Portuguese · Southsea
Portuguese cooking in the middle of Southsea, and the sort of place where a table with children doesn't feel like an inconvenience — the welcome is warm from the door, staff are attentive without hovering, and tables aren't hemmed in, so there's room to park a pram and let a toddler wriggle. There's a kids' menu, high chairs and free parking, which takes the sting out of a family lunch. The grilled meats and seafood are what people come back for: enormous prawns in butter, calamari, a hearty steak, cataplana stew, pastel de nata to finish. Portions are generous and prices fair for what arrives. It's a proper restaurant rather than a soft-play café, so evenings get busy and lively — one family arrived late on a Friday and found the welcome much cooler.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
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