Xtoria is a restaurant in Setubal Centro, Setúbal. Rated 4.7 stars from 651 Google reviews. Known for cooking with intention and surprise and wine service that actually fits the meal and your budget. Best for date night and anniversary dinner. Ranked #5 of 16 in Setubal Centro. Price range: $$$.
Rankings updated April 2026
Xtoria
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in Setubal Centro
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Quick Verdict
Locals return because the cooking justifies the price (€100 for 2 appetisers, 2 mains, 1 dessert and 4 glasses of wine is genuinely rare for this level), and the service feels like it actually cares about your meal, not the table turnover.
You want refined cooking that surprises you, a wine list that doesn't punish you, and service that remembers your name without hovering.
About Xtoria
Xtoria sits on Rua Guilherme Gomes Fernandes in Setúbal's centre and does something Setúbal doesn't usually do: refined cooking that doesn't apologise for stepping outside the obvious seafood playbook. The chef (Leonardo, according to multiple reviews) invests in unexpected flavour combinations—duck leg cooked precisely, mille-feuille that lands as the punctuation mark to a meal, dishes described as "weird sounding" that turn out to be the best thing on the plate. Service runs tight but warm; Rute (the owner, it seems) handles tables with the kind of attention that makes people come back for anniversaries, first dates, and celebrations. Reviewers consistently mention wine pairings that fit the food and the budget, a rarity in fine dining. The room itself is described as pleasant and relaxed—you're eating well without the stiffness. Most tellingly: people who've been in Setúbal for years say this is the gastronomic reference point for the city.
What Stands Out
Cooking with intention and surprise
Multiple reviewers praise unexpected flavour combinations and textures. One noted 'the weirdest sounding menu items were the best' and another described the duck leg as 'excelente, muito saborosa e perfeitamente cozinhada' (excellent, very flavourful, perfectly cooked). The chef is described as having 'invested his soul' in the food.
Wine service that actually fits the meal and your budget
A reviewer specifically thanked 'the lady recommending the wine' and noted '4 glasses of amazing wine for just 100 euros' as part of the overall value. Multiple reviews mention good wines at various price points paired thoughtfully with dishes.
Service that feels warm without being intrusive
Reviewers describe Rute as 'dedicada e atenciosa' (dedicated and attentive), with staff that is 'delicate and attentive.' One diner said it 'feels like home, everybody is so easy going, but determined to provide the best service.' The same person had their first date there and felt genuinely cared for.
What Customers Say
2 appetizers, 2 mains, 1 desert, and 4 glasses of amazing wine for just 100 euros.
A coxa de pato estava excelente, muito saborosa e perfeitamente cozinhada.
Local, mas cosmopolita, foge ao óbvio do cardápio setubalense, sem perder autenticidade.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Xtoria
€100 for 2 appetisers, 2 mains, 1 dessert and 4 glasses of wine, according to a recent diner. The menu is €€€ (high-end), but reviewers consistently describe it as 'très abordable' (very affordable) for the level of cooking and service you're getting.
There's no online booking available, so call ahead or drop in early. The restaurant doesn't list specific hours online, so check their website (xtoria.pt) or ring to confirm opening times before you go.
Refined Portuguese cooking that breaks from the obvious seafood script. Reviewers mention duck leg, mille-feuille, and dishes with 'unexpected flavours' and 'unique combinations.' It's described as 'local but cosmopolitan,' moving beyond the obvious Setúbal menu while retaining its local character.
Yes. Reviewers have celebrated anniversaries, first dates, New Year's Eve, baptisms, and milestone birthdays here. The staff handles occasions with warmth and flexibility—one group organised a 70th birthday party at the last minute and the restaurant accommodated them.
Relaxed and warm. Reviewers describe it as pleasant, never stuffy, and full by 8pm on weekends. One diner said it 'feels like home' despite being fine dining. The service is attentive without being invasive.
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