Casa do José

The Black Forest


A slice of Portugal in the heart of Karlsruhe, Casa do José extends a heartfelt bemvindo (welcome). The look is modern-rustic, with beams suspended above bistro tables in a light interior. Petiscos (Portuguese tapas) such as salt-cod fritters and fried garlic sausage are an appetising prelude to dishes such as cataplana de peixe e marisco (paprika-spiked fish and shellfish stew).


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