Barcelos

Sun

5.0

We stopped in at Barcelo's on a snowy Sunday evening for dinner on our way home. It was getting late, & the roads were quiet, so we were pleasantly surprised by how warm & welcoming the restaurant felt as soon as we stepped inside. The staff greeted us right away & quickly took our order at the counter, which was especially nice after being out in the cold.
We ordered the family meal & added a poutine on the side. Despite it being late in the evening, the food came out very quickly, & there was plenty of seating available. The service throughout our visit was consistently friendly & attentive, making the experience feel relaxed & easy.
As for the food-everything was delicious. The potatoes were perfectly cooked with great texture & flavor, & the chicken was done to absolute perfection: tender, juicy, & well-seasoned. The accompanying salad was fresh & surprisingly flavorful, rounding out the meal nicely.
The poutine was also enjoyable, with a generous amount of cheese & a hearty portion of meat. The only thing we would have loved is just a bit more gravy, but overall it was still very satisfying.
The restaurant itself feels like a bit of a hidden gem-seemingly in the middle of nowhere since it's not located in a particularly busy area, yet it has a large parking lot & a warm, inviting interior that makes it feel comfortable & homey.
Overall, we had a wonderful experience at Barcelo's & were impressed by both the quality of the food & the friendliness of the staff. We definitely plan to return for a second visit.

Dec 12, 2025

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Brent

4.0

All around good, i like this chicken place best for Portuguese chicken. Once again delicious!

Oct 19, 2025

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Nicholas

5.0

🔥 chicken spot

Jul 3, 2025

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Serge

5.0

Excellent Portuguese chicken!

Jan 13, 2024

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Anabel

5.0

I was surprised how good the food was. The chicken Piri Piri was just delicious, the rice & the house dressing for the salad also wow. Also important to know that it's very affordable. I recommend & planning on going back very soon. This is a south sore hidden jem.

Nov 4, 2023

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Stefany

5.0

Chicken & rice were delicious !

Oct 30, 2023

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