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I ate here a few days ago. I was a single person and they took so much care about me it was amazing. Food and wine is outstanding and the service as well. I can recommend this restaurant to everyone. If you don't know what to order as the stuff they can help you easy.

My husband and I visited this restaurant while in Peniche and absolutely loved it! The service was exceptional!!!! Pedro outdid himself to make sure we felt comfortable and had everything we needed. The chef/owner was so sweet and explained the menu to us and how she cooks everything herself as it is ordered. This was by far one of the best meals and dining experiences we have ever had. If you have the chance definitely dine here!

We had a dinner of six people and we were all completely satisfied with our meals. The quality, presentation, and taste were beyond anything we have experienced in Portugal to date. We will definitely make this a spot to visit frequently. Try the lamb and fish because they were amazing. The desert cannot be missed. The service makes you feel like you’re at home and you want to come back. When in Peniche, you have got to make this a stop on your trip.

I had the pleasure of dining at this incredible restaurant in Peniche, and I can confidently say it’s the best one we’ve tried among the many we’ve visited. The cuisine is simply genius – every dish we had was bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. The ambiance is wonderful, offering a perfect blend of comfort and style. The atmosphere is welcoming and sets the stage for a delightful dining experience. The waitstaff are amazing – friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in ensuring that guests have a fantastic time. A special mention goes to the owner and head chef, who is not only an outstanding cook but also a warm and gracious host. Her passion for food and hospitality shines through in every aspect of the restaurant. Given how popular this place is, I highly recommend making a reservation. They are often fully booked, and for good reason. This is a must-visit spot in Peniche, and I can’t wait to return!

It was a Saturday night and they seemingly were barely able to squeeze us in at a tiny corner table. We enjoyed the vino verde and the mussels as a little pre-dinner treat. The sauce with the mussels was excellent and the service we received from Pedro was top-notch! Would certainly go back for a full dinner service someday.

It is the most amazing service I have ever experienced in Portugal. Delicious food, friendly and helpful staff. I ordered traditional octopus and dry wine. Can't complain. It was yummy. I'll definitely recommend this place as a must-visit in Peniche.

This is a must stop! One of the finest dining experiences you will have in Portugal. Amazing food prepared with passion, great atmosphere, great staff and more than reasonably priced. A definite 5 star restaurant.

This restaurant was recommended to me by Diana from Peniche360 (I highly suggest taking one of their tours, see my Trip Advisor review) and I was pleasantly surprised to find that instead of your typical wine bar environment it felt more like I was sitting down to eat at someone’s house with the rest of their family. The owners had many years of experience in the New York City restaurant industry, which definitely showed. I ordered the branzino, a fish more commonly found on a menu in an Italian restaurant than a Portuguese restaurant, which typically features salt cod, sea bass, or sea bream. Plus, the presentation and preparation was more flavorful and beautiful than what generally arrives on your plate coming out of a Portuguese restaurant kitchen. The use of olives, tomatoes, garlic, and plenty of fresh citrus and herbs gave the dish a distinctive Mediterranean flair, while the traditional Portuguese preparation would have been much simpler, consisting of a grilled or roasted filet dressed with olive oil accompanied by potatoes and a vegetable. This is not to say that authentic Portuguese cuisine is bland and unappealing—on the contrary, I found it to be consistently delicious everywhere I went because it is heavily dependent on the freshness of the ingredients that aren’t hidden by breading or sauces. However, I can see why this expats flock to this restaurant (the place fills up with Americans when they serve up a traditional Thanksgiving dinner every year) because there are times when you’re craving the comforts of home, and as an Italian-American from Philadelphia, this meal tasted like home to me. But the owners have not lost their European roots either (husband is Portuguese, wife is Russian), which showed in the way that they came out to the tables and chatted with their customers like they were old friends (and indeed, some of them actually were). Make no mistake about it, this couple oozes charisma, which is becoming a necessity to stay afloat in the “industry” these days, particularly in small towns like Peniche where everybody knows everybody and the tourist hordes disappear in the off-season. Sure, it might be the fun items on the menu like “Piggys in a Blanket” and the chefs’ skill at creating reductions and glazes that wows the crowd, but it’s the warm and welcoming, convivial atmosphere at Os Americano’s that keeps them coming back.