O Ribatejo in Leicester

Amazing place and food The staff very kind

Good food in general. Experience awesome. 100% recommended.

The waitress sneezed and wiped her snot ew bro like horrible I can’t believe this place sells samasos in a Portuguese restaurant

Melton road shops are majority rubbish for food but this place I must say driving past it for last couple years didn't tempt me to go inside until today I decided to try the food... OMG I have to be honest. The food is very nice I couldn't believe the quality and portion they give for the price !!! I am completely Gob smacked! Who ever likes healthy grilled chicken with salad and chips and of course some spice into it for extra flavor 😋 this is a must place to come .. 10 out of a 100.. owner is very nice to me, they looked after me very welcoming restaurant that makes you feel very happy good vibe clean place... top food and I will be recommending to family and friends thank you !

Great food, service and reasonably priced

The best Restaurant!! Amazing staff and amazing food. Garlic prawns, peri peri chicken and home-made chips were the star of the shows. And to finish off the biscuit cake, absolutely wowww!! Lovely and welcoming staff. Definitely highly recommended restaurant.

Uma autentica porcaria! Ja era cliente habitual desde que abriu, ontem fui la apos 3 meses que nao ia e estava completamente diferente do que estava acostumada. Pedimos um chouriço para entrada e um cesto de pao, como é um restaurante português estavamos a espera de receber um chouriço portugues como habitual e pra nosso espanto o chouriço nao era português! Reclamei com a funcionária, a funcionária chamou a suposta dona, que se diz agora nao ser a dona. A dona ainda começou a teimar comigo que era chouriço portugues e muito arrogante levou o chouriço para traz e voltou me a trazer o mesmo chouriço so que so mais bem passado,como vimos que era o mesmo nem tocamos. Chegou a hora do prato principal... uns iam comer bacalhau com natas e outros bacalhau abras(atenção todos decidiram comer bacalhau por recomendação do meu marido)poiis como ja eramos clientes habituais ja sabiamos que era bom. Mas novamente para nosso espanto estava completamente diferente do que comíamos antes la , muito oleoso , no bacalhau com natas a batata ainda estava muito crua e no bacalhau abras gosto a queimado, com batata palha velha...ok ate entao nao reclamos dos pratos principais poiis ja estavamos decidimos a nunca mais la voltar. Chegou a hora de pagar a conta...mostram nos a conta e de cara ja dizem a se pagar a cash é um preço e se pagar com cartao é outro, torna se mais caro. Fomos verificar a conta e estava na conta o chouriço que reclamos e nao comemos e pao que nunca nos chegou a mesa. Disse a funcionária a que nao fazia sentido pagar o chouriço poiis nao comemos, ainda reclamei e trouxeram me o mesmo como se fosse parva e nao fosse entender que era o mesmo e que o pao tambem nao ia pagar poiis nunca chegou a mesa. A funcionária chama a dita dona que diz se nao ser dona e a dona mais uma vez arrogante diz tira o pao mas o chouriço ja sabes, olhei para ela disse que era uma falta de respeito na parte dela estar a dizer poiis sabia que eramos clientes habituais e sabia que nao estavamos a reclamar à toa poiis nunca tinha acontecido antes...ela virou me as costas! Entao começa ali no balcão a "discussao" com a funcionária a dizer que eu era obrigada a pagar o chouriço e eu a dizer que nao porque trabalho em restauração a muitos anos e sei como as coisas funcionam... e ela nao queria saber so queria que eu pagasse o chouriço...o meu marido e o meu primo estavam calados desde de inicio a espera que fosse resolvido as coisas a bem, mas a funcionária sempre a dizer que tinha que pagar, claro por causa das ordens da dita patroa poiis ao meio disto a patroa estava a trocar olhares com ela . Aí quando o meu marido começou a dizer que ja que nao tiravam o chouriço, ja nao pagava nada e que queria que eles ligassem a polícia que nao ia pagar por uma coisa que nao comeu , aí sim resolveram tirar o chouriço! Um restaurante sem capacidade de atendimento ao público! Uma patroa com uma arrogância e uma ganância tão grande que nunca tinha visto! NUNCA MAIS VOLTO!

Real rubbish! I've been a regular customer since it opened, yesterday I went there after 3 months of not going there and it was completely different from what I was used to. We ordered a chorizo ​​for starters and a basket of bread, as it is a Portuguese restaurant we were expecting to receive a Portuguese chorizo ​​as usual and to our surprise the chorizo ​​was not Portuguese! I complained to the employee, the employee called the supposed owner, who now says she is not the owner. The owner even started to insist on me that it was Portuguese chorizo ​​and very arrogantly took the chorizo ​​back and brought me back the same chorizo ​​but better cooked, as we saw it was the same we didn't even touch it. It was time for the main course... some were going to eat cod with cream and others cod abras (pay attention, everyone decided to eat cod on my husband's recommendation) as we were already regular customers, we already knew it was good. But again to our surprise it was completely different from what we ate before, very oily, in the cod with cream the potato was still very raw and in the cod it had a burnt taste, with old straw potatoes... ok so far we haven't complained about the main dishes Because we were already there, we decided never to go back there again. The time has come to pay the bill...they show us the bill and straight away they say that paying by cash is one price and paying by card is another, it becomes more expensive. We went to check the bill and the chorizo ​​that we complained about and didn't eat was on the bill and bread that never reached our table. I told the employee that it didn't make sense to pay for the chorizo ​​because we didn't eat it, I still complained and they brought it to me as if I was stupid and wouldn't understand that it was the same and that I wouldn't pay for the bread either because it never arrived at the table. The employee calls the so-called owner who says if she isn't the owner and the owner once again arrogant says take the bread but the chorizo, you already know, I looked at her and said it was a lack of respect on her part to say this because she knew we were customers usual and I knew we weren't complaining for nothing because it had never happened before...she turned her back on me! So the "argument" started there at the counter with the employee saying that I was obliged to pay for the chorizo ​​and me saying no because I have worked in restaurants for many years and I know how things work... and she didn't just want to know. wanted me to pay for the chorizo... my husband and my cousin were silent from the beginning, waiting for things to be resolved well, but the employee always said that she had to pay, of course because of the boss's orders. because in the middle of this the boss was exchanging looks with her. Then when my husband started saying that since they weren't taking out the chorizo, he wasn't paying anything and that he wanted them to call the police because he wasn't going to pay for something he didn't eat, then they decided to take out the chorizo! A restaurant with no capacity to serve the public! A boss with such arrogance and greed that I had never seen before! NEVER GOING BACK!

It was our second time here. Food was delicious and most importantly authentic - trust me I'm Portuguese and I've found not so great Portuguese places in the UK. Mina was fantastic and helpful. Will be coming back for some home food.

Great atmosphere and very nice service. Chicken was excellently cooked; juicy with beautifully blended spices. But the highlight of the evening was easily the Lotus Biscoff cake- tasted amazing! Wouldn’t mind returning just for the biscoff cake!

Original Portuguese dishes. Great service. Recommend, recommend, recommend! 🤩😋😁

The food was decent, I did find the pork I ordered dry. The chips were hand cut, which is good. I would visit again and try different things from the menu.

I come here regularly and the food is amazing! The staff are the best too they’re so warm and friendly. 10/10.

Get the whole chicken and prawns were also delicious.. Service is ok - lady can be rude but food is super nice so I can’t really complain:)

Great nandos style chicken, and the ladies that work there are so friendly and welcoming god bless you all

Waited 25 mins for take away box

Fantastic food and service, will definitely be back

Amazing experience and incredible service. We’ve never showed our kids how to eat lobster 🦞 and they loved it!! Fun and delicious 😋 The service and the food compete towards number one not only in Leicester but in England!!

Excellent service and delicious food

Beautiful food and lovely service x

This was my first experience of Portuguese cuisine. I was lucky enough to be advised to try this by a Portuguese person, I mean that in itself is a high enough compliment for this restaurant. The cod cakes were my favourite starter, but the chicken and prawn dishes were also delicious. The Medium spiced Piri Piri full chicken, wow juicy chicken with the most delicious wood smoked flavour. As for the Bacalhau Assado (grilled cod) it was cooked to perfection, one of the nicest fish dishes I have ever eaten. The desserts were delicious, the Portuguese tart was my favourite, but the others were soo good. Authentic Portuguese beer helped wash down the food, the service was fantastic, it felt like a proper family restaurant. I looked at the other seafood dishes coming out they all looked delicious. I don't usually write a long review like this, but people need to know about this hidden gem truly authentic Portuguese food at its, best. Thank you for a wonderful afternoon of delicious food and drink, I will return again soon.

Excellent sea food restaurant, food and service was 5 stars and brilliant atmosphere for a Thursday dinner service. Already planning next visit. See you.

A terrible place. There was no service whatsoever had to ask for things like a beggar. Food was bland no taste at all. Would not recommend. Over priced and nothing to show for it.

If you want to feel like at home, you should come here. I am in love with stuff. Amazing, warm and helpfull. Great food ❤️ Oh and the best beer.

Been here twice in the last month and have to keep going back this place is a real authentic Portuguese peri peri food place the service and always amazing great friendly staff And food is always super fresh We have had the following Chicken liver Chicken platter full chicken Lobster platter Breads Chips Rice And lots of Sagres This place is a must if you have not been and believe me you will not be disappointed Make a booking before attending as this place does get busy See you in a few more weeks 🇵🇹

Best Portuguese food in the area also chicken is better than Nando’s ! The desserts are amazing ! Price is really good

This is the real deal. Move over Nando’s. This Portuguese restaurant is authentic. Simple food cooked fresh and really well. Fantastic value for money. Both take away and sit down. Even serve super bock on draught. The service was fantastic. We had only just come back from Portugal and this restaurant sits in line with best we had there.

Amazing authentic Portuguese food

After an hour and a half of waiting for a francesinha, they informed us that it was no longer available. We exchanged it for other dishes. And after two hours, of the four dishes ordered, only three were made. We had to share... A bit of disorganization. One star because the food was reasonable and they offered desserts and coffees.

The Best Experience Ever... FRANGO - The Best Dish...

One of the best prawns I've ever tasted in Leicester. Amazing staff!

So-so food but could be better. poor service. waiting for food we waited two hours for the food

Had an amazing meal at O Ribatejo! The value for the quality and taste of the food is incredible. Their peri peri chicken is hands down the best I've had in Leicester. The staff were so friendly and made us truly welcome. Highly recommend checking it out

Very good... the roast chicken really tastes like Portugal 🇵🇹

Top class. A little Gem in Leicester. Great food, beer and service!

I'll never go to Nandos again. Best Peri Peri chicken in Leicester

Large, tasty portions. The frango assado is wonderful.

Fabulous restaurant. Home made stunning food.

Authentic food and amazing people

The quality of the food and service is always excellent.

Fantastic food, superb service.

The service and food amazing as always.

Fantastic meal..never disappointed ordering from here

My weekly visits to O Ribatejo have become a highlight for me, and it’s not hard to see why. Nestled in the heart of Leicester, this Portuguese gem has captivated my palate and my heart. The staff at O Ribatejo are, without exaggeration, the friendliest people you’ll ever meet. Their warmth and genuine hospitality transform each visit into a memorable experience, making you feel more like family than a customer. The menu is a delightful showcase of authentic Portuguese cuisine, with each dish promising a burst of traditional flavors. The chicken, perfectly seasoned and cooked to succulent perfection, accompanied by crispy chips and flavorful rice, is a must-try. But it doesn’t stop there - the cod cakes are a revelation, embodying the essence of Portuguese culinary excellence in every bite. O Ribatejo is more than just a restaurant; it’s a testament to the beauty of Portuguese culture and cuisine, served up by the most amiable team you could ever hope to meet. I cannot recommend it highly enough to anyone looking to immerse themselves in a genuine Portuguese dining experience. As a loyal customer for life, I eagerly anticipate my weekly visits, each one reaffirming my love for this outstanding establishment. To the wonderful team at O Ribatejo: thank you for making every meal an occasion to remember. Here’s to many more delightful experiences in your company!

I often go to this restaurant many times, but this time around I had a very terrible experience. First of all, the elderly lady who serves is always in a bad mood and has no manners to speak to the customers, this didn't just happen now but it's whenever I go to the restaurant. I wonder why she even works there if she never bothers to respect the customers. Secondly, I always order the grilled codfish and being Portuguese, I know this dish very well. The dish was poorly made and it wasn't even 500g as specified in the menu. It contained raw onions and it did not have the olive oil and garlic garnish at the top or the fried onions. Every time I order this dish, it's always well made, however, this time around it was absolutely terrible and the portion did not justify the price at all. Will not be visiting the place any time so soon.

Lovely good food but the prices have gone up and small chicken. What a total rip off ! Won’t go again Waste of money ripped off

Been eating here for a while Recently came to eat here new owners now and prices have gone up with a new menu and food portion gone substantially small It’s a shame as do enjoy the food it will have to be once a month now

Best Portuguese in Leicester Top Dishes: Peri Peri Chicken with Homemade chips- ask for extra sauce on the side Garlic King Prawns (shells on) with bread to dip Peri Peri Wings Cod cakes All of their fresh desserts

Our first time in the restaurant on mother's day. The food and service was excellent. The portions are over generous so be careful otherwise you won't be able to tuck everything in. We definitely recommend and will be booking a table in a near future. Thanks to O Ribatejo for the amazing family meal!

Very tasty food. Portuguese restaurants. I like chips 🍟 Very tasty and also roasted chicken. I love it. It's always busy. Have delicious cake to eat. Soft drinks, alcohol. Go with Friends and family. You need to book your table for Saturday Sunday,because it's always busy.

Lovely restaurant cannot fault it .staff are wonderful Only drawback is since the previous owners have sold the business and new owners have come in Prices have gone up on the new menu . and the famous chicken has gone tremendous small . Before you would get juicy peices now it’s tiny and less meat on it . This always happens when you get new owners and the menu changes.Should have really stuck with the old menu this is what the shop is famous for

Amazing food and excellent service☺️!Staff is very friendly .

We fancied something different for a Friday evening, so did an online search for Portuguese restaurants in Leicester and this one came up. Didn't know what to expect, but it was great! The restaurant goes back quite a way, so it's much more spacious than it looks from the street. It's simply furnished, don't expect candlelit dining. We were welcomed by the very friendly Portuguese staff on arrival and shown to our table. Can thoroughly recommend the Rissóis de camarão (Prawn Pastries) to start, followed by Piri Piri Chicken and Carne de Porco à Alentejana (Pork with Clams) as mains. With a large jug of wine between us, we had a great evening and will definitely return. The only slight problem (if you're driving) is car parking, but allow a little time to find an on-street space and you'll be fine!

Very nice place, food was delicious and service was very good, atmosphere of this place is very nice

I recently had an amazing dining experience at a Portuguese restaurant. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was charming. I highly recommend it!

Very tasty food served. Best peri peri chicken I've had so far, the extra sauce just makes everything so better!!

Very impressed with this restaurant! Excellent choice of seafood and not to forget the star, the piri piri chicken!! Very friendly staff. Definitely recommend by me.

Really enjoyed the food here with the excellent team running the restaurant. Always feel welcomed when I come here. The variety of seafood always thrills me.

Came here with friends and the service was great and a very spacious interior whish was deceiving from outside. Tried the prawns and chicken with chips and must say that this was soooo nice! The flavors used were amazing and already looking forward to my next visit.

Will be coming back, friendly staff, good food, decent prices,

Excellent piri piri chicken, one of the best I have tasted so far. And on top of the food, the staff are very kind and friendly. Highly recommended from my side.

Amazing food specially the peri peri chicken and Portuguese style dishes. Food and drink both really good, highly recommend.

Lovely place. Great staff very friendly Prawn and chicken pastries are really good. The peri peri chicken is very juicy chips are nice. With the chilli oil this place is insane. Way better then nandos and the desserts are top class

Great service, the chicken was absolute perfection, would 100% recommend

Great food, great service, it was outstanding experience 👌. Recommend everyone should try it. 👍

A definite 👍🏽 from me.. very tasty Portuguese cuisine.. The Peri Peri Chicken is one of the best I've had.

Prawns, cod croquettes and chicken wings were amazing !! Staff are extremely friendly and would highly recommend :)

Everything was very lovely cooked and the staff were so friendly. Me and my partner had Barbecue chicken with chips and rice ( frango de churrasco com batatas fritas e arroz) and salad as a side. For desert we had pudding caramel and biscuit cake (pudim de ovos e bolo de bolacha). It was like being back in Portugal. We want to come back soon 😊

Lovely place and Friendly Staff, The Food Was Lush 10/10 first time I’ve been here Definitely go again to eat here.

Great food, great service and lovely atmosphere. Thank the food is fresh and tasty and the fresh cut chips are soo delicious.

Delicious food, always go for the grilled chicken. Never disappoints. One thing they can improve is the bifana, it is unfortunately usually a bit dry. Plus side is everything else, including fresh chips!

After hearing lots of good things I gave this place a go and WOW was I impressed. Ordered the garlic prawns and peri peri chicken...the most amazing flavours and even the home made chips were mind blowing. I now understand why there is so much hype about this place...already planning our next visit. Dont think twice...just go!

Fantastic restaurant. Whether you’re dining alone, with friends and family or celebrating an event. Food is always fresh and a lot to choose from. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Would be great if meals come with a salad included.

A comida estava muito boa e com doses bem consideráveis até para quem come bem. O atendimento estava igual à comida! 5 estrelas, todos muito simpáticos e atenciosos. Vale a visita

Ordered the chicken wings and all i can say is they were the best iv had in years, same with the chips absolute beautiful. Prawns were a bit rubbery but still ok. Will defo visit again when next in Leicester..

Amazing food and service. ALL food is cooked fresh, you can tell by the flavours and texture. Amazing flavours and portions, best Portuguese restaurant in Leicester.

Food delicious and big portions and the staff friendly i like a lot

Good restaurant! Very amicable people working there and the food is outstanding apart from the chips which are not the typical Portuguese cut and fried slim fries, they are frozen fries.

Excellent authentic food, great friendly service, Highly recommend the peri peri chicken as I do everything else we ate

Been here many times. Authentic and lovely Portuguese dishes. You you prefer less comossion, then, avoid weekends as its gets too busy. And you will not be rushed.

Great food and staff really friendly. We will be back for sure 👍👍👍👍

Amazing place and amazing food 🥰

First time visit. Very nice. Felt as if dining abroad.. food was faultless. I had a whole chicken, with rice and chips. The chicken came marinated in pieces, not dry at all. Friendly kind staff, and the price was right. £20.50 for my main and my 0% beer. I'll be returning.

Food is always amazing. The peri chicken and prawns by the box was absolutely amazing.

It would be so much better if they had a menu online. One of our party is veggie but no one could tell me what they had to offer for them, even when I phoned up.

Top quality authentic Portuguese food for a great price. The best in Leicester. Place is not the poshest nor is the area but the food makes up for it. Full chicken with rice and chips is a winner

10/10 service and food! Been there endless times and would keep going back there. The lady has a special recipe which is so good. A dis call ameja is so nice and would recommend it

Can't fault it chef full of loverly food to match beer the same

Portuguese restaurant very good quality

Brilliant absolutely enjoyed the prawns, chicken and samosas

Best place for people who likes portuguese food, quality food, quality service, quality atmosphere, very friendly staff, me and my family always enjoy coming this place as i do love portuguese food. Special thanks to chefe and my dear friend Felizmina,always smile on her face. 🇵🇹🍷🍺

Very good customer service and delicious food!

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The staff were extremely nice and friendly. They really made it a great visit. The restaurant is also very clean, there's also a TV so you can watch football matches here too. We started with bread and sardine pate, a starter we normally have in Portugal, although the bread was a bit soft, would have preferred ciabatta. For the main meal we shared the Frango no Churrasco, a full chicken. It was a lot of food, more than enough for two people. I would recommend 3 to 4 people share the full chicken. It came with chips, a side of rice and carrots. The chicken has a nice flavour but I don't feel it was marinated enough as the flavour didn't reach the middle of the chicken. The others in the party ordered the Bife Sirloin. It was very soft and cooked perfectly. It came with a fried egg, chips, rice and carrot also. For dessert we had the caramel pudding and were were served two big helpings. They are very generous with their portions. The dessert is homemade and not very sweet. The best Portuguese restaurant in Leicester, would definitely return.

Delicious food, very friendly staff, the decor was not great, but the food more than made up for it.

The food and service was amazing, you can expect real portuguese food cooked by lovely portuguese people. I had the Francesinha and I highly recommend it!!

I come up all the way from Cambridge and had a meal at this small family restaurant Just to say thank you, you will see us again as the food was incredible!! Try everything special the chicken superb!!!

Good food and friendly service !

I recommend to everyone 😍Delicious food, homely atmosphere, great service

Great little gem with authentic food, lovely customer experience and reasonable prices. Expect huge portions