O Cantinho De Portugal

First time visit after recommendation from a colleague. Tuesday evening obviously isn't a busy night but even so the ambience was OK and the background music was right up my street. Food was well prepared and very tasty, except for the caramel topping on the dessert which was slightly burnt. Overall a very enjoyable evening, friendly and helpful staff, and a place to visit again pretty soon.

A special shout‑out to our waiter, who was simply outstanding! 👏 From the moment we sat down, he greeted us with a warm smile and genuine enthusiasm. He knew the menu inside out, suggesting the perfect wine pairing for our meals and anticipating every need. His timing was impeccable, ensuring each course arrived just when we were ready, and he checked in at just the right moments—never hovering, always attentive. Thanks to his professionalism and friendly approach, the entire evening felt effortless and truly memorable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This place is just exceptional ! The service, the food, the ambiance ,the value all excellent. We visited the place on a Monday evening, very neatly decorated throughout with comfy seating and dining tables. The staff are lovely, welcoming, and so friendly. They are happy to help and recommend what to choose, they are knowledgeable of the menu and give suggestions to alternatives of some dishes to personalise it to your taste. The food tasted fresh, nicely cooked and flavored it was just mouthwatering! Loved the fried calamari as a starter and mixed fried fish main but everything in general was so good. Portion and quality compared to price is very reasonable and I think its worth it. They also have a very tasty stout beer And also I love the water glasses they are just so classic. Finally, they were so kind to surprise us with a cake for my friend's birthday on the house. super cute ! Definitely recommend !

Excellent Portuguese restaurant; I felt like I was in some restaurant right there in Portugal. The service is superb and I was so happy they had vegan options, just a few but that’s good because it is not common in Portuguese restaurants. I had the vegan feijoada à transmontana, which was delicious , and portions are huge! Highly recommended.

Fantastic food and a welcoming atmosphere! The entire staff is friendly and attentive. I had a wonderful experience and will absolutely be returning.

A good meal + friendly and professional service and a cosy atmosphere. Reasonably priced. We will definitely return.

We recently dined at O Cantinho De Portugal to celebrate a special occasion, and I can't say enough about how wonderful the experience was. We had a large group, and despite that, the staff took exceptional care of us from start to finish. They were incredibly attentive, making sure everything ran smoothly, and went above and beyond to ensure we had a memorable time. The food was absolutely delicious. The service was just as impressive, with the staff making sure our needs were met without us ever having to ask. What truly made our celebration extra special was the thoughtful touch they added. The restaurant was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and the birthday cake was not only stunning but also tasted amazing. It was the perfect finishing touch to a perfect meal!

Nice clean place to eat. The only downside was the food quality. Not the greatest taste of Portugal, average to be kind. Our food was served cold we had to ask to be taken away. It was also very salty and not very tasty. Great atmosphere though nice staff service with a smile but they were very hard to get hold of if you needed something. I appreciate that they were very busy but could do with better planning and maybe get some extra staff in... Plates were looking great (pictures attached). Hope you have a better experience and you find that the recipes will improve.

The francesinha pops and the sauce is delicious, do not eat beforehand! Richard was a gem, exceptional service!!! I will be back!

Absolutely loved this place! Great food, beautiful wine and welcoming staff! This restaurant transports you to Portugal for the evening!

Took a Portuguese colleague to drag me out this far south. Such a friendly joint in such a dodgy neighbourhood - but isn't that always the case? As the other reviewers have said, come hungry and always order meat. If not then at least opt for the cheesy-meaty wet sandwich of death (you read it here first). Consider skipping breakfast tomorrow.

The restaurant is super humble but the food is wonderful. All portuguese ingredients and portuguese staff. It feels like you are having a meal in Portugal.

Great seafood especially the grilled octopus and also the shrimp congee. Grilled sardines were also quite nice. Lots of football on the telly and a good supply of desserts, coffees and Portuguese wine... Good service, reasonable prices. Just a word to the wise: the Francesinha I had here for lunch last time was not so great- it had hotdog in it...

Absolutely fantastic place. They have recently redecorated and it has given the restaurant a fresher look and more space. The food is absolutely delicious, amazing portion sizes (boyfriend and I always struggle to find a place with decent sized portions) and a relaxed atmosphere. We have been a couple of times but the last time we went (18/05/21) has been the best one so far. We've had the best experience, it has outdone every other dining experience we ever had anywhere else. The staff was so polite and friendly, but the owners son took an extra mile to make us feel welcome. He came to our table while we were waiting for our starter (chorizo on a flame- delicious) and had a very lovely conversation about the restaurant, his grandfather in Portugal and our experience in the restaurant. He also came to say goodbye when his shift finished and that added to our experience. And if you're a fan of football (the whole Portugal is) there's always football on one of their TVs and you can enjoy it alongside cold Portuguese beer and yummy food.

Mere steps from my house, this is the best of the collection of Portuguese eateries on Stockwell Road. On one side you'll find a casual deli which serves pastries, sandwiches and other snacks. On the other side of the wall is a restaurant setting with white table cloths and fancy napkins to boot. But don't worry, the prices here are ridiculously reasonable. And the food is consistently good. Between the three of us chaps we had 3 different types of steak - all were very good. Main meals are typically served with rice, chips and salad. A very big feed for about £10 a main meal. Excellent bread and olives to nibble too. Cheap portuguese beer too.

Wonderful Portuguese food and service. Highly recommend!!! The Bacalhau is outstanding!!!

I've spent a lot of time in Portugal and absolutely love the country- the food is simple and basic yet always delicious. I really miss the Portuguese cuisine so was really excited to visit 'little Portugal' in Brixton. Cantinho du Portugal is JUST like a typical Portuguese restaurant- even down to the decor. Nothing fancy- Portuguese staff and customers, big screen TV and a full bar serving coffee and alcohol, with typical Portuguese custard tarts etc in the counter. Ordered a bottle of Vinho Verde and my friend recommended the California squid- the sauce is incredible and the squid very fresh, served with chips. The menu has all the Poruguese specialities like pork chops and seafood dishes and they bring 'couvert' bread and olives to start the meal. Waiter was very attentive and friendly, really great meal and will go back next time I want my fix of Portuguese food!

Dropped by on Saturday for lunch. In typical Lisbon style, the place is divided into two halves; a bar/cafe area and a restaurant area. Both sides had the obligatory TVs showing football. The whole place was buzzing with Portuguese locals and families. Service is friendly, the food was lovely and you really don't feel like you are in London. They even had a couple of nice vegetarian pasta dishes on the menu, and awesome desserts. I've tried a few of the Portuguese places around Vauxhall and Stockwell, and this is definitely one of the best.

Really nice restaurant if you are looking for a place to eat authentic Portuguese food in London. Big variety of dishes, large portions and good service. It's not a beautiful or fancy restaurant, but has a nice atmosphere. I highly recommend it.

In london for a week on business and brought wifey because it's her birthday this week and I can't not bring her when I'm going to London on her birthday. Saw on the Book of Faces that an old friend from Wales was going to be in london through sunday night and doing a show and since we were getting in sunday I knew I was gonna have to make it out there and see him perform. We got to the pub and asked about food and the lady said straight out that they did pizza but it wasn't very good and we'd be better off hitting up one of the Portugese restaurants down the street, so we took off exploring while waiting for the show to start. We passed a whole bunch of them up before settling on this place, lured in by the relatively large and diverse menu and the display case in the front full of tasty bite-size desserts and savory pastries. The restaurant is surprisingly large inside and has two distinct dining areas in the two storefronts it occupies. The right side is mostly the deli and casual stuff while the left side is more traditional sit-down place. This is obviously a Portugese restaurant for Stockwell's large Portugese community, almost no one inside was speaking English and our waiter was clearly more used to people ordering in Portugese. I'm sure my American Accent didn't make things any easier for him but he was very friendly and we worked it out. While we browsed the menu they brought out a basket with a few kinds of bread, some butter, and a plate with two kinds of Olives (pits in so don't bite down too hard!). The lady ordered a very simple plate with slices of tomato, avocado, and fresh mozzarella and I ordered .. .well I don't rightly remember the name. but it was awesome. It was a steak, medium well done, with a slice of ham on top of it and an easy over egg on top of that served with rice and french fries (no, not chips. Chips are made from whole potatos and served skins-on in wedges. These were clearly american-style french fries). The fries were great, the perfect balance between soft inside and light and crisp outside and were amazing dipped in the gravy from the steak. The Rice was cooked with olives in and was also great and also improved by the gravy. As for the steak/ham/egg centerpiece, well it's not a combo I'd have thought of but it's a combo I'll be testing out in my own kitchen for damn sure when I get home. The flavor combination was really good and the slight saltiness of the ham brought out the flavors in the steak and egg. If I lived in the neighborhood I'd follow the locals example and make this my regular spot. Love this place.

Awesome waiter, but the food is average. The prawns are pretty good though. The bathroom is one of a kind (not very awesome).

Im a regular costumer for a long time already. as a good portuguese eater im very happy with the food and the service, always very welcomed from all stuff. My portuguese favourite restaurant in london, no doubts.when it comes to eat well dont look at the price if i come out satisfied.

This restaurant if absolutely first class. I've been going there since I moved to London some ten years ago, and never once had a reason to complain about anything. Of all the Portuguese restaurants I've been to in London, it's the one where the food more respects Portuguese traditional ways of cooking, and the waiters are excellent too, fit to work in a first class restaurant. Shame I live so far north, or I'd be going there more often.

If you are around Brixton for a show or just hang out and need to have a beer or a nice lunch or dinner, this place place is great. Good food and good service, and it look just like a real Portuguese cafe restaurant in any village in Portugal. Love it.

Friendly service, typical Portuguese restaurant, with great environment