Portugues Chiado was quite a find!! The ambience is beautiful: warm, lively, and inviting. We were…read moreseated immediately in the back room near the kitchen, which could have gone either way, but it was actually a great, intimate spot and added to the experience.
Our server, Cristina, was excellent: friendly, attentive, and efficient without being overbearing. She made great recommendations and I was so impressed by her linguistic skills and conversationalist in Russian, English, Portuguese and Spanish!
The food had some real highlights. My husband ordered the clams, which he found unique and absolutely delightful. I loved the veggie bonbons- easily the standout of the meal. The wine was fantastic and complemented everything well.
For mains, my husband thoroughly enjoyed the beef cheeks. My aubergine dish was good, but a bit underwhelming compared to the rest of the meal (honestly just a tough act to follow after the bonbons).
They offer multiple vegetarian options, which is always appreciated, especially in a setting this polished. Overall, a great atmosphere and a very enjoyable meal - we'd absolutely eat here again.