I'm Portuguese and trust me I've had good Portuguese food but this food was the best thing I've…read moreever tasted. The meal I got was Portuguese steak , rice ,and fries. The steak was cooked perfect and very juicy. The fries were soaked in the garlicky sauce and it tasted amazing. The rice was also covered with the sauce and tasted perfect. The service is very kind and welcoming. The ambiance is beautiful it really reminded me of Portugal. If you want to g to a Portuguese restaurant come here.

O Dinis is a small, cozy Portuguese spot in East Providence with a quaint, authentic atmosphere --…read morethe kind of place that feels like a neighborhood secret. We came in on a Friday night, party of two, and were seated right away, no wait at all. The complimentary bread and molho cru dip set the tone early and did not disappoint -- simple but delicious, and a great start to the meal. We also ordered the steamers in white wine sauce as an appetizer, and they were fantastic -- briny, well-balanced, and perfect for soaking up with the bread. For my entree I got the bife a casa, and the steak itself was cooked exactly to temperature -- really well done there. The rice and fries on the side were solid too. My one real complaint was the sauce: there was way too much of it, to the point where it soaked into the fries and made them soggy, and it was just overpoweringly salty. I don't usually shy away from salty food, but this was a lot even for me, and it took away from what was otherwise a great piece of steak. Overall a charming spot with genuinely good food and service -- I'd just ask for the sauce on the side next time. Would still come back for the steamers alone.

Marisqueira is an amazing restaurant that manages to capture the heart and soul of the hospitality…read moreand food service industry. They pay attention to the fundamentals, ie; customer service, flavorful market fresh creative Portuguese dishes; setting the standard for an ethnic dining experience you will long remember.

When we stopped by Marisqueria Azores Restaurant for lunch recently, we found a sign posted that…read moreannounced that they were closed for vacation from August 24 - September 9th. They'll be back on September 10, 2025.

The food was amazing! This was my first time so I ordered a large plate and they gave me a "little"…read moreof everything. I say "little" because it was anything but! Huge portion of delicious food. Staff was so friendly and explained the options to me. I went early but plenty of people were coming in already. You can tell it's a busy place. Price was more than fair for the quality and portion. They have some tables if you want to eat inside and I thought it had a good vibe.

Affordable and delicious!! I ordered through door dash and it came within 15 minutes. All I can say…read moreis that it comes with lots of food and they are all so tasty. I'm Paraguayan and this Brazilian food reminded me of home I got the cheese empanada and the daily special which was chicken, pork chops with rice and beans and spaghetti. Just delicious

After making reservations at another restaurant, we drove there only to discover they were…read moreclosed--even though we had received confirmation for our 7:00 PM reservation. Needless to say, it was a disappointing start to what was supposed to be a special family evening. Thankfully, a quick call to Aguardente in Fox Point changed everything. The person who answered explained that they weren't taking reservations that evening, but they did have one outdoor table left if we could make it there in time. Despite the challenges of navigating Providence during the World Cup festivities and the Cape Verde Festival in the Fox Point area, we managed to get to the restaurant and secure that last table. We are incredibly grateful to the staff at Aguardente for helping turn our evening around. Our daughter and son-in-law were hoping to enjoy one last dinner with both families before leaving on Monday for a special assignment in South Carolina, and the unexpected closure of our original restaurant had left everyone feeling frustrated and disappointed. From the moment we arrived, the team at Aguardente made us feel welcome. The food was excellent, the drinks were wonderful, and the service was outstanding. Most importantly, they helped transform what had begun as a stressful evening into a memorable celebration with family. Thank you to everyone at Aguardente for your kindness, hospitality, and professionalism. You made our families smile and created a special memory during an important moment in our lives. We highly recommend Aguardente and look forward to returning. -- A very grateful family

Atmosphere: cute outdoor seating area for summer nights. The inside has cool decor (including a…read morebathroom that apparently won an award??), but is very small and cramped. The upper 'porch' like area looks really fun, but the table we were seated at was so close to the other tables I was uncomfortable. I get that we're in a city, but I value my personal space and privacy and felt like the whole restaurant could hear my every word - ick. Service: our server seemed annoyed that I didn't want an alcoholic drink, and was not very helpful. Half of the menu is not in English (very chaotic how some portions are in English and others are not, it doesn't seem consistent), so we had some questions, such as "what does x taste like?" and the only response we got was "not too sweet"....okay, but what DOES it taste like? She spoke very fast and I couldn't understand her listing off the specials, even though she didn't really have an accent. She left partway through while we were there so I guess she was just at the end of her shift and checked out, but it was so offputting how rude and unhelpful she was. When our servers transitioned, we offered to cash out then since we weren't getting anything else and wanted the original server to get her tips, but she started joking around that we didn't have to do that - which I appreciate, but we actually did want to get going and get cashed out, but she refused to give us our check. I asked three times and she still wouldn't 'let us do that'...very weird. Food: there were not a ton of vegetarian options that appealed to me. I went a little overboard on plantains by accident, which is my mistake. I first ordered the Rellenitos with cilantro crema sauce, which were very good and a flavor combination I wasn't expecting. The dough to filling ratio was a little off and they were pretty dry inside, so I needed a lot of the sauce. An order only came with 2 and I wish it was more. I'm glad I ordered something else - Tula Fries, which came with the same exact cilantro creme sauce as the Rellenitos, even though they are described differently on the menu, which felt lazy to repeat a sauce. The sauce didn't go well with them at all in my opinion so I did not enjoy these as much as I would've liked. My friend enjoyed her drink, but thought almost all of the meat on her meat and cheese board was either low quality or close to going bad. It was priced reasonably, which we were shocked by, but she couldn't eat a good portion of it sadly. We did really enjoy the baked flava bean snack that was a part of it. The board weirdly came with just half of one small, half rotten strawberry that looked terrible - it would've been better to leave it off. Towards the end of the night, there was so much water on the floor in the hallway that goes to the bathroom and passes the kitchen - I had to walk through it to go to the bathroom, which felt like a safety hazard. My friend was on crutches and wouldn't even try to get over there since we knew she'd slip on all the water. It just looked terrible and was dangerous, so not sure what we going on that there was such a water issue there. Their specialties and more meat based dishes are probably great, but there just aren't a ton of things for me to eat here. I'd be willing to try it again for drinks and apps if the service wasn't so unwelcoming.

Our breakfast sandwiches: sausage, ham and bacon were great and my wife's Portuguese soup was…read moreawesome. Our server was ultra-friendly. The restaurant was modestly decorated with pictures from Portugal and Portuguese music in the background

The food is great. If you don't feel like cooking it is an easy spot to grab a hearty protein and…read moreadd your own sides at home or vice versa. Everything I have tried has been great including items as simple as beans, rice, and plantains are excellent. A couple of areas for improvement: 1) the lighting in there is awful. They have a nice large, clean, dining area with large windows but the lighting is similar to that of a doctor's office--just not inviting. 2) dishes lack information on allergens. Someone with allergies would need to speak to the staff to know what they can and can't eat

If you're looking for an amazing Portuguese brunch in Fall River, Caravela is definitely worth…read morechecking out! Their Portuguese steak and eggs is one of the best I've had -- perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and served with that authentic Portuguese touch that makes the meal stand out. Not to mention the papo-seco to absorb all of the yolk and steaks juices. The portions are generous, the food is fresh and delicious, and you can really taste the quality in every bite. It's the kind of breakfast that leaves you completely satisfied and already thinking about coming back for more. The waitress was super kind and attentive and genuinely felt like family. Next time you're around the way be sure to snag a seat near the window for some natural sunlight dining, it's good for the soul.

It was our first time to Fall River so we googled for a place to stop for lunch. We found…read moreMarisqueira Azores Restaurant closed for vacation, so we googled for another Portuguese option, and headed off to Caravela Family Restaurant. They have a limited menu, so two of us ended up ordering the same thing - the Surf & Turf $23 (our signature thin pounded steak in our house sauce with garlic and a red pepper. Served with 5 shrimp Mozambique, 2 fried eggs, rice and fries.). While the third went with the steak plate. The menu stated a $2 plate sharing fee, but we don't remember being charged for a mom and child sharing an order. The sandwich sized rolls that arrived as a bread course were room temperature and came with butter. Service was great. Portions were more than enough, though the seasoning wasn't to my taste

Food was absolutely delicious. Portuguese Soup, shrimp Mozambique, Portuguese steak, linguine…read morechicken Mozambique. Definitely will be back..

Updated November 2025 Disappointed with the quality of the…read morebaked stuffed cod. Will not order again. I finally got a menu with prices on it. They have definitely increased. Service has always been good but the atmosphere could use a deep cleaning!

Good breakfast. Great fresh Malasadas. Owner/staff was friendly and gave advice on the baked goods…read more Simple old fashioned diner vibe, with counter seating. Complete with old timers sitting at one end of the counter chatting the morning away over coffee. Very quaint. On site parking

So glad we went here for breakfast on our trip at the Cape…read more Our hotel (Falmouth Inn) complementary breakfast was not great. Luckily, Mary Ellen's is directly across the street from the hotel. We order the corn beef Benedict, Portuguese French toast, and side order of pancakes. The French toast was really good. I really enjoyed it. Corn beef Benedict was mid but I enjoyed it. Price was very fair, affordable. Service was great. This place felt like home. Very cozy with a lot of locals enjoying breakfast and coffee. Highly recommend coming here if you're around for breakfast

Very warm welcoming from the host/owner. Interior is modern but cozy. We both got the Bife a…read morePortuguesa (Sirloin served with a savory broth). It was excellent!! My only criticism is I wish the sauce was thicker less broth like...but it was still delicious especially after soaking up the sauce with bread! Our waitress is a long time employee and super friendly! Before we left my husband scheduled a staff dinner for his employees for later this week! We'll be back!!

On a Saturday evening my 6:00 reservation was definitely needed. The place was full and even the…read moretwo open seats at the bar when I arrived soon filled. I was escorted to my table and was soon greeted by my waiter Ethan who brought bread and the menus. Bread was just mini white loafs, exceptional only for its absolute freshness. So many places have done away with table bread so this was very much appreciated, but it was way too much for a single diner. The mostly Portuguese menu had much to choose from. I got the Pasteis de Bacalhau appetizer (codfish cakes). The 8 small-sized cakes had a subtly crisp golden brown exterior and a filling that was light in both texture and flavor - less salt cod than in some others would be my guess. This was served with banana peppers and black olives over a bit of lettuce. I liked them but felt a sauce of some sort would have elevated them. I used Red Hot from the table. The entree section was very heavy on the meats, particularly steaks of which there were 8, sirloin, shish ka bob, filet, and t-bone, prepared in a variety of ways. I didn't want a steak and, being in a Portuguese restaurant I wanted something more obviously Portuguese. So I went to the seafood section which was also extensive and found Swordfish Alhinho Style. I asked Ethan about it who replied confidently and correctly that it was a lemony sauce made with a lot of garlic and it is served over the fish which is grilled. Which was exactly correct. He was a great waiter in all respects. The dish was the swordfish, boiled halved potatoes, and broccoli. The fish was generously covered with the lemony garlicky gravy, the garlic in large chunks making up maybe 1/2 of the volume. There was plenty enough left over for the potatoes, which I liked for being just boiled and sliced, not mashed. The only flaw was the broccoli. I'm not sure but it tasted frozen, not fresh. That's a shame because there was a lot of it but it wasn't worth eating. So both the appetizer and entree were very good, and representative of Portuguese cuisine. Not innovative or special in any way but this isn't that kind of restaurant. It's upscale but not "fine dining". You can see that in the table settings too: the napkins are white cloth but the placemats are the paper kind with advertisements on them. But it was a nice atmosphere in spite of the Keno machine and many televisions, and the noise level was moderate. The cocktails used mostly standard brands like Bacardi and Stoli, with a few unusual liqueurs added in. I had a Portuguese Cha Frio (Iced Tea) made with Stoli Citron, Licor Beirao (a Portuguese liqueur), unsweetened tea, and lemon. I liked it and it seemed strong enough. The wine list included a few Portuguese ones by the glass. I didn't think my wine very good but I wanted to stick to the Portuguese theme as much as possible. I liked that it was brought in a carafe that still had some left over after Ethan poured my first glass. The espresso was perfect. No disagreeable sour notes, just pleasantly and slightly bitter, an aroma slightly fruity. As for desserts, I don't think they are made in house, and they aren't particularly Portuguese. My cheesecake (was it Crème Brûlée flavor?) was good, with a semi-dry texture, a layer of caramel on top, and a drizzle of something underneath. So overall I was pretty satisfied with Nuno's. 4.5 stars really. To get that 5th star from me they'd only have to improve the broccoli and add ethnic desserts made in house.

Food flavoring abd service were amazing! Decently priced and everything tasted soooo good. Had the…read moreoctopus and grilled chicken (so well seasoned and flavorful)! Their home made Sausage was very good (comes with 4 pieces) and definitely order the fried pork belly with cassava. Highly recommended!

Sodade Restaurant is a delicious place to obtain cape verdian/ Portuguese cuisine. I enjoyed a…read moresalmon in coconut cream sauce that accompanied rice and vegetables. It was a tasty dish that I recommend if your into seafood. Friendly customer service. Street parking available.