Sardinha Taberna Portuguesa

"Decent ambiance, but the Portuguese flavors miss the mark. The space is comfortable and the service is attentive — but if you've grown up eating or travelling for authentic Portuguese food, the kitchen will likely leave you wanting. Bacalhau com Natas: Mostly potato and onion, with barely a trace of salt cod. It lacked the rich, creamy depth the dish is known for. Fried Sardines: Worth flagging — these are battered fillets with the bone removed, not the whole grilled sardines you'd find in Portugal. A different dish entirely. Pastel de Nata: Below average. The crust and texture fall short of what a well-made version should be. House Wine: Thin and characterless, though drinkable enough to get through the meal. Coffee: What arrived was not espresso — harsh, bitter, and a poor note to end on. Good service can carry a restaurant only so far. If you're after a genuinely authentic Portuguese experience, this one doesn't quite deliver."

"I thought my overall experience here was great. I ordered the Pedro e Inês as appetizers, and the bolinho de bacalhau was tasty. The alheira croquette was okay, but didn’t stand out much in flavor and felt fairly standard. I also ordered the mixed seafood Lisbon-style dish, which came with toasted bread. The seafood itself was okay and not chewy, but the garlic bread felt a bit stale. For my main, I tried the server’s recommendation, which was the cod with potatoes and crispy garlic. The crispy garlic worked well with the soft texture of the cod and potatoes, but the cod itself was slightly tough and had some bones. The dish was also quite heavy on oil, and could have benefited from something more acidic to balance it out. The chili oil that they provide helped a little, but it still felt quite rich. The atmosphere is cozy, and the staff were very friendly and attentive even before I made any requests."

"Um restaurante português com pratos super tradicionais, muito gostosos e com um atendimento muito bom! A carta de vinhos vale bastante a pena também. Nos fins de semana a fila é meio grande, mas não demora demais e a espera vale a pena."

"Great sandwiches. I will try other dishes and let you know"