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Tucked inside the lower levels of a 17th-century mansion in the increasingly fashionable St. Lazarus district (behind the Ruins of St. Paul’s), this pocket-size restaurant was established by three young Portuguese chefs, brothers Pedro and Mauro Almeida and their friend André da Silva Gomes. Open weekdays from 5–11 p.m., and from noon to 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, the miniscule kitchen turns out traditional crowd-pleasing Portuguese petiscos (similar to Spanish tapas) such as padrón peppers sizzled in salt and olive oil, platters of cured hams, crispy codfish cakes, plump shrimp swimming in garlic and pastéis de Chaves: flaky beef pastries. Order a side of fresh bread and olives and a big jug of sangria made with aged port (Portuguese wine, craft beers, and gins are also available). The eccentric decor is straight out of Lisbon’s trendy Barrio Alto district: walls plastered with old travel posters, wrought iron balustrades, a vintage bicycle suspended from the mezzanine floor, shelves packed with vintage typewriters, Bakelite telephones, and Zenith radios. The atmosphere is warm and convivial, making it as enjoyable for a date night or to visit with a big group of friends—just be sure to get there early as it’s no reservations, walk-ins only. —Lee Cobaj
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3 Sardines - petiscos and restaurant vibe