Quando pensei no nome, na localização e no seu exterior pensei na típica taberna portuguesa, mas esta chama-se Moderna e quando entras percebes porquê a começar pela decoração que é mais actual passando pela ementa que combina as cozinhas portuguesa, espanhola e asiática.
Fora está uma pequena esplanada mas porque estava muito calor optámos por almoçar dentro.
When I thought of the name, the location and its exterior I thought of a typical portuguese tavern but this is called Modern and you understand why when you set foot in it starting with decor that is more current going through the menu that combines the Portuguese, Spanish and Asian cuisines.
Outside there is a small terrace but because it was very hot we decided to have lunch inside.
Outside there is a small terrace but because it was very hot we decided to have lunch inside.
O espaço é amplo e a decoração é equilibrada seguindo a moda das cadeiras diferentes que se tem visto em outras tabernas com uma nova fórmula. O conceito não podía estar mais em linha com a gastronomia espanhola dos pratos para partilhar e com os petiscos portugueses que ganham novo destaque sendo a crise a principal culpada de tornar a alta cozinha mais acessível.
A carta não é muito extensa e a verdade é que sendo dois acabas por perder a oportunidade de provar mais pratos. Nós pedimos o Carpaccio de Novilho com Queijo Manchego e Rúcula como entrada, depois eu comi o Arroz Portobello com Farinheira e o marido pediu uma Alheira de Caça. Os pratos que pedimos rondavam os 12€ em porções justas, não saímos com fome mas podiam ser mais contundentes pelo preço que pagas. Por outro lado tudo o que comemos estava bom e bem elaborado o que ajuda a justificar os preços por pessoa que rondam os 20-25€. Repetiria porque ficaram alguns pratos por provar (como a Salada de Bacalhau por exemplo) e que vimos chegar ás mesas ao lado.
O serviço foi correcto e é um bom restaurante para levar crianças pelo menos á hora de almoço. Além disso é um bar de gin com uma grande variedade á escolha da bebida da moda tanto em Espanha como em Portugal.
The space is large and the decor is balanced following the fashion of the different chairs that has been seen in other taverns with a new formula. The concept could not be more in line with the Spanish cuisine dishes to share and with the Portuguese delicacies that make a comeback with the crisis being the main culprit of making haute cuisine more accessible.
The menu is not very extensive and the truth if it is for two you end up losing the opportunity to sample more dishes. We ordered the Beef Carpaccio with Arugula and Manchego cheese as an entrance, then I ate the Rice with Sausage (“farinheira”) and Portobello and my husband ordered a Sausage made with a mix of White meats like turkey and chicken. The dishes we ordered were around € 12 in fair portions, we did not leave hungry but could be more generous for the price you paid. On the other hand everything we ate was good and well prepared which helps to justify the price per person that is around 20-25 €. I would repeat because there were some dishes I would have liked to taste (like salad Cod for example) and we saw arrive to the tables beside us.
The service was correct and is a good restaurant to take children at least for lunchtime. Also it’s a gin bar with a wide variety of choice of this fashionable drink both in Spain and in Portugal.
The menu is not very extensive and the truth if it is for two you end up losing the opportunity to sample more dishes. We ordered the Beef Carpaccio with Arugula and Manchego cheese as an entrance, then I ate the Rice with Sausage (“farinheira”) and Portobello and my husband ordered a Sausage made with a mix of White meats like turkey and chicken. The dishes we ordered were around € 12 in fair portions, we did not leave hungry but could be more generous for the price you paid. On the other hand everything we ate was good and well prepared which helps to justify the price per person that is around 20-25 €. I would repeat because there were some dishes I would have liked to taste (like salad Cod for example) and we saw arrive to the tables beside us.
The service was correct and is a good restaurant to take children at least for lunchtime. Also it’s a gin bar with a wide variety of choice of this fashionable drink both in Spain and in Portugal.
Morada: Rua dos Bacalhoeiros 18A
Website: https://www.facebook.com/taberna.moderna?rf=345680968831975
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uma tasca bem bonita.
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Curiosamente ando com vontade de experimentar a Taberna faz algum tempo.. depois de ler este post garanto que a “visita” vai realizar-se em breve!
Bj,
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