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| - This is a fuddy-duddy place that has been here forever, yet, still serves good food.
The waiters are very seasoned, they've seen it all. They provide a good explanation of the menu. They are attentive and solicitous.
The wine list is predominantly Portuguese, and there are some excellent value wines on it - for example the Vino Verde.
We had an amuse bouche of octopus, which like the bread was complimentary.
The sardines were small, crisp, with peppers and pineapple and acceptable. They did not seem like fresh sardines in any way.
The monkfish was plenty to share, soft and full of flavour, the lentils and asparagus that accompanied it were good - the lentils with a slight curry flavour and the asparagus peeled and crunchy.
The lamb chops were big, and perfectly cooked. The fries that accompanied them were authentic and fine.
The biscotti were small, fruity and nice.
Overall, we had a good but not exciting meal.
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