Porton Di Nos Ilha — Restaurant in Brockton

Terrible Terrible Experience! If I can give 0 stars I would. I would not normally leave reviews but after leaving the restaurant I was charged beyond what I spent. Starting from the beginning, the menu is ridiculous. It looks like it was done on Microsoft word and no review or thought was put into it. While ordering food and drinks, someone in my party could not drink the beverage they ordered because of their acid reflex and the owner of the restaurant refused to change the drink. Speaking of the owner, she needs to be retrained on customer service etiquette. Arguing with patrons is WILD. And there were flies inside and around our food as well. It's always the little things that will make someone's experience in an establishment. But the icing on the cake is the fact that someone from the restaurant was still using my debit card weeks after being at the restaurant. First two charges I called and made a claim with my bank and thought it was blocked but then got charged for the third fraudulent time for a big chunk of money from the same restaurant! They are scammers!!! Don't...

I now realize the meaning of the saying “A treasure in your backyard.” Literally, this is the case for my wife and me. For about a year and a half, we lived only one block away, and drove by this restaurant all the time, most times we would remind each other that when we will have time, we would be sure to check out this restaurant.

From the outside, with creative imagination, we were sure the inside would be breathtaking.

Today, November 30, 2024, would be our fortunate opportunity and pleasure to realize the treasure right in our backyard.

At another event, earlier, we met the owner, Paulo, who invited us to his restaurant to try what he promised would be the finest food, in an atmosphere that would be breathtaking.

He was absolutely 100% correct, and on point. The food was very reasonably priced, the service was intimately friendly and personable.

We learned a valuable lesson today- you don’t have to travel across the state or out of the country to experience a treasure of fine dining, you should know that it is in your backyard.

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I had an incredible experience at Porton di Nôs Ilha, a gem in Brockton that offers an authentic taste of Cape Verdean cuisine and culture. The owner personally invited me, which made the evening even more special. The restaurant’s ambiance is truly captivating. The interior is beautifully designed with colorful mood lighting and stunning artwork that gives us a snippet of Cape Verdean history and landscapes. A vision of the owner. The three-dimensional murals on the façade, created by local artist shows us the unique scenes from Cidade Velha.

I ordered the grilled tuna steak, and it was absolutely delicious. The fish was perfectly cooked, tender and flavorful, served with a selection of fresh vegetables (Kumida sta sabi!)

What truly sets Porton di Nôs Ilha apart is the warmth and passion of its owner, Paulo Semedo (and his wife Rosangela Tavares). They’ve created more than just a restaurant; it’s a cultural experience. Paulo came and spent a lot of time with us during the...