Douro Valley

84, Canvey Island SS8 7AJ
$$$ Portuguese

Douro Valley is a family run restaurant, open since December 2014.

Here at Douro Valley we pride ourselves on using the best ingredients to create home-cooked traditional Portuguese food.

We serve a range of traditional Portuguese dishes including piri piri chicken, sea food rice, bacalhau (salted cod) and octopus, giving you a true experience of Portuguese cuisine.

Not only do we offer Portuguese dishes, but we also have a range of char-grilled steaks, grilled meat, and grilled fish, paellas and tapas dishes.

Reservations

Booking Notes:

For parties of 7 or more please contact us directly on 01268 928700.

Business Info

  • Address: 84, Canvey Island SS8 7AJ
  • Cross Street: Furtherwick Road
  • Cuisine: Continental | Mediterranean | Portuguese |
  • Cost: | Moderate
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual Elegant
  • Meals Served: Dinner |
  • Parking: Street |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01268928700
  • Features: Full Bar, Late Dining, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Special Occasion, Date Night,

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Events & Special Hours

Mother's Day
March 30, 2025 Lunch 12:00 - 18:00

Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Dinner 17:00 - 23:00
Wednesday
Dinner 17:00 - 23:00
Thursday
Dinner 17:00 - 23:00
Friday
Dinner 17:00 - 23:00
Saturday
Dinner 17:00 - 23:00
Sunday
Closed
False

Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.87 out of 5 stars based on 2009 votes

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Mar 18, 2025
Teresa G.
Staff were friendly, efficient and attentive. The food was delicious.

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Mar 05, 2025
JOAN M.
Another superb meal. This restaurant never fails to please. It's the best restaurant on Canvey Island. Please don't ever close!

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 01, 2025
Paul S.
Such a nice place

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Feb 22, 2025
jeff n.
great staff lovely food

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Feb 20, 2025
Richard C.
We have visited Douro Valley a few times and have never been disappointed, this time was no exception. The service is excellent and the food very good, we had paella this time which we enjoyed very much washed down with a nice house wine. We look forward to visiting again soon.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 11, 2025
Steve C.
Excellent as always

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Feb 02, 2025
Colin B.
Very good

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Jan 27, 2025
Amanda C.
Great experience from beginning to end. Never had a bad meal

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 24, 2025
Lorraine G.
Loved the food. Pleasant atmosphere with other diners and staff

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 03, 2025
Liz L.
Tried the Steak this time, and yet again the food was amazing.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 15, 2024
Lee w.
Absolutely lovely n amazing

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 12, 2024
Carol A.
Always a pleasure. Friends drie over to eat there

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 06, 2024
Geri R.
We were greeted promptly and pleasantly, seated and order taken in good time. The waitress is really lovely and pleasant and helpful. The food was lovely, cooked well, looked lovely and tasted wonderful. It was also well priced considering today’s prices. The wine was great, all in all a very good experience and one we shall repeat, thank you Douro Valley.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 19, 2024
Karen M.
Lovely meal. Just disappointed that the last few times we have been. My partner wanted T bone steak. But they never have any. I know it's an expensive item but why have it on the menu if you never have any.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 11, 2024
Caroline C.
Lovely food great service we will be back

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Nov 05, 2024
Tina C.
Really lovely meal with a friendly service, highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 03, 2024
Gaynor W.
Excellent & very good food & service

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Oct 25, 2024
Sean N.
Love everything about The Douro Valley restaurant. Foods amazing, ambience lovely, lily is fantastic . By far our favourite restaurant

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 15, 2024
Carl C.
As always the food the staff the restaurant itself are all amazing I’m also very upset as we have learned the the owners are selling up

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Oct 14, 2024
Toni P.
The service is always impeccable and the food is amazing! Thank You

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
Ambience: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Oct 05, 2024
Peter M.
Choice of music wasn’t great but as always, the food and service were top class. The set menu was varied and value for money but we chose the main menu which was well presented and tasty

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 01, 2024
Dave M.
As always fantastic food and service from Lilley and her team . Never rushed , attentive with out being intrusive . The quality of the food as always was amazing

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 29, 2024
Steve K.
Thoroughly recommend. Always a lovely meal and great friendly service

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 28, 2024
jeff n.
a very nice place to eat staff very good

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 26, 2024
Helen D.
had a lovely evening, food excellent as always and enjoyed it all with friends! x

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 17, 2024
Pat R.
Excellent meal and service, enjoyed by everyone

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 11, 2024
Morgan K.
Lovely authentic Portuguese food, crispy meat pancakes, bacalhau, on a set menu was excellent value . Polite efficient service and nice background music . A local gem

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 09, 2024
Gemma E.
The food was perfect as always. A lovely restaurant with a relaxed feel and friendly staff. I’m looking forward to my next visit.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 07, 2024
Sylvia A.
Always a delicious meal fabulous staff and a lovely ambience at Druro Valley. Nothing too much trouble. Would highly recommend this restaurant

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 21, 2024
Melissa D.
The staff were polite. The service was prompt even with the restaurant being full. The food was delicious. We will definitely be back

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 19, 2024
Jan & Alan A.
We had a really enjoyable evening, food was delicious, well cooked, both staff were helpful and efficient.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 15, 2024
Debbie B.
Douro valley excellent as usual, good food, lovely restaurant, good staff, friendly and efficient. Good choices had a lovely evening

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
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Value: 8/10
Jun 30, 2024
Tara P.
This is the perfect restaurant for a couple. Authentic music, amazing food and fantastic service. I would recommend to anyone. I personally wouldn't go here with a group as you would naturally be loud and thst would spoil it for couples.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 29, 2024
Jackie B.
Lovely restaurant, been lots of times & never had a bad meal, Lili is very friendly & efficient & I would highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 26, 2024
Stephen G.
Food absolutely lovely as always have eaten here regularly for a few years the food is always cooked to perfection and service is nice and relaxed, this is a gem of a resturant and brings the true spirit of Portuguese to our door step.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 19, 2024
Nathalie B.
First time that we have been and we were extremely happy with the experience. Small restaurant with nice decor and crisp white tablecloths. Food was superb, with generous portions. And the bill was very reasonable. Am sure we will visit again soon.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 07, 2024
Linda P.
Had a lovely meal, took our grandson there for the first time and he can't wait to go back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
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Jun 03, 2024
Patricia K.
Great food, friendly attentive service. Only niggle was the place was a bit noisy. Otherwise a really excellent evening.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 02, 2024
Bunny B.
Always a fabulous night

Overall: 10/10
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May 05, 2024
Geoffrey L.
Fantastic meal! Food was great. Lovely ambience and great service.

Overall: 10/10
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May 05, 2024
Tracey M.
Our first time at Douro Valley and certainly won’t be our last! Would definitely recommend set menu it was excellent value and everything we had was extremely tasty well presented

Overall: 10/10
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May 04, 2024
Roma B.
Excellent service and the food was delicious. Definitely will be going again soon.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Apr 26, 2024
Paul C.
Lovely restaurant. Quiet night but still a nice ambience. Food getting a little expensive but still great value. The waitress/concierge always makes you feel welcome.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 21, 2024
Paul E.
Great

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 13, 2024
David W.
Had a lovely evening for my wife's 72nd birthday. Friendly staff, comfort and food great. Only one little teeny weeny moan did'nt have Latte coffee, which is a great lover of both myself/daughter after a lovely meal. But overall briilliant, thank you.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 07, 2024
Nicola R.
We attended the restaurant last night for my husband birthday and wow where do I start the cocktails were lovley and the food amazing. The best steaks both of us have had in long time. Staff friendly and service wonderful couldn't do enough for us.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 04, 2024
Alison C.
Lovely food very friendly and helpful staff

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 04, 2024
tracey w.
excellent food, excellent staff, thank you Lilly and team for a lovely birthday meal, see you very soon

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 01, 2024
Anne E.
One of our favourite restaurants! Everything is perfect especially as a family run business. Well done Douro Valley.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 31, 2024
Claire B.
Food is amazing, staff are so friendly and helpful. Lovely place.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Mar 18, 2024
ADELE B.
Had a lovely meal here for husbands birthday. Even my fussy daughter couldn’t find anything to complain about with her food only that she was so full up from eating 3 delicious courses. We’ll be back soon

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 10, 2024
Sarah B.
Regularly visit and cannot praise the restaurant and staff enough.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 10, 2024
James A.
Spot on

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Mar 09, 2024
Sean N.
By far the best restaurant on canvey Beautiful food Lovely atmosphere Very attentive staff We wouldn’t go anywhere else now

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 05, 2024
Tracy G.
Food and service excellent as always

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Mar 04, 2024
Stephen C.
Food, ambience, and service Excellent as always at Douro Valley. Thank you

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 03, 2024
Peter S.
Always good food and service

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Feb 26, 2024
Lisa H.
Fantastic as always, food lovely and staff too. Thank you for always making our time enjoyable and hope to see you soon

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 26, 2024
David R.
Another excellent meal

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 23, 2024
Tony R.
Excellent food and service, would definitely recommend

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Feb 22, 2024
Peter M.
Very welcoming, the food is excellent

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Feb 20, 2024
Michelle N.
Lovely food & service as always little gem of a restaurant 5 minutes from our house thanks Lily & team

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 19, 2024
Debbie B.
Had a lovely meal, excellent service and food. Restaurant very comfortable a pleasure to be there. Nothing too much trouble for the staff ,very pleasant, polite, helpful and efficient. Will be returning.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Feb 02, 2024
janice r.
Always get a lovely welcome and looked after really well would highly recommend

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 7/10
Jan 29, 2024
Georgia W.
Excellent food and service lovely ambience.y favourite go to place

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 26, 2024
Marie M.
Great meal as always, perfect service and good value for money

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 26, 2024
Jane C.
Lovely food great service friendly staff

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 21, 2024
Liz L.
Always amazing!

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 20, 2024
Diane B.
Lovely place, lovely food and lovely people

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Jan 10, 2024
Edward M.
Good and pleasant service and good food

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 08, 2024
Marie C.
Very enjoyable and delicious food. Will definitely be going back.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 06, 2024
Rachel C.
Portion sizes were so good! Food was tasty and arrived hot and quickly. Drinks were really nice, Overall 10/10 experience

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 02, 2024
Jeff B.
Fabulous meal and attentative staff as always our go to place

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 24, 2023
Lizette C.
Food was superb, highly recommend them. Service was excellent and the staff was attentive without being overbearing.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 19, 2023
Bunny B.
Always a fabulous visit

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 17, 2023
Colin B.
Another excellent meal at the Douro Valley. Friendly staff and top quality food. Would highly recommend.

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 11, 2023
Sarah G.
Food was amazing and service was excellent. Fabulous little restaurant x

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 29, 2023
Ivor E.
Excellent in every aspect. 100%

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 27, 2023
Dave T.
Service and food was excellent

Overall: 10/10
Food: 8/10
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Nov 25, 2023
Peter M.
Ambience Steak was tough

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 25, 2023
Tracy H.
A lovely local restaurant well priced with friendly staff

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 21, 2023
Lorraine D.
We had a lovely evening,the food was excellent, as was the service. Will definitely be returning

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 03, 2023
Sean N.
Everything was really good

Overall: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Service: 9/10
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Value: 9/10
Oct 31, 2023
Julie D.
A great evening and good food as always , although I’d have been more comfortable had it been slightly warmer in the restaurant

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
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Oct 27, 2023
Ronald S.
Another excellent meal & service at Douro to celebrate my 71st birthday. Cannot fault anything.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 18, 2023
Carol W.
Everything is perfect can’t fault un any way

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 18, 2023
Graham E.
Excellent food good sized portions and it makes a change not to have to pay extra for vegetables, other restaurants should take note

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 17, 2023
Joanne H.
As a lover of Portuguese food this is the nearest I can get . The clam and pork stew is just the best . Everything about this restaurant is lovely

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 15, 2023
Judy C.
Lovely atmosphere, delicious food, really enjoyed our meal there x

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 13, 2023
Ray K.
As always a perfect night out

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 09, 2023
Scott K.
Great service and amazing food!

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 02, 2023
Donna M.
Absolutely delicious food and great service from Lily (as always).

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 01, 2023
Garry L.
Fantastic service by Lily again. This is the nicest restaurant by far. Excellent service and gorgeous food. Really recommend Douro Valley.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 30, 2023
Paul S.
All good xx

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 25, 2023
Robert J.
Enjoyed the meal and the evening at Douro Valley, lovely for special times or as a monthly treat.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 23, 2023
Jeffrey N.
staff very helpful

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 22, 2023
Peter D.
Excellent as always

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 9/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 18, 2023
Barbara R.
We always enjoy dinner at the Douro Valley. Food is delicious , service very attentive and ambience warm and friendly. Thoroughly recommend a visit

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 16, 2023
Linda B.
We are fairly frequent clients of this restaurant. Last night we took friends there, it was their first time! To quote their reaction to Duro Valley, they were "blown away"by it all. We are so pleased to have introduced them to this place. The whole evening lived up to expectations, good food, great service and a lovely calm atmosphere. Thank you to Lily and the team, both front of house and in the kitchen.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Sep 15, 2023
Michael D.
First visit. Everything excellent. Will be returning.