This colourful eatery with a long bar serves up delectable, weekly changing pratinhos (small plates), from codfish confit with bok choy and noodles, to mushrooms with creamy polenta, to tasty concoctions of alheira (a light garlicky sausage of poultry or game) and turnip greens. Weekday lunch menus go for €9 or €12, depending on the number of dishes you order.
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