We had a truly memorable lunch at O Bairro. Stopping in Aveiro on drive from the Douro Valley to Lisbon, a quick survey of lunch spots led us to this restaurant, close to the famous canals and the fish market.
It exceeded our expectations. From...the moment we asked about a table, the friendly and hilarious staff treated our family of four with great warmth--even though our family had one unpredictable toddler who got fussy at points. We ate outside, and with little wait even during the lunch rush, we soon found ourselves enjoying their risotto and bass with seaweed two ways (risotto, a house specialty, was a particular high point). The scallop/mango appetizer was fantastic, and our children enjoyed the roast beef and children's fixed price menu (an incredible value). What was particularly notable was that all of the food was both delicious and prepared with a striking presentation--even for the children. We added two glasses of wine from local producers. With that, we had the most memorable meal from a 10-day trip that spanned the Douro Valley to Grandola. Highly recommended.More