Portuguese restaurants

Portugalles

4.6 238 reviews 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM 3 Morlais Buildings, Merthyr Tydfil CF47 8UL, United Kingdom

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Located in Merthyr Tydfil, Portugalles is a charming Portuguese restaurant that has captured the hearts of its patrons. Customers rave about the homemade quality of the food, which transcends the standard chain experience. Levente Baroczi confirms, "the food here is delicious," highlighting the warmth of the service provided by the friendly chef and staff.

Another enthusiastic visitor, Chung Lim Leung, declares it as one of his most beloved restaurants, praising the excellent food and the affordability of the meals. The atmosphere is vibrant, often complemented by live music, which enhances the dining experience. Whether it’s the delightful peri peri chicken or the flavorful clams, each dish is crafted with care, ensuring a mouthwatering experience.

Lee Woods shares a standout moment where the chef went above and beyond, serving a complementary liquor after their meal—a testament to the exceptional service at Portugalles. Visitors like David O'Dowd appreciate not just the food, cooked to perfection, but also the charismatic presence of the owner, making each visit a memorable one.

With its authentic cuisine and warm, inviting ambiance, Portugalles promises a wonderful culinary journey that keeps diners coming back for more.

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Service options

Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Great beer selection
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Great wine list
Live music
Sports

Popular for

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Dining options

Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities

Bar onsite
Restroom

Atmosphere

Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd

Groups
Tourists

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Portugalles before visiting.

Reviews for Portugalles

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Review highlights

Based on 238 reviews

Portugalles is widely praised for its authentic Portuguese cuisine, delivering flavorful, homemade-style dishes that stand out from typical chain offerings. Reviewers consistently highlight the warm, friendly atmosphere created by the owner and staff, who provide attentive and personable service. The restaurant’s cozy, relaxed setting complemented by live music adds to the overall dining experience. Customers appreciate the reasonable pricing and the genuine passion behind the food, often mentioning memorable dishes like peri peri chicken and seafood. Feedback indicates that Portugalles is a cherished local spot ideal for both quiet evenings and lively visits, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking authentic Portuguese flavors in Merthyr Tydfil.

Levente Baroczi

Jul 01, 2025

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!

Chung Lim Leung

Jun 15, 2025

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.

David O'Dowd

May 17, 2025

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!

lee woods

May 08, 2025

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.

Georgia Osborne

May 07, 2025

Great authentic Portuguese cuisine. My partner is from Lisbon and we both really enjoyed. The owner was also very friendly and chatty. A nice relaxed atmosphere, nothing too fancy.

Mandy

Apr 22, 2025

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!

Regina Kosa

Apr 12, 2025

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.

Fernando Claudino

Apr 10, 2025

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 ...