At a time when we talk a lot about the increase in the cost of living in Portugal, many Portuguese families began to abdicate some ‘small luxuries’ to save some money at the end of the month. Many have left behind the habit of taking a meal away from home, but there are still restaurants that practice prices that allow them to resume the tradition of eating outside, even if it is not with the same regularity. In Lisbon, for example, there is an establishment where you can eat all the meat you want for less than 20 euros.
The Picanholo restaurant, located in Cais do Sodré, in Lisbon, has drawn attention for its carriage of meat at affordable prices. Customers can eat all the meat they want for only 16.90 euros at lunch during the week, becoming an attractive option for barbecue lovers.
The concept of the Brazilian rotation
The concept of Picanholo is based on the tradition of the Brazilian rotation, where the cuts are served directly at the table without limits. Among the meats included in the menu are picanha, pork and chicken, accompanied by white rice, beans with bacon, fried sweet potato, fried banana, farofa and varied sauces.
Prices are higher at dinner and weekends
At dinner, the price of rotation increases slightly to € 19.90, keeping the same meat proposal to discretion. During the weekends, the value is fixed at € 19.90. Those who want to include drinks to the description can choose a package of 26.90 €.
The restaurant opened in mid -March and is still undergoing soft opening. According to Manuel Henrique, Picanholo manager, this period serves to adjust details and ensure a quality experience for customers. “We want to do things calmly,” he says in statements to.
A new identity after changes
The space emerged after the restructuring of the old picanha 47, after divergences between the partners. Samuel Castro, one of the elements that remained in the project, decided to keep the meat rotation, but introduced news to expand the restaurant’s offer.
One of the main changes was the creation of private rooms for groups. The restaurant has a capacity of 105 people, but the groups are limited to 60, always with prior reserve. One of the private rooms has a sound column, allowing you to connect the mobile phone and create a party environment. The decoration also underwent changes. The restaurant was inspired by a circus environment, with red fabrics, velvet and neon lights, creating a bold look that stands out in the Cais do Sodré area.
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Options for all tastes
Despite the focus on meat, the restaurant also offers options for different gastronomic preferences. “We added BAOS and Tofu to get a greater variety to all who visit us,” explains Manuel Henrique to the same source.
Desserts with oriental influences
Desserts also have oriental influences. In addition to the backpacks and lucky dumplings, the highlight is Dubai’s chocolate mousse, a dessert that has been exhausted daily.
The high demand for the mousse brought unexpected logistics challenges. The Kadaiyf mass used in dessert is not available in Lisbon, forcing the team to order it from Faro, on a 300-kilometer trip.
Recommended Reservations
With the growing popularity of Picanholo, those responsible recommend that customers reserve in advance. In addition to the interior space, the restaurant has a terrace with 25 places that is already open to the public.
A complete experience
Picanholo stands out for offering a complete experience: unlimited meat at competitive prices, a differentiating environment and a diverse menu to meet different tastes. All of this has led to a growing demand for the restaurant.
If you are looking for a place to eat without limits at an affordable price, Picanholo can be the ideal choice. However, with increasing demand, ensuring a reserve may be essential to avoid queues and long waits.
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