This is a tavern-type restaurant, family friendly, that only serves “petiscos” (tapas). The ambience is informal with long tables and some booths with tables for 4 people.
I visited over the weekend and the restaurant was full. The space is not prepared to stifle the sound of conversations and the noise of dishes and cutlery. The staff were very friendly and the service was quick.
As for the tapas we were very pleased. We ordered five tapas for four people, I suggest the crab shell, the eggs with asparagus that were delicious, the clams “Bulhão Pato” style and the codfish patties (“pataniscas de bacalhau”) with bean rice. All the dishes were very well prepared, the doses were sufficient and the service was fast.
We paid €60 for a meal for four people with a bottle of wine and a round of draft beers at arrival.
I strongly recommend to make a reservation and I will definitely return for the food but I think that next time I will come on a weekday because I’m sure the ambience...
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