http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34613 Location and size it may not have, but it makes up for that with huge portions of authentic Portuguese dishes served in beautiful poteens , by friendly and happy staff.
If you love dining with the locals then take this diversion off the tourist routes.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/34613 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31889 The speciality of the house is BBQ food – meat, fish and the star of the show as the name of the restaurant insinuates is the chicken (frango being the Portuguese for chicken). The food is delicious, the standard portions are really meant for two, but many a hearty diner seemed to be giving it a go. For the not so hungry, there are half portions.
It’s a pretty simple place full of locals (which is always a good sign). Downstairs you will find a bar filled mostly with local gentlemen at the counter socializing while having their meal and upstairs a simply decorated dining room filled mainly with families and couples.
The service from the waiters is professional, efficient and friendly.
Also worth a mention is the local beer, the refreshingly crisp and fizzy Super bock.
Upon leaving, the smile on your face will not only be from the delicious meal you just ate, but also from the reasonable price you just paid.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/31889 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23579 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23579 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23576 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23576 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23575 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23575 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23573
The friendly staff showed us the ropes despite linguistic barriers and proceeded to foist food and alcohol on us all night. Just when we thought we couldn’t eat another morsel from the buffet tables (a huge selection of traditional Portuguese fare) we were given a fruit platter the size of a small bath, and a shopping basket full of nuts was doing the rounds. On top of the beer and wine we had already imbibed, decanters of port, and then brandy, were left on the table and finally an unidentifiable but potent liqueur. Try it if your stomach dares!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23573 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22085 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22085