Came here for dinner on a busy Saturday night. Large parties beware as they are a small…read moreestablishment 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.

Half lobster! Yes please!…read more 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!

We stumbled upon this lovely Portuguese market in Lowell and right away I knew I had to go in to…read morecheck it out. I was recently in Portugal and fell in love with the country and its beautiful culture, so finding a Portuguese market in New England was a great surprise. As soon as I walked in I felt transported to Portugal. The staff speaking Portuguese, the seafood, the oils, the sweets... it was almost like I was back in the Iberian peninsula. It was overwhelming, honestly, but in the best possible way. This place had it all! It had fresh produce, meats, fish (including cod!), sweets, and a separate section for coffee. I got some of their pasteis de nata and although they were not as good as the ones in Lisbon, they definitely fulfilled my cravings. I also got a latte which was phenomenal. The people working here were very sweet and welcoming. If you're in Lowell or passing by, I'd definitely stop by Valentina's Portuguese Market.

This may well be 5* as a market, but I went only because the local bakery was closed in the evening…read moreand I wanted pasteis de nata. These might be the worst natas I've ever had--while they're edible and the filling is fine, they were stale enough that the crust was some combo of soggy and chewy.

Very dissatisfied with this restaurant. My friend and I went for lunch. When we got there, the…read moreservice was in a bad mood. There was no rice, and the atmosphere was bad. When I went to pay, the price was wrong and I still had to pay! It costs $28 to eat as much as you want, but if you can pay by weight, too. In my case, my heavy meal cost $37. Normally, when it costs more than $27, they only charge $27 because it doesn't make sense. Well, the woman charged me $37. When I saw this, I questioned her. She told me that she couldn't give me my money back because it had already been charged on the computer! In other words, they stole it! I don't recommend anyone to go to this establishment! It's horrible, everything is really bad! I recommend you go to Alma Gaúcha!

BE CAREFUL! OWNER MIGHT SCAM YOU WHEN YOU PAY! You should…read morebe really careful when you go there, I asked if I could split my to go order so the meat would mix with the cold sides. The owner was at the cashier, he said it was fine, I asked again if they would charge differently and he said NO, so I went ahead and paid for my food. The guy(owner)looks like a scammer, I don't know why I didn't check sooner but when I got home I had a bad feeling and when I looked at the receipt, I found out he robbed me by overcharging. So I weighted my food in my scale and it was way less than what I paid for, the owner put a heavy plate under my containers but didn't reset the scale to make it heavy. What really got me is that he kept lying straight to my face, I asked multiple times. I felt so horrible that I lost my appetite and threw away most of my food

Having another bout of insomnia on a day off. After laying around for three or four hours without…read morebeing able to go back to sleep, I decided to go out for a bite to eat. This is in my neighborhood and something I've been wanting to try. The place is sparse with Univision news on the television. I like it because I try to pick up what little spanish I can and try to follow the news stories. I loved the grandfather clock in the corner of this cute little shop. Sitting down I had waited about 10-15 minutes. A gentleman had come in, went in the back. The proprietor must have been in the back because soon she was out taking my order. I got a pizza pastel and cheese pastel (although I was trying to order some cheese balls, or Pao de Queijo, because I have had them at Peabody Bread Company and they're delicious and wanted to try these. But my pronunciation was severely lacking apparently!) with a cup of coffee. Coffee was good, and the pastels were piping hot and delicious. The pizza pastel is a little misleading, diced tomatoes/ham with cheese and seasoned with pepper for the filling. Still delightful and filling in the morning.

Wanted an Acai bowl and Alecomfe came up in my search. Oh Em Gee!!! Will definitely be back! The…read morepresentation alone was worth it! Bananas, strawberries, granola and Acai topped with coconut flakes. Absolutely perfect! We will be back for sure! Thank you!

Food is good, nice setting and horrible untrained servers…read more We were there about a month ago, sat down at our table and were promptly ignored for 30 minutes. We got up an left. The food is very good and reasonable, but the service is very mixed.

The food quality here is always great! The service was prompt and the ambiance is nice as well…read more I'm a frequent customer here and am always very satisfied...

Love their pizza! Addicted to their veggie slaw! Friendly staff. Highly recommend! Wish they were…read moreopen more days.

We stumbled on this place completely randomly a few years ago and I've never forgotten it. Food was…read moreabsolutely incredible. Wish I could give 10 stars!!

Oh my. Such a great spot. We made friends there. if you like Portuguese food and nice people…read more Waitress is a one man band. Very busy bar tending and serving food. She didn't miss a beat. She was very pleasant. We enjoyed immensely.

We returned last night and brought 2 friends. Started off with a bottle of Monte Velho Portuguese…read morewhite wine ($18), chilled to perfection. For an appetizer we tried the Pastel de Bacalau (Cod Cakes, 10 for $10). These DELIGHTFUL treats along with the wonderful sourdough bread and butter with wine fueled some good conversation in anticipation of a GREAT MEAL. For entrees we chose Mariscos a Failense (Fish Stew, $19), Polvo Asado (Grilled Octopus, $19), Lulas Grelhada (Grilled Squid, $17) and Dourada (Grilled Sea Bream, $17). All of the entrees were cooked and presented PERFECTLY. Everyone enjoyed their main dishes very much. For dessert, we shared 2 Spumonis, cut in half for 4 ($8). It was a perfect repast in a family friendly setting. Total for 1 appetizer, 4 entrees, 2 desserts AND a bottle of wine was just $108. OUTSTANDING VALUE in these times of government induced inflation. CONSISTENT HIGH-QUALITY FOOD and SERVICE. This restaurant is a true gem in Metro Boston.

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.