Petiscaria Moderna — Restaurant in Vila Franca de Xira

On June 30, 2018 we came from Mora, Évora to to take part on OGMA’s centennial celebrations, we then went to a restaurant where we could have lunch near Alverca train station. It was suggested to go to “A Bela Itália” restaurant, which at the time already had good feedbacks on several online platforms. We chose a table for three people outside and waited for the arrival of the third member of our group. The kitchen was about to close, but the team showed us all the flexibility and initiative to serve us without any problem. When our group was complete and dishes served, the wind outside intensified and we moved to a table inside at the centre of the restaurant. The food was fantastic, from pasta to pizza, all was well cooked, well presented and served in generous portions. But the surprising climax for me was the fantastic cocoa mousse with crunchy caramel at the base, sprinkled with salt crystals and finished with olive oil: simple, stunning and a delicious flavour combination! The friendly staff, the attention to detail, cleanliness and tidiness, the quality of the food its presentation were definitely the details that caught our attention and put a smile on our faces. You can see straight away the dedication to every inch of this space, an amazing team and definitely one of the best environments in pizzeria that I have experienced in Portugal. Blessings to all the collaborators that make this site a unique corner in Alverca and a special thanks to the friendly brother and sister Gonçalves. We will be back! It’s well worth it.

No dia 30 de Junho 2018 viemos diretos de Mora, Évora para participar nas celebrações do centenário OGMA, procurámos então um restaurante onde se pudesse almoçar perto da estação de Alverca. Foi-nos sugerido “A Bela Itália” que na altura já tinha bons feedbacks em diversas plataformas on-line. Escolhemos uma mesa para três pessoas no exterior e aguardámos pela chegada do terceiro elemento do nosso grupo. A cozinha estava prestes a fechar, mas houve a flexibilidade e iniciativa de nos servirem sem qualquer problema. Já com o grupo completo e de pratos servidos na mesa, o vento lá fora intensificou-se e mudámos para uma mesa no centro do restaurante. A comida estava fantástica, desde a massa à pizza, tudo bem confecionado, bem apresentado e em porções generosamente bem servidas. Mas o surpreendente ponto alto para mim foi a fantástica mousse de cacau com caramelo crocante na base, polvilhada com cristais de sal e um fio de azeite a finalizar: simples, bonita e uma combinação de sabores deliciosamente irreverente! A simpatia, a atenção aos pormenores decorativos, de limpeza e arrumação, a qualidade da comida confeccionada e a apresentação da mesa são sem dúvida detalhes que nos captaram a atenção e nos puseram um sorriso na cara. Nota-se bem a dedicação a cada centímetro deste espaço, uma equipa fantástica e dos melhores ambientes em pizzaria que já experienciei em Portugal. Um bem-haja a todos os colaboradores que fazem deste sítio um cantinho único em Alverca e um agradecimento em especial aos simpáticos manos Gonçalves. Voltaremos mais vezes! Vale...

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