We wanted to go here from my son's birthday, but since he works during the week and Saturdays,…read moreSunday is our only option and they are not open Sundays. Come Mother's Day and I am not a fan of going out on the actual day, but I did remember this place. We made a Saturday reservation, picked up my son from work, and headed over here. SO WORTH IT! I thought the spot was adorable and clearly well loved by locals and their own staff. You really get the feeling that all that work there really love the place. I like the menu items are not the "usual suspects" I see at most Tapas places, which are good but sometimes you want to shake things up. We got: Bolas de queso Patatas Aioli Croquetas De Jamon Croquetas De Verduras Solomillo De Ternera y Queso Cabrales Calamares Fritos Tabla de Quesos Pisto Manchego Albondigas De Cordero Iberico Peras Borrachas Torta De Chocolate All the menu items were flavorful and enjoyable. I think my favorite was the Croquetas De Jamon, if I had to choose just one item. We also decided to get two desserts - a pear dessert which seems to be their signature dish and the chocolate tort. While the pear was lovely, I was really in the mood for something chocolate so I enjoyed it more (but honestly cannot go wrong with either).

Wowza!!! Pinch me I must be in food heaven, but definitely in a food coma. This place never…read moredisappoints. The MOST welcoming and friendly staff that treats you like family as soon as you walk in. I enjoyed my staples for the night: Jamón Iberico, garlic Chicken; pollo al ajillo (a must), and a red sangria. The jamón is freshly cut to order with a nice drizzle of pure olive oil over top. The sangria is so refreshing with fresh fruit tasting like they just picked it themselves. The lovely bartender, Astrit, informed me the grapes are Grenache from Spain , which have a dryer, robust flavor compared to the sweeter red sangrias that make you regret your decisions the next morning and tastes better in my opinion. I'm usually more of a beer guy but this slaps! I've also had the white before and that also hits the Richter scale. Last but surely not least, the garlic chicken (pollo al Ajillo) is the best chicken I've ever had, hand to God. Spiced with everything nice and delicious oil and garlic that you deserve. Even on a first date, you'll be kissed after giving this to your significant other. This fine establishment is one of my favorites and I always am satisfied, leaving with a full belly. I hope the same for you!

We had not been at Palo for about a year, a little surprising as we have always enjoyed the place…read moreand the food. It was mid week at around 8pm and the place was surprisingly half empty. We were led to a corner table by Michael who greeted us at the door and was to be our server. As usual the room was noisy. (Later we asked whether the music volume could be turned down which they did, much appreciated) We scanned the menu and found it hard to not order everything! However, we started with a Martini and a Cubano Viejo - both of which were well made and went down nicely. While we were deciding we nibbled on delicious almonds. As usual we shared a number of dishes. The seasonal Croquettes, the Patatas Bravas (slightly spicy), Gambas Ajillo with extra bread to sop up the tasty sauce, and to top it all our favorite Lamb Chops. For dessert we had an excellent pistachio tart washed down with a glass of a fine Cabernet. All the dishes were excellent and deserving of the highest rating - rare for us. (Perhaps because everything jelled nicely. The check came to $140 o which we added a good tip. We had ordered too much and took some of the food home to consume the next day. Our server was very attentive and cheerful (I think we had him on a previous occasion). The experience was most enjoyable and we will certainly be back sooner than later.

really good spanish tapas food! the service was fast, and food came out quickly. the interior is…read morevery dark and moody, has a cabin like feeling that belongs in a mountain. everything was flavorful and unique, and seemed very fresh. all the spanish tapas dishes were mixed with Mediterranean flavors and ideas. corn ribs: one of the best items, fresh and sweet corn, very flavorful! eggplant: kind of boring, pine nuts were a weird addition and the eggplant's skin was very tough. not enough flavor overall, and the yogurt sauce at the bottom was just yogurt flavored, no other addition. tahdig: very average, the rice itself had not much flavor, and there was barely any crispy rice, and the rest of it was just regular rice. i would only order if needing a side dish, not as its own. shrimp with johnny cake: pretty good! only 3 shrimps though, the johnny cake tasted like a falafel. very flavorful! mushroom toast: my personal favorite, very crispy toast, and delicious array of mushrooms with a garlicky finish.

My family and I ordered a Portuguese white wine, camarao mocambique (shrimp Mozambique), lulas…read more(fried calamari), bife a Luiz, polvo grelhado (grilled octopus), paelha a valenciana (paella), traditional Portuguese flan custard, and tiramisu -- TASTE: 4/5 - my favorites included the Mozambique sauce (dip it all up w bread!), grilled octopus and its tasty sauce, and the tiramisu -- surprisingly sweeter than expected! TEXTURE: 4/5 - rich sauces, crispy fried calamari, roasted potatoes, and fun round fries lol PRICE: 4/5 - what we expected coming in, ~$30ish entrees SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - good portions to share and brought home leftovers SERVICE: 4/5 - called ahead to reserve for 5pm dinner on Sunday, and space wasn't too busy when we arrived. Our waitress was super friendly and accommodating ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - a more modern option, compared to our other go-to Caravela, for Portuguese food in FR PARKING: 4/5 - got a street spot right on Columbia St

Sagres restaurant is a unique dining experience your in a fantastic Portuguese restaurant my wife…read moreand I went Saturday we were seated right away it was 3 pm I ordered some portugese wine travessia was a perfect red wine for my steak portugese this is not a top round steak they tenderize to 1/4 inch thick he'll no that's at other Portuguese restaurant this was a s10/12 oz strip steak cooked perfectly with home cut fries 2 eggs whole red portugese pepper in a delicious sauce wife had octopus grilled with potatoes bell peppers onions olives for apps we had goat cheese with red crushed pepper if you want real authentic Portuguese food visit SAGRES you won't be disappointed

Toro is Boston Southend's classic! The food was incredible! I love the street corn!! The service…read morewas amazing--our server was attentive despite how busy it was. We also tried the gambas and the tortilla, and everything was seasoned to perfection. Can't wait to come back!! We came during lunch so although it was busy, it was doable! This place is fully packed after work hours!

They do the classics very well like the pan con tomate, tortilla española and oysters! Their more…read moreexperimental plates like the uni bocadillo and bone marrow needed a little more flavor for my taste. Happy I got to try it using the Chase reserve credit!

After an easy 5hr bus ride from Albany (ride included 1 stop), I thought I'd be wiped- but…read morehonestly, when my daughter picked me up from South Station in Boston, it gave me a second wind. She'd mapped out a perfect little afternoon and evening, starting with an indoor market that was full of local art and vintage charm. By the time we wrapped up there, we were hungry. With so many restaurant options around, we chanced it and landed here. The moment you step inside, you're hit with that scent of garlic and seafood. My kid and I gave each the 'look' that said: this is it! Casa Portugal is inviting and decorated in soft blues+whites giving a coastal feel and the service equally matched the energy perfectly: attentive and kind. Our plump and juicy shrimp in tomato sauce starter was rich and full of garlic. It was the kind of appetizer where you find yourself wanting extra bread just to sip up that garlicky sauce. For our main plates, my kid picked the grilled octopus, and I went with the sea bream. The octopus was "like butta," and had that perfect char on the outside but silky inside. My sea bream was nice and I particularly liked that they got rid of the head and tail for me. Both our man plates by the way- had a nice amount of potatoes and steamed vegetables. And here's another part that really stood out- pricing. For the quality and freshness of the seafood, everything felt reasonable. All in all, come to Casa P. for a good meal. From the moment you walk in and smell that garlic in the air to that last bite of seafood, it really delivers on every level.

We had a delightful dinner here at Casa Portugal. On a chilly evening, this place felt very warm…read moreinside with beautiful decor and a peaceful ambiance. We started off with a pitcher of sangria, as did many other couples around us. The sangria was delicious, one of the better ones I've had. Fruitful and sweet, very refreshing. They bring bread to your table to start, it was very good especially with some butter and olive oil on top. I do wish it were toasted or warmed but it was still fresh. We also ordered the appetizer, Chouriço Assado no Fogareiro (Grilled Portuguese Sausage). This came to us straight off the flame and was nice and hearty. I ordered off of the specials menu, Bacalhau com natas (Cod with Portuguese cream). It was very yummy, fresh fish and a light cream. It came with salad but I asked for rice. Instead of substituting the waitress gave me both and charged an extra $5...oh well. Salad was good and rice too. My boyfriend got the Filetes de Peixe (Fried fish filet with salad, rice & potatoes). He enjoyed his too! Those potatoes were yummy. We chose fish and most of the tables around us did too. We skipped on dessert although all looked great. This place was quite charming inside and definitely is an awesome place to enjoy dinner. It was busy so we were lucky to snag a table as it's not big inside. We did feel as this cooking was very homemade and although super tasty and lovely inside, I wouldn't consider it fine dining. I would revisit!

Nice to see after 30 years this restaurant is still in Brookline and thriving. A beautiful night…read morewhile still daylight to sit outdoors. Order the paella immediately because it takes 30 minutes. Happy to see them being attentive to allergies we alerted them to when we were ordering.

Amazing dinner here on a weekday. It was bustling inside despite it being a Tuesday and the…read morerestaurant was absolutely packed during dinner time. We ordered so many dishes and almost everything was a hit. Matrimonio: came with a side of bread and I loved dipping the bread in the sauce. Thought the anchovies were a bit too salty but the tartness in the sauce balanced that out so definitely get the sauce with your anchovies. The olives were great as well. Patatas bravas: a fave at tapas restaurants and they were fried very crispy here without being oily and the aioli was not too fatty tasting Txistorra con Brandada: little small sausages- this one was good but I didn't think there was anything too special Gambas al Ajillo: heavenly. the garlic oil was so good that I was using the bread it came with to essentially drink it. The shrimp were cooked without being dry croquetas: I personally don't love anything too creamy so this one wasn't a hit with me but everyone else in my party liked Pinchos Morunos: i think this was my favorite during the dinner. the pork was so juicy while retaining the smokiness from the grill empanadas: were so small and only came with 2 in the order, so wasn't a big fan Lastly, the Arroz Negro paella: absolutely delicious and probably made my teeth black all dinner but was worth because every bite was delicious I think the price point is a bit high for some food items but aside from that, no complaints. Would come back!

My 5 friends and I made reservations for brunch after attending Oedipus El Rey at the Calderwood…read morePavillion Theater next door! We were starving after having a wonderful experience at the play. At the restaurant, our host person explained the menu and answered our questions We ordered tuna, octopus, chicken thighs,beets, asparagus, hummus and other tapas to share. Excellent food, drinks, atmosphere and our waitperson... We will go back!!

Gorgeous and romantic vibe! Decor is awesome and great for a late night tapas and wine…read more Drinks: the sangria is delicious (has guava nectar mixed in) and for a mocktail, tea time is delicious! For tapas: we had the skirt steak (4/5) (delicious but so so small of a portion), pulpo (octopus, amazing!! Best thing we tasted - 5/5) and Zucchini (nothing special - 3.5/5). The seafood paella (2.5/5) - the rice and seasoning is so delicious but the seafood doesn't taste very fresh - especially the muscles had a very gross and off flavor. I'd skip this. Free bread - so delicious - fresh baked sourdough was perfect! Service was great - they were very sweet and knowledgeable!