O Calhau - Menu

410 Staines Road, TW14 8BT, HOUNSLOW, United Kingdom

🛍 Steak, European, Portuguese, Mediterranean

4.4 💬 5594 Recensioni
O Calhau

Telefono: +442087516444

Indirizzo: 410 Staines Road, TW14 8BT, HOUNSLOW, United Kingdom

Città: HOUNSLOW

Piatti: 9

Recensioni: 5594

Sito Web: http://www.facebook.com/O-Calhau-1640064106244089/

"We are a native Portuguese family and are therefore accustomed to Portuguese cuisine. This was by far one of the worst experiences I have ever encountered in the UK. When asked if the restaurant had Portuguese bread, the waitress very openly admitted that they abandoned conventional Portuguese bread for Tesco alternatives. The bread in question was not bad but it was terrible to hear they didn’t have authentic Portuguese breads available. As an alternative we were offered ciabatta. The selection of foods available on the menu were good. We weren’t alarmed by the high prices as authentic Portuguese restaurants in the UK have a tendency to be a bit pricey. But you pay for authenticity. This was not the case. When the food arrived we noticed the side dishes potatoes, rice, and vegetables were from a packet. Conventionally potatoes are boiled so we were surprised to see Aunt Bessie’s with a touch of seasoning presented to us. The rice is without question from a pack maybe uncle bens or tilda which is pitiful to say the least. The products that were fresh within our meal featured meat and fish. These were average at best. Fish was over cooked, and the steaks were undercooked. Considering the establishment employs Portuguese people it’s embarrassing that they aren’t bothered to cook fresh food. Having said that the place is beautiful and very well decorated, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Dishes are presented very nicely it’s a shame the freshness and quality isn’t there. Needless to say we will not be returning to this establishment and I’m sorry but I couldn’t recommend anyone go there either."

Menu - 9 opzioni

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Cristobal Cristobal

Really good food, staff were nice and atmosphere was friendly

Indirizzo

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Recensioni

Hoolia17
Hoolia17

The food was delicious, with a wide variety to choose from, and the service was excellent. I will definitely be coming back.


Agnieszka
Agnieszka

Great place, delicious food, wonderful service. I recommend it for meeting friends Service: Dine in Meal type: Brunch Price per person: £40–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend Vegetarian offerings: Large vegetarian selection


Semião
Semião

OMG the food is simply amazing, very tasty. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £40–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Calamares Fritos, Prawns and Squid Grilled, Sea Food Pasta, Bruschetta, Espetada Beef and Chicken Skewers, Olive Bread, Grilled Seab, Mixed Seafood


184keeleyp
184keeleyp

My friends recommended this restaurant, and it was my first time eating here. The food was amazing, but the place was very busy and cramped. This is great for their business, but if you prefer more space, it might not be ideal for you. I would definitely recommend booking a table in advance. The food was fantastic once again!


MarcoFlutey
MarcoFlutey

Whilst the food is ok, it isn’t something absolutely divine. Don’t get me wrong, it has flavour and it’s ok, but not mind blowing. And for the prices, that is exactly what I was expecting. I was really shocked when the bill came through (my own fault, they do have the prices on the menu) and a small bottle of coca-cola is £3.95! Also, the desserts aren’t exactly portuguese which was disappointing. A service charge of 10% was added, likely as we were a group of 6. Ok restaurant, but that is it.


Curiosity30119688792
Curiosity30119688792

A friend took me to this restaurant, O Calhau . O Calhau in Portuguese means The Stone . A woman served us, and my friend told me she owned the restaurant! The owner may think she holds a Michelin Star restaurant, but to be honest, she is far from it. The menu is very confusing and messy, and it 's very priced up compared to the other restaurants that I have been to Her attitude and customer service skills towards us were disgusting and appalling, and she doesn 't care about you! She may have a brain made of Calhau ; it may be the reason for the restaurant 's name! It was the worst experience that I had in a restaurant. I feel sorry for the staff of this restaurant. Honestly, you will never...


boogiesam
boogiesam

The food was decent, which is why I gave this restaurant 3 stars. However, the welcome we received upon entering was quite cold. When my friend, her young son, and I asked for a high chair, it seemed like an inconvenience to the staff. Despite us being the only customers there during lunch time, they felt the need to rearrange tables and chairs, creating a lot of noise that made it difficult for us to have a conversation. The owner of the restaurant started shouting at someone, which made us feel uncomfortable. Our plates were not cleared away even though we had finished eating, and when we wanted to split the bill, we were told it wasn't possible because of the card machine. Overall, the la...


ekin
ekin

Despite all the bad reviews, we decided to give it a try for dinner. We ordered the mixed grilled fish for 2 people seeing the price before we went as £52.95 on The Fork app but it was actually £57.95 on the menu that was given to us. The Salmon, sea bream, mussels, clams and the prawns were tasty but the squid was absolutely rubbery and tastless. When the famous owner/manager that everyone was talking about came and ask how the food was, we said all fine but the squid was not great at all and then all she said was sorry sorry (with like deal with it, pay and go kind of tone and attitude) whilst walking away from the table. After 5 minutes, she then walks to the table with the dessert menu o...


Vanessa
Vanessa

We are a native Portuguese family and are therefore accustomed to Portuguese cuisine. This was by far one of the worst experiences I have ever encountered in the UK. When asked if the restaurant had Portuguese bread, the waitress very openly admitted that they abandoned conventional Portuguese bread for Tesco alternatives. The bread in question was not bad but it was terrible to hear they didn’t have authentic Portuguese breads available. As an alternative we were offered ciabatta. The selection of foods available on the menu were good. We weren’t alarmed by the high prices as authentic Portuguese restaurants in the UK have a tendency to be a bit pricey. But you pay for authenticity. This wa...

Categorie

  • Steak Assapora tagli pregiati di succulente e tenere bistecche, grigliate alla perfezione. Ogni morso offre un'esplosione di sapore, servita con contorni classici e salse deliziose per migliorare la tua esperienza culinaria.
  • European
  • Portuguese Scopri i sapori vibranti del Portogallo con il nostro menu, dove frutti di mare freschi, carni gustose e spezie aromatiche si fondono in piatti tradizionali e contemporanei che sicuramente trasporteranno le tue papille gustative sulla soleggiata costa iberica.
  • Mediterranean Assapora l'essenza vibrante del Mediterraneo con piatti ispirati alle coste baciate dal sole. Goditi olive fresche, erbe vibranti, ricchi oli d'oliva e una varietà di frutti di mare e carni alla griglia.

Servizi

  • Takeout
  • Seating
  • Delivery
  • Reservations

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