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Reviews - Maria dos Cacos

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9.3/10

Excellent
692 reviews
Ambience
9.4
Food
9.3
Service
9.2
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  • Leopold F.18 days ago

    7.5

    I’ve been there for the first time. The guy at the reception could have been German, told me that I came to early (30’ in advance) before figuring out that I was on time. Later they brought me a red wine bottle which was almost chilled and told me that this was the only one before bringing me one with room temperature. The food is good, the ambiance very nice. The service is weak.

  • Alex I.21 days ago

    10

    Wonderful. Thank you for a great evening 🙌🔥🙌

  • Sarah G.2 months ago

    10

    David, is the best server and host. He's always welcoming, smiling and attentive. Today, a friend of mine and I sat for longer than maybe we should have. My husband dies a few weeks ago and we were reminiscing. He didn't know any of the details, but he didn't rush us, was kind and accommodating. I love your restaurant, the food is delicious and clean. I'LL BE BACK SOON!

  • Rui P.
    Rui P.3 months ago

    9.5

    Beautiful place, nice staff and an interesting menu with amazing food.

  • Beverley B.
    Beverley B.3 months ago

    10

    Great restaurant, friendly staff, food was excellent. Party if 6 everyone was super happy with there choose.

  • Wendy S.6 months ago

    10

    What a fab place! Beautiful restaurant, amazing food & wine and lovely staff. We’ll be back!

  • Nancy C.6 months ago

    10

    Excellent tapas meal from creative chef. Friendly efficient staff. intimate space

  • Eduardo J.7 months ago

    10

    The quality of everything we tried off the menu was exceptional. Staff very attentive. One of the best experiences to be had in Caldas da Rainha.

  • Francisco J.7 months ago

    10

    Very nice place and good food and service

  • Frank S.7 months ago

    8.5

    Small coasy restaurant. Friendly staff. Tapas shearing concept. Almost everything was delicious. Correct pricing.

  • Daniella K.7 months ago

    10

    To be honest, my husband (who doesn't eat seafood/fish) and myself, a vegetarian, don't usually like traditional Portuguese food, but we had heard good things and decided to give it a try. They have taken simple dishes and elevated them and we loved our dinner! The restaurant says it's tapas, but we found the portions quite generous, especially if you get a side. Highly recommend it!

  • Veronica N.8 months ago

    4.5

    iv been many times in the past. and loved it but this time im not sure I will return . the welcome very anything but friendly and warm . my water didn't smile once and was pretty rude. the food wasn't great. actually the worst I've eaten in 5 years loving here

  • Victor B.10 months ago

    10

    Excellent food and modern ambience. This restaurant sticks out in Caldas as both upscale and causal at the same time, with good food and service. Highly recommended!

  • Brent C.10 months ago

    10

    The food was amazing, the waitress was very engaging and made us feel as though we were part of the family.

  • Stef V.10 months ago

    8.5

    Very good concept with tapas. Ambience really good

  • Bea S.11 months ago

    10

    The restaurant is beautifully quirky. The flavor combinations in the food were fabulous and inventive. The small plates enabled us to try different menu options. The service was very good (thanks, David). It was a wonderful dining experience.

  • Davina S.1 year ago

    8.5

    food is lovely, tapas style.

  • David L.1 year ago

    10

    Thanks to all the staff for a wonderful dining experience - we will be back soon - David & guests

  • Loes S.1 year ago

    10

    The food is very tasteful and creative. Sure to repeat

  • Thierry D.1 year ago

    10

    Maria dos Cacos is on top of our list when we want to eat well in Caldas da Rainha. The menu, although limited, always features very good "prato do dia" and the service is kind and professional. Highly recommend!

    Maria dos Cacos

    Thierry, muito obrigado pela vossa visita. Ficamos muito contentes por saber que gostaram da experiencia no Maria dos Cacos e esperamos poder recebê-los numa próxima oportunidade. thank you!

  • John D.1 year ago

    10

    rEAnd

  • Sally H.1 year ago

    10

    Wonderful food and great service. Hope to return soon

    Maria dos Cacos

    Sally, muito obrigado pela vossa visita. Ficamos muito contentes por saber que gostaram da experiencia no Maria dos Cacos e esperamos poder recebê-los numa próxima oportunidade. Obrigado!

  • Alan C.1 year ago

    10

    Amazing food! Great service and lovely ambience. If you are in the area it is well worth a visit. Fabulous!!

    Maria dos Cacos

    Alan, muito obrigado pela vossa visita. Ficamos muito contentes por saber que gostaram da experiencia no Maria dos Cacos e esperamos poder recebê-los numa próxima oportunidade. Obrigado!

  • Patricia C.1 year ago

    10

    Excellent food, good wines - an evening to not forget!

    Maria dos Cacos

    Patricia, muito obrigado pela vossa visita. Ficamos muito contentes por saber que gostaram da experiencia no Maria dos Cacos e esperamos poder recebê-los numa próxima oportunidade. Obrigado!

  • Nuno E.1 year ago

    8.0

    A repetir

  • Victor B.1 year ago

    10

    Again and again Maria dos Cacos keeps raising the bar. Food was fantastic, with emphasis on the tuna belly and the mushrooms with eggs. The service Devine. Nothing quite like this restaurant in Caldas or anywhere near the silver coast. Definitely recommend and definitely will be back (again)

  • Jakob G.1 year ago

    10

    great food!!

  • Veronica N.1 year ago

    10

    fast and friendly. foood perfectly cooked and seasoned. absolutely wonderful

  • Christel v.1 year ago

    10

    Always a nice expierence! Good food changing menu is a plus

  • Flynn W.1 year ago

    9.0

    Great setting and service. The staff were attentive but not overbearing- always nearby but not hovering. It is a small restaurant with maybe 10 tables. We reserved a table for when the opened and the placed was full shortly after. We focused on the periscope. They were all tasty and varied. My only complaint is our meat free had a herd time finding things to eat and it would have been nice to have a few more fresh vegetable choices.

  • Julie B.1 year ago

    9.0

    Always enjoy our outings at Maria dos Cacos. All of the food we ordered was fantastic! What would have made the service better was for the staff to actually know and remember what each person at our table ordered. There was some confusion on our tuna order, one was a tapas, the other was a main course which we ended up clarifying with our server. We did however thoroughly enjoyed our evening!

  • Steven P.1 year ago

    10

    Excellent food. Way too good to take pictures! We had a tapas selection. Not a cheap eat, but worth every penny.

  • Deborah B.2 years ago

    10

    Great find, quality service and exceptionally different menu. Great service and ambience.

  • Danixa M.2 years ago

    9.0

    Food is very good, fun and modern. Some of the dishes are excellent. The service is very good. Music selection is VERY GOOD, today was perhaps a little loud because the restaurant was not fully booked. I like this place

  • Petra X.2 years ago

    6.5

    This restaurant has all it needs to be 10-10 food and environment wise. Unfortunately the staff was not up to par. I believe they need more staff for a busy Saturday night. Our drinks were late, ordering more was hard. Our deserts were late. Dishes were forgotten Such a shame

  • Carlos M.2 years ago

    9.5

    Nice decoration, and confy environment . Good quality food.

  • Alex v.2 years ago

    10

    We have been returning to Maria dos Cacos and the experience is always positive: menu & food, setting and service. Highly recommend.

  • Christy L.2 years ago

    10

    Love this restaurant- the food is great,

  • Victor B.2 years ago

    10

    Excellent and unique eatery in Caldas. It’s a modern twist on Portuguese food served tapas to share, with a touch of international flair in an upscale yet unpretentious environment. I highly recommend it when in caldas. There is no offering quite like it in the city with the combo taste and environment.

  • Anne N.2 years ago

    10

    We had a fantastic meal. We had the tapas and everything was delicious. We will return

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