
Inviting, old-fashioned spot for hearty portions of traditional Portuguese fare.
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Address: 1200 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 491-8880
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Reviews
Bacalhau á Braz: The legendary national dish of Portugal, and the portion was very generous. The seasoning was classic European: olive oil, salt, and black pepper. The egg was the absolute star, followed by cod and shredded potatoes. The onions were barely noticeable. Together they constructed a soft and tender texture. Tasting the cod separately, it seemed to have been lightly marinated; it was so tender and almost melted in my mouth, with no fishy taste. However, for me, this dish was a bit too salty and oily (so better with rice…), so the accompanying Italian sauce in the salad was exceptionally refreshing and delicious! (Although having an American sauce called “Italian” in a Portuguese restaurant sounds rather weird…)
Pastel de Nata: Authentic Portuguese egg tarts. The waiter would kindly ask if you want cinnamon on top. Although I don’t like cinnamon desserts in America, I still wanted to try the authentic Portuguese one, and it was a pleasant surprise! The cinnamon was predominantly sweet, while the herbal flavor was mild; the filling was delicate and creamy, slightly runny, and the egg, milk, and sugar were all very rich. Most importantly, the tarts were piping hot from the oven, making them not only more fragrant but also perfect for winter.
Table Bread: The butter in small box felt a bit cheap, but the bread itself was truly excellent! The crust was rough yet textured, the inside soft and chewy, with a rich wheat aroma.
P.S. I wonder if the elderly gentleman in the restaurant was just a waiter, or actually the owner? Although it was just a small restaurant with relatively few customers (I was the only one there when I ate), he was still impeccably dressed in a spotless white shirt. I love this sense of ritual in taking one’s work and life seriously; the world should have been like this.
The restaurant was broadcasting a Sporting CP’s football match live… as a Portugal team fan, it seems I’ve inexplicably found a great place to watch the coming World Cup.
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.