[UPDATE] Second time around, a weird experience: I was asked - twice! - why I didn't rate Caravela five stars (didn't actually disguise myself); promised feedback, so guys: 1/ The origin of what I was eating? A bit more detail than just 'cow' would be fine 2/ Beef ground at the premises or not? 3/ Salt & pepper & perhaps even additional sauce without asking - please. Bottom line: four stars is plenty - at least from me [UPDATE] Caravela was pretty much jam-packed when I visited in early May but the staff told me that I'd get a seat soon - which also happened. I had a very unconventional 'burger' - shredded pork with chili - that was tasty, especially since I asked them to toast the bread (yup, worked fine). Definitely a nice price for lots of food and a large beer: EUR 10! I'd like to try one of their more traditional burgers next time. [I did - definitely preferred the...
Read moreNot that bad of a place but I wanted to tip 4€ and then got overcharged because the waiter thought I said 45 instead of 35. Understandable, because I can barely speak my own native tongue yet; he'd wire me back the ten euros (still getting a relatively alright tip) which happened. All good, no worries. So I got my overcharge refunded and was a happy camper. Up until two days ago when I saw that the tenner that I got reinstated was removed from my bank account. Filthy stuff, though I am an optimist by nature so I won't assume ill will. Just a slight and...
Read moreQuite a good burger. The bacon was way too hard, you could rather break it apart instead of biting it. We were not used to the burger bun not being toasted. If I did go again, I would just ask the staff to toast it. I think that would have not been a problem. If you feel like eating a burger in Figueira you can certainly go here. Prices are really cheap. We did pay 22 € for burgers and...
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