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This restaurant has improved in every respect following its move to the banks of the Douro – it has gained space, consolidated its culinary ...
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What diners said about this restaurant:
Daniel T. • 1 review
October 26, 2024
10/10We had an excellent experience at Semea. Food was excellent, the venue is lovely and staff were great! Would recommend it in a heartbeat
Samantha-Louise H. • 4 reviews
October 31, 2024
7.5/10The food varied - the oysters and amberjack were great but I enjoyed the flavour of the prawns the least and I was left with an upset stomach. The waiters were brilliant - despite some issues with the technology on site. Good overall but unfortunately I wasn't blown away.
Silvia B. • 11 reviews
October 30, 2024
9.5/10Excellent fish, great service!
Semea • Owner
Hello Silvia, Thank you very much for your positive feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a good experience with us. We appreciate your visit and hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Semea Team.
Astrid G. • 2 reviews
October 29, 2024
10/10Surprising, eclectic ambiance, impeccable service. Innovative food „with a twist“, occasionally surprising and unexpected combinations. We enjoyed it enormously!
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Semea • Owner
Hello Astrid, Thank you very much for your positive feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a good experience with us. We appreciate your visit and hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Semea Team.
Sara C. • 1 review
October 23, 2024
7/10It looks like they are in the middle of renovations and the place looked tired and worn. Very strange layout. The staff was friendly and the food was good but the atmosphere killed the mood
Semea • Owner
Hello Sara, Thank you for sharing your experience. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food and the team. We understand that the current renovations may have impacted the atmosphere and we apologize for any inconvenience this may caused. We'd love to welcome you back once our updates are complete! Best regards,
José T. • 3 reviews
October 18, 2024
8/10ok
Semea • Owner
Olá José, Muito obrigada pelo seu feedback.
Maria O. • 1 review
October 19, 2024
5/10Service was quite disappointing. Servers seemed distracted. Charged euro 1.50 for 1L still water which would have been fine except no bottle seen and server gave us 1/4 cup servings. Had to be prompted to fill up. A disappointing bread slice was euro 3.50., again price point was okay except blah. Paella with “tiger prawns”. More like “shrimps”. At least, the rice was well seasoned.
Semea • Owner
Hello Maria, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear some elements of your experience didn't meet expectations. Your comments about the service and menu items are important and we'll address them to improve your guest experience. We hope to welcome you back for a better experience. Best regards,
Susan H. • 1 review
October 8, 2024
10/10Fantastic experience. The food was amazing, service was excellent and the restaurant design is modern, warm and inviting.
Semea • Owner
Hello Susan, Thank you very much for your positive feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a good experience with us. We appreciate your visit and hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Semea Team
James S. • 2 reviews
October 5, 2024
10/10Good farm to fork creating tasty dishes in a fantastic restaurant. Highly recommended.
Semea • Owner
Hello James, Thank you very much for your positive feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a good experience with us. We appreciate your visit and hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Semea Team.
Dawn W. • 1 review
October 10, 2024
5/10Food was very disappointing - I ate there on April this year and it was great then - not sure what has happened.
Semea • Owner
Hello Dawn, Thank you for your feedback. We're disappointed to hear that your recent experience didn't match your previous visit. We strive for consistency in our food quality, and your comments will help us address any issues. We hope you'll give us another chance to show you the quality we’re known for. Best regards, Semea Team.
Peter A. • 25 reviews
October 1, 2024
9.5/10Creative, sensational, delicious food. So unusual. Don't let the steep stairs devoid of any hand railing put you off. The waiters are happy to help. Sem eawas one of the highlights of our visit. Highly recommended.
Semea • Owner
Hello Peter, Thank you very much for your positive feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a good experience with us. We appreciate your visit and hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Semea Team.
Helen C. • 2 reviews
October 4, 2024
8/10Very disappointed not to be given a proper menue in our hands. Found the menue for the night a bit underwhelming ....was searching for something to choose in main course The beef tartar was spectacular. . The house wine was very good. The service was friendly, attentive and great. I'm feeling that the menue is a bit too precious and needs to loosen up... The flavour in the paella was really good. Great chef ...needs a bit of lightness and fun.
Semea • Owner
Hello Helen, Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the beef tartar and the paella, as well as our house wine and friendly service. We appreciate your feedback about the menu and will take it into consideration as we look for ways to enhance the dining experience. We hope to welcome you back soon for a more enjoyable experience! Best regards, Semea Team.
Helen M. • 1 review
October 3, 2024
10/10Everything about our meal was wonderful. The ambience was beautiful and inviting, and the food was delicious. Our favorite dishes were the green beans (so different and delicious) and the duck rice. Highly recommend.
Semea • Owner
Hello Helen, Thank you very much for your positive feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a good experience with us. We appreciate your visit and hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Semea Team.
Heather F. • 1 review
October 3, 2024
9/10Green bean dish was delicious! Our waiter struggled with pouring wine without dripping. Food was served promptly but took some time to replenish drinks and get a check.
Semea • Owner
Hello Heather, Thank you for your kind words about the green bean dish! We're glad you enjoyed it. We appreciate your feedback regarding the service and will work on improving the wine pouring and drink replenishment. Your experience is important to us, and we hope to make your next visit even better! Best regards, Semea Team
Julia D. • 1 review
September 27, 2024
10/10Incredible food at good value, great ambiance
Semea • Owner
Hello Julia, Thank you very much for your positive feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a good experience with us. We appreciate your visit and hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Semea Team.
Claudia D. • 1 review
September 24, 2024
6.5/10The food didn’t reach expectations
Semea • Owner
Hello Claudia, Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear that the food didn't meet your expectations. Your comments are important to us, and we'll work on improving our offerings. We hope you'll consider visiting us again to give us another chance! Best regards, Semea Team.
Emily P. • 1 review
September 27, 2024
6/10The service was great, the food was so mediocre. It was by far the least flavorful meal we had in Portugal thus far. Having just been to a Michelin restaurant back home (Brutø in Denver CO), Samea shouldn’t even be on your recommended list. It makes us wonder what one does to get on this list because surely it’s not due to the food.
Semea • Owner
Hello Emily, Thank you for your honest feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the service, but we're sorry that the food did not meet your expectations, especially compared to your experience at Brutø. We take your comments seriously, as they help us improve. We aim to provide a memorable culinary experience, and it's clear we missed the mark during your visit. We appreciate your input and hope you might consider giving us another chance in the future. Best regards, Semea Team.
Matheus G. • 3 reviews
September 27, 2024
9.5/10Impeccable service, food reflects well Portuguese cuisine. Only sad part was that the outdoor area wasn’t open.
Semea • Owner
Hello Matheus, Thank you very much for your positive feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a good experience with us. We appreciate your visit and hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Semea Team
David G. • 1 review
September 24, 2024
10/10Outstanding service, really delicious flavour combinations made for an exceptional night out. Worth the Michelin inclusion this year.
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Semea • Owner
Hello David, Thank you very much for your positive feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a good experience with us. We appreciate your visit and hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Semea Team.
Marc S. • 1 review
September 21, 2024
10/10The uniqueness of the restaurant was amazing and the steak tartare was the greatest I ever had
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Semea • Owner
Hello Marc, Thank you very much for your positive feedback! We are happy to hear that you had a good experience with us. We appreciate your visit and hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Semea Team.
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