Portugalles in Merthyr Tydfil

Great food made from scratch , probably one of the best places to have a taste of Portuguese cuisine

The food was very good, I wouldn't say excellent, but very good and the chef was super friendly and came to check on us several times through our meal, the waitress was also very helpful (though we struggled at times to understand what either of them were saying). The waiting time was also relatively short which was good. But it was a little on the pricey side for what it was and was clearly popular as a party venue, so with one half of the venue hired out for that I found it to be too loud and really not the kind of place I would take my family to, though I acknowledge that's a personal preference as it was clearly very popular with locals.

Excellent food, service. Staff were anazingy

This has to be the best kept secret in Merthyr because Portugalles is an absolute gem. The restaurant is cosy and intimate creating a warm atmosphere. The food was outstanding - I had the beef espetada and the seasoning was perfect. Delicious fresh food which is lovingly made by a passionate chef who checks personally to see if customers are enjoying. They have a choice of continental beers on tap which are excellent and my fellow diners enjoyed the crisp, chilled white wine. After dinner there are a wide variety of deserts to choose from and I went with a Portuguese pastry Pastel de Nata which is a tart filled with custard that caramelises while baking. Complimentary liqueur was served at the end of the meal and this was a nice touch. Last thing to mention is the owner Fernando who is a real character; friendly and passionate about his restaurant and his customers. Would highly recommend a visit as you will not be disappointed.

Wow! This place is amazing. We were greeted warmly by our waitress and were able to find only one available seat (it was busy). We had complimentary bread and olives before our meal. Hands down the best chicken kabob I've ever had. What also makes this restaurant stand out is the staff. The chef, Fernando, greeted the patrons and just made you feel right at home. Also, there was lovely live music. Cheers from California! 🍻

Absolutely one of my most beloved restaurant, willing to revisit Merthyr Tydfil just because of Portugalles. Excellent food, valueable price, passionate boss, live music. Couldn't ask for more.

Great place , good staff , great menu

Really nice atmosphere, good food at low prices. Recommend

The owners of this establishment are passionate about what they do and it's shows in the quality of their food. I had the beef skewers and they were cooked to perfection.

Excellent food - very authentic, cooked fresh by a chef who clearly knows his stuff. Always a great service, definitely be returning.

Great food! Very welcoming staff. We will definitely be back🫶

First time visit. Was a group for a birthday. Lovely little venue. Order dbthe steak for main and it was really tasty. Was served with a big sharing bowl of salad, sharing tray of chips, and sharing bowl of rice. Staff were very friendly, attentive and helpful. Excellent value for money. I would definitely return, and would recommend.

Friendly independent Portuguese cafe/restaurant. Nothing fancy just good food and friendly service.

Great experience!! Food was fantastic!! Genuine, authentic, freshly cooked food. Lovely, generous portions!! It was my wife's birthday, we took a cake and asked the lady serving us if she could bring the cake out after our meal which she kindly agreed to do. What happened was beyond all expectations!! The chef (who, I believe was the owner too) added freshly cut strawberries to our cake, and a candle of his own, as well as the firework candle we brought. Without going into all the details, they made the evening into a very special and memorable experience for all of us!!!!

Fantastic piri-piri chicken meal,whole chicken to share,real chips and good beer/wine,they give you bread and olives to nibble on to start,we will be back

Good atmosphere, landlord is very friendly and bubbly. Food is good although on the day of our visit technical issues restricted choice.

Quality....place, best chips I've ever tasted...

Amazing, authentic Portuguese dishes, made fresh. Real fries, not from frozen! You have to taste them. Nothing like the frozen ones! Friendly staff, we were well looked after. Coffee was outstanding too.

This place is so full of love. We took our chance on a quiet bank holiday evening when not much else were open. The food here is delicious, very much homemade-kind rather than any chain-made standard food. The owner/chef and waitresses are very friendly and will make sure you are well served. Their coffee and desserts are delicious too. Would love to come back again, even on a busier occasion! 🌟

Love this place. The owner is so accommodating and welcoming. Great food. Great atmosphere. Good props (hats, drums, etc.). The only issue on our last visit was that only the owner was on duty, meaning he had to do EVERYTHING. It just meant service was slow, but it didn't matter as we were having such a good time.

Como buenos españoles, fuimos a cenar tarde para el horario inglés (21.30) pero el chef Fernando nos recibió con los brazos abiertos. Pedimos "frango piri piri" que estaba buenísimo! De entrante nos puso unas aceitunas y pan con patés y mantequilla por cortesía de la casa. De postre, un "mimo de coco" que estaba espectacular. La relación calidad-precio es muy buena y lo mejor del Portugalle es sin duda el chef Fernando, que esa noche sacó el servicio él solo como cocinero y camarero, pero siempre con una sonrisa. Es un personaje y te vas a echar unas buenas risas. Jajaja!

Friendly staff and lovely food. Would definitely recommended if you are nearby.

Lovely staff and atmosphere! Food was delicious

Our favourite place for hot peri peri chicken and cold beer!

After a long hike around Pen y Fan area we needed refuelling and boy was this the trick! We booked a table by text message and were greeted by the lovely owners. We asked for a king prawn starter and were treated to an enormous feast that was delicious. For main we had peri chicken and then washed down with a pastel de nata and grapes. It’s cash only, but for what we had in terms of quantity and quality, it was great value. If you’re in the area and hungry, this is the place to go.

Great service and amazing food! Highly recommend

Lovely local restaurant , the chef is a character and we had a lovely meal

Good fresh food, generous portions ad very good value for money. We were served by Catherine who was friendly and helpful. We saw a photo of a burning sausage which we wanted to try and although it wasn't on the menu, we could have it. Our food arrived at table in a good time and it was served by the chef himself. Great experience.

Great place and atmosphere, the chef Fernando worth the trip by himself, great service too, delicious food at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended.

It was very tasty and friendly. I was feeling that I am in Portugal. Thank you.

Absolutely Amazing night in here . One of the best meals we have ever had. The peri peri chicken was wonderful as were the clams ,the Chef and staff looked after us better than anywhere we have been the chef made us up a little pot of hot sauce to complete the meal ,lovely background music playing. I can't recommend this place enough. an hour after we left as we were walking back to our camper the chef shouted us in for a complementary liquor.

Nice food , nice & friendly people ,

Very nice bar/restaurant. What an amazing duck rice. Cheese and onion omelette really good as well. Really recommend it.

Don't be put off by first appearances! We turned up on a Friday lunchtime to find it empty and the chef 20 minutes away but in lieu of anything either open or remotely approachable in the area thought we would risk it. Despite its unglamorous decor and less than professional Outlook we took some very reasonably priced drinks (decided not to go for the "special" wine, and checked out the menu which had some traditional Portuguese dishes on. We were given some bread and surprisingly good fish pate to keep us going until the chef arrived. He then offered us some octopus salad which was absolutely delicious. Our mains were uncomplicated traditional home cooked food to a great standard. All in, this is a hidden gem worthy of a visit. Make sure to try on the various hats to complete your visit

Lovely owners friendly I always call in for a latte always nice and hot I often have snacks for lunch lovely cheese and onion rolls or vegetarian options five stars .

Fabulous food, definitely recommend

I'm glad to have this authentic Portuguese dishes here.

Great atmosphere and vibe here. A really warm welcome and great prices. Can't wait for my next visit.

Lovely atmosphere lovely owners

Loved loved loved portugalles can't wait to visit again .

Awful experience. Would not recommend this place at all. Food was horrible, bland and fries (chips) were undercooked. It took 1.5 hours to even get our food. And they only accept CASH which was never specified anywhere. We had to walk to an atm to pay for our dinner.

Wonderful night . Marvellous meal ! So friendly! Thank you so much! Really enjoyed the artist tonight . Thank you! We will be back!

Walked in and was told the other table were here first do we have to wait for them to order. Which was quite odd. Then was told cash only. Unfriendly service like you are not wanted. Everything cooked from scratch I was told so that means 30+min wait for each dish? Not viable for a restaurant.

Very nice chicken kebab, well presented and reasonable price, definitely go back

Humble family style resto. Great food and wonderful service at really reasonable prices. The perri perri chicken is a must try.

Very good food and friendly atmosphere

There weren't many options in Merthyr Tydfil on a Thursday night, and we came based on high rating on Google. It seemed busy when we got there at 6.30pm, 2 large groups were served drinks and waiting for food. We ordered the mixed grill skewer "espetada" as it was the recommendation and a bacalhau à brás. After getting our drinks, we were served some complimentary olives and it would another hour before our dinner arrived. The staff were apologetic and recommended the grilled chouriço as we waited for the main course. The chef was very friendly snd served the starter himself and it was a great distraction from the long wait. The skewer finally arrived after an eternity. The meat despite well seasoned was bone dry and too hard to chew so we couldn't finish it. The bacalhau was a bit better. Food was quite a let down, we expected a lot more from the google rating.

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Their marble cake is a must try. Very friendly place with good food.

!!!Excellent!!! Fantastic food, fantastic service and at a decent price.

A good cafe with decent Portuguese options - both for snacks (breakfast) and proper heavy meal. The lady suggested us a few things and they were good. The cake and pastel de nata are also nice and worth trying. I would have given 4 stars, but holding one back for the simple reason that in these digital times, insisting on cash payment is annoying and inconvenient when almost every cafe, restaurant and shop have moved on to contactless payments.

Very kind and helpful staff. Great meals

What an amazing find great food and lovely service. A true taste of Portugal

Fresh fish mixed grill was not fresh as it was clearly frozen fish and also over cooked, cash only during a pandemic..... Tried it won't go agaun

Best Portuguese meal I have ever had in UK. Very welcoming place.

Unfortunately I cannot give any more than 3 stars... We had complimentary bread with little tubs of sardine & tuna. The dish I chose from the menu was a mixed fish grill, described as a selection of FRESH fish. (There was a disclaimer on the menu that it may take upto 30 minutes for this choice.) While we were waiting, there was little attention from the waiting staff. The plate arrived with tuna, salmon and a prawn & calamari skewer accompanied by "roasted potatoes". The tuna was very obviously bought in frozen. It was grey, overcooked and so so dry... Inedible! The salmon was OK. The prawns again were OK but the calamari was overcooked and felt like I was chewing on a tyre. The vegetables on the plate would have been lovely if there was less oil poured onto the plate. The chef came over several times while we were eating, more than I would ordinarily expect to be honest. They say you should give new places a try, it had a good rating score and a food hygiene rating so I did, but I don't think I'll be in their returning footfall. 🤷🏻‍♀️🙄🤷🏻‍♀️

Great relaxed atmosphere and the food was lovely. Will be returning

Lovely people beautiful food polite five stars from myself see you soon .

Absolutely fantastic little place the food was cooked to perfection and the owner is a great character, I will definitely return when I'm next back in town!

5 star service as always. Chicken and beef skewers were delicious 😋

Lovely warm welcome with very pleasant staff. Beautiful lunch time meal. Enjoyed every minute, especially the window seats . Best home made chips in merthyr❤

Was looking forward to enjoying a meal with my family on my wifes' birthday, however I cannot get hold of anyone to book a reservation. Left numerous messages with no replies. Very poor service.

Beautiful food Spotless clean Try the peri peri chicken

Absolutely beautiful food and the service was second to none

Good food, nice atmosphere. Friendly staff.

Lovely food, great staff and great atmosphere

Very tasty food at very reasonable prices. Free starters were very nice indeed and the chef and waiting staff were extremely friendly. Very pleasurable meal out.

Lovely food, reasonable prices and today was their first day open for 5 months!

Excellent food. Great atmosphere. Brilliant Service. Can't wait to go back. Thanks to all the staff.

Lovely atmosphere fernando makes everyone welcome food good great place for a drink

Great location with friendly staff.

Nice, relaxed atmosphere. A menu that was a combination of traditional Portuguese dishes and basic cafe cuisine (toasties and omelette) Delicious hand cut chips. Wine was cheap and prosecco was available on tap. A very inexpensive night out, with live music. With lower lights, candles and a couple of veggie options on the menu it would rate higher. All in all though a pleasant evening.

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Excellent atmosphere and welcome

Lovely Portuguese food. I really recommend.

It's well known with local people and with Imigrants to the area.

Great quality food and affordable. Only down side is cash only payments.

Tasty food, fun atmosphere. Locals seem to like this place for a drink and a meal out. We were travelling, it’s a great place with live music and entertaining waiter.

Very welcoming place starting from the chef who acts like a friend. We also enjoyed live music. So, I took the duck with rice or better rice with duck because the rice was the dominant part of the dish, a little dry (perhaps heated?) But good. Prices ok but you can only pay in cash. NO CARDS ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Place friendly ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ Food

Such a friendly welcome! A truly magnificent BLT freshly cooked. Delicious pastis de Bata to follow.

Welcoming happy place, this bar is great.

EVERYONE gets treated like a VIP,big variety of dishes,love the( Bifana)=,(pork loin sandwich) 😉👌,also they mixed grill skewers are lush,very good people,on friday you better pre book a table,has they are very busy most of the times

Good food and friendly atmosphere

Brilliant little restaurant with great food, great atmosphere and wonderful staff. And excellent live music too!

Very frendly atomopher, with great tasty food, would recommend

Don't book a table there chances are you'll be fobed off with some feeble excuse when you turn up

Delicious food, friendly service and a really great atmosphere!

Fabulous food lovely staff well worth a vist x

the service was excellent the food was lush . defo go again

Welcoming and cosy lovely food good atmosphere and some live music what more do you need

Nice Continental Cafe Bar. Lovely Snacks, Pastries, cake, coffee and Portuguese food menu. Good value friendly staff/owner's Fernando and Cath

Great atmosphere, welcoming owners, tasty food, reasonable prices.

It is a brilliant friendly place to go and have a drink or have food

Cosy space,with tasty food , nice atmosphere and live music . Loved it!

I love this place, the owner Fernando and his wife are so welcoming. The food is superb, and the atmosphere is great always some live music, so a great night out.

Food is great been a lot with wife and granddaughter. Just right to chill out after a days work . PS beers wine good as well 😁

Absolutely great fun great music , strong lager(very strong) and great vibe, the staff are amazing.. Really make you welcome.. Try it guys

Always a great welcome. A good mix of Merthyr and Portugal.

Really tasty Portuguese food at very affordable prices. Would definitely recommend the cod. Also has lots of frozen meals to takeaway.

Cosy atmosphere really nice food reasonably priced.