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👍 Hidden gem on the hights of Algés. Cozy and comfortable restaurant with a wide indoor room and a large terrace with great views over the ocean. The menu is split between land and see and don't disappoint, the items proposed are varied and all sound delicious! We opted for the weekly soup (mussels),... People often mention good,


Address

R. Dr. Augusto José da Cunha 3G, 1495-240 Algés, Portugal

Contact

+351 21 419 2537

Price rating

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Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (524 reviews)

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  • 4/5 Aurélien H. 3 years ago on Google
    Hidden gem on the hights of Algés. Cozy and comfortable restaurant with a wide indoor room and a large terrace with great views over the ocean. The menu is split between land and see and don't disappoint, the items proposed are varied and all sound delicious! We opted for the weekly soup (mussels), the fish soup to start with and we added a couple of octopus croquesttes to share. Both soup were rich in flavour and full of fish and mussels. The croquettes were also really good and a good addition. The waitress recommended us two wines and she was kind enough to make us try both. We opted for a red wine from the Alentejo region. We couldn't resit and opted for the cheescake with wild berries and the chocolate mousse served with banana sorbet. Excellent. On the plus side: - Excellent service and all staff speak English - Beautifuly presented dishes and expertly cooked - Knowlegeable about food and wine - Nice and comfortable surroundings On the downside: - Not much to say but the mains were very rich and I would have loved some acidic food to balance the richness of the black pork or the octopus. A few pickles or a vinegrette would have helped. - The cheescake was served frozen which is unsual and made it difficult to eat, even using a knife and fork. I would visit again though as the value for money is excellent.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 G S. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was good, but waiter was unwelcoming for first part of our meal and not appropriate in some of his actions and comments. For example brought and charged us for a bottle of wine, when we had asked for one glass only, and asked “how much are you going to tip me?” Not a great experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 L.Z. T. 4 years ago on Google
    This may seem like an out of the way destination restaurant, but it's well worth it. The wine menu is good, but ordinary. You come for the excellent land and sea menu. The octopus is simply phenomenal. The spices and the texture are a great blend, and the octopus is fresh and prepared perfectly. I also enjoyed the cuts of meat, they were nicely cooked-medium rare and the sauce was fantastic! For those who cannot enjoy the dessert sampler laden with decadent small bites, they will prepare the most beautiful seasonal fruit plate.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sofiya K. 2 years ago on Google
    Very tasty and not too expensive. Good and friendly employees. Very calm ambient.

  • 5/5 Joshua B. 5 years ago on Google
    Had a wonderful dinner here. All the food was prepared perfectly. The deserts were amazing especially the mousse!

  • 5/5 Tania T. 6 years ago on Google
    Excellent restaurant. Delicate food with a taste of sophistication. Pleasant atmosphere with modern decoration. Friendly staff. Will surely come back!

  • 2/5 José L. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, terrible service. 1h30 to get food, the order was not filled properly. I did get the impression that this is not the usual outcome and they did apologise to us at the end.

  • 3/5 Henrique A. 5 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, cosy place., nice food presentation but need to give them a second chance for a better result.

  • 5/5 Diana B. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious food. Very pleasant spot. Staff very nice and helpful.

  • 4/5 Ross A. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant food, great service. Loved the grilled octopus!

  • 5/5 Johnnatan Da C. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is good. Portions could be larger, but they will leave you satisfied if you take the full course. Sweets are very good. Staff is friendly and the atmosphere is very good for company lunches and small and cozy events. Parking is not an issue and is located in a plaza surrounded by buildings so it is a quiet place. I recommend it. Went there at least three times and enjoyed the experience the three times.

  • 5/5 Tiago R. 1 year ago on Google
    Modern and nicely decorated restaurant in a friendly neighbourhood. Be aware to book in advance as the place is small and it seems to be usually crowded! Great variety of portuguese cuisone dishes, good portions, well presented and at very reasonable prices! Personally, I recommend the ‚Risotto de Camarão‘ e ‚Bochecha com puré de trufa‘. The white wine reccomendation was spot on and the ‚cheesecake de caramelo salgado‘ was also delicious. Hoping I‘ll go back!

  • 2/5 felipe k. 1 year ago on Google
    the lunch menu wasn’t avaliable at lunch time, and it was 2pm. I’ve asked a meat plate with chips and vegetables. They cut my meat before serve, the vegetables were raw (carrots and eggplant), and the plate had a sweet chili sauce on it . Feel like the chef lost his inspiration.

  • 5/5 André P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food!! Not so flexible or friendly service but the quality of the food makes up for it.


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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    • ✓️ Dine-in
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    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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