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2010-01-08
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We decided to have date night at Nino's after discovering it was just 5mins round the corner from where we are. I had read good reviews on the place and had a few friends recommend the place so I was looking forward to it and it did not disappoint.Located on the 5th floor of QRE Plaza (opposite the Hopewell Centre), we discovered that they had just moved the week before from their old location on Ship Street. The new place is bigger and a little fancier, decked out like typical old fashioned res
Located on the 5th floor of QRE Plaza (opposite the Hopewell Centre), we discovered that they had just moved the week before from their old location on Ship Street. The new place is bigger and a little fancier, decked out like typical old fashioned restaurants from the 80s.But who cares about the decor when good food is to be had.
The service was warm and friendly and reflected the family-run atmosphere. Everyone that worked in there was family according to Nino the chef who came out of the kitchen to chat with the restaurant guests. The chef was warm and friendly and even gave us complimentary glasses of port at the end of the meal which was a lovely surprise.
The menu was extensive with loads of portuguese favourites. Portions were family-sized which we weren't warned so we over-ordered a little. First treat on the table was the deliciousassorted bread basket with the yummiest grissini sticks I've had in a while. We started off with the bacalhau fish cakes and the feijoada. All was delicious although the feijoada was a little different from the Brazilian versions we were used to. For our mains we had the grilled sardines which were cooked to perfection and the yummiest spiced roast chicken.
Unfortunately we were too stuffed to have desserts but I'm planning to leave space for that on our next visit.
Nino's Cozinha is a real gem and forget making your way to Macau for Portuguese food, Nino's is way better!
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