Casa Portugal

We came here for dinner after reading reviews. Nice quaint joint. Gentleman who was our waiter was a bit stern looking but otherwise was attentive and polite. The hardcopy menu which was passed to us did not have the updated prices (they have since increased their prices). Food was good esp the paella! Loaded with ingredients! Overall, maybe the dishes could have done with less salt.

We had a lovely dinner at Casa Portugal. The ambiance and decor were very pleasing. Service was friendly. We ordered for a starter Ameijoas á Bolhão Pato (Little necks, sautèed in olive oil, garlic wine sauce & parsley). These were okay. For our main meal we had: Mariscada á Costa do Sol ( Half lobster, little necks,shrimp, squid&mussels in a red sauce) , lamb chops served with rice Portuguese style and vegetables, and polvo a Lagareiro( Octopus with red potatoes in garlic olive oil. For dessert : Natas do Ceu and mango mousse. The octopus, lamb chops and mango mousse were especially good. The lobster in the seafood dish was also good. To be mentioned is that we asked the chops be cooked medium and they came medium well to well done, still they were tender and delicious. Overall it was a good dinner.

Amazing meal! Loved the lit up outdoor patio. Can’t wait to come back.

The restaurant was very cute with white tablecloths, however, the noise level was quite high. It was hard for me to hear my partner speaking across the small table from me. We asked the waitress several questions and as time went on, she answered us in an annoyed manner. At the end of the meal we had to ask another waiter for our check and the waitress finally came over. I give our waitress low marks in customer service. The food was good, but I would not say it was outstanding.

Food was great! We ordered Mariscada a Costa brava, Arroz de marisco, octopus (on special menu) and a few oysters. You can find the full menu on their website. We liked everything, especially Arroz de marisco. A couple of surprises: 1) While some of the dishes have half lobster listed in the ingredients on the menu (like the first two we ordered); if you do wish to have the lobster in there, it's extra $5 per dish in addition to the listed price shown on the menu. 2) There is a no-cash fee being added to the bill, if you are paying with card. Other than that, food was great!

Very good choice for Portuguese food. We had the Octopus and Garlic Shrimp. Will have to come back and try out more dishes. Very nice decor, clean restaurant and friendly service from our server Kevin (thank you!) . Highly recommended.

The seafood dishes at Casa Portugal are especially good. The fish is always fresh and perfectly cooked, and the shellfish are plump and juicy. The meat dishes are also excellent, and the stews are particularly flavorful. The wine list at Casa Portugal features a wide selection of Portuguese wines, from light and refreshing whites to bold and full-bodied reds. The staff is knowledgeable about the wines and can help you choose the perfect pairing for your meal. Overall, Casa Portugal is a great option for anyone looking for authentic Portuguese food at a reasonable price. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere, the staff is friendly and attentive, and the food and wine are excellent I definitely recommend this restaurant.

My wife and I love Casa. It is one of the first places we tried when moving to Boston. She comes from a Portuguese family, and this place does a fantastic job bringing that home cooked meal feel with delicious dishes. Her staples are the Portuguese soup and the fried pork with linguica. I like a variety of their seafood options (i'm pescatarian) and frequently go to the octopus special when they have it.

This place never disappoints!! Fair price, amazing food, friendly service, and awesome vibes! My favorite was the beans, shrimps, and any veal dish (sometimes only available as daily specials)

3.5/5, +.5 for service It's not everyday when I have Portuguese food. After having so many seafood lunches and dinners, I suggested to my parents that we try something different, and this place came up in my searches for hidden gems. Ambiance isn't much here, but given the prices I can see why. Very affordable, and feels more like home style cooking as opposed to Instagram-style foodie cuisine. One of their specials that night when I went was the grilled octopus, so I went for that. The octopus was extremely tender, easy to cut and easy to chew. I was pleasantly surprised by it and really enjoyed it! For under $30 I cannot complain about it at all. My parents had the "Caldeirada á Portuguêsa", a seafood medley in a red sauce. It wasn't bad, but the red sauce was lacking and the seafood medley didn't have much flavour. I guess if the intent here was healthy homestyle cooking it does its job. I added a mango mousse for dessert. It was delicious! There's some other options that seemed appetizing too. Service was good here, the servers might seem slightly brash but they're knowledgeable and will recommend choices on what to order. I'd say a 4-star rating is reasonable especially given the price point; it's not everyday I get to have Portuguese food!

This is a beautiful cozy little restaurant in the middle of Cambridge and very close to Somerville as well. There are no words to describe how well this place made me feel as it transported me back to my native Venezuela and all the amazing Portuguese restaurants and the hospitality that exists there. The grilled octopus and squid were just completely out of this world. There are no other places in the Greater Boston area that serve it this way and I have tried to find it and happy to have found. The charred flavor that comes from the grilling of these amazing plates is so much better than the fried variety that is regularly served in New England. This is how you taste seafood and both plates melt in your mouth, which is really hard to do as both of them tend to be chewy, a masterpiece indeed. Same with the linguica or as we call it in Spain "txistorra", which had a nice spicy delight with the crunchiness of grilling this incredible sausage. Again, this is another plate that is extremely hard to find in the area and can only be found in trips to Europe, this place is authentic as it gets and deserve the amazing recognition of being a great Portuguese Restaurant. The best plate by far, which I did not have a chance to take a picture was Portugal's famous "Pastel de Nata". This desert was absolutely incredible, lime a creme brulee, but so much more flavorful and savory. It is really hard to describe, but please order it, you will not be disappointed. Very creamy, crunchy outside live a cannoli and a little bit eggy. Having said all of this, it is not a place for a basic meal. Everything that they do here is authentic Portuguese food and unlike other ethnic restaurants, they do not market it to the US market, they cook, like they do in Portugal, so if you are not used to strong flavors, seafood, salty cod fish and others, it will take you a few tries, before you get used to the flavors, but you will always come back, because the place is just very good! Last but not least, our server was absolutely amazing. Attentive, funny, caring, willing to make us feel at home, because to some degree, this was her home as well. We loved everything and we cannot wait to come back! Cheers!

Charming little place with lots of variety on the menu. I'm not super familiar with Portuguese food, but compared to previous times I've had it, this place stacks up fairly well. The seafood dish was not as flavorful as I'd hoped - didn't seem like it was seasoned with anything other than salt and big bits of garlic in the broth. I didn't care for the mussels - they were extremely chewy. The desserts were pretty good though - no complaints there. Prices are very reasonable, especially for the seafood dishes. Service was quick and efficient. The decor is colorful and inviting. The bathroom was clean. Only street parking available and It took about 10 minutes to find on a Sunday afternoon. Wish I could give it a better rating based on the service but I was underwhelmed by the entrees.

This place feels like a hole in the wall with fresh and authentic Portuguese food. We ordered the mussels as an appetizer and the Mariscada á Costa Brava and it was a lot of food. It definitely a fair price for what you're getting. We will definitely be back!

We've eaten here many times; we love the bacalhau (it's the real deal)! Also love the decor of Portuguese painted tiles.

Fantastic food and service. We had the sea bream and octopus, both of which were great.

Amazing Portuguese food! The dorado was amazing. The pastais was warm and creamy. They were very friendly. Will return again when we are in town. Took my family there and they also enjoyed their meals. Try it and you will love it! Get the vinho verde wine which is light and crispy for summer. Thank you for being in Somerville. Ambiance was nice too.

The food at Casa Portugal is always good - yummy authentic Portuguese. Add good service and prices that make it a really good value and it's why we keep coming back

Great Food & Services. Somewhere we've been coming for years. Looking for good portuguese food this is the place to be in the Greater Boston Area . Our Go To!!!

We enjoyed the grilled octopus and house made potato chips. House wine was better than average at a very reasonable price. Will go back again to try more authentic dishes.

First timer in Casa Portugal, but not the last. My wife and I had dinner in Casa Portugal last weekend and it was a great experience in overall. Let's start with our server Cristina. She was great providing some options when we were asking her about the items on the menu and the drinks to pick. She was very cordial and polite and took our order to perfection. For drinks, my wife did not order anything fancy (just Diet Coke ), but per Cristina's recommendation I ordered the Sangria and it was delicious. With probably less ice I would have enjoyed it much better... Let's go to the food...For appetizer we ordered the Fava Beans with Chorizo and it was absolutely amazing!! The fava beans were well cooked and the mix with the chorizo along with the seasoning made of it a delicious start. Then we ordered our food based on Cristina's recommendation for first timers like us. My wife ordered marinated pork cubes that came in a house sauce with potatoes. The meat was tender, juicy, and very well seasoned. I ordered the baked cod fish in olive oil with red potatoes and, OMG, it was absolutely or@)&mic to the palate!! For dessert we ordered two to share. One was the Pastei de Nata, which was very delicious, and the other was Nata du Ceu that was also very delicious!!! The ambience was cosy and inviting to spend quality good time in there. I highly recommend to give it a try to taste the delicious food from Portugal (disclaimer, Brazilian friends have tried this place and they found it very authentic. Also, we are from Spanish roots which share a lot of commonalities with Portugal and have visited the country before, so, I have to say that the food was what you will find in Portugal). Our best wishes to Casa Portugal and a ton of blessings to their staff!!!

I love how this place literally looks like a HOUSE on the inside! The meal started with some olives and warm crusty bread. We got the presunto c/ queijo fresco ($14), which came with two slices of fresh cheese, some prosciutto, and a mix of tomatoes and onions in a garlicky, lightly spicy olive oil. I loved the oil that was drizzled on the tomatoes! Two of us split the camarão grelhado ($24). The menu described it as shrimp in a spicy sauce but I'll tell you now that the sauce was not spicy at all. The fried potatoes were crispy and tasty. The rice was lightly seasoned and super buttery. I felt that the rice and potatoes stole the show from the shrimp, which weren't super impressive to me. The shrimp was visibly charred on the outside but I didn't taste a lot of charred flavor. I also felt that the shrimp was generally a little underseasoned. It was covered in minced garlic but the flavor from the garlic did not shine through. If I could just have a bowl of bread with the oil they used in the appetizer I would be super happy. I thought the entree was just okay, but this place is fun to visit for the vibes.

We have been coming to Casa Portugal for at least 30 years, and we are never disappointed. The menu is full of favorites , I always look forward to! The white table cloths and the decor make it all the more charming.

So, you're in New England, and you want to partake in foods they do well, or are noted for doing well. This would include fish (notably lobster), Italian food, and Portuguese food. When you search for Portuguese food on Yelp, be sure to read the categorization of the eatery carefully. The restaurant can be a Portuguese-Brazilian-Cape Verdean mix. While I like Brazilian food, I wanted Portuguese food and I did not have the means with which to get down to Fall River, MA to look for down-home Portuguese cooking. Lo and behold, Portuguese (only) food could be found in Cambridge and Somerville, both just north of the Charles River and accessible by "the T." I walked past another Portuguese eatery and settled on Casa Portugal. Casa Portugal is as close to a moderately priced and authentic Portuguese restaurant as you will find in the Boston area, with its ownership having roots in the Algarve. As others have said, it's not pretentious or fine dining, but it is better than casual fare. I had the pork cutlets. I would have liked chicken but wanted a larger portion than what was offered. Also, they don't have all the presentations of bacalhau, particularly those prepared in casserole form. The pork cutlet platter came with rice, potatoes, and vegetables. Also, you can dig into the bread and olives that they bring ahead of the entree. When I asked if they were included, I got the humorous and smirky response that "this isn't Portugal." In Portugal, their lavishing bread, olives, cheeses, and pates on the table at the beginning of the meal is not free, so keep that in mind. It's how they bump up the profit on the otherwise fair pricing of the main dishes. Fool me once. The food was very good and the portions were to my liking. I wasn't planning on dessert. However, when I saw that they featured mango mousse, I went for it. In Portugal, mango and passion fruit mousse come by every now and then, while, across the pond, every place has chocolate mousse on the menu. To wash things down, I had a Sprite. For my entree, the pricing was fair. The service was pleasant enough and expedient, just like in the "old country." The clientele was varied, with one table obviously having some well behaved and seemingly intelligent student types, possibly from nearby Harvard. And, at another table, there were Portuguese locals speaking the lingo. The interior is quaint and is also reminiscent of a Portuguese locale. I'm giving Casa Portugal 4 stars and, yes, I would return. I'm only giving it that rating because, of all the Portuguese restaurants I've been to in the U.S., the stand out for 5 stars would be Emidio's in Atlanta, of all places. You can drive here and parking this far out in Cambridge should be doable. However, it's also one short bus ride from Harvard Square's MBTA (Red Line) station and your Charlie card has that all wrapped into its coverage.

Came here for lunch on a Thursday afternoon and was seated quite quickly. There were a surprisingly higher number of people also there (around half full occupancy wise) so that was promising. The ambiance was definitely a little more formal than I wanted for a lunch - it definitely didn't feel too casual and felt more like a spot for dinner, but the service was very quick and kind so it wasn't too distracting. I enjoyed the free bread and our orders were taken efficiently from a friendly staff member. The food came out pretty fast too so the experience wasn't bad at all! The portions were quite large - I don't think they gave us the lunch menu so it was definitely more than I was expecting. I found the price point though reasonable for what we got so I was full with leftovers by the end! I thought the seafood was cooked really well and the sauce complimented the flavors nicely too. The rice and potatoes that came with it all tasted great as well - definitely had a lot to take home after too. Overall, I found the meal nice and I wouldn't mind coming back for dinner another time in the future.

How can you say no to fresh & authentic?? This place is a must if you're in the Cambridge/Somerville area!!

I recently had a very lovely meal on the ersatz street-side patio here and want to update my review. This place is still cozy, absolutely classic and I'm very glad they've stuck around. Great place to go with family, or when you're in the mood to relax and enjoy a hearty meal. The caldeirada definitely warmed me up as I enjoyed the fresh air on a cool night.

This place is amazing, the food is always fresh, I always order the clams and lamb chops, the service is impeccable, the waitresses are amazing, this business has been around for a long time for a reason. The chicken and lamb and steak is succulent, the shellfish mouth watering and they have a nice wine list. This is not only my go to place but also a home away from home. My credit card hates how often I go but my stomach is always saturated with the wonderful flavors and herbs of Portugal.

My wife, a great cook herself and discerning foodie, told me to leave a 25% tip, since we were so pleased with everything at Casa Portugal. The ambiance is cozily inviting, and examination of the menu prices made us think they were years out of date. The Zagat, Yelp, etc awards on the wall signalled that we were in for an experience proving their motto "Fine Portuguese Cuisine" was not marketing hyperbole. The service was excellent and was served on linen, belying the modest prices and homey decor. We had the chicken and vegetable soups, wonderful and authentic starters that were not oversalted (the way a lot of chefs these days seem to prefer). Our sea bream and lamb chops were scrumptious, as were the mixed vegetables and potatoes. My sliced fried potato chips were a surprise - they looked as if they had been removed from the fryer too soon, but they were very delicious. The wine list had dozens of Portuguese wines, including a half dozen half bottles - the right size for the two of us. Pricing, like the food, was refreshingly inexpensive. This is one restaurant that hasn't suffered from the price inflation since COVID. Dessert was flan and rice pudding, both perfect. And they make their own espresso, taking it seriously by using tiny spoons appropriate to the demitasse. We'll be back often anytime we're in town.

Food was very good. Maybe not "excellent" per se but very acceptable. Service was also very good and genuine which is appreciated more than the fake niceness that is so prevalent amongst American restaurant servers. I'm looking forward to going back!

Went here last minute yesterday and was so disappointed... from the stale bread to start... to the rude waiter... her steak was over cooked and plus the waiter did not let us to change the sides ... my chicken was rubbery as hell as seemed like it was microwaved ... over all not a good experience

Another wonderful dinner at Casa Portugal! This Portuguese restaurant isn't upscale or pretentious, it's a casual dining spot with absolutely authentic Portuguese food. As always, I had the Bacalhau à Brás, my partner had the Peito de Galinha with Vinho do Porto. The Bacalhau was excellent, the Galinha was superb - both were as good as the best we had while in Portugal. Our guests had Mariscada á Costa do Sol and another dish (I forget which) - they raved about them. We shared the Ameijoas á Bolhão Pato, which superb. The only tiny drawback is that they don't take reservations. Being a friday night, we arrived at 6pm and had no trouble. By 7, all the tables were filled.

Very nice Portuguese restaurant. The food was very delicious and the restaurant itself has a great atmosphere to it plus The staff is friendly. I would definitely eat here again.

Uber driver recommended this place and we're so glad we followed his recommendation. Our lunch was delicious. What we ordered: 2 half bottles of wine: one red and one white Camarao Grelhado (shrimp in spicy sauce) Bife a Portuguesa (steak) Bife a Casa (steak) Carne de porco a Alentejana (pork) Our favorite was the shrimp... they were grilled with shell on and in a divine spicy sauce which we mopped up with our crusty bread rolls. We couldn't get enough of the sauce. I loved my pork cubes. The pork was tender unlike at other Portuguese restaurants.

Best Portuguese kale soup I ever had the restaurant was immaculate the servers helpful and knowledgeable price was good as well

The sleeper hit of inman square. It is so good that when I leave all I can think about is the next time I'll be back. Get a carafe of the house red wine and order the caldeirada a portugesa or grilled fish and oh please also get a dessert with coffee.

Delicious!!! The oysters were fantastic and the lobster payella was sooooo good!! I would go back!

Favorite local restaurant. Food consistently ethnic and fabulous. Service, too, and fast. Don't think they're grumpy -- just serious, it's a style. Joe is a master of all dilemmas. Ambiance lively (but Portugeuse men have big voices.) The staff works non-stop and deserves NICE tips. Heavenly flan. --Marcia

Excellent Portuguese food. Great service. It is a valuable part of the Cambridge food scene!

Where I go for great Azorean food. The restaurant reminds me of visiting my family in Sao Miguel whenever I go. I have had several important family events there. Love this place.

A really classy dining experience that is also relatively affordable! Love their bife a casa

The sliced potato chips were the best thing :) Shrimp were a little over cooked. Lobster was good! Olives nice. Water glass was never empty. Cod was good.

Bacalhau à Braz (main): 5 stars Shredded cod fish & crispy potatoes with eggs and onions are delicious just like the ones I had in Portugal. Shrimp cakes (appetizer) 5 stars: Fried dough with shrimp sauce inside is so delicious that I got addicted to it. They are made little so make sure you order at least 3 per person. Also, they are not on the menu, you have to ask. Arroz de marisco (main): 3 stars Rice with lobster, mussels, shrimps was just okay. It's a little spicy. Natas do céu/cream from heaven (dessert): 5 stars AMAZING! It's not on the menu so you have to ask. Passion fruit mousse (dessert): 3 stars It's good but not amazing. Pear baked in Porto wine (dessert): 3 stars Good but not my favorite

Super good food . Always a must every time I am in the Boston area . I truly recommend the place . The food is authentic Portuguese food.

Went there for lunch. Delicious, food. Chicken was cooked very tenderly, and the skin was the best part, nice and crispy. Rice was cooked perfectly nice and buttery. It was not a side to eat chicken with, but tasted good all by itself. As a bonus, ask for extra piri piri sauce on the side. Dessert, natas de ceu, was good, very sweet. They have gluten free options.

First time coming to enjoy a Saturday evening with special friends. I'm impressed about how clean and light the food was, the octopus dish never had octopus so well prepared also the other dishes so well prepared!!! And the service provided by Cristina and Claudia made our night. Thank you Casa Portugal! Y

Forgot how much a hidden gem this local spot is! Dinner was amazing. Seafood was fresh & seasoned to perfection. Wine was great! A must if your are in the mood to feel like your in Lisbon for lunch/dinner!

One of my favorite casual Cambridge restaurants. It has a flavor, feels like home but everything is nice, wine list long enough, mixed drinks, amazing deserts and fried potatoes to die for.

My experience dining here was close to perfect! Every single dish had robust flavor, including spice and lots of garlic (which my family and I love). The fish was very fresh. Our waitress was attentive and friendly. The actual restaurant is beautifully decorated and the large windows make you feel like you're Oceanside. Even the port wine was lovely. And the prices are unbeatable! I would definitely come here again. Great cozy place for a quiet dinner. The only thing that I would change would be the lack of music! I noticed it as soon as I walked in. Some quiet Portuguese music would have added a nice touch.

Like. Buttah. The sea bream was out of this world!!! Tender white flesh, crispy skin, perfectly seasoned. And the accompanying boiled potatoes and sautéed veggies were delish. I boil potatoes, too...why don't mine taste like this??? My husband devoured half of my fish, in addition do his grilled salmon plate. They were cool with substituting rice pilaf for potatoes too. I am dreaming about the next time I can visit this place again!!!

Cambridge is a world of culinary diversions - Portuguese cuisine is among them. Casa Portugal serves the classics - you cannot go wrong with seafood at such a restaurant. The clams with garlic and parsley were cooked properly; just until the shells opened and the broth was worthy of dunking chunks of complementary Portuguese roll into, to soak it up. There was a special of bronzino but I opted for the sea bream; flaky, moist, garlicky and always on the menu. The house white wine complimented these choices well. I saved room for dessert - a nice pour of the brosso tawny port 10 yo; caramel in a glass and absolutely lovely. The Portuguese version of creme brûlée was interesting - not a true custard but in that family. Very tasty. I would come back.

I have been to this restaurant several times with friends. We return because the food and service have been great. But, there is a new server who cannot do his job. Service was poor. Food was cold. He is a nice person and I wish him good luck but we won't be back soon.

Went there with a friend. Food is average. Serving size is not bad. Service and ambiance is pretty ok too. I have tried better Portugal places in Boston. Bit pricey for the experience that you get here. Tried their Chicken. I personally felt the food we ordered was not really well made!

This is one of my favorite Portugal restaurants in the Boston area. I like the decorations in the restaurant, and feel that the food is always good and the price is quite reasonable. I especially enjoyed the kale soup, the grilled octopus/squid, the seafood stew (Caldeirada?), and the paella.

I had dinner at Casa Portugal yesterday evening (Monday) with my sister. Although, the food was delicious, we had a terrible waiter. He is an older Portuguese man by the name of José. He approached us sullenly from the very beginning. I don't know if he had a bad day or if he is generally miserable or if he is racist and expects the worst from patrons of color (my sister and I are mixed-race). Regardless of the motive, my sister and I did not deserve to be treated like trash. We were very cordial and pleasant and only got snide disrespect in return. 1). When my sister asked José if we could have more warm rolls. He tersely replied "No". A moment later he said the rolls we had received were only warm because they had to be reheated because they were older rolls from earlier... Gross!! 2). After noticing a fruit fly ending up dead in my glass of wine, I asked José if he could replace it with another glass. Although he did do that, he first grimaced at me disdainfully and said that it was my fault because I wasn't observing the flies... I don't have to, José. This is my leisurely time off with my little sister, and I will be always giving her primary attention, not flies. 3). When the bill arrived, the receipt was not itemized. When my sister asked him for an itemized copy, he said it was too late and acted like she had just burdened him with the world's most hassling request. The disrespect was unreal. I will not put all of the blame on the restaurant itself, hence why I'm giving two stars and not just one. I have eaten there before with a friend, and was waited by a fantastic waitress. José, however, seemed unhappy to be there and very elitist. That's not what I expect from Casa Portugal. I expect humility and a down-to-earth service like my first time. I left José a 20% tip still, because that is just a personal value of mine. Good service always gets at least a 25% tip out of me. He did not deserve the tip I gave him, and much less the 25% tip my sister gave him. Bless my sister's heart, because she is so compassionate and empathetic, even when she knows she has been slighted. José deserved a 2% tip for basic service. If even that. The service last night was trash. I won't be back to Casa Portugal for awhile.

Went to this lovely restaurant with my Portuguese friend....it's also one of his favorite spots. The staff were very friendly and the service was great. The food was good. There are a few desert options and they were very tasty! The ambience was nice. I felt the price was good as well.

I just had dinner here last night for the first time and it was really great. I'd definitely come back. It's true that the waiter wasn't particularly friendly, it's true, but the service was good and timely. I also imagine the waiter has adopted New England ways and will warm up to you as he gets to know you (i.e. as you frequent the restaurant). We were served water, bread, and olives upon being seated, and there was already olive oil at each table. We ordered the bacalhau a braz (served with a small side salad) and the whole grilled branzino (it was a special, we were able to choose between fillet vs. whole, and it was served with potatoes and steamed vegetables on the side). Everything was very well prepared/presented and flavorful. The bacalhau a braz was kind of like a scramble with eggs and potatoes, and the branzino was cooked to perfection. We were so pleased with our entrees that we sprung for dessert. The molotof (a meringue pudding) and natas de ceu (cream from heaven) were both very light and made for a great ending to a great meal.

We dropped in for the "early bird" - having just driven back to Boston from Portland and in need of an early dinner on a cold rainy day. Our go-to Portuguese restaurant in Cambridge closed last year, so we ended up taking a chance on a new place. Very pleasantly surprised. Food was excellent, atmosphere was nice and fit the neighborhood. We shared two dishes - one was grilled octopus (marinated and grilled perfectly), and the other a bowl of mixed seafood in a red sauce (Caldeirada a Portuguesa) - a good mix of fish, clams, mussels (mostly mussels) and some squid - very satisfying. My wife also had a glass of house the red - a very generous pour. Loved it - will be back again!