3quarti - Full Menu

I’ve been here a few times. Although it is pricey. The food to me was always pretty tasty. I can see why people don’t feel that they are kind to foreigners, but... read more I’ve been here a few times. Although it is pricey. The food to me was always pretty tasty. I can see why people don’t feel that they are kind to foreigners, but I personally never let that get in the way of me getting a good meal. I like the food overall. In particular the Buffalo mozzarella and Parma ham. They say it’s from Campinha region, but who truly knows. I enjoy the different pastas normally and I like the Montepulciano that they serve. This recent visit is what prompted my 3 stars although I feel I am being graceful by not giving 2. But that is because I normally enjoy the overpriced pasta here and didn’t let that stop me from coming back. I had ordered a steak dish, medium rare, and it had potatoes and a side of salad. Halfway through eating it, I saw an entire insect, properly cooked, on its back mixed in the potatoes. I was so shocked, but I made no scene… Nor did I have the mindset to take a picture out of shock. They promptly took both of our plates up. Apologized. I asked for water, and another glass of wine! I needed it after not knowing if I ate another bug that I didn’t order intentionally! They offered me another one. I kindly declined and let them know that I’m aware that things happen. After about 10 minutes, I got out of my head and asked for a small potion of just some pasta. They charged us for everything and I paid and left. I do think that things happen, but it doesn’t take away the shock of the creature who lost its life because of my order.

We ate outside in the evening with the benefit of heaters. Service was friendly and helpful. We had the stuffed zucchini flowers to start, which were light, cri... read more We ate outside in the evening with the benefit of heaters. Service was friendly and helpful. We had the stuffed zucchini flowers to start, which were light, crisp and delicious, and 3 of the small buns with smoked swordfish and rocket, then iberico pork and tagliata. All well cooked and presented and potatoes salad included with the mains. Would definitely eat here again. Our waiter was supremely patient with an American couple at the table next to us who lingered during a busy Sunday night service where the restaurant (not bar) was turning people away, over 2 drinks and a starter each for virtually the whole time we were there. Then they proceeded to have an argument about his Mum. The waiter eventually suggested that maybe they would like a dessert so they SHARED a tiramisu before finally paying up and leaving.