Petiscos "Downtown"
Portuguese restaurant · SoFA
399 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113
Highlights
Portuguese tapas spotlighting seafood, beef tongue & flamed chouriço
Portuguese tapas spotlighting seafood, beef tongue & flamed chouriço
"While the Carreira family’s Adega earned a Michelin star back in 2016, their downtown offshoot leans into Portuguese culinary classics with tapas-sized portions. Caldo verde is hearty and warming, thick with kale and chouriço. Seafood is broken out into two sections on the menu — here, a plate of shrimp bread porridge, there a cuttlefish tempura — adding up to homey, shareable plates of pleasing, Bib Gourmand-designated fare." - Christina Marie Mueller
"From the team behind San Jose’s since-closed fine dining juggernaut Adega, Petiscos’ Portuguese cuisine has earned the casual spot props rivaling those of its swanky predecessor. Crush some croquettes or the decadent seafood rice dish at this restaurant in downtown’s hip SoFA District. The massive menu revolves around shareable plates of fish, seafood, and traditional recipes like pig’s ear salad and linguiça with braised peas." - shoshi parks
"From the team behind San Jose’s since-closed fine dining juggernaut Adega, Petiscos’ Portuguese cuisine has earned the casual spot props rivaling those of its swanky predecessor. Crush some croquettes or the decadent seafood rice dish at this restaurant in downtown’s hip SoFA District. The massive menu revolves around shareable plates of fish, seafood, and traditional recipes like pig’s ear salad and linguiça with braised peas." - Shoshi Parks
"Authentically prepared dishes highlight the flavors of Portugal and feature imported ingredients. The rustic, home-style cooking includes favorites such as broa, a traditional cornbread, and lupini beans, codfish croquettes and a tender octopus salad that is a meal unto itself. Braised pig ears tossed with citrus and herb dressing are a pleasure to dig into, as are the meaty, golden-brown grilled sardines." - MICHELIN Guide
"In Portuguese, Petiscos means snacks. And with almost 60 dishes on the menu, you’ll most definitely have something to snack on. So come with your friends and family, because these authentically prepared dishes highlight the flavors of Portugal, but also the convivial spirit—dishes like the broa (traditional cornbread), braised pig ears, and grilled sardines are perfect for sharing. The goal was to showcase authentic Portuguese cuisine in a more casual, fun place with a large menu option. The menu is extensive and tries to reflect some of the most iconic and traditional dishes from Portugal. Most dishes are priced between $9 and $20." - MICHELIN Guide
