We have now been going here for about a year. We have to drive 30 minutes, but the meal is always worth the trip. Since they do not take reservations we try to get there early. The food is delicious, the service excellent, and the other patrons during our last visit appeared to all be Portugese. Our go-to appetizers are the flaming Chorizo and the Mussels in paprica sauce. Make sure you get enough of the warm rolls for sopping up the sauces! The special of the day on our last visit was Grilled Halibut which came Portuges saffron rice loaded with shellfish. We also had grilled octopus and cubed pork with clams, garlic, coriander and cubed potatoes. My wife led a food history trip to Portugal last year and the dishes we had brought back wonderful memories and stories of that trip. If you want fresh fish (there are also many meat entrees), authentic Portugese, and tremendous service, give this place a try! read more

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I just went to Adega in Woburn for the first time. I'm Portuguese and still love eating Portuguese food. My daughter and I ordered their signature Shrimp dish called, Shrimp Adega. It was described as 4 jumbo shrimp grilled with a spicy tomato sauce accompanied by rice and Portuguese potatoes. When our meals came out the shrimp were cold, slimy, and completely raw. There was no tomato sauce, instead, the chef poured Frank's Red Hot on top of the shrimp. One bite into the shrimp with the raw texture, and the very hot sauce, made my stomach turn. The potatoes were stacked and stuck together because they were drenched in oil and the white rice still had small unmelted pieces of butter in it. I've never written a bad review, but this was the most disgusting meal we've ever had. I wouldn't recommend it to anybody especially someone looking for an authentic Portuguese meal, you will not find it there. We had to stop at McDonald's on the way home because we were starving. We will never go back again. read more

Absolutely loved this place. The customer service was great. The food was amazing . I felt like I was somewhere on the coast of Portugal. I highly recommend the experience. read more

Chef Helder make a great Portuguese food! Service was friendly and efficient and decor was very cool. HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT!!! read more

Adega Restaurant - Portuguese Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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I'd have to say that this Portuguese restaurant hits all the right notes, from the traditional decor to the items on the menu. If you're super hungry, go for Italian. If you want something well balanced with many undertones and a savory festival for your taste buds, without jeopardizing something too spicy or too exotic, then this is a great choice. This is definitely a date spot. They play Benfica futebol on the televisão. Parking could become a challenge on holidays and they also don't do reservations on holidays as it is first come, first serve. Having a back up restaurant isn't the best game plan but luckily we got in and the staff was extremely hospitable. If you're expecting an expansive bar, this is not the place, but they do have some excellent Portuguese wine and other enjoyable spirits. Lastly, you absolutely must try the desserts, particularly the ones mixed with alcohol. When you mix their special custard with that plus some cinnamon, you'll have quite the surprising experience! I knew cinnamon is a spice, but I never felt so much kick from it in this sultry concoction! It is nice indeed. read more

Being Portuguese and living in Maine has one downfall. NO PORTUGUESE FOOD unless we are visiting relatives but that doesn't happen much. While visiting Boston we were staying in Woburn and I found this restaurant and was so excited, I told my girlfriend we had to go. Although the outside area is a little rundown once you are inside it's totally something different. We had the Chouriço a Bombeiro for the appetizer and I got the Mexilhoes a Espanhola which I highly recommend, they were AMAZING. My girlfriend got the paella and I swear to you there was enough food to feed 3 people, also very delicious!!!!! Everybody was kind and very attentive!!! read more

This place is definitely unique, the food tastes very good and you can tell its authentic. The service was on point. The folks there are friendly. read more

Adega Restaurant - Portuguese Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

I was in town for some training and decided to try this place out. The service was good and food was fantastic. I had the cod cakes which were nice and crunchy and very flavorful. Decided to try one of the specials it was a chicken gizzard and heart stew. I must say it was one of the top 5 fishes I have ever had. I have some more training in late January and will be stopping back in hopefully they have it on special again. read more

We visited Adega--a quaint but homey setting--on a Sunday evening and had a reservation. We ate the fried smelts and the Caldeirada de mariscos na telha. We are from the Mediterranean and this seafood was delicious and, most importantly, reminded us of home. The staff was very pleasant. The wine was great. The food was delicious. I could go on. But I won't -- you should already be calling to reserve. read more

Never had Portuguese Cuisine outside of my sister in law and I am definitely recommending this place. Tucked away in Woburn, the staff is friendly and the food is great. I recommend the sardines on toast! Excellent find! Don't change a thing! read more

Adega Restaurant - Portuguese Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Just celebrated my parents 50 anniversary at this little hidden gem. James the chef and his crew made us feel like one big family. Food and service were A+. Would highly recommend this place if you are feeling a bit homesick for some Portuguese ambiance and great food. Thank you for making our day more special than ever anticipated. read more

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This place is the definition of a hidden gem! Authentic Portuguese food and in classic Portuguese fashion very plentiful. Big plates big portions. The ambiance resembles a resturant in Lisbon complete with traditional Portuguese Fado music playing. If you want a taste of Portugal and are north of Boston, this is a must visit. read more

They have a great deal on a pitcher of Sangria. This is real Portugese food without having to go into Cambridge.

Ok I have been here before and wrote a stellar review which I'm now going to have to rescind. I was just there and the place is under new management with new recipes. WARNING if you liked the place before do not go now. The food was atrocious I'll never go back. What was once a hidden gem is now a rotten tomato. Sorry for the brutality but the bread was stale, I got the octopus stew and it was slimy and the potatoes where undercooked. I could only eat 3 bites before I told them to take it away, I couldn't eat or order anything else, and when we got our bill they charged us full price for everything. I don't usually write bad things about places I try to be the most optimistic person finding good in everything but couldn't do it this time. I'm actually really sad that it has changed. I loved going here before it was one of my favorite local restaurants. read more

Have been there a couple of times..food is pretty good..service in the restaurant is lacking..The other night I was there and the server had no idea about the menu. I had to point to the wine I was ordering (sparking) and he came back with a red wine. Also I had ordered an appetizer which was forgotten, and I had to show the waiter the menu to let him know what I ordered. Both times I was here it was as if the server (a different person each time) had never seen the menu! The kale soup was excellent however, and my husband's duck was good; ingredients were fresh and chef was hardworking. We had some Madeira wine for a nightcap at the bar which was nice read more

Wow...this place has the worst Portuguese food ever. We had 10 people and every single person hated their food and waiting and not to mention that the idiot of what they call a waiter forgot my girlfriend's order and they didn't even had the courtesy to offer for a alternative solutions while he hit in the back like a coward... Try casa Portugal for an authentic Portuguese food with great service. read more

I should have paid more heed to the reviews regarding new management. I wanted to like it here and felt a glimmer of hope arriving to a full house. But past two glasses of almost zero alcohol sangria, it all came crashing. It took over 35 minutes to get the appetizer which while good, only seemed amazing because we were so hungry at that point. However, they ran out of the higher quality bread serving only cold baguette. But at least dipping it in the sauce was decent. I ordered the seafood platter and my husband the octopus. Both were abysmal. The octopus was as said previously, undercooked and a bit slimy. Even the potatoes were mush. My platter was just terrible. The mussels were chewy and a few rancid. The calamari was overdone. And the broth itself far too briny. The only reason I'm giving it two stars instead of one is that the servers work hard. And they gave us a complimentary sangria pitcher for the late app. read more

First time I had Portuguese food at a restaurant and It was great. The pricing was also good.

Some high points and lows. On the good side, the grilled octopus was excellent. Lightly charred. Not a fan of the punched potatoes. These are essentially baked potatoes. Also ordered the shrimp with goat cheese. Great choice. The sauce was excellent. Wish that the server would have left it on the table for dipping with some of the other dishes which weren't as flavorful. Ordered the white sangria. Not great. Very diluted and it seems that they made it right before, so the added fruit was just decorative. Portions are very large. I highly recommend sharing. I wish they had some lighter options. For desert, ordered the honey cake with vanilla ice cream which was a special. This served in a wine glass and it is essentially a piece of fruit cake that is as hard as a rock on top of vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup. So, the name was not at all accurate. It was inedible. Tried to break the cake down in the wine glass and almost broke the glass, then I took the cake out of the glass and placed it on a plate to cut in to pieces and it still was too hard. Did not order the flaming sausage, but it looked and smelled excellent. I wish that we had ordered it, but note that it is very large. read more

Loved it here! I just came back from a trip from the Azores and was missing the food, decided to try Adega. The food was very authentic and huge portions. Lovely decorations and music on a quiet Tuesday night. Our server was very kind! I've been eating Portuguese food from my family all my life and I enjoyed everything we got! read more

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A hidden gem in Woburn for Portuguese cuisine. I ordered the sardines, tripe and pork dishes that were homey and savory. This family run business is charming and cozy. read more

Great food, good price. If the bread are warm and the butter is soft. Everything gonna be perfect. Really delicious mango mousse cake.

We are visiting from California and found this place thanks to the recommendation of the owner of the Liquor Cabinet. He did not exaggerate. The food was fantastic, abundant and we'll priced. If we weren't going home tomorrow we would definitely return. read more

Delicious Portuguese steak with a fried egg! The Lapas was great, first time I ever had it cooked

Had the mussels and they were unbelievable and the service was excellent!! Definitely will be back to try everything on menu! Highly recommend!! read more

Visited the restaurant twice over several month period. One time the food was very good the other time it was average. Not sure if they changed chefs or something else that caused this change. They have a good selection of food with some nice sides. Atmosphere was small and quaint and generally quiet. Overall the food was good but both times I visited the service was very poor. From non-attentiveness to being very slow. Last we went there were only two tables occupied, yet it took 15 min to get a drink and 20 min to appetizer which was a simple Portuguese sausage. The wait staff did not seem to care on both occasions. I wonder if one of the girls understood English. One time the credit card system did not work, rather than tell us when we arrived, they told us when they gave us the bill. Since we did not have the cash, had to leave to go to ATM. I was not happy we were not told coming in. This place has decent food but has many shortcoming with the front of restaurant staff that really needs to be improved. read more

I went with my in-laws who are portuguese to this place. They have yet to get their liquor license so its bring your own bottle, which is fine for those who drink as I do not. You really can't get any better than this. Everyone was pleased with their meal. The food is of the highest standard. The waitress was Brazilian however and was nice but absent minded. The plate I got was the combination plate with rice and chicken, portuguese sausage, lobster and more. The owner is super nice and explained how he built and renovated the place from nothing to a cozy restaurant with great food. This will always be the place to go to with my new family. read more

I got the soup of the day, potato and leak with topped with some linguisa, and the sardines on toast. The sardines were fantastic, served whole with the roe still inside. Had a glass of red wine, not sure what it was, but it was the only bottle he had open and it was great. I think the owner was waiting tables and the service was a bit slow (mostly because I was on my lunch break and I had to get back) but he is very friendly. I would have liked to stay for a coffee and possibly a dessert, but sadly I had to get back to work. read more

Great food, wine and atmosphere. We go here on special occasions or if we just want to be treated to a nice dinner. The menu has lots of seafood options that are very well prepared. I highly recommend Adega. read more

I was visiting Woburn from out of state and decided to try Adega. The service here is excellent and the food was so good I'm coming back again for dinner tonight to try the filet mignon tips. I ordered polvo which arrived quickly and was very very good. Highly recommend this restaurant. read more

came in for a late dinner no line place was half empty and we set very close to the window place is very spacious face has about 30 tables great for large parties good selection of food some of the food is kind of pricey Arbella came up to $450 for 6 people read more

The girl that served us was awesome. We were given a tomato and cheese plate on the house which was very nice, but I've had better food at gas stations read more

Good home made Portuguese food large quantities could share a plate depending on your appetite.

My go to dish at Portuguese restaurants is Carne Alentejana. This is the best I've had. The service is top notch. The chef has daily specials with a focus on fish. If you have a favorite Portuguese dish, get it here. read more

Great restaurant. Have been here a bunch of times And reminds me of local azorean restaurants.

How would you rate a place where you had the best tasting entree this year and a wine that not only was really enjoyable, but only cost $20! For me, that's a 5. True it's only one visit & there are hoped for improvements, but the experience was a compelling reason for a return visit very soon! The Octopus stew was not what I expected. A shallow soup type plate with discrete pieces of Octopus and potatoes in a truly outstanding reddish-pink liquid. The Octopus could not have been cooked better. Firm, not mushy and with only a hint of sea flavors. But the sauce ... oh!, sooo great ... not thick, but enough to coat the fish and potatoes. There is another octopus dish on the menu I want to try, but it will take real will power to not order the stew again. I enjoy wine with most meals and often disparage all the many restaurants who price their wines outrageously high. But this place deserves a gold star for its wine prices. We had a Portuguese white Dao. I looked it up afterwards and not only was it well rated, but it retails for $10-14. So, they're using a 2x or less markup ... another reason to consider frequent visits. My wife had a tray of seafood ... it comes in several varieties and looks quite appealing. She had a couple of the biggest shrimp I've ever seen. The few bits she passed to me confirmed her judgment that it was wonderfully cooked. Now to things I hope will change. The clams in our appetizer had a nice consistency and tasted great, but a couple of the clams had some grit ... very off putting. The sauce though was another winner ... so much so, we'll probably try the clams again. There was no wine list; the bottles, maybe 10 or 12 were on a shelf and we were ask to pick one. Had to ask the waitress the price and she had to go over to a list posted by the bar to find out. A regular wine list would be appreciated. Maybe they just got their license and it's a work in process. So, no longer a BYOB, but this may be one of the very few cases that could be a good thing ... reasonable prices and a chef who picks good wine! read more

So this place has been open for over 6 months now, and we finally decided to try it last night. The place was about half full of diners, but filled up a little after we were eating. We were given two complementary plates of olives and fava beans, and some nice chewy bread while we waited for our drinks. They do serve beer and wine, and I opted for the Portuguese beer, Sagres. Other ordered sodas, and unless you're drinking wine you don't get a glass. Not a problem. Service was a bit slow since there's only two waitresses and probably one cook, but we weren't in a hurry. We ordered Lapas (Limpets) and fried calamari. Our waitress said the Lapas were strong flavored, gamey, but good.. and I have to agree. We liked them, but the sauce was a bit too much lemon for my taste. The calamari was very good, with plenty of sliced cherry peppers. For our main courses we order Seafood Stew, Adega Steak, Adega Shrimp, and Steak and Shrimp combo. The shrimp were gigantic! And cooked well. The steak my wife ordered was good, but she ordered it Med-rare and I prefer rare (barely). My seafood stew was excellent, though missing the fish filet. It was packed with muscles clams, shrimp and potatoes and a savory tomato broth. It would have been nice to have a crusty crouton or something to go with it.. but it was quite filling nonetheless. For dessert there was only the Flan, we ordered two for 2 adults and 3 kids and I had a glass of port. It was an excellent meal that everyone enjoyed. Although the service was a little slow, they were attentive as they could be for a 3/4 full restaurant and 2 wait-staff. The atmosphere is quite and homey but the music was a little loud and the CD player skipped often.. I would have preferred lower or no music. We will definitely go back again, I want to try the tripe with fava beans or maybe the cod. read more

This was the most disappointing experience in a long time. The first time we had come here we really enjoyed ourselves. This time was a nightmare. We all ordered the kale verde and it came (in styrofoam cups no less) tasteless and bland with no salt. We sent it back and ordered our entrees three of us getting the cod fish. We were left sitting for forty minutes before we were told that the fish was apparently too salty to serve. Fine. We change to the steak instead. Twenty more minutes go by before our (admittedly lovely and polite waitress) informed us that the owner (who apparently was cooking because the chef quit) hadn't even started our order because he was at the bar chatting with his friend. My mother (whose birthday it was) informed him to cancel our order because we were leaving you which he said "fine". It was disrespectful disgusting and awful. Avoid at all costs. read more

DISAPPOINTING. Traveled to Boston for Patriots-Texans game. Impressed by high reviews on Yelp, my husband and I were excited to try Adega. When we walked in, the place was busy. We stood by the door waiting to be seated, but the two employees present just kept breezing by us as though we were invisible! After standing for several long minutes without being acknowledged, we decided to walk out and take our business elsewhere. What a shame -- Adega did not live up to the hype about their excellent service. read more

My family has been searching for a true authentic Portuguese restaurant without having to travel too far and this is it! We have tried quite a few with no luck. My parents are from Lisboa and Sao Miguel and absolutely loved this place. We recently had their 50th anniversary party here and everything was perfect, from the food, to the wine, to the awesome service. The staff was absolutely amazing. If you want to feel like you're eating at a restaurant in Portugal, walk into this place and you're there! You'll love looking at all the souvenirs and articles collected from family over the years used to decorate the place, and check out the very cool bar top made from corks! We'll be going back again for sure! LOVED IT!! read more