Family-style Italian dishes done right
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R. Madres 52
Madragoa
+351 213 960 584, website
Mon – Fri, 12h – 15h, 19h – 2h; Sat – Sun, 19h – 2h
This small space is tucked away off of a small side street in the maze of Madragoa. Look for the red-and-white checkered table cloths and the Italian movie posters on the wall and you’ve found this authentic family-style Italian corner restaurant. It’s almost always crowded because the word it out. Italian wines and delicious sangrias will get you started as you review the simple but varied menu. Any dish you choose is meant to be shared, so leave any plate-hogging tendencies you may have at home. From Italian staples like meatballs and lasagna to fresh calamari and expertly-prepared risotto, you won’t leave disappointed. If you aren’t sure what to choose, ask your friendly waitress for a recommendation. She will know exactly what it is you’re looking for and bring it out piping hot and ripe for the splitting.
