I went on Sunday with 5 other friends to celebrate a birthday. It was our first time there & it was absolutely fantastic. The restaurant owner was fabulous; extremely welcoming & informative & the attention he gave to all his guests was incredible. His wife is the chef & she can certainly cook! We'll definitely be returning.
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Living in a town, where the big retailers are moving to bigger premises in out of town retail Parks, local business closing down due to higher rates, higher overheads, less people around etc etc, it gives us hope that the few local business left can thrive and actually offer something that makes you think OMG how do people not know about this one particular place.
PEROLA DO MAR is one such place, this family own Portuguese restaurant is in Leigh Wigan, and to be honest I only found this place by searching for restaurant’s slightly out of the area I lived, and all that I can say is WOW.
Perola Do Mar is a gem and without a doubt is one of best places my wife & I have been to in well over of year, even outshining all those fancy places that have all showbiz glamour and décor and charge you an absolute fortune for a ok meal.
On entering Perola Do Mar, we were greeted with a warm, smiling friendly owner and for me that speaks volumes and straight away you get that feeling that this is a really good place.
There aren’t many tables and so glad we booked in advance as a family of 4 who came in without booking where turned away.
The décor is very simple but perfect.
When we arrived, we were the 1st there as they had just opened for their dinner service.
The owner was very attentive and checked if you had been before as they advised us how the menu works. The owner even put the music on, nice and low, enough to talk to my wife, without anyone else hearing, the owner even lowered the lighting to make the mood more romantic, very nice touch….just adding to the whole class of the place and the owners who run it.
Of course, the main thing is the meal itself, well its all cooked from scratch and is simple heavenly exquisite, cooked to complete perfection and although it may not seem much the portions make you completely full.
One of owners the chef, even on occasions kept coming out of the kitchen to check on different tables everyone was happy, that in my eyes is brilliant attention to detail and completely believes in the meal he cooked for diners.
The menu has so many options you will have trouble choosing, and there’s no pressure whatsoever in choosing, but my advice, don’t look at the menu in advance as you will defiantly change your mind again ha ha
Perola Do Mar is a place for romantic couples or a family, it has something from babies to the fussy of eaters.
The meal was pure melt in the mouth food, delicious, the main course, the vegetables it was all 100% al Dente.
The owners kept checking everything was fine and even offered suggestions on different things.
Without a shadow of a doubt this will be a regular restaurant to visit, from entrance to leaving the while experience was nothing less than perfect.
This is completely a restaurant worth travelling to, as some other fellow diners came from St Helens, and for that speaks volumes on just how amazing this restaurant is, a pure delight
Small, delightful Madeiran/ Portuguese restaurant run by the charming Norberto and his wife. Lovely food with a good choice of vegetarian options. The flaming chorizo starter at the table, was not only a spectacle, but also very tasty, according to my daughter. Advisable to book ahead.
Peter & Greg Kaffenberger
+5
Our 2nd time here and we were not disappointed. There is a reason why this place is listed as #1 in Leigh on TripAdvisor. The food is great and fresh. Beef cooked to order and nice selection of sea food. Very good Sangria and delicious deserts including homemade ice cream. This is a family owned and operated restaurant and you can see this is the great quality of food and attentive and informative service. Here you not only eat Madeiran food but you can also learn about it if you want to. This is a great place to visit for a family and friends meal. Top marks to the owners. We certainly will be back.
Called in by chance in the hope that there would be a table free prior to going to the cinema, and the gentleman was very accommodating.
What a brilliant little find, I didn't even know about this little restaurant, it was my partner who found it.
The food was delicious, freshly cooked. Portions were very sizeable, in fact I felt rather full such that I had to skip a desert.
We will have to come again and will likely book next time.
Thank you for a very enjoyable meal.
I've lived in the area for 8 years and only just found out about this place. Had the calamari strips and the Swordfish and all I can say is the food was excellent. Friendly staff, more than happy to discuss the food and answer any questions, (the recommendation of chilli in the perola sauce is a winner), relaxed atmosphere. Would highly recommend and will definitely be visiting again. Well done to all involved.
We went for a family meal yesterday and absolutely 💯 loved the food. The owner was really helpful on recommending dishes and really enjoyed chatting to him. We will be going back again as this is very authentic Portuguese food and I need to try more dishes from the menu. If you like this type of food this is a must
I have eaten here a few times now and I can honestly say its my new favourite restaurant, The owner is very welcoming great customer service and the food is absolutely amazing couldnt ask for any better. Great atmosphere to this little restaurant.
What an amazing experience. The food was delicious, the drinks were very typical and well done and the staff was super friendly (Specially Mr Norberto, the owner). Wasn't just a meal, it was a "tour" to Madeira and the Portuguese culture. I felt very happy and really recommend it
absolutely amazing place to go. very friendly staff and the food is 5*. would definitely be going back soon.
make sure to book as it is a small restaurant.
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