O Barril

Fabulous food. Can only review on our dishes but they were the mixed kebab and tuna dish. The guy who looked after us George was very informative. Lovely atmosphere. Every Thursday it is Portuguese night with singing. In Ferragudo square. You must visit.

- Julie Frodsham -

We had dinner here and tried the grilled red snapper with salad and vegetables. We also tried the carrots. Truely recommend this place. The fish was as fresh as it gets and it was excellent, meaty, tasty, delicious. The carrots are something not to miss. They are BRILLIANT. The service was excellent and we didnt have to wait to be seated.

- Alexandru Dragos Danciu -

The food was good, but we had to wait between starter and main course a while, some waiters were nice but when we had to wait between courses, then the waiters was rude to us and didn’t remember 2 starter courses. The chicken was burned and dry, not delicious. The Cesar salad was not Cesar salad it didn’t taste like it. Octopus was very delicious.

- Annabel Koit -

Our first time and we were not disappointed. Great service, fantastic authentic Portuguese dishes. We went for the cod cataplana which was amazing. Big pieces of cod, clams and prawns, more than enough for two people. Service attentive and friendly, loads of locals so a sign that this is the real deal. Will certainly come back.

- Theo Kortland -

Located on the square where they have tables as well as a cosy alley and nice interior, so suitable for all seasons. Food and service very good

- Phil Morris -

We’ve visited O Barril several times, and I finally decided to share our impressions of this lovely place. From the moment you arrive, the warm and friendly welcome sets a pleasant tone. The restaurant offers a great selection of both fish and meat dishes, and their lunch menu is particularly worth highlighting — generous portions, full of flavor, and excellent value for money. Service is consistently outstanding. The staff are professional, attentive, and genuinely caring, making each visit a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Among the dishes we’ve especially enjoyed are the sardines, the grilled chicken, and the codfish — all well-prepared and delicious. The interior is cozy, stylish, and impeccably clean, including the toilets. The soft background Fado music adds a nice touch to the atmosphere. We’ll definitely keep coming back and can wholeheartedly recommend O Barril to anyone looking for a quality dining experience in a welcoming setting.

- Johan -

This restaurant lies in the heart of Ferragudo and its uniqueness lies in its three kitchens operating as one! We ordered a majority of our food from the ‘Mother’s Table’ (I think it was called), their traditional kitchen, and two side dishes coming from their modern kitchen. A hack: we ordered 2 set menus for 15€ and then a few dishes a la carte and this was the perfect amount for 3 of us! Standout dishes were: goats cheese and honey almond entree, garlic mushrooms and sea bream. What sets this restaurant apart is how attentive their service is! Our waiter not only gave us recommendations for Porto (our next stop) but also brought us a small pot of piripiri sauce when he overheard that we hadn’t tried it yet and were curious. 12/10 service - a great team that communicates so well and makes their guests feel so welcomed!

- Jocelyn Yew -