3/5 João Filipe P. 1 year ago on Google • 178 reviews
["Mediocre
food,
poor
service.\n\nPassos100Pressa,
located
in
Covilh\u00e3,
boasts
a
prime
location
and
a
pleasant
atmosphere,
making
it
an
appealing
choice
for
diners.
However,
my
overall
experience
at
this
restaurant
left
much
to
be
desired.\n\nLet's
start
with
the
positive
aspects.
The
restaurant's
setting
and
ambiance
were
undoubtedly
commendable.
The
well-located
establishment
created
a
pleasant
atmosphere,
providing
a
comfortable
environment
for
dining.\n\nMoving
on
to
the
food,
unfortunately,
it
did
not
live
up
to
expectations.
I
opted
for
the
octopus
dish,
which
was
tender
but
disappointingly
burnt.
Accompanied
by
vegetables
and
potatoes,
the
overall
presentation
was
good
but
the
flavor
was
disappointing.
The
flavors
failed
to
impress,
and
I
found
the
dish
to
be
rather
underwhelming.\n\nAnother
disappointing
experience
was
when
we
ordered
the
beef.
Despite
requesting
a
medium
doneness,
it
arrived
rare,
and
the
sauce
lacked
the
expected
taste.
This
inconsistency
in
cooking
preferences
and
the
lackluster
sauce
diminished
the
overall
enjoyment
of
the
meal.\n\nRegrettably,
the
service
did
not
contribute
positively
to
our
dining
experience
either.
On
a
sweltering
day,
we
sought
relief
from
the
heat
by
requesting
an
indoor
table.
However,
we
were
informed
that
no
tables
were
available
for
two
people,
despite
an
unreserved
four-person
table
being
present.
This
initial
refusal
to
accommodate
our
request
left
us
with
a
less
favorable
impression
of
the
establishment.\n\nOn
the
brighter
side,
Passos100Pressa's
menu
showcased
a
variety
of
dishes
that
respected
the
local
culinary
traditions.
The
gin
I
ordered
was
really
well
prepared.
However,
the
quality
of
the
food
did
not
surpass
expectations
and
failed
to
impress
me
significantly.\n\nWhile
Passos100Pressa
has
a
favorable
location
and
a
pleasant
atmosphere,
the
overall
dining
experience
fell
short
of
what
I
had
hoped
for.
The
food,
though
showcasing
local
traditions,
was
lackluster
in
taste
and
had
inconsistencies
in
preparation.
Furthermore,
the
service
did
not
leave
a
positive
impression.",null,[0,105]]