O Cantinho De Portugal

O Cantinho De Portugal serves many of the same dishes you’ll find at most Portuguese restaurants in London but, not only does it excel at almost all of them, it adds a nice touch in highlighting Portugal’s regionality: frango a guia from the Algarve, porco à alentejana from Alentejo, and so on. Whether a quiet midweek lunch or busy weekend meal, O Cantinho in Stockwell is always a safe bet, and usually packed out with families, either here for a meal or a coffee at the bar. Moelas à portuguesa, a chicken gizzard stew, is a must-order starter: heavy with garlic, wine, and olives, it gives off cacciatore vibes, and is possibly one of London’s most underrated dishes. Sardines, creamy bacalhau com natas, and genuinely excellent fries are all recommended in this welcoming family-run spot.

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch

photo credit: Aleksandra Boruch