“I went for the raving reviews but I found this place perfectly adequate. The cream of wheat was indeed the star of the show. It came quickly and hot, but then it was about a 45-50 minute wait for our mains. We went on a Sunday morning so maybe this is as slammed as they get but I wouldn’t recommend if you are super hungry. It also took about 20 minutes to get a table, but you can put your name on a wait list and they have free coffee outside which is a nice touch. The mains were decent… far from the best breakfast I’ve ever had but it was fine enough. Also heads up if you’re visiting from out of town/out of country it’s cash or venmo only.“
“Wounder full food with great service. We had a little difficulty deciding what to order as their menu is only written on the wall. But it seems they updated the menu on their Facebook page. Their menu changes every day. At the door, it says only for members and guests, but it's open to public. Will definitely go back. Have good size portions, and we had left over food to take home too.“
“This local place has delicious food, and has been serving it up for years. it's my go-to for their barbecue chicken (char grilled with a delicious garlicy sauce - not your usual American style barbeque!), and their beans are excellent.“
“To enjoy this venue, one must contextualize the place: a private club for Portuguese soccer team Benfica where local fans, mostly from the local Portuguese community gather to watch games and enjoy food together - note that membership isn't required for service.The venue is very informal for it doesn't work like your typical restaurant albeit, it's the conceptionally the same.The menu is on a chalkboard fixed to wall next to the bar. It is not extensive and rotates daily. So you won't be able to browse it online before heading there expect if you are on their Facebook page (the chef posts daily pics of the menu there which, is an excellent idea).Now for the nitty-gritty: you can sample some top-notch, authentic Portuguese fare. From bacalhau and octopus dishes all the way to some of best steaks in area. Brazilian dishes are also featured.Cold beer (bottled only) and Portuguese wines are widely available.If you are a sports fan, specially those who love soccer (European - Portuguese in particular and Brazilian), this place, along with the food and cold beer could be your heaven.“
“The Amar has an exquisite high ceiling interior and besides the food and service, that is definitely what you are paying for. The service was great, friendly, and efficient. And the appetizers and desert were also really good. However, I was a little disappointed in the cod fish main course. It was quite hard and tasted more toward a grilled fish than cod. But nonetheless I had a good experience, especially with the hospitality I received right when I exited the 17th floor lifts.“
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“Food was really good here! They cooked the chicken very well. I've been here twice already and the staff have been friendly and patient. Never had to wait too long for the food to be served (usually 10 minutes with other customers present). Everything on the menu is halal. Parking is convenient with a garage next door that allows up to 3 hours of free parking. Will definitely be visiting again!“
“This is a beautiful cozy little restaurant in the middle of Cambridge and very close to Somerville as well. There are no words to describe how well this place made me feel as it transported me back to my native Venezuela and all the amazing Portuguese restaurants and the hospitality that exists there. The grilled octopus and squid were just completely out of this world. There are no other places in the Greater Boston area that serve it this way and I have tried to find it and happy to have found. The charred flavor that comes from the grilling of these amazing plates is so much better than the fried variety that is regularly served in New England. This is how you taste seafood and both plates melt in your mouth, which is really hard to do as both of them tend to be chewy, a masterpiece indeed. Same with the linguica or as we call it in Spain "txistorra", which had a nice spicy delight with the crunchiness of grilling this incredible sausage. Again, this is another plate that is extremely hard to find in the area and can only be found in trips to Europe, this place is authentic as it gets and deserve the amazing recognition of being a great Portuguese Restaurant. The best plate by far, which I did not have a chance to take a picture was Portugal's famous "Pastel de Nata". This desert was absolutely incredible, lime a creme brulee, but so much more flavorful and savory. It is really hard to describe, but please order it, you will not be disappointed. Very creamy, crunchy outside live a cannoli and a little bit eggy. Having said all of this, it is not a place for a basic meal. Everything that they do here is authentic Portuguese food and unlike other ethnic restaurants, they do not market it to the US market, they cook, like they do in Portugal, so if you are not used to strong flavors, seafood, salty cod fish and others, it will take you a few tries, before you get used to the flavors, but you will always come back, because the place is just very good! Last but not least, our server was absolutely amazing. Attentive, funny, caring, willing to make us feel at home, because to some degree, this was her home as well. We loved everything and we cannot wait to come back! Cheers!“
“My niece ordered a few trays of different dishes for my 50th birthday party on March 30th, 2024, the food tasted good, fresh, delicious tasty we really enjoyed and we are recommending Cesária for any occasions you may have!! Thank you to everyone who prepared them for us!Domingas & Vera Amado“
“It was such a pleasure meeting Ana. She cooks everything fresh daily in the back of the shop. We got a lot of food for a very great price. Everything tasted delicious and reminded me of my grandmas cooking. The flan was the best we've ever had which says a lot considering we are used to flan( my fiance and her family is from cuba). You won't be disappointed.“