We went here for dinner on a Sunday. Recently went to Portugal and this is so authentic. We were warmly greeted and seated promptly. Its is a local place with a warm atmosphere. Nothing fancy. Started with a pitcher Of sangria. It was excellent. Appetizers were baccala fritters. Excellent flavor. Mussels were delicious. Entree was grilled octopus with potatoes. Absolutely amazing flavor and cooked to perfection. The seafood rice was full of seafood and fabulous flavor. Service was excellent. This is a must try. Prices are reasonable and portions are above average. Will definitely be back! read more

Came here for dinner on a busy Saturday night. Large parties beware as they are a small establishment and do not take reservations. We were seated immediately as we arrived before the 6 pm rush. Our table ordered an array of appetizers including the lapas, linguica, codfish fritters, and mussels. All the appetizers were very tasty. For entrees our table ordered grilled octopus, octopus stew, and the rice dish that came with half a lobster. While everyone else said their meals were great, my grilled octopus lacked flavor and was extremely chewy. Our server was kind and very helpful. I would give this place another try but maybe try a different dish. read more

Adega Restaurant - Grilled octopus - Portuguese Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Our fourth visit to Adega. What can I say? Another great meal. We usually order a seafood dish but this time my girlfriend and I both decided to try a beef dish featured on their specials menu. It was a huge serving of super tender beef that literally fell off the bone. Served with broccoli and two baked potatoes. Neither of us could finish our meal. Great portions. Friendly atmosphere. We highly recommend Adega's. read more

Adega Restaurant - Portuguese Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Half lobster! Yes please! Came here for dinner on a Sunday night with my boyfriend cause we were craving Portuguese food. The restaurant is located in a small plaza with plenty of parking which is nice. Don't be fooled by the outside appearance because once you step inside you are nicely surprised by the super cute decor and how cozy and nice the place is. The waiter was very nice and attentive and recommended some entrees since it was our first time dining with them. There was so much to choose from because everything sounded so good. They even had a specials menu with very reasonable prices. They had a lobster dish special that was only $30! Wow! They gave us complimentary olives and warm bread with butter which was also really nice. We decided on wine because a half bottle was only $12! That was perfect for the both of us! We got the soup of the day which was kale with sausage and it was so good! There were big chunks of sausage and the delicious broth was perfect for a cold winter night. My boyfriend went with their sea bass which was a whole fish and it was nice and flaky and super yummy. I think the star of the night was my fegioda mariscos dish. The seafood and lobster looked amazing and tasted amazing! I especially enjoyed the red bean broth it paired well with the shrimp, mussels, clams and lobster! We were stuffed but satisfied by the end of our meal and wished we had room for dessert because the three options they had also sounded very good, but there's always next time! We will definitely be back! read more

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Back at Adega in Woburn , this time with my Portuguese‑friend recruit. She dove into the grilled octopus, I savored the Terra e Mar, and my other Azorean friend fell in love with her Arroz à Valenciana. Every dish seasoned to perfection. We kicked things off with cod cakes and wrapped up with a dessert trio : mousse cake, flan, and tiramisu to share. Adega is owned and operated by a chef born in Madeira, and that heritage shows in every bite. This place now officially reigns as the king of authentic Madeiran Portuguese flavors. It truly tastes just like Mom's cooking. One of my must‑go spots for food that feels like home. read more

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My Portuguese friend had been encouraging me to try Adega Restaurant, a small Portuguese restaurant in Woburn, so we (a group of 4) decided to go together. I tried calling ahead to make a reservation, but they only accept walk-ins. From the outside, it's not the most appealing place, but I'm glad I didn't judge a book by its cover. When we arrived, we put our name on the list, but it took about an hour and a half of waiting outside until a table for four opened up. There were a few empty tables for two at different times, and we suggested pushing them together, but the staff refused, saying it would block the way. Every time we went inside to check our status, the waiter seemed to forget that we'd already been waiting for a while and would ask if I wanted to get on the list -- which made me wonder if people were skipping ahead of us. Some flexibility or creativity from their side would've been appreciated, but my friend assured me the food was worth the wait, so we powered through. The one good thing about waiting was having enough time to study the menu and plan our meal. We started with a pitcher of sangria for the table, which was sweet and refreshing, but it tasted more like juice and lacked a punch. We ended up switching to a bottle of wine and abandoned the pitcher. For appetizers, we ordered the flaming kielbasa (linguiça a bombeiro), cooked tableside, and the pastéis de bacalhao (codfish cakes). The kielbasa was delicious, and the codfish cakes were a pleasant surprise -- something I'd never had before. For the main course, we shared the octopus dish, which was hands down the best I've ever had. It was incredibly tender and packed with flavor. I also ordered the Adega beef for myself, which was covered in a rich, tasty sauce and served with broccoli and potatoes. While my friend said the potatoes could've been crispier, I enjoyed them as they were. For dessert, we went with a pan de nata cake, but unfortunately, it didn't hit the mark. My friend, who's from Portugal, was also disappointed. Overall, the food at Adega was fantastic with a couple of minor misses, but the service -- at least in the beginning -- left a lot to be desired. I'd definitely come back, but next time, I'll make sure to have a snack beforehand, and I'll skip the sangria and dessert. read more

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I ordered the fish stew and it was so flavorful. One of my table mates had the shrimp, which were huge and perfectly cooked. My other companion had the steak w the fried egg which was sheer perfection. Our server, Gustavo, was fabulous. This gem is in a very small plaza and you could miss it if you weren't looking. I plan on going back to explore the menu more... read more

Great seafood stew and rice - great portion size - fresh seafood- clams, octopus, lobster, calamari and mussels Broth is bold and flavorful Complimentary olives and rolls Portuguese red wine and beer Polite folksy service Parking in strip center Finished with homemade custard pastry drizzled with liquore read more

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This place is legit. I traveled to Portugal about two year ago and fell in love with the cuisine. Since then I've made many trips to Fall River just to eat Portuguese food. So it makes me so happy to find a place closer to me that makes incredible Portugese food. read more

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This update is several years later than I had intended but also a pleasure to write. I was happy to see Adega was still in business and even happier that the quality of the food (and now the service) are still excellent. Based on the food quality and the overall cost of our dinners, Adega remains a hidden treasure in Woburn. When seated, you're given a plate of olives and hot rolls with butter. The drink options have grown, now including some very reasonably priced pours of basic whiskeys and liqueurs. But you can't go wrong with the sangria, and getting a large pitcher for only $3 more than a medium pitcher is a no-brainer. Their red sangria is one of my favorites and some of the best I've had in years, with a very rich and "deep" flavor, large chunks of fresh fruit, and I'm guessing a nice pour of Triple Sec or some similar orange liqueur in it. We of course had to continue the tradition of the flaming linguica. It's not billed as flaming on the menu now, but it is, lit at your table, and it continues to get the attention of other customers as they pass by. The entrees were amazing. The taste of my bacon-wrapped scallops were exceeded only by their presentation (a hanging skewer), accompanied by flavorful rice and sauteed cabbage. The "rack" of lamb, accompanied by "seafood rice," was a pleasant surprise. This seafood rice was essentially a full order of seafood paella with the lamb on top. It was an amazing meal for the price paid, with enough left over for a second meal. The atmosphere here is very low-key and traditional, including the music, and of course soccer was on the TV. I guarantee it won't be another eight years before going back to Adega! read more

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Chef had a special "stuffed lobster/ lagosta recheada". Nothing in this plate tasted fresh. Everything tasted funny. Stomach upset 10 minutes after dinner. Would not come again. The port wine and Pasteis de Bacalhau was good tho. read more

Adega Restaurant - Stuffed lobster. Not fresh. Dont do it! - Portuguese Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Highly recommend the grilled octopus. Soft inside and great sear on the outside gives it a smoky flavor. Our waiter was awesome he was very nice and tentative. I had a girls night out with my girlfriend and we had an awesome quiet night to catch up. Highly recommend this place if you ever want a slow quiet night and don't want to cook but with great food. read more

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Can't rave about this place enough! A lovely staff and definitely a hot spot of Woburn. Ambiance: Along the walls are decorated with antiquated memorabilia and little framed treasures of Portugal and Brazilian cities. Seems like much of the restaurant staff knows each other well, along with the patrons. Food: I wish my camera at the time captured the food as more picturesque. The lamb could be sliced off hanging from what's photographed here. The lobster and seafood fish was amazing. Potatoes always a solid way to feel overwhelmingly full and satisfied. Drinks: I had a fruity soda which I'm now blanking on. I didn't drink any alcoholic beverages, but my partner said the sangria was amazing! read more

Adega Restaurant - a person sitting at a table with food - Portuguese Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

Great little spot for portuguese food! Ambiance: cozy and dim lit. Family friendly. Has outdoor and indoor seating. It does get crowded! I tried to call for reservations but could never get through to someone so I just showed up. Parking: free lot, it was full when I got there. Food: 100% order the octopus and you will not regret. The calamari was not impressive but not bad. The menu offered a lot of fish options and a few meat options but every fish dish that came out looked amazing. I got the grilled bass and it was delicious. I would definitely be returning. Minus 1 star for the portuguese fried being saugy read more

It's a smallish place and a little noisy. But the food is delicious food and we had a wonderful waiter. Highly recommended!!

Delicious food. Nice hole-in-the-wall ambience. Bustling but not packed on the Thursday evening. The mussels Spanish style were very tasty. The grilled limpets less so, a bit wharf-like in flavor but that may just be case with limpets in general. My stewed octopus with beans was absolutely delicious and I would have a hard time not getting it again next time. My wife got it grilled and it was cooked properly but was both too rich and boring to eat the whole thing as an entree (would be great shared as an appetizer). Overall great though and we will be back. read more

Adega Restaurant - Octopus and beans - Portuguese Near Me - Woburn, Massachusetts

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What a special treat going there it was old school. I had to Portuguese fish stew. It was absolutely fabulous. The plate was huge tasty delicious. I can't say anything more. I will go back again. read more

Best Portuguese food I have ever eaten. Service is great. Due to single lane roads, it took a while to get there. It was worth the trip

Great authentic food with friendly service. The octopus was cooked perfectly as was the calamari. The cod/fish cakes were a tasty treat.

We came here based on other reviews for this restaurant and they were not wrong! The ambience is characteristic and charming. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. Our food came out piping hot and plentiful, and seasoned well. We had their seafood selection (I can't recall the name of the dish) and it was delicious! We'll be back if we're in town again. read more

Unfortunately, none of the dishes we tried were very good. The limpets ($13) had chunks of garlic that were way too big, though it was otherwise tasty enough. The octopus salad ($25) had incomplete cutting of the octopus and the onion, so there were just... connected chunks of those; I did enjoy the chewiness of the octopus. The fried quail ($20) was way too salty, though perfectly tender. It seemed like some elements (one might say the hard parts -- the cooking times) were done well, but basic prep work was neglected. read more

Very salty food!!!:-( But grilled octopus delicious...and bollos .. (sales cod!) Kghhuguguvlvigcufvhf if jg g it if he u no jgh HcH hububiniol read more

We are on vacation in Fall River, Boston and Salem. We drove out to this restaurant wanting to try Portuguese food. This restaurant did not disappoint at all. Thanks to the wonderful reviews, we took a chance. Their beans are the best we have ever eaten. Try the lamb shoulder entree. Have the Bock beer. Wish we had a place like this in Texas. Great service. Family owned and operated. A real gem. read more

This place was amazing. The food was fantastic..... authentic Portuguese food. Everything we tried was fabulous. The owner and the staff make you feel like family. It's just a wonderful experience. If you're looking for a great place to try this place should be on the top of your list!!!! read more

Wow! This place is an absolute winner. I came here for a date night with my husband and it did not disappoint. The service was outstanding. We got there at prime time for dinner on a Saturday and spent about 2 hours total for appetizers, entrees and coffee after dinner. Our meal was almost entirely seafood and only came to $90. Appetizers were steamed littlenecks and homemade sausage. Presentation was excellent, the sausage was delivered while being roasted in a fire. The littlenecks were in such a delicious wine, garlic and olive oil sauce that we got some extra bread to dip in it. Entrees were both versions of sauteed calamari, shrimp, mussels, clams, and a half lobster, one in a garlic sauce on in a tomato sauce. I can't overstate how perfectly the seafood was cooked and how delicious it all was. We didn't get dessert but I did get a decaf espresso drink which hit the spot. A note on the service: we sat outside which was great. Our server, Eduardo, was very helpful and friendly. He encouraged us to order using the Portuguese names which I loved - I hate mispronouncing things but he didn't make me feel like an idiot and it did add to the overall ambiance/experience. Over all, I will be back many, many times. The food tasted so high end I couldn't believe how reasonably priced it was. The inside is beautifully decorated with a cute bar. Everything was cooked perfectly. My only complaint was that I hadn't tried them sooner! read more

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Man oh man! This place is amazing. I believe we were the non Portuguese people inside. What a gem. You know that's a good sign. This place has lots of regulars and I'm so glad we went. One note on the culture of the Portuguese is that they love to take their time and enjoy the food and drinks. Don't be surprised if it takes people longer to order or if they never order food and just drinks. Food: 5/5 The spice level combined with the flavors were on point. Every bite was delicious and I wanted more and more. Quality: 5/5 The seafood was very fresh as well as the chicken. The rice wasn't dry at all and the seafood didn't taste frozen or fishy. Atmosphere and Service: 4/5 The only reason I give this place 4 stars instead of 5 is because there was one waitress so service was a bit slow but not too bad and they only served bottled water. We didn't wait long for anything but I could see how it would be bad if they were swamped. read more

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I had seafood combo and my sister had a skewer of beef with potatoes- we shared fried calamari. Both of us took leftovers home for another meal! read more

Uniformly low grades for long wait, slow and faulty service, and overwhelmingly salty/borderline inedible food. Scratching my head at folks who gave the joint favorable reviews. They must be relatives, plants or those with taste buds from another planet. read more

I've driven by this place many times. My car battery died in front of this place and AAA said it would be 90 minutes so went in for a beer and some food. Wow the Bartender was nice and the food was great. I got the seafood combo with Lobster, mussels, calamari, shrimp, clams on yellow rice and broth. definitely going back read more

I was here on a business trip and decided to try this restaurant and I absolutely enjoyed it. I haven't had this kind of food since I was a kid when my grandmom made it. Everything was seasoned perfectly and so tender it melted in your mouth. The service was great and my waitress was very sweet and helpful. I would highly recommend going there and know I will definitely return! read more

Food was good, but service and customer satisfaction lacking. With our party of four, three received their meals, one was told "just a little longer". 30 minutes later the fourth arrived and most of it was cold. By then, the rest had finished and she requested that it be boxed. It turns out that the fourth dinner was not submitted to the kitchen along with the other three. It made for a very poor dining experience. When asked for some adjustment to the bill, the waiter (who was very apologetic) said he would have to call the manager who wasn't there. He refused any accommodations. It was the first time two of the party had eaten there and obviously will be the last. Very short-sighted. read more

Food was OK. Compared to other Portuguese restaurants I have eaten in this was lower third

Adega was everything we Imagined it to be! Such a hidden gem. Cozy little Portuguese restaurant serving up authentic dishes. It doesn't get any better than that! Go there for the seafood and sangria and I promise you will not be disappointed. read more

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I really wanted to love this restaurant. It was beautiful inside and the staff was so welcoming and nice. What killed the experience was the insane amount of salt in their food. Octopus and fish stews had five time more salt than needed and we couldn't even finish half of it. The abundance of salt made it impossible to taste any flavor and we all got out thirsty for half a day. read more

This is the real typical Portuguese restaurant you will find in a village somewhere in Portugal. No fancy business but the food and the people is great, typical Portuguese and down to earth people around you. Great service and very affordable read more

Excellent, authentic food with great service. We go there at least once a week now. Twin lobsters is a deal!

Their grilled pulpo changed my life! I think each portion is 1-2 pounds and it's better than any Michelin restaurant I have ever tried. Please don't come here. I want to keep this place to myself read more

Mapping my way back from Maine, Adega was the closest Portuguese restaurant on the way home. It was strangely located in a neighborhood local strip mall next to a salon and laundromat. What's great about that was the ample parking in a very idyllic neighborhood. Once inside you could feel the wonderful ambience it sort of transported us to Portugal. Very charming little restaurant. The reason I picked Adega was they featured all the well known dishes from the area. As soon as we sat down, there was fire coming from the other table! Something was coming in hot on a platter! You know, it's one way to attract people to order the dish. We ordered it after asking the server what it was haha! It was the Portuguese sausages on fire! Very delicious not salty like the typical sausages you get in the US. The bread from the basket was freshly delicious went really well with the sausages and sauces. The other popular dishes were the pork, potatos and clams, and the Octopus in red wine!! Everything was cooked perfectly. The rest room was very clean! We loved this little gem of a place! read more

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Great food. Grew up in Cambridge. Visiting after moving away. Not many Portuguese choices anymore. Did not disappoint. Brought back memories of all my friends parents cooking for us. read more

I have traveled to Portugal bud have to say this place has amazing authentic Portuguese food. Better that all the places in and around Cambridge mass. Service is top notch and the chef sis great person... My go to place when I am in the area... read more