Vibrant Spanish & Portuguese seafood spot w/ "straight fire" Piri Piri chicken & amazing coastal dishes. Great for groups & lively vibes.
This lively Portuguese and Spanish-inspired restaurant is a gem for seafood lovers, offering a consistently impressive dining experience. The vibrant, high-energy atmosphere, especially with outdoor seating, complements a menu packed with bold flavors. From their renowned Piri Piri chicken to expertly prepared seafood like grilled prawns and mussels, every dish is crafted to delight.
The restaurant specializes in coastal Spanish and Portuguese cuisine, with a strong emphasis on fresh seafood. Popular recommendations include the Piri Piri chicken, various seafood preparations like grilled prawns and mussels, and unique items like crispy fish heads. Some users noted a negative experience, describing it as a sceney place with not very good food, but this appears to be an outlier.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Piri Piri chicken, prawns a la plancha, crispy fish heads appetizer, bomba rice, white prawns, clams, skate, and a layered cake. The vodka martinis are also noted as exceptional."
Overall, customer sentiment is highly positive, with many praising the restaurant's vibrant atmosphere and consistently delicious food. The Piri Piri chicken and various seafood dishes are frequently highlighted as exceptional.
Important Note
One user had a negative experience, describing it as a sceney place with not very good food, which contrasts with the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
"The original poster secured a reservation at The Eel, which is related to Cervo's, after Cervo's was fully booked."
Neutral"The commenter had an excellent dining experience at Cervo's, particularly enjoying sitting at the bar and watching the cooks while having vermouth."
Positive"Cervo's is a Spanish restaurant with a menu that often includes sardines and anchovies prepared in various ways. The reviewer highly recommends it for its delicious food and pleasant atmosphere."
Positive"This user suggests cutting Cervo's from the itinerary if a choice must be made, as Raoul's is a hard reservation to get and highly recommended."
Neutral"Cervo's was recommended by a user as a suitable option for the anniversary dinner."
Neutral"This user speculates that Cervos might not receive more mentions due to wait times and its location in Dimes Square."
Neutral"This user is surprised that Cervos has not received more positive mentions in the thread."
Positive"Cervos is listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"This user stated that Cervo's is the best, and also mentioned that Jajaja is horrible and le dive has good martinis, and Ha's is also good."
Positive"Cervo's was described as really nice. Other recommendations for drinks and food were also provided."
Positive"Cervo's was recommended."
Positive"Cervo's was mentioned as a recommendation in the Dimes Square/LES area."
Neutral"This user listed Cervo's as a recommendation."
Positive"Cervo's bar menu is suggested as a good option for those downtown who are okay with standing while eating."
Positive"The user had a positive experience at Cervos, specifically highlighting the deliciousness of the prawns and speculating that butter or another ingredient contributed to their flavor."
Positive"The user confirmed that Cervos serves shrimp heads, noting they are less funky than Asian versions but still salty and shrimp-forward. They recommended sharing a plate of them with three people."
Positive"The user expressed interest in Cervos after reading the review, mentioning they had heard great things about the place."
Positive"The user inquired about shrimp heads at Cervos and later confirmed they had a good experience there, wanting to return to try the shrimp heads."
Neutral"The user had a great experience at Cervos, enjoying the black bass crudo, charred peas with manchego, grilled prawns, and lamb burger. They also highly praised the vodka martinis, describing them as some of the most delicious they've ever had."
Positive"Cervos is recommended for 'elevated seafood'."
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