Tŷ Madeira Restaurant

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  Inês Henriques

  ·1 month ago

  “I booked a table with a month in advance for my partners birthday, it was incredible! We got the starter specials, king prawns and scallops, absolutely delicious, and for our main we had the monkfish cataplana as he never experienced eating before. Everything about this restaurant is spectacular, the staff is amazing, great house wine and incredible food. I absolutely recommend this place, the prices are more than reasonable in my opinion. Thank you guys for giving us a great experience, I will absolutely be there again for another special occasion! Obrigada :)”

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  Kris

  ·2 months ago

  “We visited last week for an evening meal. The place looks small from the outside but is surprisingly huge inside, with plenty of tables. The staff were very attentive and the service was excellent throughout, and the old stone walls give it a lovely, cosy atmosphere. We had the seafood cataplana, served steaming in its traditional copper pot — great presentation and a generous portion, though we found the flavours a bit bland for our taste. Overall, a lovely evening in a really special setting. Recommended — we'd happily return!”

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  Adam Williams

  ·4 months ago

  “Went to this restaurant on recommendation from a friend for my Aunt's birthday. The food was incredible - between the myriad of very fresh fish options, and the kebabs which they hang from the ceiling on your table. Service was lovely. They hadn't registered our booking, but found us a table anyway. They were able to accommodate my Aunt's sometimes odd requests, they have a man who comes to the table with your fish to de-bone it, they have a little song routine for people's birthdays. The actual restaurant itself is very long and relatively thin, which makes for a lovely little atmosphere which was great.”

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  Lucy Ha

  ·4 months ago

  “Wow, whata great restaurant, amazing portugesse food, great beer. Arroz de marisco e linguado espetacular, well done for chefs working extremely hard, delivering this great experience. Definitely we will be back”

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  George Birch

  ·5 months ago

  “Some of the best service and food I’ve had in the UK, and they don’t even add a compulsory service charge. That sums it up really. They don’t force a tip onto the bill, but we were more than happy to leave a decent one because the food and service absolutely deserved it. We started with the pâté. I don’t even like pâté, but my friend convinced me to try it and it was genuinely unbelievable. We also had the grilled squid, which was simple, fresh, perfectly cooked and exactly how it should be. For mains we had the Tŷ Madeira sharer, which was probably the closest thing we found to a proper seafood boil. Lobster, loads of prawns, broth, bread, rice, chips and sides. Loads of food, loads of flavour, and all done properly. We also had a skewer and nearly ordered another, but the waiter honestly told us it would probably be too much. He was right. That says a lot. Dessert was just as good. The Ferrero Rocher mousse was unreal, and the crème caramel flan was properly well made. The service was second to none. Plenty of staff, all working quickly and efficiently, no long waits, drinks checked at the right time, tables cleared quickly, and the food came out fast considering how much we ordered. 10/10. Proper food, proper service, proper restaurant.”

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  Olia K.

  ·6 months ago

  “We had a wonderful experience that truly captured the essence of authentic Portuguese hospitality. The food was a standout — the fish was incredibly fresh, perfectly cooked, and full of flavour. Every dish felt traditional and thoughtfully prepared, giving a genuine taste of Portugal that’s hard to find elsewhere. The staff were warm, attentive, and always ready to help, creating a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere from the moment we arrived. If you’re looking for a place that combines authentic cuisine with excellent service, this is definitely worth a visit.”

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  Helen Hare

  ·9 months ago

  “TOP MARKS! Warm welcome, spotlessly clean. A smaller menu than I expected but still a great range and variety. Food took about 40 minutes but was cooked perfectly and everyone in our party absolutely loved their dish. Toilets spotless. Will return!!!”

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  John Chong

  ·1 year ago

  “Really good Seafood Restaurant in Cardiff. All their dishes were done very well. Loved their Lobster, Scallops and Mussels. Nothing disappointing here ! Great selection of seafood and meats. Will definitely wanna come back for their seafood.”

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  Simon Mason

  ·1 year ago

  “Recommended to come here by a friend. The service was friendly, fast and welcoming. The wine options were superb and our waiter provided recommendations based on dishes ordered. The food was fresh and full of flavour, with great portion sizes. The sides are not pictured but all dishes included either potatoes or fried cauliflower.”

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  Tom

  ·1 year ago

  “I had a fantastic meal here. Went for lunch and had been recommended it. The place has a good vibe for a restaurant. It wasn’t super busy when I went but I’ve heard it does in the evenings and weekends. The key to this place is the skewers. They cook the meat and fish on heavy duty skewers and then suspend them above the table. Part of the experience is pulling down off the skewer when you’re ready for your next bite. We got beef and also prawn and monkfish. I loved the monkfish, it’s a meaty fish and complimented the prawns very well. The beef was cooked well and had a sumptuous taste. Service was good, we got to choose our table and we sat opposite the kitchen and could see them cooking and preparing the food. It added to the memory. It’s good value. Good for groups and dates. I would definitely go again.”

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