This neighbourhood restaurant and café in the heart of Staines is bringing a taste of its owners' native Portugal to suburbia. This independent, family-run café attracts a huge amount of repeat custom from those impressed by the quality and variety of the food, the personal service and the friendly, informal vibe. The glass counter reveals a tempting selection of freshly baked pastries, cakes and salads, while the woodfired oven produces some excellent, authentic pizzas. Pop in for breakfast - there are pastries and a full English to choose from - or make it a lively lunch and sample some tasty tapas, pasta, handmade baguettes or one of those aforementioned pizzas. In the evening the rustic café turns into a laid-back restaurant - the perfect setting to try a Portuguese speciality like the delicious picado pequeno (pan-fried diced veal in a creamy mushroom sauce), bacalhau (Portuguese-style cod) or chargrilled sardines. Whatever you sample, at whatever time of day, I guarantee you'll be won over
Open: Mon 7am-6pm; Tues-Fri 7am-11pm; Sat 8am-11pm; Sun 9am-6pm