Reviews - Book & Cook
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9.2/10
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9.0
It is a very good Restaurant, in an outstanding ambiente with delicious food. Unfortunately the waiting time is a bit lengthy
7.0
Amazing ambiance, interesting menu options, and some attentiveness in service. The steak dish with Madeira sauce was wonderful. A few dishes were a complete miss, like the terribly fishy tuna. Some servers were incredibly cordial and helpful while others were apathetic and it felt like we were a chore. This place has all the makings of a fantastic restaurant - just needs some polishing.
10
Creative kitchen, well informed friendly service …….
9.0
We had made a reservation for effectively 13 people since they were one of the very few places in Obidos where that seemed possible, and they were extremely accommodating. They offered to have us pre-order our meals so that we could have a smooth experience, and it was incredible smooth. We practically got starters alongside our drink orders, and main courses came soon thereafter. It probably helped that we chose a 7pm time, but still: even for the folks who had to order live they were relatively quick to bring out their food and everyone enjoyed the food! Being of Indian descent I was a little disappointed in the flavor of the Madras curry, but the seafood in it was cooked very well and the literary salad (which has cured meat and apple) and the shrimp sliders were excellent. The brownie dessert was widely enjoyed, as well.
5.0
The food was way under cooked. I had fish with jasmine rice and the rice was raw. Our friend had risotto, which was also raw. The octopus that my wife had was the only one that was good. The server got our other friend his steak knife real late after serving the food. For all the money it costs, this was not a nice experience. We have see better food and service in other restaurants.
7.5
The food was average
6.5
Nice space to dine in with books obviously surrounding a library/club vibe with gentle jazz genre music. Myself and the leader of the opposition chose beer and a glass of house white while perusing the menu. My beer served ice cold in a glass taken from the freezer - nice. I ordered Tuna Tataki with smashed potatoes the opposition ordered mushroom risotto both were delivered 10 minutes later. The Tuna was delicious no complaints there but the risotto rice was very undercooked. Nobody came to the table to ask how the meals were and it was only when they came to take plates we were able to complain. The young man looked like he did not know what to do about a complaint asked if we wanted another one but we declined as we did not really have time. We did order dessert Fruit salad (you can’t muck that up) and pavlova which was great. When we got the bill €80 the offending risotto was on there and no reduction We left but note please check with diner’s shortly after serving dishes.
10
we loved the unique and comfortable setting of the restaurant. staff warm and friendly and we enjoyed a delicious meal too. highly recommended
10
Absolute amazing food the tuna was the best we had Thank you for the birthday surprise dessert for my wife We’ll be back Obrigado
9.0
The interior of the restaurant is really cool with all the books, very atmospheric. The food was surprisingly tasty. The service was attentively present in the background.
7.0
The ambiance was very nice. Sadly the service did not match the four stars of the restaurant. Neither did the food. Some of the personnel (we had several people serving us) were not very welcoming and attentive as one should expect in such a place; and we had to ask for the desert a couple of times before we got it. The fish was fine and juicy but the rice they served to it was boring and was tasting of nothing except from cilantro. No vegetables were served to it. The cheeses we got to begin with, were good but not local (for the most). The wine was very good. The price - service - food relationship did not entirely match. We got better service, better food to better prices elsewhere.
10
One of our new favorite places. Beautiful menu and so special to eat in a beautiful place with such a literary presence.
9.5
What a delight to dine in a room full of books! We both had vegetarian dishes, and they were excellent. The feijoada was quite tasty, and could easily have fed two people. The servers were wonderfully kind and made us feel welcome. Would definitely recommend.
9.5
Compliments to the kitchen team - they do a fantastic job. Ceative and simply delicious!
6.5
This was somewhat disappointing. While the atmosphere was pleasant and the mushroom tart appetizers were delicious, the cod fish and filet mignon were rather average with the fish being too salty and the steak being a bit overcooked. Then during dinner one of the servers was spraying cleaner on tables nearby which filled the air with a very unpleasant odor. Also the limited Wines By The Glass is odd in portugal.
10
Excellent quality, choice and service
10
The food was delicious!! Ambience and service was great!!
10
Great setting in a renovated convent surrounded by books, great service with a smile and a joke and food to die for….”cheesecake was the best food I ever had”, said my wife. Well worth the visit!
10
Exceptional food. Some of the best I’ve had.
10
A great gem in an amazing setting, with 80.000 books, waiting for your food would never get boring but it came to fast anyway. The food was 5-star and I would go back anytime. I would also laud the restaurant for its great music mix which made the experience even more fun. The staff was very friendly too.
10
Service was impeccable..surrounding so amazing! Food very tasty ! Shout out to all the wonderful hardworking staff that works here. We also stayed at this hotel The Literary Man and had a fabulous breakfast which was included .. would highly recommend!
10
Lovely service and great food *
10
Spectacular Food. Great service
10
Very beautiful surroundings, with an elegant feel to it. Service was excellent and the food delicious. Would definitely go back.
Book & CookFirst, let us thank you for choosing Book & Cook. It is very important for us to receive feedback on the experience of our customers, as we seek to continuously improve our services, in order to provide unforgettable experiences to those who visit us. Following your message, we inform you that we will give our best attention to the mentioned aspect. Yours sincerely Book & Cook
10
Amazing Experience at Book and Cook! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, with a cozy yet stylish interior that makes you want to stay for hours. The service was outstanding - attentive, friendly, and professional. And the food? Simply incredible! Every dish was beautifully presented and packed with flavor. From start to finish, it was a perfect dining experience. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a wonderful meal in a great setting!
Book & CookFirst, let us thank you for choosing Book & Cook. It is very important for us to receive feedback on the experience of our customers, as we seek to continuously improve our services, in order to provide unforgettable experiences to those who visit us. Following your message, we inform you that we will give our best attention to the mentioned aspect. Yours sincerely Book & Cook
10
Beautiful restaurant, excellent food and very attentive service. Highly recommended.
Book & CookFirst, let us thank you for choosing Book & Cook. It is very important for us to receive feedback on the experience of our customers, as we seek to continuously improve our services, in order to provide unforgettable experiences to those who visit us. Following your message, we inform you that we will give our best attention to the mentioned aspect. Yours sincerely Book & Cook
10
Great location and food!
Book & CookFirst, let us thank you for choosing Book & Cook. It is very important for us to receive feedback on the experience of our customers, as we seek to continuously improve our services, in order to provide unforgettable experiences to those who visit us. Yours sincerely Book & Cook
10
as sobremesas 🥰
Book & CookEm primeiro lugar, permita-nos agradecer a sua preferência pelo Book & Cook É-nos muito importante receber feedback relativo à experiência dos nossos clientes, uma vez que procuramos uma melhoria continua dos nossos serviços, de forma a proporcionar experiências inesquecíveis a quem nos visita. Atenciosamente Book & Cook
8.5
Scrumptious food is an unusual and charming setting.
Book & CookFirst, let us thank you for choosing Book & Cook. It is very important for us to receive feedback on the experience of our customers, as we seek to continuously improve our services, in order to provide unforgettable experiences to those who visit us. Yours sincerely Book & Cook
7.5
The ambiance was lovely and food was okay. The filet mignon we ordered was not a typical beef filet mignon, tasted more like pork tenderloin. The brownie dessert was delicious.
10
Atmosphere, food and service are unbeatable here. We had great cheese on board starter and duck on rice as a main course, red Sangria as a drink. Service was nice and timely. Ambient music selection (jazz of Chad Baker and like) add romantic touch to perfectly cooked and assembled dishes. For desert we asked for melon (outside of the menu), and guys provided it no time. We travel thru Portugal for 8 days by now, had great restaurant experience in Lisboa, Algarve, Evora etc., but this place has bitten all great restaurants we had before!
10
Best meal we had in Portugal. Unique menu and excellent service. Gin drinks were outstanding.
9.5
The interior is unique
9.5
The food was great and the ambiance was amazing!
6.5
A beautiful place to dine if you don’t care about slow service and cold food.
9.0
Loved this place. Shrimp was excellent.
10
Superb food, beautiful restaurant and the service was outstanding! The kids loved being able to look through the books and reading while waiting for dinner. Definitely worth a visit!
10
Amazing service, fantastic food 👌 Beautiful restaurant
7.5
The restaurant was pretty easy to find, though it can be challenging to park outside because of the small streets and high affluence of people at th village. The food came pretty fast and it was good, but not excellent. The meat and fries were flavoured but the rice of the fish was a little bit tasteless. Not a lot os options for drink other than wine and also for dessert. We ordered lemonade that was really expensive since it tasted like lemon with lots of water. Nonetheless the restaurant is beautiful and really quiet.
10
The ambience is exceptional. Food and service were fantastic but best of all our children sat quietly on the big green sofas reading books while waiting for the food to arrive!
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