Chicken piri piri and Bolinhos sandwich were my entree sandwiches. Both were really good. For one I…read morewent with the portuguese chips and salad for the other one. Portuguese chips was a really good way to make potato chips. I loved it. I also went for Canja soup. It was not as flavorful as other items. Mostly it was rice, with some chicken in it.

The shrimp piri piri was incredible. It's not pictured here because the taste was so good, I didn't…read morethink to take a picture. As the other reviewer mentioned, the canja wasn't very flavorful. But the shrimp piri piri is one of the best plates of food you'll have.

It's a bar room / casual restaurant. Some nights the girls are working the bar and tables, but…read morethis is a gem. Wonderfull family inspired Portuguese recipes.

The server was very kind and very knowledgeable. The atmosphere was simple but clean. The authentic…read morePortuguese food was delicious.

Hole in the wall. True neighborhood dive bar. Not the trendy type dive bar. The real deal. They…read moreoften have a couple food items. Drinks and food are reasonable prices.

Get some great wings at the open door! Multiple sauces all at once with a 20 wing order. Cooked…read moreperfectly crisp and not messy. Or they can presauce them. Your choice!...All kinds of beer on tap! And Big TV's for Sports and Fun Bartenders!

The service was good unfortunately the food was not. I guess it depends on which cook is working…read more I will not be back.

Service and price great. I ordered the presunta toasta mista sandwich. Everything except for the…read moreham was excellent. The presunta (ham) was basically inedible due to being way too tough. Fries and onion rings crispy and tasty. My meal partner had a chicken wrap also with ham and agreed on the inedible toughness of the ham. Looking forward to trying one of their Portuguese dinners.

We stumbled upon this lovely Portuguese market in Lowell and right away I knew I had to go in to…read morecheck it out. I was recently in Portugal and fell in love with the country and its beautiful culture, so finding a Portuguese market in New England was a great surprise. As soon as I walked in I felt transported to Portugal. The staff speaking Portuguese, the seafood, the oils, the sweets... it was almost like I was back in the Iberian peninsula. It was overwhelming, honestly, but in the best possible way. This place had it all! It had fresh produce, meats, fish (including cod!), sweets, and a separate section for coffee. I got some of their pasteis de nata and although they were not as good as the ones in Lisbon, they definitely fulfilled my cravings. I also got a latte which was phenomenal. The people working here were very sweet and welcoming. If you're in Lowell or passing by, I'd definitely stop by Valentina's Portuguese Market.

This may well be 5* as a market, but I went only because the local bakery was closed in the evening…read moreand I wanted pasteis de nata. These might be the worst natas I've ever had--while they're edible and the filling is fine, they were stale enough that the crust was some combo of soggy and chewy.

Not entirely thrilled unfortunately today…read more Went to T&P's around 2:00pm today after a trip to the zoo as my daughter wanted pasta. We were one of six tables within the facility that were occupied. Our server came over and greeted us after about five minutes of sitting, so we'd already knew what we wanted to order. We placed our order and waited about 37 minutes for the food to come out. During the time we waited, all the table next to us did was complain. They complained the music was too loud, they complained the service wasn't fast enough, and then when they got their check to pay, the server accidentally placed the itemized receipt of another table on their table. Good lord, that caused the man to absolutely flip out. Very loudly he goes "ARE YOU KIDDING, CANT THEY DO ANYTHING RIGHT?" which was so very offputting. He flagged the server down who apologized tenfold. Our food came out, it looked...well..you can see from the pictures. The mushrooms and calamari were just disappointing. The mushrooms were very dry and could have used a lemon wedge, if not some kind of sauce. The calamari I had specifically ordered because it was named "Calamari RINGS Rhode Island Style" but when it came out, the plate was full of the body/tentacle style which I do not eat. The breading was also not crispy in the least, it was soft and soggy. Calamari should have that crunch to offset the seafood. The marinara was also very watery. My daughter (8) thought her pasta was okay, she didn't touch the meatballs but we took her leftovers home. This was the first time I'd been to Tony and Penny's in over a dozen years. Unless menu items change, I more than likely won't be going back.

Two traditional Portuguese meals that cooked perfectly. Server was very attentive and friendly. We…read moredined in on a Thursday evening and they had a few tables with customers.

The portions are huge, so you definitely get your money's worth, and the food is always really…read moregood. You honestly can't go wrong with the kale soup to start it's full of flavor and tastes homemade every single time. Everything came out hot, fresh, and seasoned perfectly. The staff is friendly, the atmosphere feels comfortable, and it's the kind of spot that makes you want to keep coming back. One of the best parts is that they're open on Mondays because it feels like every good restaurant is closed that day. If you're hungry and looking for good food with big portions, this is definitely a place to try.

My daughter and I dined here last night. Our server was great and the food was outstanding... the…read moreprice though. Wow. For the taste, value and the amount of food served my bill was super low. We shared everything from the caldo verde, fried quail appetizer (six something bucks), and flaming sausage to the branzino special to the chocolate mousse desert. Everything tasted homemade and scrumptious. I will definitely be back. I love Portuguese food and Chaves did not disappoint. Run here!

Still 4 stars for delicious food. And only 3 stars for overall experience…read more The restaurant is charming and authentic. Everything was delicious. I think my fish was slightly overcooked but still delicious. The reason why I am reducing a star for overall experience is that the server was so overwhelmed with how busy it was that anything we needed was uncomfortable to ask for. Her facial expressions were uncomfortable. But what really felt uncomfortable was the hostesses constantly looking around for tables and saying within earshot that we were still eating. She pointed out every table still eating as if it was a nuisance. It took almost an hour to get our plate. And you sort of want to take your time when paying $27 a plate. We couldn't swallow it in minutes. We asked for our desserts to go because we felt uncomfortable.

Grew up in Springfield and this is a must visit whenever I get back home to see family…read more Such a great family spot. Food is great, service good and the place just feels like home.

Oh my. Such a great spot. We made friends there. if you like Portuguese food and nice people…read more Waitress is a one man band. Very busy bar tending and serving food. She didn't miss a beat. She was very pleasant. We enjoyed immensely.

We returned last night and brought 2 friends. Started off with a bottle of Monte Velho Portuguese…read morewhite wine ($18), chilled to perfection. For an appetizer we tried the Pastel de Bacalau (Cod Cakes, 10 for $10). These DELIGHTFUL treats along with the wonderful sourdough bread and butter with wine fueled some good conversation in anticipation of a GREAT MEAL. For entrees we chose Mariscos a Failense (Fish Stew, $19), Polvo Asado (Grilled Octopus, $19), Lulas Grelhada (Grilled Squid, $17) and Dourada (Grilled Sea Bream, $17). All of the entrees were cooked and presented PERFECTLY. Everyone enjoyed their main dishes very much. For dessert, we shared 2 Spumonis, cut in half for 4 ($8). It was a perfect repast in a family friendly setting. Total for 1 appetizer, 4 entrees, 2 desserts AND a bottle of wine was just $108. OUTSTANDING VALUE in these times of government induced inflation. CONSISTENT HIGH-QUALITY FOOD and SERVICE. This restaurant is a true gem in Metro Boston.

It's been a while since we dined at IV Seasons and why?? The food was excellent, the cozy…read moreatmosphere lovely, but it was the service that was EXCEPTIONAL. We were welcomed at the door, attended to promptly, and checked on by several members of the staff. The experience was so delightful and unexpected nowadays that we can't wait to go back. PS - the Portuguese wine is super too !!

I can best describe IV Seasons as a cozy, popular, neighborhood tavern which serves delicious…read morePortuguese style food. It's casual and friendly. The menu is not huge, but it has enough for you to be satisfied. Beverages include beer and soft drinks, a small selection of wines, many of which are Portuguese, and sangria, red and white. Note that the prices of the wines and the sangria are not on the menu. We ordered the red sangria, which comes by the glass, and if I recall is approximately $9.45/glass. It's delicious and quite strong. Our appetizer was the cod cakes, which could just as easily be described as "cod cake tots" due to their size, but they're also priced "tot size" at $1.75 each. The Portuguese style meals are typically chicken, beef, or various types of seafood, generally served with a tomato based sauce with onions and peppers, on your choice of pasta or rice. Potatoes will also come with some meals. Our dinners came out VERY quickly, just about the time we were finished with the codfish tots. Dinner plus the appetizer and sangria came to about $45 each adding tax and tip, a reasonable amount for the quality of the food and atmosphere.