Zé Pinto

Mr. António doesn't cook often, but he does handle a major dish. The Friday "cozido" boiled stew is prepared by him, and he won't say what's the secret behind the recipe, if there is one. Non-Benfica fans are advised to talk about politics rather than football, since these walls collect mementos of many eras of the club, such as portraits of Eusébio and a few jerseys. At the table, order the ribs. Mr. António's advice - seconded by owner Joaquim Gomes - is to eat them with rice and beans, served and paid separately.