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 06, 2025
Ian D.
The restaurant has a great atmosphere for me it’s because as a couple we can have a romantic evening. The wine selection is good and not over priced. Food is very good quality, these coupled with the excellent service make Douro Valley our go to restaurant on Canvey.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Mar 26, 2025
Linda P.
We used to have our meal from the set menu but they no longer have that Tuesday - Thursday
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 22, 2025
Irene W.
The food is always excellent
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 18, 2025
Teresa G.
Staff were friendly, efficient and attentive. The food was delicious.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 05, 2025
JOAN M.
Another superb meal. This restaurant never fails to please. It's the best restaurant on Canvey Island. Please don't ever close!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 01, 2025
Paul S.
Such a nice place
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 22, 2025
jeff n.
great staff lovely food
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 20, 2025
Richard C.
We have visited Douro Valley a few times and have never been disappointed, this time was no exception. The service is excellent and the food very good, we had paella this time which we enjoyed very much washed down with a nice house wine. We look forward to visiting again soon.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 11, 2025
Steve C.
Excellent as always
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 02, 2025
Colin B.
Very good
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 27, 2025
Amanda C.
Great experience from beginning to end. Never had a bad meal
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 24, 2025
Lorraine G.
Loved the food. Pleasant atmosphere with other diners and staff
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jan 03, 2025
Liz L.
Tried the Steak this time, and yet again the food was amazing.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 15, 2024
Lee w.
Absolutely lovely n amazing
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 12, 2024
Carol A.
Always a pleasure. Friends drie over to eat there
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Dec 06, 2024
Geri R.
We were greeted promptly and pleasantly, seated and order taken in good time. The waitress is really lovely and pleasant and helpful. The food was lovely, cooked well, looked lovely and tasted wonderful. It was also well priced considering today’s prices. The wine was great, all in all a very good experience and one we shall repeat, thank you Douro Valley.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 19, 2024
Karen M.
Lovely meal. Just disappointed that the last few times we have been. My partner wanted T bone steak. But they never have any. I know it's an expensive item but why have it on the menu if you never have any.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 11, 2024
Caroline C.
Lovely food great service we will be back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 05, 2024
Tina C.
Really lovely meal with a friendly service, highly recommend.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 03, 2024
Gaynor W.
Excellent & very good food & service
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 25, 2024
Sean N.
Love everything about The Douro Valley restaurant. Foods amazing, ambience lovely, lily is fantastic . By far our favourite restaurant
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 0/10
Oct 15, 2024
Carl C.
As always the food the staff the restaurant itself are all amazing I’m also very upset as we have learned the the owners are selling up
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Oct 14, 2024
Toni P.
The service is always impeccable and the food is amazing! Thank You
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Oct 05, 2024
Peter M.
Choice of music wasn’t great but as always, the food and service were top class. The set menu was varied and value for money but we chose the main menu which was well presented and tasty
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 01, 2024
Dave M.
As always fantastic food and service from Lilley and her team . Never rushed , attentive with out being intrusive . The quality of the food as always was amazing
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 29, 2024
Steve K.
Thoroughly recommend. Always a lovely meal and great friendly service
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 28, 2024
jeff n.
a very nice place to eat staff very good
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 26, 2024
Helen D.
had a lovely evening, food excellent as always and enjoyed it all with friends! x
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 17, 2024
Pat R.
Excellent meal and service, enjoyed by everyone
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Sep 11, 2024
Morgan K.
Lovely authentic Portuguese food, crispy meat pancakes, bacalhau, on a set menu was excellent value . Polite efficient service and nice background music . A local gem
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 09, 2024
Gemma E.
The food was perfect as always. A lovely restaurant with a relaxed feel and friendly staff. I’m looking forward to my next visit.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 07, 2024
Sylvia A.
Always a delicious meal fabulous staff and a lovely ambience at Druro Valley.
Nothing too much trouble.
Would highly recommend this restaurant
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 21, 2024
Melissa D.
The staff were polite. The service was prompt even with the restaurant being full. The food was delicious. We will definitely be back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 19, 2024
Jan & Alan A.
We had a really enjoyable evening, food was delicious, well cooked, both staff were helpful and efficient.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 15, 2024
Debbie B.
Douro valley excellent as usual, good food, lovely restaurant, good staff, friendly and efficient. Good choices had a lovely evening
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 8/10
Jun 30, 2024
Tara P.
This is the perfect restaurant for a couple. Authentic music, amazing food and fantastic service. I would recommend to anyone. I personally wouldn't go here with a group as you would naturally be loud and thst would spoil it for couples.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 29, 2024
Jackie B.
Lovely restaurant, been lots of times & never had a bad meal, Lili is very friendly & efficient & I would highly recommend.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 26, 2024
Stephen G.
Food absolutely lovely as always have eaten here regularly for a few years the food is always cooked to perfection and service is nice and relaxed, this is a gem of a resturant and brings the true spirit of Portuguese to our door step.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 19, 2024
Nathalie B.
First time that we have been and we were extremely happy with the experience. Small restaurant with nice decor and crisp white tablecloths. Food was superb, with generous portions. And the bill was very reasonable. Am sure we will visit again soon.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 07, 2024
Linda P.
Had a lovely meal, took our grandson there for the first time and he can't wait to go back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 03, 2024
Patricia K.
Great food, friendly attentive service. Only niggle was the place was a bit noisy. Otherwise a really excellent evening.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 02, 2024
Bunny B.
Always a fabulous night
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 05, 2024
Geoffrey L.
Fantastic meal! Food was great. Lovely ambience and great service.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 05, 2024
Tracey M.
Our first time at Douro Valley and certainly won’t be our last! Would definitely recommend set menu it was excellent value and everything we had was extremely tasty well presented