Reviews - Porta da Cidade Bistro

Name: Porta da Cidade Bistro
Address: R. Gen. Amílcar Mota 31, Caldas da Rainha, 2500-209, Portugal
Price range: €20 (Prices have been provided by the restaurant)
Rating: 9.2

Reviews

9.2
of 10

Excellent

218 reviews

Ambience

9.3

Food

9.0

Service

9.5

Real experiences from real diners
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Jane W. • 4 reviews
February 18, 2026
6/10
We were looking forward to trying this restaurant as the reviews all seemed good. unfortunately our experience wasn't. The decor is very nice and it was lovely to have back ground music but it was chilly. The stuffed jalapeño starters were promising but the main courses left a lot to be desired. The burger was nothing like the pictures online and consisted solely of a burger with cheese in a bun accompanied by a handful of chips! The bitoque was a very small thin steak with egg again with a handful of fries, salad was a few green leaves and one half of a cherry tomato. The reviews online said generous portions and sadly that was not our experience we all left hungry . We were all so disappointed we didn't even want to try any of the desserts, preferring to wait until we got home. Even the coffees were sub standard as they were lukewarm. These points were raised with the waiter who apologised, saying they were training a new chef....not well enough.We were a party of 6 but won't return
PAUL D. • 3 reviews
February 11, 2026
8.5/10
Nice food and excellent service. We will come back next visit in Caldas.
Mark R. • 9 reviews
February 10, 2026
3.5/10
Dirty Glasses, cold Setting, uninspiring food, too many items not on the Menu that day. Couldnt wait to leave.
Porta da Cidade Bistro • Owner
Mr. Mark, we are very sorry to hear that your experience with us resulted in this summary. We would have liked to hear this in person so we could immediately address all the issues. Thank you for taking the time to provide us with relevant information. We will be correcting and striving to improve every day.
Maria S. • 3 reviews
February 6, 2026
9/10
Tasty food, quick and excellent service, quiet and clean.
Hilary H. • 1 review
February 3, 2026
10/10
So pleased we found this wonderful little restaurant. Spotlessly clean, friendly and attentive staff and lovely, well presented food. We will definitely be returning soon.
Helen P. • 5 reviews
January 9, 2026
10/10
Friendly staff, food was excellent and good value for money. Will return for sure.
Diana B. • 1 review
January 2, 2026
10/10
Every time we dine at the bistro, the food and the service are impeccable. My husband can get his favorite chicken parmigiana and I love the pumpkin risotto. Absolutely perfect!
Veronica N. • 40 reviews
November 28, 2025
8/10
lovely food. generous portion
Erica G. • 4 reviews
November 22, 2025
10/10
Great food great staff
joanne h. • 2 reviews
November 19, 2025
10/10
The service and food was great. very enjoyable..
Sarah W. • 7 reviews
November 21, 2025
10/10
Lovely restaurant, great food and super friendly staff. Have eaten here a couple of times and the standard of both the food and service has been excellent.
Monica S. • 27 reviews
November 19, 2025
10/10
Lunch was really good! We enjoyed the dishes, the service and the beautiful petal decorations on the food and dessert! Will definitely return!
Jonathan M. • 25 reviews
November 11, 2025
10/10
service and food was exceptional.
Jonathan M. • 25 reviews
November 6, 2025
10/10
The service was fantastic and the food was high quality and delicious.
Porta da Cidade Bistro • Owner
Sr. Jonathan, ficamos felizes em vos receber. Muitíssimo obrigado pela visita! Até breve!
Thene S. • 8 reviews
November 7, 2025
10/10
Food was amazing. Lots of great choices for appetizers and main dishes. Lemon creme for dessert, and the brownie, were also amazing. Great service. Nice ambiance. We will return!!!
Porta da Cidade Bistro • Owner
Sr. Thene, ficamos felizes em vos receber. Muitíssimo obrigado pela visita! Até breve!
Marc d. • 12 reviews
November 7, 2025
9.5/10
good locaties, excellent service and good food. we will come back
Porta da Cidade Bistro • Owner
Sr. Marc, ficamos felizes em vos receber. Muitíssimo obrigado pela visita! Até breve!
Thomas N. • 19 reviews
November 1, 2025
10/10
We had a lovely late afternoon meal with wonderful service for the four of us. A wide assortment of dishes from Lasagna to Codfish "Crumble" which was a table favorite. The Foil Chicken and Risotto dishes were also delightful. The staff made great recommendtions and were attentive without being obtrusive as we caught up with each other's lives at the table. A great Saturday brunch experience for us.
Porta da Cidade Bistro • Owner
Mr. Thomas, thank you very much for your feedback! We hope to see you again soon.