Bandalho Meat & Wine — Carnaxide
Bandalho Meat & Wine is a new restaurant in Carnaxide (Lisbon, Portugal) in walking distance of Holiday Inn Express Alfragide.
Vibe
This restaurant was new to the neighborhood on our visit and we arrived just as they opened so we had the place pretty much to ourselves.
Inside the restaurant is nicely finished and is somewhat T shaped, making the back area where we were sitting a nice semi-secluded area to reserve for a large party.
As you can see there were multiple large TVs in the restaurant and I have never been a big fan of this.
The bright screens really detract from the aesthetic of the space and they distract from the two most important elements – your dining companions and the food!
This is quite a common occurrence in restaurants in Portugal.
Unless it’s a sports bar type of establishment and you are watching a sports match while eating pizza and wings, I just don’t understand the need for TVs in restaurants, especially when featuring depressing news and disturbing images. </rant> 🙂
What We Ordered
With that out of the way, let’s move on to the good stuff… what we ordered at Bandalho Meat & Wine!
Sangria Tinta — €12
Red Wine Sangria – 12 euros for the pitcher. Sangria in Portugal is almost always excellent.
The access to quality wines here is outstanding, not to mention locally grown citrus.
Add a sprig of mint and you have a refreshing beverage on a summer evening in Lisbon!
They did have a special house sangria which seemed to be a white wine sangria fortified with blue curaçao among other liquors, if that sort of thing is your jam.
Hamburguer a Band’alho — €10
The hamburger was really tasty with quality meat and came with a side of fries and garlicky dipping mayonnaise which is also quite popular in Portugal.
Do you see that little rocket (arugula) leaf peeking out on the right?
Slide your gaze to the left and notice the caramelized onion chutney which was the show stopper, taking this burger up a notch!
Picanha Sul Americana — €15
Since we were at a meat place, it seemed only proper to get a steak. We ordered the South American Picanha.
What is Picanha?
Picanha (pronounced peek-ahn-yah) is a prized cut of meat in Brazil cut from the rump area.
It has a thick band of fat and is served thinly sliced.
Although originating in Brazil, Picanha has certainly gained popularity in Portugal.
The presentation was beautiful and upscale.
A pile of finishing salt and whole peppercorns were evidence that the meat was to be the star, not overwhelmed by complex flavors.
It’s incredible what a pinch of salt and black peppercorn can do to a steak!
The steak was cooked slightly under my preference. I wish the fat had been able to render a bit more.
The roasted cherry/grape tomatoes added some nice acidity.
For the sides we had an adorable dish of black beans. The black beans were nice, with bits of meat inside, also slightly underdone and bite-y. The rice was lovely and fluffy, really well done!
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Supremo de Chocolate — €5
We were quite full, but thought it necessary to try one dessert (for your benefit).
A little corner of our tummies could sample the Supremo de Chocolate. Wow did we underestimate this dessert!
This dessert is a chocolate lover’s dream!
Imagine the thickest, fudgiest (is that word?) brownie you’ve ever seen, topped with chocolate ganache, and some red berries.
For Americans, desserts in Portugal are a bit different and a good fudgy brownie is not easy to come by, making this an unexpected delight!
My advice: Get the Supremo de Chocolate. Share it. Enjoy with coffee.
Bandalho Meat & Wine Menu with Prices
Here are some photos of the Band’alho Meat & Wine Menu with prices.
3 pages of drink menus and 1 page of curated food menu. Tap an image to see more detail!
You’ll notice they have an executive menu “disponível 2 a 6 feira” That means the special is available on the second through 6th days of the week.
Monday is the second day of the week. So, as is common, this lunch special/prato do dia special is available Monday through Friday.
For 12€ you can have soup, the dish of the day, and any 33cl beverage they carry, water, or imperial.
Do you remember what an Imperial is?
Bandalho Meat & Wine Review
Band’alho is a welcome addition to the Carnaxide neighborhood in Lisbon.
They’re off to a great start and I’m confident they will continue to hone their product and deliver great meals for years to come.
Staff was very friendly, patient, and attentive with a good sense of humor and patience to answer questions.
The location is great for anyone staying at Holiday Inn Express Alfragide as it’s just a short walk over.
If I worked in the area I would definitely be taking advantage of their executive menu deal during the week!
How Much Does it Cost to Eat Out in Portugal?
At this restaurant it cost 43.30€ for:
- Steak with rice and beans
- Hamburger with fries
- Pitcher of Sangria
- Small bottle of sparkling water
- Large slice of chocolate brownie dessert
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