A Nossa Casa

VENUE I've been to Portugal around 6 times and wasn't sure what to expect but looked forward to exploring what this venue had to offer. Located within arcade, entry through canteen style downstairs and upstairs into newly decorated restaurant. Clean, simple interior with soft music and (sometimes) Portuguese TV. Prompt seating and order taking. Food came quickly. Just 2 other tables occupied and all of them Portuguese. FOOD/DRINKS My date had the mixed grill and I had the swordfish special (not on menu) with a beer for him and a traditional poncha for me. Mixed grill was excellent and I kept stealing off his plate - genuinely flame grilled and it tasted beautiful. The swordfish was good and vegetables lovely but the batter in which the fish had been done put me off a little bit as it detracted from the fish itself though otherwise very good. Beer was good and as you'd expect. However the poncha was just excellent made with Portuguese moonshine; very punchy, moderately sweet mix of orange, lime and maybe passionfruit. HOSPITALITY/EXPERIENCE Friendly and helpful, very good attendance and all questions answered. Couldn't have asked for much more, especially at £38 final bill. Some small things to note: the stairs are a little steep and narrow, chairs wooden so not the most comfortable. Definitely going back to this surprisingly authentic find.