O Forno - Vila Real

This is a very typical Portuguese restaurant. The food is outstandingly good. Really excellent taste. I had some Portuguese ham as entry course and it was delicious, very similar to Spanish ham. Then, I had Arroz de Tamboril e Gambas, which is Rice with Monkfish and shrimps: this was definitely the best rice with fish that I have ever tasted in my life. Supergood.

We visited the Forno Restaurant during the celebration of Colete Encarnado, the largest event in Vila Franca de Xira showcasing the bulls and the bullfighting. Colete Encarnado dates back to 1932, takes place during the first weekend in July and attracts a large crowd to the different activities, including the fado and exhibits. After a long intercontinental flight and a quick drive from Lisbon we were ready for a late lunch and decided to join Armand in VFXira and spent the day. The restaurant was well decorated, the service excellent and the Arroz de Tamboril very good. Let's enjoy the Colete Encarnado.

Well decorated, friendly staff, good food. It is good for business, family and friends as well. Try Madeira style kebab, superb.

Absolute wonder. Quiet, calm environment. A little cart with pearls. Just try the Arroz de Tamboril, a rice with a lot of fish and prawns. Wonderful.

Very well received by staff, even with 2 small kids. They went the extra mile to keep them happy. The food was excellent! Both the meat and fish. Highly recommended. Parking is not easy, though.