I am a little reluctant to post about this Sydney secret. This place is so good and yet so hidden,…read moreI don't know if reviewing it is a good idea. It might get even busier. From Marrickville road there is a sign, seemingly in front of a railway bridge. Okay, it is in front of the railway bridge but refers to the club on the other side of the train line. Drive under the bridge and past all the soccer fields, then stick to the right until you see something that looks like a bowling club or cluster of sheds. Go in the first door, turn left down the corridor and take the first door on the right. No, it's not a mafia den, it is one of Sydney's best kept secrets. Was. This is a traditional Portuguese restaurant where most of the patrons are Portuguese. First good sign. Secondly, the menu is in Portuguese and thirdly, the waiter speaks English as a second language (well he did that day, but there are sometimes wait staff with perfect English - and perfect Portuguese I assume - to cater for everyone). Going here with my dad is a little amusing, he orders "the Portuguese bottle of wine with dust/dirt on the bottle" and he now can say his favourite dishes in the correct way. My recommendation is to share a dish of pork and vongole (clams) which comes with diced potatoes, pickled vegetables and a generous amount of garlic. Also good is the Portuguese steak served with round flat chips and an egg on top. All the food is a bit salty so don't add any extra! Seafood specials are also a must, with a piece of grilled fish cooked to perfection. Drown your potatoes in some oil and vinegar and your tastebuds will thank you. All meals are served with some olives and bread to start, but don't fill up before the main event. Portions are large and if you are unfamiliar with the territory then get some dishes to share, so you can taste as many menu items as possible. Booking advisable Fri/Sat nights, and sometimes weekend lunches as it's a favourite with family functions.