Happy I found this place. My favorite dessert - Nata's pastry. Service was great, and staff was…read morefriendly.

The Natas were sooooo good and also crispy. Tasted so fresh that you can't just eat one. Definitely…read morewill buy more soon. Totally recommended.

Though a small chain apparently, this place has the feel of a locally owned speciality food shop…read morespecializing in food from Portugal. There's a main deli case with lots of tapas ingredients which they use to prepare meals for there or take-out. There's not much room for seating however. Along the walls are dry goods from the mother country and in the back are refrigerated offerings plus a selection of wines. There was a time when the Portuguese were out conquering the world from Brazil to Macau, but suddenly they went kind of quiet. Maybe this new incursion into Harrow Road is a sign of resurgence. At the very least its a nice place to stock up for a picnic.

From the owner: The flavour of our full-bodied aromatic coffee can be enjoyed in our shops, but it tastes even…read morebetter when accompanied by one of our delicious Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts) or one of our fresh cakes. Lunchtime is always special, as we endeavour to offer our customers a varied selection of sandwiches using the freshest ingredients and always custom made to your taste. Traditional Pastries and Rissoles can also be enjoyed throughout the day.

Mano's is the best Portuguese restaurant in north central London's own little Lisbon (Kensal…read moreGreen). Excellent piri-piri chicken is grilled over a huge charcoal brazier as is octopus, lamb cutlets, pork and perfectly cooked steaks. The mixed grill includes every known cut of pig, chicken and cow. In addition it is run by a really welcoming couple and is very reasonably priced. I've never tried their puddings but I know they do some interesting Portuguese jellies. The place is a paper serviette and table cloth joint which just adds to the simplicity and authentic feel of the restaurant.

Back in London and today I had time to visit with a friend (a local) who booked the table for…read morelunch. A pleasant smaller venue in the nice part of Chelsey / Knightsbridge area. When we entered the restaurant we were the only people seated. Outside a two-top the whole time we were seated. Felt a tad strange. Given menus ( see pic) to peruse and excited to try food I'd never eaten before. Portuguese but mixed with African, Brazilian, some Italian etc. Variations of seafood, chicken, meat as those countries would prepare it. We opted to do four appetizers vs Mains to sample the country focus of the menu. Started with a drink that resembled a wine spritzer. A white Portuguese port with lemon, elderberry, sparkling water(?)-- lots of ice. Refreshing. A lot of time passed to get that drink despite the restaurant being empty. Strange. Then an equal amount of time to get the Apps. 2 at a time. They were quite tasty. I thought the food should be a "4" but the pacing, service a "3"-- the server was very friendly and seems it was the kitchen that was slow. I would go again to try other different dishes. This was a Michelin " Mention" in 2024. Apparently moving out of Covent Garden changed their Michelin status, Quien Sabe?

We were uncomfortable that almost no one was here Friday evening. Something we missed? The service…read morewas slow with only 3 couples in the restaurant. Great Portuguese wine list but only two cheap wines by the glass. Food was ok and very expensive.

Pasteis de Nata (Custard Pastries), Rissois de Camarao (Shrimp Pastries), Pasteis de Bacalhau (Salt…read moreCod pastries) and other Portuguese goodies. Nice service.

I recently ate here while waiting for my Dad to finish his eye appointment at the hospital just a…read morebit further down the road. I was greeted warmly and had my pick of seating. First impression was that the interior is really beautiful. Great decoration and ambiance throughout. I loved that they have a skylight in the roof, which during lunchtime provides a nice bit of sunshine. I went for their main attraction, the piri piri chicken and really liked it. Spicy, tender chicken on the bone with a good flavor to the sauce. I chose the chips as my side, and they were similar to McDonald's, but tasted more frozen and less fresh. I would avoid the chips. They have other sides that I'll be sure to try instead the next time I go. The presentation of the chicken was the only knock against it, it came on a plain ceramic plate without any garnish, bed of lettuce, or anything else. I really feel they need either some garnish on the plate, or a less plain plate. At Nando's or something I wouldn't mention it, but at these prices and put against the decor, it looks out of place without it. For my beverage I went with a pint of the Portuguese beer on draft and found it to be awesome - a great tasting beer served cold in a large mug. It went really great with the chicken. Still a bit hungry I went for dessert and had the tart which came with ice cream, it was a really nice presentation and very, very good. The tart was just the right amount of sweetness, and very light and flaky. The ice cream was great too. Interestingly the highlight of the meal for me was actually the service. Magdalena was my waitress, and also seated me. She continued to check in and make sure I had everything I needed the whole time I was there. Really wonderful service with a smile, she's a gem. Overall I liked this place, but for the prices they are charging I feel they really need to step up their game on their food presentation, and also maybe swap in freshly made thick cut chips for their current tasteless skinny ones. I would have given it three stars if it wasn't for the excellent service, beer, taste of the chicken, and decor which I found to be pretty enjoyable.

Great neighbourhood restaurant on Fulham Road with a lovely piri piri chicken sandwich on the menu…read more We stop in regularly and always find the staff friendly and atmosphere good. Opt for a side-- you can't go wrong with the African rice, tomato and onion salad, or red cabbage coleslaw.

Tendido Cero was such a standout experience in South Kensington. I dined alone on a Friday night…read morewithout a reservation (my own fault), after being turned away at a few other spots. The manager here was incredibly kind and managed to seat me between reservations anyway, which I truly appreciated. Unfortunately, I didn't quite finish my meal in time before the next party arrived, but instead of rushing me, they graciously moved me to the bar so I could enjoy my dessert. What really struck me was the atmosphere. While I was sitting there, several people popped in just to say hello to the staff, which speaks volumes about how welcoming and family-esque this place feels. Hands down some of the best wait staff I've experienced. The food was fantastic. I had the ham croquettes, white wine, and churros with chocolate and having just been in Barcelona recently, I can honestly say this was the closest I've found to authentic tapas in London. I'll absolutely be back the next time I'm in London. A gem of a place with heart, hospitality, and incredible food.

This is a favourite of times past; here and its sister across the road, Cambio del Tercio...there…read moreis apparently now a gin bar next to them It was pretty full but we had a nice table (you must book, no walk ins I suspect) It wasn't much changed, the service was good; the girl who mainly served us (Ivanca?) and the Brazilian chap were really nice and very helpful We chose 5 dishes (meatballs, ham & cheese croquettes, hake, and garlic prawns plus a gem salad) and bread - that was more than enough...we could have dispensed with the croquettes. A glass of wine each, lemon tart, coffee. Not cheap at £142 inc tip, but that's London for you...and I do hate paying for still water! Great atmosphere, busy, not pushy bit attentive...enjoyable evening; will not leave it so long next time. Sorry about the photos, too busy enjoying the food to remember