ALVORADA, Mevagissey - Updated 2024 Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number

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Situated in the heart of Mevagissey. A traditional authentic Portuguese Restaurant seating up to 12 people. Serving fresh locally caught fish using local suppliers & fish from our own boat. Blackboard menu only!

PRICE RANGE

£21.00 – £26.00

CUISINES

Seafood, Mediterranean, Portuguese

Special Diets

Vegan options, Gluten free options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

FEATURES

Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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4.5

548 reviews

Excellent

362

Very good

118

Average

35

Poor

20

Terrible

13

Lucaswestyorkshire

129 contributions

An Absolute Delight!

Jul 2020 • none

We fell upon this little restaurant quite by accident - what a find! Literally on the harbourside, the menu dishes tempted us inside and we enjoyed an excellent lunch. This is a really authentic eating place, with strong Portugese influences. The owner and his wife were friendly and chatty and all th food that we saw coming out of the tiny kitchen looked amazing. We both opted for a starter "special", upsized to a main portion. Plump, juicy scallops cooked with leeks, garlic and white wine, served with fresh, crusty bread, salad and home-made, skinny chips. It was absolutely delicious. My glass of rose wine was chilled and dry and the red was a success too. No room for desserts, so we finished with strong black coffee - the total bill was just on £60. Excellent food, excellent value for money. If you're in Mevagissy, make a visit to this restaurant a priority. It's very special.

Written 1 August 2020

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peter h

Somerset323 contributions

at the top of their game

Dec 2019 • none

These people have ben running their restaurant for many years and they are well and truly at the top of their game. Lovely decor and atmosphere, a very warm welcome and we were ablt to caht with them about food generally and Portuguese food in particular, as they are charming and knowledgeable people. Two of us had fish dishes which we are able to watch them cook because of the authentic way the restaurant is laid out: I enjoyed the tapas garlic and cream sauce mushrooms. House white wine was perhaps just a little pricey for what it was, but overall, a very pleasantrestaurant indeed and we would most certainly return.

Written 1 January 2020

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shawkins172018

Gloucestershire194 contributions

Really lovely

Jul 2020 • couples

Managed to get a table following a cancellation, their loss our gain! Fantastic food in a lovely relaxed setting with a good atmosphere. Mussels were gorgeous as were the sardines for starters, monkfish scallop & prawn kebabs were lovely served with typically Portuguese chips & salad. Good wine & all reasonably priced. It’s moving soon to a smaller venue & suggest if you are busting you book well ahead.

Written 2 August 2020

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Tracey3006

Wickford59 contributions

lunch

Sept 2020 • couples

I have no idea why this place isn't number 1. wanted to visit since looking last year. on the off chance managed to get in for lunch today. we both had mussels to start. I had lobster salad and my husband had the prawns and scallops skewer. washed down with a bottle of white and to die for crusty bread to mop up the juices. the portugese gentleman/chef will share his stories with you and his wife tells you to sit back and enjoy your wine. it's not poncey high end but rustic just out of the sea as fresh as you can get food cooked practically in front of you and tastes amazing

Written 10 September 2020

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PETE D

Redditch602 contributions

MEMORABLE EVENING WITH LOVELY HOSTS

Aug 2020 • none

We booked into Alvorada 2 weeks in advance as we didnt want to miss out having read such good reviews. We werent disappointed. Sitting right on the harbourside, the chef has his own fishing boat and catches all the fish that he later prepares for you. He is a real character with a great sense of humour and his cooking is superb. Sardines cooked to perfection and his fish casserole with potatoes and peppers was the best meal i have had in a very long time. Assisted by his lovely wife you will not be disappointed if you enjoy a good hearty meal with some laughs thrown in......highly recommended

Written 8 August 2020

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Louise H

Sandbach97 contributions

Fantastic original rustic food

Aug 2020 • couples

Having read the specials board outside which looked amazing we booking for later in the week for an early dinner. The chef & his wife had a great system going to maintain social distancing. Only 2/3 tables at a time , the food was freshly cooked very well & service was quick. We had local tiger prawns to start , fish kebabs & stews followed by Portuguese egg tart. Def worth a visit

Written 1 August 2020

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Paul E

Marazion96 contributions

Probably the finest grilled plaice on the bone ever!

Jul 2020 • couples

My wife and I were very lucky to get a table in late afternoon at Alvorada. The owners Sue and Antonio were great characters and made us feel very welcome. I enjoyed an enormous whole plaice on the bone whilst my wife had monkfish, prawn and scallops kebabs, both of which were fabulous. Highly recommend eating here for the freshest fish (Antonio has his own fishing boat), cooked and served in the Portuguese style.

Written 26 July 2020

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Roffmeister

6 contributions

Alvorada Restaurant Mavagissey

Aug 2020 • none

AVOID this Restaurant. We had 2 Crab Sandwiches for lunch from this Restaurant, & they were by far the worst sandwiches I have ever eaten. The slices of bread were very small & extremely dry, & sliced from what seemed like the tail end of an old loaf of bread, We were asked if we wanted butter on the bread, which we said yes, however there there was no sign of butter at all. The crab was tasteless, there was no seasoning & I felt that it had been pre frozen. There was no salad garnish & the presentation was terrible, & all for the pricey sum of £8.50 EACH, complete & utter rip off. I was really looking forward to a crab sandwich whilst on my holiday in Cornwall, & this has left a sour taste in my mouth. As we are currently in an economic downturn due to Corona Virus, this Restaurant really needs to buck its ideas up, as they don’t deserve to stay in business. Please save your money & go elsewhere.

Written 12 August 2020

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alantheyorkie

Newcastle upon Tyne34 contributions

Great food with a local restaurant feel

Sept 2020 • couples

We could be in Portugal! Great location right by the harbour, although this is about to change. We had lobster, caught that morning by the owner, and it was excellent. There is just the owner and his wife running this place and they are both happy to chat as well as cook and serve. The beer and wine are mostly Portuguese as well as the food.

Written 15 September 2020

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Tony B

Wigan26 contributions

A little treasure of a Resturant

Sept 2020 • none

A little treasure of a Resturant we wasn’t sure what we had booked but our fears were soon dismissed as the chef and his wife were very friendly. The food is amazing and a must visit if your anywhere near. Both me and my wife had the chicken and chorizo kebabs with salad and fries I’m not just saying this but it did feel and taste if we where in Portugal. My in laws had the fish stew which looked amazing also.

Written 13 September 2020

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Beatrice H

Exeter2742 contributions

Terrible Takeaway

Apr 2021 • couples

We were disappointed with this top price takeaway at £49 for two...the grilled sardines were good but the monkfish was unrecognisable bits in an ordinary sauce and the skinny fries were floppy and inedible. Best to wait until the restaurant is open again.

Written 17 April 2021

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RitaS

Torquay17 contributions

Taste of Portugal in Cornwall

Jan 2021 • couples

Small traditional style restaurant with authentic hearty Portuguese food cooked by the chef who catches much of his own fish. Really enjoyed my carb starter and fish stew( very traditional style ). OH enjoyed his pork cheeks. Generous portion sizes. It was nice to have a genuine Portuguese menu! Would visit again. They do lunch & dinner as well as takeaways currently if ordered in advance.

Written 3 January 2021

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581nigelc

Preston338 contributions

Fantastic restaurant

May 2021 • couples

This is a small (12 covers) restaurant in Mevagissey which serves delicious Portuguese food. The restaurant is lovingly run by a husband and wife team. The husband catches the fish and is the chef and the wife is front of house. The menu changes frequently as it depends on what Antonio has caught! As well as fish there is a good choice of meat dishes.We had the mackerel (caught that day...), prawns with the home made piri-piri sauce (quite a kick), hake and scallops accompanied by a nice bottle of Portuguese wine. All excellent. Would thoroughly recommend this restaurant though they are very busy. We went end of May and they are booked till 17 June! If you are visiting in July or August and want to eat here then book now.

Written 26 May 2021

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Dee ce

Oamaru209 contributions

Harrison

May 2021 • couples

Lovely, cosy place. We had chicken livers and scallops for starters, both delicious, nicely cooked. Mussels in white wine and great hot, hone made chips. Genuine Portuguese chef. Other people had sardines and fish kebabs, everyone said how good the food was. Recommend you give it a try.

Written 20 May 2021

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Loraine W

Northwich4 contributions

Freshly cooked exquisite food

May 2021 • couples

We couldn't find a menu online, however we found the reason for this tonight, the menu changes frequently (sometimes daily) depending on availability of local produce & the owners catch of the day - yes the owner also takes a fishing boat out most days! Our meals were prepared to order and we were both blown away with the food served. We would go back tomorrow if we could but they are fully booked for the next 3 weeks! Can't recommend this place enough. Fabulous food fantastic service and perfect hosts.

Written 26 May 2021

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