O Pombalino — Restaurant in Oeiras

We visited this restaurant after recommendations.I put only one star for the food because the whole experience was dramatic .The «garçon » who served us was very annoying and all the time asked if we were happy with the taste of the food ,to the point to become annoying, needless to say that he had a permanent fake smile. But « la cerise sur le gâteau » was the fact that POS machine was not available , maybe they prefer cash to avoid pay any extra charges to the bank . Also we payed cash but they never return the changes, very impolite and...

It was suggested at the Palacio do Marques do Pombal that I lunch at O Pambalino while I wait for the garden to open. I am a man of Louisiana Cajun-creole descent.

I said in Portuguese, ´Table for one, please. The waiter said no room. He proceeded to seat others behind me. I waited. He said no again.

Thinking that I was confused I wanted when the lady in front said, ´No room. ‘. Appalled, I left. Racism has even risen its ugly head...

Amazing food. And the manger was very caring and cracked some jokes. This is the real tradicional food from Portugal. The decor is also the traditional Portuguese tasca, with a nice atmosphere. A lot of people come here, but still nice and pleasant. They open for dinner at 7.30pm, if you come at this time no problem as Portuguese people seem to like dinner from 8.30pm. Staff is happy and didn't look stressed, more...