Restaurante Reserva is a restaurant in Setubal Centro, Setúbal. Rated 4.8 stars from 96 Google reviews. Known for grilled meat done right and sides that matter. Best for group dinner and family meal. Ranked #10 of 16 in Setubal Centro. Price range: € 15–20.
Rankings updated April 2026
Restaurante Reserva
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in Setubal Centro
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Quick Verdict
Yes. Reviewers return repeatedly for the grilled meat, the staff's genuine hospitality, and prices that feel honest. This is a local favourite, not a tourist trap.
You want grilled meat or fresh fish cooked simply, served by people who actually care, at a price that won't sting.
About Restaurante Reserva
Restaurante Reserva is a small, family-run restaurant in central Setúbal that serves Brazilian and Portuguese grilled meats alongside fresh seafood. The dining room is intimate and rustically decorated—reviewers describe it as cosy, with outdoor seating available. The owners, Dário and Anike, work the room with genuine warmth; staff speak English and move through service with unhurried attention. The menu leans on grilled proteins: fraldinha (flank steak), picanha, choco frito (fried squid), and fresh fish like dourada. Sides come as part of the meal—black beans, rice, farofa, vinaigrette, French fries—all seasoned with care. One regular of 7 years said they'd never eaten Brazilian food this good in Setúbal. Reviewers consistently praise the value: €15–20 for a full meal with sides and drink is rare in Portugal now. This is the kind of place where people drive from Coimbra for dinner and book return visits before leaving.
What Stands Out
Grilled meat done right
Multiple reviewers called the fraldinha 'perfectly grilled' and 'suculenta' (succulent). One said the picanha was 'suculenta e bem preparada'. The choco frito earned specific praise: 'the best choco I've ever tasted' and 'delicioso'.
Sides that matter
A reviewer who'd lived in Setúbal 7 years said the beans were 'delicioso', the rice 'soltinho' (fluffy), and the farofa 'brasileirinha'. Another called them 'truly unforgettable, so well seasoned and tasty'. Staff serve them 'com muito carinho' (with care).
Staff who make you feel at home
Reviewers used words like 'hospitalidade ímpar' (unparalleled hospitality), 'alegres' (cheerful), and noted the owners by name as 'uma família fantástica' (a fantastic family). One said the service made the meal 'special' and another felt 'em casa' (at home).
What Customers Say
Em 7 anos que vivo em Setúbal nunca comi uma comida tão brasileira , um feijão delicioso, arroz soltinho, farofa brasileirinha e mais ...
We went for choco fritos in January and it was the best choco fritos i ever tasted!
Para além do atendimento e simpatia excecional, a comida estava espetacular.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Restaurante Reserva
No online booking available. Walk in, but arrive before 8pm on weekends or you'll wait. One reviewer noted the restaurant fills by 8pm on Saturday.
€15–20 per person. That includes the grilled meat or fish, plus sides—beans, rice, farofa, vinaigrette, fries. Reviewers called it 'bom preço' (good price) and noted it's rare to find value like this anymore.
The fraldinha (flank steak) and picanha are grilled to order and consistently praised. The choco frito (fried squid) earned the specific compliment 'the best choco I've ever tasted'. Fresh fish like dourada also comes recommended. Don't skip the black beans and farofa—reviewers singled them out as exceptional.
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