Address: 41 Bridge St, Taunton, TA1 1TP, United Kingdom
Rating: 4.7
based on 127 reviews.
Food Quality
Pros:
"The food was absolutely terrific! The flaming chaurizo was super delicious and also looked epic."
"Great service, friendly and professional! Loved all the skewers we tried (beef, pork and chicken) and the sides."
"Fantastic evening. Our food was fresh and cooked to order, staff were lovely and welcoming."
"Surprising gem absolutely amazing food and drink 100% would recommend."
"Great food and large portions. Quick service, even on a busy Saturday evening."
"The food there was outstanding and the rations were generous!"
"Incredible food, lovely atmosphere and fantastic service. Really enjoyed our night here."
"Food excellent. Service not great. After a lovely welcome we were shown to our seats. Then we waited for around 15mins and were completely ignored."
Cons:
"Only 4 stars for food because it cools down too quickly and the grilled courgettes were raw."
"Dessert disaster, same base you could harm someone, only difference in topping."
"Terrible booking process. Sent a message as no phone number or online booking system available, but no response after more than 24 hours?"
"The food was decent I had the meat on skewers it was probably interesting because of the way it's being served? Only to make it even more complicated on a very sticky table for two."
"The lamb skewer I ordered wasn't seasoned and was dry. My partner ordered a veggie skewer and a side of cob. However, the waiter failed to mention that corn on the cob came with the skewer."
"Dirty (surface of worktop filthy next to where I sat). Despite emailing a week in advance to say I'm allergic to garlic they still only had food with garlic."
"Small portions. Very expensive for what you get. The veggie option offered had no thought into it and was basically raw and unseasoned."
"Sorry but there’s nothing Portuguese apart from the chourico. The food is ok but the prices for what you get it’s rediculous."
Service
Pros:
"Food was lovely and the waiting staff very friendly and accommodating."
"Really happy to find plenty of friendly, knowledgeable staff, a minimal menu and some very tasty food."
"The hostess & waitress were extremely friendly and knowledgeable."
"We were served by Lucy she was brilliant talked us through the menu and helped make great food choices."
"An absolute Gem! What a find. The warm welcome myself and 2 friends received here from an obviously kind-natured waitress set the tone for the rest of the evening."
Cons:
"Highly disappointed. Starting from the smell of the old building and finishing with service at the end of our meal."
"Terrible booking process. Sent a message as no phone number or online booking system available, but no response after more than 24 hours?"
"Food was amazing andni enjoyed it but Service wasn't the best. Staff were taking our bowls while we we still trying to dish out our food which meant they took a portion of our sides away."
"Went here in a large group and were seated in a lean to at the back of the restaurant. There was heaters but also blankets (I don't expect to go out for dinner and sit in my coat with a blanket on my legs!!"
"No one ever picks up the phone, their answer machine says no voicemail bookings so send email or Facebook message. So I sent an email, no reply. Sent 2 facebooks messages, both of which were read and no response."
Atmosphere
Pros:
"5 years later the place doesn't disappoint. Everything is the same, atmosphere, music and food."
"Would really recommend this place - food is terrific and the atmosphere is very charming."
"Visited for the first time with friends recently. Really lovely atmosphere and friendly staff."
"The decor is quite nice but a bit kitschy."
"Lovely traditional place, as it was full we had to wait to get a table but was fine, the bread was outstanding and the skewers as well as the dessert try the KitKat one you won’t regret."
"The atmosphere is incredible. You feel like you’ve stepped into another culture from small Taunton town into a true Portugal dining experience."
"What a lovely meal! Friendly staff and very filling meals. 1 house special and an extra skewer is plentiful for a family of three adults! Great choice of skewers and sides. Overall a great experience"
"This Place is wonderful, really great interior, lively bustling atmosphere, really helpful happy prompt staff and most of all mouthwatering food."
Cons:
"At 18:30 the waitress told us that we are late and the next person is already here and waiting. And if we would like to finish our drinks we could do that next to the bar."
"Custard tarts were far from perfect. Extractor drones in a bit the background, the open kitchen is not entirely necessary."
"We were so gutted they sold out of Portuguese tarts, but the cheesecake definitely made up for it 🤤"
"The service was a bit odd, their wait staff are real characters.... but they were very busy on a Saturday night."