I am from Hamburg, Germany, originally where you have Portuguese restaurants everywhere. My partner…read moreis Portuguese. So we were searching desperately for a nice Portuguese restaurant in London. We prefer to eat meat more than fish but a lot of Portuguese restaurants focus on fish. The Oceano has both: Fish and meat dishes. I love their black pepper beefsteak. My partner enjoys their spicy chicken. His family visited us last weekend. His parents and his brother had fish and they loved it. It's a very nice family restaurant and very cheap for London as well. Most of the dishes cost less than 10 pounds. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible. They don't really have a disabled toilet but the Ladies was big enough for my wheelchair.

Best Portuguese restaurant in East London. Amazing food and…read morehas options for vegetarians which was perfect for me. If you miss Portuguese food or want to try it, highly recommend this place!

I was astonished at how unassuming and unfussy this place was for such a big name chef, tucked away…read morein a corner of Spitalfields market. I wasn't too sure what to expect from Portuguese tapas but what we got was lots of small plates with (as Gregg Wallace from Masterchef would say) big flavours! We went for variety when ordering. Not all the dishes were five stars but there were some definite highlights - for me it was the 24-month-aged St Jorge cow's cheese which did somersaults on my tastebuds, whilst my guy really liked their beef sandwich. We found the runner bean fritter a bit of a waste but both dived for the last mussel which was served in a small tin and beautifully seasoned. The custard tart which you have to reserve a slice of early as they only make one a night, was actually a bit disappointing - I found it a little too gooey for my liking. Every dish feels very thoughtfully prepared, and it was so nice to feel that thought and care extend to the service here, with a lovely welcome from the front of house who made sure we were happy sitting in the front 'outside but inside' area. Our waiter also took very good care of us, happily advising on dishes and in my case the wines too, as I hadn't heard of many of the grape varieties. So the 5th star is for their charm. A good feed if you're in the area with a very relaxed, rustic feel, but be warned the prices stack up quickly with this type of food! I could easily be persuaded to return though, as I already know which dishes I'd ditch and which new ones I'd order next time... ;)

I had high expectations for the Taberna do Mercado since the ratings were quite high and I am a…read morePortuguese food lover. I have to admit that our diner at the Taberna was flawless. We sat at the bar to watch the cooks and see how they handled the food. They put so much enthusiasm in their food: resting the meat properly, seasoning, checking texture, tossing away what they weren't happy with. Even though we had some favorites (hear me here: Heaven bites), all dishes were great. The tinned fish, served with pickles and fresh sourdough toasted bread brushed with olive oil, are definitely a must have. The green beans fritters are served with an acidic sauce that makes it a perfectly balanced dish. The cod is fresh and cooked as it should be. The egg yolk pork fat desert in a port wine sauce is worth trying. The staff was really friendly and the cooks would always take the time to answer our questions. The selection of wine is good for all ranges of price. We had a bottle of wine and about 7 dishes and a dessert to share for 115£ (which isn't bad for London price.) I left the place thinking I'd love to come back for a sandwich for lunch or a whole suckling pig with friends. Well done for a restaurant to fill your appetite while making you want to come back straight away. Definitely a place I would put on my list of London's best restaurants, along Hawksmoor, Ceviche, Dishoom and Franco Manca!

Went to Casa do Franco with family. Statrted with the Bread and Couvert which was very good. We had…read morethe red sangria and the piri piri chicken with oregano and the rice with chorizo and fried chicken skins. It was delicious. Others in the group with gluten allergies had plain piri piri chicken and plain rice. Everyone enjoyed their meals. The service was good and even though our waiter had a slight issue understanding us at first, he made sure our order was correct.

Wonderful Portuguese spot tasty staples and interesting drinks. We ordered the chicken, rice and…read moresalad to share for family of three. It was just enough as we were not terribly hungry. If you are, that portion may not be enough. We also had a rhubarb spritzer that had a fresh, unique taste. Service was very fast. Would recommend and would return.

A bit disappointing, the pictures showed three slices came two and half a boiled egg!! couldn't…read moreyou afford 1 one whole egg? for £14.50 two 3 mm slices and half boiled egg its broth and noodles. not for me! Wagamama is better!

From the owner: Portuguese Restaurant with a contemporaneous twist. Christmas Menus now available! Get 1 booking…read morefree when you book a party of 10+. T&C's Apply.

came here on a saturday night at about 7pm and there was no wait which made me so happy since there…read morewere such long lines for every place in the soho area. - piri piri chicken (3.5/5) - it was decent but a tad dry and under seasoned. however, adding the peri peri sauce and peri peri oil that it comes with does make it a bit better. - charred cauliflower (4/5) - delicious and surprisingly tender, almost unrecognizable as cauliflower. the sauce was a bit on the sour end for me but still enjoyable - casa rice (5/5) - fantastic and bursting with flavor, a perfect complement to the chicken - piri piri prawns (5/5) - AMAZING, highlight of the meal. flavored to perfection and the shrimp heads were so juicy. i could easily eat 5 servings of this.

We walked in, not having reservations, but they seated us pretty quickly. All the food we ordered…read morewas delicious and the portion sizes were great for the prices. My husband generally doesn't care for mushrooms, but the grilled garlic mushrooms that we ordered were his favorite he's ever had, so much so that he wanted to keep eating more and more (and I can agree as a lover of mushrooms that they were some of the best prepared that I've had!). Additionally, I have never tried African rice before, but it was so flavorful and the addition of the crispy chicken skin was great. The server gave great recommendations for the Vinho Verde wine. I enjoyed both of the ones that we got and my husband, who enjoys port liked the port + tonic cocktail. It's beautiful inside and lively but not too crazy or loud. It's a lovely place to go to for an intimate date or with a group. We would definitely love to come here again with more people so that we can share more items on the menu!

I stopped by Nando the first day I landed in London. The people I was working with kept…read morerecommending that I go here so I did. This place is inside the O2 Shopping outlet on the first floor. When I came, they were not busy and sat me right away. The guy who seated me was very polite and explain the whole process to me since I told him it was my first time. I went with the Chicken Butterfly that comes with two sides so I got chips which is fries and garlic bread. I also got a drink as well since it's self serve. I went with the medium sauce on my chicken to play it safe. My food came out quick and the chicken was delicious. It was tender and juicy, the medium sauce also wasn't spicy either. They have other sauce on the side near the drink machine so I tried the hot level sauce and it wasn't spicy either. The fries were delicious, seasoned well and you get a good portion. The garlic bread was fine but next time I'll do double fries. The service by all the workers here are awesome because each of them kept checking in with me that I was having a good experience. I would recommend this place to anyone who is around the area.

Nando's is O.K. I wouldn't refuse it if our office brought it in as catering but I certainly…read morewouldn't make an evening of it or seek it out for lunch. In the couple of years I've lived in London I've noticed something in particular aobut Nando's: the locals don't really talk about it nearly as much as foreigners do. When I read conversations by Americans who have spent some time in the UK it is very common to read "I wish there was a Nando's nearby!" whereas I haven't heard that once actually living here. If anything, the most common observation I'm privy to is "It used to be much cheaper!" That's because it's just kind of average chicken. You can add some spice to it if you so desire but that's all you're doing because it doesn't come with any added flavor. The sides that can come along with it like the rice, corn, and broccoli are also absent of much flavor, and getting the chicken in sandwich form doesn't really help much. Also, if you happen to be nearby the Canary Wharf location there is a much superior branch of Chicken Shop literally right next door for the same cost. My fellow Americans, you are viewing this establishment through the sentimentality of your trips abroad. I do not use hyperbole when I say the humble El Pollo Loco in SoCal is an order of magnitude tastier and cheaper than Nando's.

Absolutely loved this place! Great food, beautiful wine and welcoming staff! This restaurant…read moretransports you to Portugal for the evening!

The francesinha pops and the sauce is delicious, do not eat beforehand! Richard was a gem,…read moreexceptional service!!! I will be back!

That was a wonderful find - delicious and very authentic Portuguese food, close to the airport…read morehotel zone, and had that amazing neighborhood feel. The food was great, the service was great, each dish was delicious and we had a wonderful time. I could see a lot of locals and a lot of Portuguese-speaking folks, which is always a good sign. Definitely try if you are in the area - you will enjoy every moment and every bite!

We were so happy we tried this little gem. The food was amazing, and there were many choices given…read more The house red wine was top-of-the-line. The staff were friendly and went out of their way to make us comfortable. Would highly recommend. this little restaurant to anyone looking for a great meal with great service.

This Portugese restaurant is amazing. It is a small family run business, usually full of Portugese…read morefamilies, and couples. It is so refreshing to have a decent eatery on Bedfont High Street, that isn't a Fast food joint. It has an alcohol license, so is always buzzing. The food is great, and is a mix of Portugese and english food. Having a beer with a cooked English breakfast, when your not feeling your best will soon sort you out after a night out!! Prices are reasonable, and the guys who work there are so friendly. I love going here during the weekend, as it has a real European atmosphere. If you are in the area check it out!