Vibrant LES spot w/ bold coastal Spanish & Portuguese seafood. Stellar oysters, clams, prawns, & piri piri chicken.
This Portuguese and Spanish-inspired spot in the Lower East Side is lauded for its vibrant atmosphere and bold, coastal seafood dishes. While many rave about the fresh oysters, mussels, clams, and prawns, some diners have noted inconsistencies and a decline in food quality over time. The Piri Piri chicken and lamb burger also receive mixed reviews, though the overall lively vibe and well-crafted cocktails are often highlighted.
The cuisine is a blend of Spanish and Portuguese, with a strong emphasis on coastal seafood. Popular dishes include a variety of fresh oysters, mussels, clams, and prawns. The Piri Piri chicken and lamb burger are also frequently mentioned, though with mixed reviews regarding consistency. Some diners have noted a perceived decline in food quality recently.
"Customers frequently recommend the seafood dishes like oysters, mussels, clams, and prawns, as well as the Piri Piri chicken. The lamb burger and shrimp heads have also been highlighted as notable options."
Overall, customers praise the lively atmosphere and the quality of the seafood, often highlighting specific dishes like the Piri Piri chicken and prawns. However, a few recent reviews suggest a decline in food consistency and quality.
Important Note
Some recent reviews suggest a decline in food quality and consistency. One reviewer noted issues with undercooked food and cold prawns, while another found no dishes particularly outstanding.
"The user lists Cervos as a place they are considering visiting."
Neutral"This user stated they came to the thread to recommend Cervos."
Neutral"This user emphatically recommended CERVOS using all caps."
Positive"This user recommended Cervos and Penny."
Neutral"This restaurant in the East Village/LES is recommended for team dinners and offers vegetarian dishes."
Neutral"Cervo's in the Lower East Side was suggested as a dining option."
Positive"The user recommends Cervos."
Positive"The user was disappointed and underwhelmed by their meal at Cervo's a few months prior. They also had an odd experience with a photographer repeatedly shooting a large group next to their small table, which detracted from their dining experience."
Negative"This commenter believes Cervo's is primarily about the vibe and vermouth, and not surprisingly, the food quality does not hold up well for solo diners."
Neutral"This user suggests that the only dish worth ordering at Cervo's is the lamb burger."
Positive"This user found that food quality at Cervo's has declined since before the pandemic, with no dishes standing out during their recent visit. They were also unimpressed with the wine selection and found their table to be very small. While the service was good and the vibe was fun, they do not plan to return soon."
Negative"The original poster visited Cervo's and found the shrimp heads to be crispy and airy with good flavor. However, the Louisiana prawns were flavorful and well-cooked but served cold, and the Piri Piri chicken had inconsistent flavor and was slightly overcooked, though the fries were good. The poster also noted that a regular diner mentioned recent inconsistencies and observed an undercooked burger on another table."
Negative"This commenter simply listed Cervos as a suggestion."
Neutral"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."
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